A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Identity & School 4
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which notice is for a student who is interested in the past?
A The Active Family B The Creative Home C The City Explorers
8 Which notice says the student will sleep in a room with someone else?
A The Active Family B The Creative Home C The City Explorers
9 Which notice is for someone who enjoys making music?
A The Active Family B The Creative Home C The City Explorers
10 Which notice is for a student who likes getting out of bed early?
A The Active Family B The Creative Home C The City Explorers
11 Which notice is for a student who wants to become healthier?
A The Active Family B The Creative Home C The City Explorers
12 Which notice says the home is not always completely clean?
A The Active Family B The Creative Home C The City Explorers
13 Which notice is for a student who likes eating different types of food?
A The Active Family B The Creative Home C The City Explorers
Exchange Student Host Families
The Active Family
Do you have lots of energy? We are a very sporty family and we want a student who loves moving! We live near a big forest and we go cycling every morning before school. You must be happy to wake up early. On weekends, we often play basketball with our neighbours. We do not watch much television. If you enjoy being outside and want to get fit, you will love staying with us!
The Creative Home
Are you good at making things? Our family loves art and music. We paint pictures and make our own clothes. Our house is sometimes a bit untidy, but it is always fun! You do not need to be a great artist, but you must like trying new hobbies. Every evening, we play songs together. If you can play the guitar or the piano, that is great! This is the perfect home for a quiet but creative student.
The City Explorers
Do you want to learn about the past? We live in the centre of a very old, busy city. We are looking for a student who likes walking and taking lots of photos. Every Saturday, we visit different museums and look at old buildings. We also love eating meals from different countries in local restaurants. Our apartment is quite small, so you will share a bedroom with our son. If you love history and busy places, choose us!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: The City Explorers notice says "Do you want to learn about the past?" and mentions loving "history".
8 C - Reason: The City Explorers notice says "you will share a bedroom with our son".
9 B - Reason: The Creative Home notice says they "play songs together" and asks if you can "play the guitar or the piano".
10 A - Reason: The Active Family notice says "You must be happy to wake up early."
11 A - Reason: The Active Family notice says it is for someone who wants "to get fit".
12 B - Reason: The Creative Home notice says "Our house is sometimes a bit untidy", which means it is not always perfectly clean.
13 C - Reason: The City Explorers notice says they love "eating meals from different countries".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who cleans their locker before the weekend?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
8 Who keeps clothes for a hobby in their locker?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
9 Who says they sometimes cannot find their schoolwork?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
10 Who decides what they are going to do each day?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
11 Who says the inside of their locker changes sometimes?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
12 Who puts photographs of their relatives on their locker door?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
13 Who uses the same locker as another person?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
Our School Lockers
Leo
My locker is always very tidy. I have boxes for my pens and special places for my books. I think my clean locker shows that I am a careful person. I like to plan what I will do every day. I never lose my homework! I clean the inside of my locker every morning before class. I also like to make it look nice. I put photographs of my parents and sister on the door. It makes me feel happy when I open it.
Maya
If you look inside my locker, you will see a big mess! There are old pieces of paper and lots of books everywhere. I also keep my tennis shoes and shorts in there for my after-school club. I think my messy locker shows that I am a busy person with many great ideas. But I have a problem. I sometimes lose things I need for class, like my maths homework. I have a big picture of my favourite singer on the door.
Sam
The inside of my locker is not always the same. Some days it is very clean, and other days it is quite messy. I think this shows that I work hard, but I also like having fun. I don't clean my locker every day, but I always tidy it on Friday afternoons before the weekend. I only keep my heavy school books and my warm jacket in there. I don't put any pictures on the door because I share my locker with my best friend.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Text C says Sam cleans his locker on "Friday afternoons before the weekend". Text A is a trap because Leo cleans his locker "every morning".
8 B - Reason: Text B says Maya keeps her "tennis shoes and shorts" in her locker for her after-school club. Text C is a trap because Sam keeps a "warm jacket" there, not hobby clothes.
9 B - Reason: Text B says Maya will "sometimes lose things I need for class, like my maths homework". Text A is a trap because Leo says "I never lose my homework!".
10 A - Reason: Text A says Leo likes to "plan what I will do every day".
11 C - Reason: Text C says Sam's locker is "not always the same" and is sometimes clean and sometimes messy.
12 A - Reason: Text A says Leo puts photographs of his "parents and sister" (his relatives) on the door. Text B is a trap because Maya has a picture of a "singer".
13 C - Reason: Text C says Sam shares his locker "with my best friend".
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which student won a prize outside of the school?
A Anna B Ben C Carla
8 Which student can teach you about nature?
A Anna B Ben C Carla
9 Which student brings food to school to share?
A Anna B Ben C Carla
10 Which student performs at school concerts?
A Anna B Ben C Carla
11 Which student is making a new sports team?
A Anna B Ben C Carla
12 Which student helps keep the school tidy?
A Anna B Ben C Carla
13 Which student gives help with difficult lessons?
A Anna B Ben C Carla
Student of the Month Winners
Anna
You probably know Anna because she is always smiling. She is our first Student of the Month. Anna plays the piano beautifully. You can hear her play at our school meetings and concerts. She is also a very kind person. Every Friday, she bakes biscuits and cakes at home and brings them for her classmates to share. If you feel tired or hungry during the break, you should go and talk to Anna. She will definitely make your day much better!
Ben
Ben is our next winner because he works hard to make our school look nice. You often see him outside. Every Wednesday afternoon, he picks up rubbish from the school field. He also works in the school garden. If you want to learn how to plant flowers and vegetables, Ben can teach you. He is also very active. Next month, he is opening a new football club for young students. You can ask him for a form if you want to play.
Carla
Carla is an amazing student who loves to read and write. Last week, she was first in a big story competition in our town. We are all very proud of her! You should talk to Carla if you have problems with your English lessons. She is starting a study group in the library on Thursdays to help students with difficult reading activities. She does not play sports or music, but she always has time to listen to you and give excellent advice.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Carla was "first in a big story competition in our town".
8 B - Reason: Ben can teach you "how to plant flowers and vegetables".
9 A - Reason: Anna "bakes biscuits and cakes at home and brings them for her classmates to share".
10 A - Reason: You can hear Anna "play at our school meetings and concerts".
11 B - Reason: Ben is "opening a new football club for young students".
12 B - Reason: Ben helps keep the school clean because he "picks up rubbish from the school field".
13 C - Reason: Carla is starting a study group to "help students with difficult reading activities".