A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Identity & Daily Life 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says a person in their family did not know them at first?
A Dan B Chloe C Leo
8 Who wanted to look like a well-known person they admire?
A Dan B Chloe C Leo
9 Who felt afraid just before the worker started cutting their hair?
A Dan B Chloe C Leo
10 Who finds it easier to do physical exercises with their new hairstyle?
A Dan B Chloe C Leo
11 Who saved their own money to pay for their new look?
A Dan B Chloe C Leo
12 Who believes their new look goes well with the colorful clothes they love?
A Dan B Chloe C Leo
13 Who thinks their change of hair makes them look like an adult?
A Dan B Chloe C Leo
A New Haircut, A New Me!
Dan
I had very long hair for three years. Last week, I went to a shop in the town center and got a very short haircut. When I came home, my dad did not know me at first! He laughed a lot. Now, I feel wonderful and very confident. My head feels light. It is also great because I love sports. Now I can run fast and play football without my hair in my eyes.
Chloe
I always had boring, straight hair. I wanted a big change, so I visited a new hairdresser. When I sat in the chair, I felt quite afraid. I almost said no! But the worker was very kind. Now my hair is curly and short. I feel very happy and creative. I love wearing bright red and yellow clothes, and my new hair looks beautiful with them. My friends at school love it too.
Leo
My favorite football player got a cool new haircut last month. I wanted the same look, so I saved my pocket money for weeks to pay for it. My mother wanted to give me the money, but I said no. I went to the shop alone yesterday. Now, I feel very brave and proud. My hair is very short on the sides. I think I look like a man now, not a young boy!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Dan explains that when he returned home, his dad did not know him at first.
8 C - Reason: Leo wanted the same haircut as his favorite football player, who is a well-known person he admires.
9 B - Reason: Chloe says that when she sat in the hairdresser's chair, she felt quite afraid.
10 A - Reason: Dan finds his new hair great for sports because he can now run fast and play football easily.
11 C - Reason: Leo mentions that he saved his pocket money for weeks to pay for the haircut himself.
12 B - Reason: Chloe says her new hair looks beautiful with her bright red and yellow clothes, which are colorful garments.
13 C - Reason: Leo thinks his new look makes him look like a man now, which means he looks like an adult.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which type of shopper uses their money to pay for their friends?
A The Careful Saver B The Quick Spender C The Bargain Hunter
8 Which type of shopper leaves their cash in their bedroom?
A The Careful Saver B The Quick Spender C The Bargain Hunter
9 Which type of shopper buys used clothes on the internet?
A The Careful Saver B The Quick Spender C The Bargain Hunter
10 Which type of shopper goes to the shops on the very first day?
A The Careful Saver B The Quick Spender C The Bargain Hunter
11 Which type of shopper waits until they can buy a large item?
A The Careful Saver B The Quick Spender C The Bargain Hunter
12 Which type of shopper gets gifts for people in their family?
A The Careful Saver B The Quick Spender C The Bargain Hunter
13 Which type of shopper has no cash left at the end of the week?
A The Careful Saver B The Quick Spender C The Bargain Hunter
What Kind of Shopper Are You?
The Careful Saver
Are you someone who always keeps your pocket money? The Careful Saver does not like buying things quickly. You put your money in a safe place, like a special box in your bedroom or a bank account. You wait for a long time until you have enough cash. Then, you use it for something big, like a new bicycle or an expensive video game. You always think carefully before you go to the shops. You never spend your money on silly things!
The Quick Spender
Do you use all your pocket money on the first day? The Quick Spender loves going to the shops immediately. You enjoy buying lots of small things, like sweet snacks, drinks, or magazines. You also like paying for your friends when you go out together. Because of this, you are very popular! But you never have any money left at the end of the week. You do not want to save for big things because you want to have fun right now.
The Bargain Hunter
Are you a teenager who loves finding cheap things? The Bargain Hunter never pays full price for anything. You do not visit expensive shops in the town centre. Instead, you prefer going to local markets or buying used clothes on the internet. You love the feeling of getting two things for the price of one. You spend a lot of time looking around before you finally buy something. You usually have enough money to buy nice presents for your family, too!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The Quick Spender section says, "You also like paying for your friends when you go out together."
8 A - Reason: The Careful Saver text mentions that you put your money in a "special box in your bedroom".
9 C - Reason: The Bargain Hunter prefers "buying used clothes on the internet."
10 B - Reason: The Quick Spender text asks, "Do you use all your pocket money on the first day?"
11 A - Reason: The Careful Saver waits for a long time and uses their money for "something big".
12 C - Reason: The Bargain Hunter has enough money to "buy nice presents for your family".
13 B - Reason: The Quick Spender text explains that you "never have any money left at the end of the week."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who makes food that looks like beautiful paintings?
A Hugo B Elena C Ryan
8 Who designs meals to show scenes from their favorite books?
A Hugo B Elena C Ryan
9 Who uses different fruits to make pretty shapes?
A Hugo B Elena C Ryan
10 Who likes mixing unusual ingredients to make spicy sauces?
A Hugo B Elena C Ryan
11 Who creates healthy meals that give them energy for sports?
A Hugo B Elena C Ryan
12 Who says they prefer not to use recipe books when they cook?
A Hugo B Elena C Ryan
13 Who hopes to open their own special coffee shop one day?
A Hugo B Elena C Ryan
Cooking and Creativity
Hugo
I love baking sweet things in the kitchen. For me, making a cake is like painting a picture. I use bright colors and sugary shapes to make my cakes look like beautiful paintings. My friends say I am a real artist! I never look at recipe books because they are boring. I prefer to use my own imagination. One day, I hope to open my own special coffee shop. People can come to eat my sweet creations and look at art there.
Elena
Cooking dinner helps me feel happy and free. I enjoy mixing unusual ingredients from different countries to make spicy sauces for my chicken dishes. I am also a big fan of reading. When I cook, I choose a topic from my favorite books and design my meals to show scenes from the stories. My family loves guessing the book! I often use green vegetables to make small trees on the plate. It is a wonderful way to tell stories with food.
Ryan
I love making breakfast because it is the most important meal of the day. Every morning, I create healthy meals that give me energy for sports like tennis and running. I use different fruits like strawberries and bananas to make pretty shapes and colorful patterns on top of my yogurt bowls. It looks like a bright summer garden! My mum always takes photos of my breakfast bowls before I eat them. Making healthy food look beautiful is my favorite hobby.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Hugo states that he makes his cakes "look like beautiful paintings."
8 B - Reason: Elena says she designs her meals to "show scenes from the stories" in her favorite books.
9 C - Reason: Ryan explains that he uses "different fruits... to make pretty shapes."
10 B - Reason: Elena says she enjoys "mixing unusual ingredients... to make spicy sauces."
11 C - Reason: Ryan creates "healthy meals that give me energy for sports."
12 A - Reason: Hugo says "I never look at recipe books because they are boring."
13 A - Reason: Hugo explicitly mentions "I hope to open my own special coffee shop."