A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Identity & Hobbies 4
Reading » A2 Reading Tests » A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Identity & Hobbies
Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which team needs volunteers who are good at tidying things up?
A The Welcome Team B The Activity Helpers C The Tech Group
8 Which team is best for someone who does not like talking to lots of people?
A The Welcome Team B The Activity Helpers C The Tech Group
9 Which team wants people who can stay relaxed when it is loud?
A The Welcome Team B The Activity Helpers C The Tech Group
10 Which team needs volunteers to work together with other young people?
A The Welcome Team B The Activity Helpers C The Tech Group
11 Which team is looking for someone to make things for the internet?
A The Welcome Team B The Activity Helpers C The Tech Group
12 Which team wants volunteers to make visitors feel happy when they arrive?
A The Welcome Team B The Activity Helpers C The Tech Group
13 Which team needs people who can teach younger children how to play?
A The Welcome Team B The Activity Helpers C The Tech Group
Youth Center Volunteers
The Welcome Team
Do you love talking to new people? The Welcome Team is perfect for you! We need friendly teenagers to stand at the front door and say hello to everyone. You must be happy to answer questions and help visitors find the right rooms. Sometimes the center gets very busy and noisy, so you need to stay calm. You don't have to be good at sports or art. You just need a big smile and a kind voice to make everyone feel at home here.
The Activity Helpers
Are you an active person who cannot sit still? We need energetic volunteers to help with our afternoon games and sports. You must be very organised because you will put away all the balls and sports things after the games finish. It is also important to be patient. Sometimes younger children do not understand the rules, and you need to explain things slowly. You will work in a large group, so you must enjoy working and sharing ideas with other teenagers.
The Tech Group
We need careful and creative teenagers to help in our computer and art rooms. You do not need to speak to lots of people or play loud games. This role is great if you are a quiet person who likes focusing on one job. You will take beautiful photos for our website and make colourful posters for our events. You must check your work carefully for mistakes before you show it to the manager. If you love technology or drawing, join us today!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The text says volunteers for The Activity Helpers will "put away all the balls and sports things after the games finish."
8 C - Reason: The Tech Group text says "You do not need to speak to lots of people" and describes the role for a "quiet person."
9 A - Reason: The Welcome Team text says that when the center gets "noisy, so you need to stay calm."
10 B - Reason: The Activity Helpers text mentions that you "will work in a large group" and must enjoy "sharing ideas with other teenagers."
11 C - Reason: The Tech Group text states that volunteers will "take beautiful photos for our website."
12 A - Reason: The Welcome Team asks volunteers to "stand at the front door and say hello" to "make everyone feel at home here."
13 B - Reason: The Activity Helpers text explains that "younger children do not understand the rules, and you need to explain things slowly."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who is better at doing their schoolwork now?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
8 Who is happy even when they do not win a competition?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
9 Who used to get angry very easily in the past?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
10 Who practices their sport outside their house?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
11 Who is happy to do things they have never done before?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
12 Who learned how to stay still and quiet?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
13 Who goes to their sports classes with a family member?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
Discovering Our Strengths Through Martial Arts
Leo
I started karate last year with my older brother. Before that, I used to get angry very quickly. If I couldn't do something, I just shouted. Karate changed me. My teacher showed me how to breathe slowly. Now, I know how to wait quietly before I move. I am much calmer. I want to win my next competition, but I need to practice more. I don't shout anymore when things go wrong. It is a great sport for me.
Mia
When I was younger, I was a very shy girl. I felt scared to speak in class. Then I started judo. At first, I hated falling on the floor! But my teacher helped me a lot. Now, I am not afraid of trying new things. I feel really brave. I didn't win a big judo match last week. But I was happy because I tried my best. My brother wants to learn judo too, but he is too busy.
Toby
I always had problems with my school lessons. I couldn't sit at my desk for a long time. I always looked out of the window! Six months ago, I started taekwondo with my best friend. In taekwondo, you must look at your teacher and listen carefully. This helped me a lot. Now, I am much better at finishing my homework. I also practice kicking in my garden every evening. I feel sad if it rains and I cannot go outside to train!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Toby explains that taekwondo helped him focus, and now he is much better at finishing his homework.
8 B - Reason: Mia says she did not win a big judo match, but she was still happy because she tried her best.
9 A - Reason: Leo mentions that before he started karate, he used to get angry very quickly.
10 C - Reason: Toby says that he practices kicking in his garden every evening.
11 B - Reason: Mia says she feels brave now and is not afraid of trying new things.
12 A - Reason: Leo explains that his teacher showed him how to breathe, and now he knows how to wait quietly.
13 A - Reason: Leo states in the first sentence that he started karate with his older brother.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which player puts information about their games on paper?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
8 Which player explains what they did at the end of a match?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
9 Which player sometimes makes bad choices because they hurry?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
10 Which player wants to have a job doing chess in the future?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
11 Which player did not enjoy playing chess in the past?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
12 Which player should you ask if you want to play more quickly?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
13 Which player doesn't make much noise while they play?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
Our Chess Club Members
Leo
When you play chess with Leo, you must be ready to think fast. He never waits a long time to move his pieces. You will notice that he usually looks at the clock. Because he plays so quickly, he sometimes makes silly mistakes. But you will always have a fun game with him. If you want to learn how to play faster, you should ask Leo for help. He is going to enter a fast chess competition next month.
Sam
If you watch Sam play, you might think he is asleep! He sits very quietly and looks at the board for a long time. You have to be very patient when you play against him. He likes to plan everything carefully before he moves. You will often see him writing his moves in a little notebook. He didn't like chess when he was younger, but now he is our club champion. You can learn a lot by watching his careful games.
Mia
You will always be surprised when you have a match with Mia. She loves to try new and unusual moves. You might think she is losing the game, but then she suddenly wins! She reads many old books to find secret ways to play. If you are a new member of our club, you will like Mia. She is very friendly and she always explains her tricks after the game finishes. She hopes to become a chess teacher one day.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Sam writes his moves in a "little notebook". Text C has a trap because Mia reads books, but she does not write in them.
8 C - Reason: Mia always "explains her tricks after the game finishes". Text A has a trap because Leo helps you play faster, but he doesn't explain his match.
9 A - Reason: Leo sometimes "makes silly mistakes" because "he plays so quickly". Text C has a trap because Mia does unusual things, but they help her win.
10 C - Reason: Mia hopes to "become a chess teacher one day". Text B has a trap because Sam is the club champion, but that is not a future job.
11 B - Reason: Sam "didn't like chess when he was younger". Text C has a trap with the word "old" when talking about books, but not the past.
12 A - Reason: You should ask Leo for help if you want "to learn how to play faster". Text B has a trap because Sam plays very slowly.
13 B - Reason: Sam sits "very quietly" during a game. Text C has a trap because Mia is friendly and talks to explain her games.