A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Identity & Daily Life 3
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which person is very quiet when they are at home with parents?
A Chloe B Daniel C Sofia
8 Which person likes to make jokes when they spend time with classmates?
A Chloe B Daniel C Sofia
9 Which person helps their younger brothers or sisters?
A Chloe B Daniel C Sofia
10 Which person shares their problems when they are with friends?
A Chloe B Daniel C Sofia
11 Which person feels like a leader when they are with family?
A Chloe B Daniel C Sofia
12 Which person becomes serious when they talk to their parents?
A Chloe B Daniel C Sofia
13 Which person prefers listening to talking when they meet friends?
A Chloe B Daniel C Sofia
Family and Friends: How Our Personalities Change
Chloe
I am a different person at home. When I sit with my parents, I do not say much. I just listen to them and eat my dinner. I feel quite shy. But everything changes when I meet my school friends. I become very loud and energetic. We walk in the park and laugh together. If I have a bad day or a big problem, I always tell them. My friends know all my secrets because I talk to them a lot.
Daniel
My family thinks I am a very serious boy. When I am with my mother and father, I talk about important things. We look at my school marks and my future plans. I want to be a doctor, so I have to study hard. But with my classmates, I am completely different. I do silly things and tell funny jokes all the time. They say I am the funniest boy in the group. I love making my friends laugh after school.
Sofia
I have two younger sisters and a little brother. At home, I feel like a leader because I am the oldest child. I help them with their school homework and tell them what to do. I am very confident with my family. But when I spend time with my friends, my personality changes. I become fractionally quiet because my friends love talking. I prefer listening to their stories instead of talking myself. I enjoy being a good listener.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Chloe says that when she is with her parents, she does "not say much" and feels "quite shy".
8 B - Reason: Daniel mentions that when he is with his classmates, he loves to "tell funny jokes all the time".
9 C - Reason: Sofia says she has younger sisters and a brother, and she helps them "with their school homework".
10 A - Reason: Chloe explains that if she has "a big problem", she always tells her friends.
11 C - Reason: Sofia explicitly states that "at home, I feel like a leader" because she is the oldest child.
12 B - Reason: Daniel notes that his family thinks he is a "very serious boy" when talking about important things with his parents.
13 C - Reason: Sofia says that when she is with friends, she prefers "listening to their stories instead of talking myself".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which job is best for a person who likes being active outside?
A The Smith Family B The Jones Family C The Brown Family
8 Which job needs a person who is happy to tidy up a room?
A The Smith Family B The Jones Family C The Brown Family
9 Which job wants someone to help the children with their school work?
A The Smith Family B The Jones Family C The Brown Family
10 Which job is good for a person who likes pets?
A The Smith Family B The Jones Family C The Brown Family
11 Which job says you can do your own studies while you are there?
A The Smith Family B The Jones Family C The Brown Family
12 Which job asks you to cook a meal?
A The Smith Family B The Jones Family C The Brown Family
13 Which job needs a person who can draw well?
A The Smith Family B The Jones Family C The Brown Family
Weekend Babysitting Jobs
The Smith Family
Do you have lots of energy? We are looking for a weekend babysitter for our two young boys. They love sports and never want to sit down! You must enjoy playing football in the park and running outside. If you prefer to stay inside and watch TV, this is not the right job for you. You also need to make a simple, healthy dinner for them after they finish playing. Please call us if you want a busy, fun job!
The Jones Family
We need a kind babysitter for our seven-year-old daughter. She is a very creative girl and she loves making beautiful things. You should be good at drawing and painting. She sometimes uses scissors and glue, so you must watch her carefully. Her bedroom can get quite messy when she plays, so you must not mind cleaning up a little bit! You will only work on Friday evenings. She goes to bed early, so you will have time to do your own homework.
The Brown Family
Are you a quiet and patient person? We need a babysitter for our two quiet girls. They don't like loud games or playing sports. They usually spend their evenings reading books or playing board games. You must be very good at explaining things because they often ask for help with their maths homework. We have a very large dog, so you must not be afraid of animals. They have their dinner before you arrive, so you just need to watch them.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The Smith Family wants someone who enjoys playing football in the park and running outside.
8 B - Reason: The Jones family says that the bedroom can get messy and you must not mind cleaning up.
9 C - Reason: The Brown family says the girls often ask for help with their maths homework.
10 C - Reason: The Brown family has a very large dog and says you must not be afraid of animals.
11 B - Reason: The Jones family says the child goes to bed early, so you will have time to do your own homework.
12 A - Reason: The Smith family says you need to make a simple, healthy dinner for the boys.
13 B - Reason: The Jones family says you should be good at drawing and painting to help their creative daughter.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who keeps the money they earn to use later?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
8 Who has to work outside when the weather is bad?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
9 Who helps people find what they want?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
10 Who says it is important to arrive at work on time?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
11 Who says their parents are happy about their new habit?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
12 Who is responsible for keeping animals safe?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
13 Who does their job with someone from their school?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
Learning to be Responsible
Tom
I work in a busy café every Saturday morning. My job is to clean the tables and take money from the customers. I have to wake up at six o'clock because I must never be late. Before I got this job, I always slept until midday. My parents are very pleased that I get up early now! I am learning to be careful with the café's money. I really like my job, but I spend all my money on video games!
Sara
I walk my neighbours' dogs after school. I do this job with a boy from my class. We have to be very careful and hold the dogs so they do not run away. The dogs need exercise every day, so I have to walk them even when it is raining and cold. I am learning to be very responsible. I do not help people find things, but I sometimes help my neighbours carry their shopping into their houses.
Mike
I work in a large supermarket at the weekend. I wear a special uniform. Many people ask me where the milk or bread is, and I walk with them to show them. It makes me feel useful. My parents give me pocket money, but my job pays me too. I do not buy sweets or clothes now. I put all my money in the bank because I want to buy a car when I am older. I am much more responsible now!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Mike says "I put all my money in the bank because I want to buy a car when I am older". Text A has a trap because Tom says he spends all his money.
8 B - Reason: Sara says she has to walk the dogs "even when it is raining and cold".
9 C - Reason: Mike says people ask him where food is, and he walks "with them to show them". Text B has a trap because Sara helps carry shopping, but she does not help people find things.
10 A - Reason: Tom says he wakes up at six o'clock because "I must never be late".
11 A - Reason: Tom says "My parents are very pleased that I get up early now". Text C has a trap because Mike's parents give him pocket money, but it doesn't mention them being happy about a habit.
12 B - Reason: Sara says she has to "hold the dogs so they do not run away".
13 B - Reason: Sara says "I do this job with a boy from my class". Text A has a trap because Tom works in a busy café with customers, but he does not mention a school friend.