A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Identity & Community 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who helps their parents to save money?
A Toby B Sonia C Leo
8 Who gets angry when someone forgets to turn off a machine?
A Toby B Sonia C Leo
9 Who goes outdoors instead of using computers?
A Toby B Sonia C Leo
10 Who puts on winter clothes to stay warm inside?
A Toby B Sonia C Leo
11 Who uses less water when they clean their teeth?
A Toby B Sonia C Leo
12 Who likes spending time in rooms that are not very bright?
A Toby B Sonia C Leo
13 Who spends a very short time having a shower?
A Toby B Sonia C Leo
Our Energy-Saving Habits
Toby
I always try to save water at home. My friends take long, hot showers, but I wash very quickly. I only stay in the bathroom for five minutes! I also turn off the tap when I brush my teeth. My parents are very happy with me. Because of my habits, our water bills are much lower now, and they keep more money in the bank. Sometimes my sister leaves the water running, and I always tell her to stop. It is an easy way to help the planet.
Sonia
My family calls me the 'light police'. I hate it when people leave lights on in empty rooms. Every evening, I walk around our house and turn them off. It makes me really angry when my younger brother plays outside but leaves his TV on! I actually prefer quiet, dark rooms. I usually read my book next to the window before the sun goes down. It is very relaxing, and I don't need a lamp. We all need to save electricity!
Leo
I save electricity in a different way. Many teenagers sit inside and play on their computers all day. I think this wastes too much energy. I prefer to play football in the park with my friends until it gets dark. Also, I never turn on the heating in my bedroom during winter. I just wear a thick jumper and warm socks inside the house. I feel very comfortable! I take warm showers, but I never use electricity to make my room hot.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Toby says his habits make the bills lower so his parents "keep more money in the bank".
8 B - Reason: Sonia says it makes her "really angry when my younger brother... leaves his TV on".
9 C - Reason: Leo thinks playing on computers wastes energy, so he prefers to "play football in the park".
10 C - Reason: Leo says he never turns on the heating, but he wears "a thick jumper and warm socks inside the house".
11 A - Reason: Toby says he will "turn off the tap when I brush my teeth".
12 B - Reason: Sonia states that she doesn't need a lamp and actually prefers "quiet, dark rooms".
13 A - Reason: Toby mentions that his friends take long showers, but he washes "very quickly" and stays in the bathroom "for five minutes".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which person likes to keep their garden very clean?
A Liam B Sofia C Ben
8 Which person tries to help birds and insects in their garden?
A Liam B Sofia C Ben
9 Which person makes meals with the things they grow?
A Liam B Sofia C Ben
10 Which person enjoys talking to visitors?
A Liam B Sofia C Ben
11 Which person gets up very early to work outside?
A Liam B Sofia C Ben
12 Which person uses maths to check their plants?
A Liam B Sofia C Ben
13 Which person grows vegetables that are very big?
A Liam B Sofia C Ben
Meet Our Young Community Gardeners
Liam
If you visit the community garden, you will see Liam. He grows the biggest pumpkins in the town! Liam likes everything to be perfect. He keeps his part of the garden very tidy. You will not find any dead leaves there. Liam loves school, and he uses maths to help him. He measures his plants with a ruler every week to see how much they grow. He also works hard to keep hungry insects away from his beautiful vegetables.
Sofia
Sofia has the most colourful space in the whole garden. If you want to learn about flowers, you should ask her. She is very friendly and loves chatting with anyone who visits. Sofia does not grow food to eat. Instead, she plants special flowers because she wants to help birds and bees. Her garden is sometimes a bit messy, but she says that is good for the animals. Come and say hello to Sofia this weekend!
Ben
You can easily find Ben in the garden, but you have to wake up early! He likes to water his plants before his school lessons start. Ben grows lots of tomatoes and potatoes. He is learning to be a chef, so he takes his vegetables home to cook for his family. He often makes nice soups or pizzas. Ben is quiet and doesn't talk much while he works. He just loves making delicious food from his own garden.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Liam likes everything to be perfect and keeps his part of the garden very tidy with no dead leaves.
8 B - Reason: Sofia plants special flowers because she wants to help birds and bees.
9 C - Reason: Ben takes his vegetables home to cook for his family and makes nice soups or pizzas.
10 B - Reason: Sofia is very friendly and loves chatting with anyone who visits the garden.
11 C - Reason: Ben likes to water his plants before school and you have to wake up early to find him.
12 A - Reason: Liam uses maths to help him and measures his plants with a ruler every week.
13 A - Reason: Liam grows the biggest pumpkins in the town.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who works with members of their family?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophia
8 Who says they are stronger now?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophia
9 Who learns the names of different things in nature?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophia
10 Who felt the work was too hard at first?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophia
11 Who gives things they grow to other people?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophia
12 Who enjoys hearing nice things from other people?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophia
13 Who works near the water?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophia
Working in Nature
Emma
Every Saturday, I plant flowers in our town park with a local club. My family often visits the park, but I do this work with my friends. I always feel very happy when people walk past and say nice things about my beautiful flowers. It makes me feel confident. I also learn the names of many interesting plants. I must water the plants carefully so they can grow into big and strong trees.
Lucas
I clean the beach near my house every weekend. When I started, I felt tired quickly. I really thought the work was too hard. Now, I feel very confident because my arms are much stronger. I can carry heavy bags of rubbish easily. I always find lots of empty food boxes on the sand. I love working near the sea. I often watch the sea birds, but I don't know much about them.
Sophia
I grow vegetables on a small farm with my parents and my brother. Working outside together makes me feel very confident. We grow lots of tomatoes and carrots. We always give our extra food to our neighbours. They love it! I usually wear old clothes because the farm is quite dirty. In the summer, we need to bring water from the river for the vegetables. After a long day, we sometimes go to the beach to relax.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Sophia says she grows vegetables "with my parents and my brother". Text A has a trap because Emma says her family visits the park, but she works with friends.
8 B - Reason: Lucas says "my arms are much stronger". Text A has a trap because Emma talks about plants growing into "strong trees".
9 A - Reason: Emma says "I also learn the names of many interesting plants". Text B has a trap because Lucas watches birds, but says he doesn't "know much about them".
10 B - Reason: Lucas says "When I started... I really thought the work was too hard." Text C mentions a "long day", but does not say the work was too hard.
11 C - Reason: Sophia says "We always give our extra food to our neighbours". Text B has a trap about finding "food boxes" on the beach.
12 A - Reason: Emma feels happy when people "say nice things" about her flowers.
13 B - Reason: Lucas says he loves "working near the sea" and cleans the beach. Text C has a trap because Sophia gets water from the river and goes to the beach to relax, not to work.