A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Relationships & Tech 1
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which person says their grandparent was afraid of damaging their smartphone?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
8 Who made the words on the screen larger so their grandparent could see them?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
9 Which person says their grandparent spends less time doing an old hobby now?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
10 Who says their grandparent is learning something new for a future trip?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
11 Who showed their grandparent how to send photos to other people?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
12 Which person helped their grandparent find videos about something they like?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
13 Who says their grandparent wants to get a better phone?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
Helping grandparents with smartphones
Leo
My granddad got a new smartphone for his birthday, but he didn't know how to use it. At first, he only wanted to make phone calls. I showed him how to use the camera to make video calls. Now, he calls my aunt in Australia every Sunday! He was worried about breaking the phone, but I told him it is very strong. I also helped him find a website where he can watch videos of fast sports cars, which he really loves.
Maya
My grandmother has a smartphone, but she often forgets how to download new things. Last week, she asked me to help her get an app for learning Spanish. She wants to use it when she goes on holiday next year. She is doing very well and practices every evening. I always check her phone to make sure the text is big enough for her to read. She sometimes asks me to do video calls with her, but I prefer texting my friends.
Sam
My grandpa loves his garden and wants to take photos of his beautiful flowers. I taught him how to use the camera on his phone. Now he takes hundreds of pictures! I showed him how to send the photos in messages to our family. He used to read books all day, but now he spends more time taking pictures. He also wants to buy a new phone with a better camera, but I think his old one is fine for now.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Leo explains that his granddad was "worried about breaking the phone".
8 B - Reason: Maya says that she checks her grandmother's phone to "make sure the text is big enough for her to read".
9 C - Reason: Sam's grandpa "used to read books all day, but now he spends more time taking pictures".
10 B - Reason: Maya's grandmother is learning Spanish because she "wants to use it when she goes on holiday next year".
11 C - Reason: Sam showed his grandpa how to "send the photos in messages to our family".
12 A - Reason: Leo helped his granddad "find a website where he can watch videos of fast sports cars".
13 C - Reason: Sam mentions that his grandpa "wants to buy a new phone with a better camera".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide says you must phone someone if the news is important?
A The Miller Family B The Smith Family C The Lee Family
8 Which guide tells you to use faces in your messages to show your feelings?
A The Miller Family B The Smith Family C The Lee Family
9 Which guide says you need to be careful when making jokes?
A The Miller Family B The Smith Family C The Lee Family
10 Which guide tells you to read old messages before you send a new one?
A The Miller Family B The Smith Family C The Lee Family
11 Which guide says it is okay if someone doesn't answer you immediately?
A The Miller Family B The Smith Family C The Lee Family
12 Which guide explains when it is a bad idea to send messages?
A The Miller Family B The Smith Family C The Lee Family
13 Which guide says you should keep your messages short?
A The Miller Family B The Smith Family C The Lee Family
Family Chat Group Rules
The Miller Family
Welcome to our family group! To keep everyone happy, please do not send messages very late at night. People are sleeping! Also, be careful when you make a joke. It is easy for aunts and uncles to misunderstand you because they cannot see your face. You can write long messages here if you want to tell a big story about your day. Finally, we love seeing your holiday photos, but please don't send too many at the same time!
The Smith Family
This group is for keeping in touch! When you open the chat, you should read the old messages first. Then you will know what everyone is talking about before you write. Sometimes, family members are busy and cannot answer the phone, so this chat is perfect for sharing happy news. Remember to use small pictures or emojis. These smiling or sad faces help people understand exactly how you feel. Please don't use this group to argue with your brother!
The Lee Family
Here are simple rules for our chat. Please try to write short messages. People do not have time to read long pages of text. If you have very important news, do not type it. You must phone us instead so we can talk. We are often busy at work or school. So, if nobody answers your message immediately, do not feel angry. We will reply when we are free! We love funny videos, but only send one a day.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Text C says, "If you have very important news, do not type it. You must phone us instead."
8 B - Reason: Text B says, "These smiling or sad faces help people understand exactly how you feel." (Text A uses the word "face", but in a different way).
9 A - Reason: Text A says, "be careful when you make a joke."
10 B - Reason: Text B says, "you should read the old messages first... before you write."
11 C - Reason: Text C says, "if nobody answers your message immediately, do not feel angry."
12 A - Reason: Text A explains that you should "not send messages very late at night" because people are sleeping.
13 C - Reason: Text C says, "Please try to write short messages." (Text A says the opposite: "You can write long messages").
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who was worried that a friendship was over?
A Leo B Sam C Tom
8 Who thinks it is better to sit together when playing?
A Leo B Sam C Tom
9 Who says that he caused the argument to happen?
A Leo B Sam C Tom
10 Who got an apology message on his mobile phone?
A Leo B Sam C Tom
11 Who turned off his computer because he was angry?
A Leo B Sam C Tom
12 Who was upset because someone didn't follow the plan?
A Leo B Sam C Tom
13 Who spent time outside to think about the problem?
A Leo B Sam C Tom
A video game argument
Leo
Last night, my friends and I played our favourite team game online. Everything was going well, but then I did something silly. I didn't help my team when they needed me. I know it was my fault that we lost. Tom shouted at me, and I felt really angry. I turned off my computer immediately to stop fighting. After that, I went for a walk in the park. While I was outside, I thought about the problem. I knew I had to say sorry.
Sam
I love playing video games with Leo and Tom, but yesterday we had a big argument. We were exploring a dangerous place in the game. Then, we suddenly lost all our points! I wasn't worried about our friendship, but Leo was very unhappy. It is definitely easier when we sit together on the sofa at my house to play. Talking online can be difficult. Luckily, later that evening, I got a text message from Leo. He wrote a long message to say sorry.
Tom
The video game we play is quite difficult. Before we started the most important level, I told everyone exactly what to do. Sadly, Leo didn't listen to my instructions. He ran into the game too early, and we lost everything. I shouted at him because I was really annoyed. He was quiet, so I was sure we wouldn't be friends anymore. I watched television with my brother instead of playing. I really wanted to send Leo a message, but he called me first!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Tom says he was sure they wouldn't be friends anymore after the fight.
8 B - Reason: Sam explains that playing the game is definitely easier when they sit together on the sofa.
9 A - Reason: Leo admits he did something silly and says it was his fault that they lost the game.
10 B - Reason: Sam mentions that he received a text message from Leo saying sorry later that evening.
11 A - Reason: Leo says he felt really angry and immediately turned off his computer to stop fighting.
12 C - Reason: Tom says he was annoyed because Leo didn't listen to his instructions before they started the level.
13 A - Reason: Leo explains that he went for a walk in the park and thought about the problem while he was outside.