A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Feelings & School 2
Reading » A2 Reading Tests » A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Feelings & School
Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which advice says you can ask your friends to come to your home?
A The Honest Answer B The Family Rule C The Team Idea
8 Which advice says you should tell your friends about something your parents want?
A The Honest Answer B The Family Rule C The Team Idea
9 Which advice tells you to explain that you want a high score at school?
A The Honest Answer B The Family Rule C The Team Idea
10 Which advice says your friends will not be angry with you?
A The Honest Answer B The Family Rule C The Team Idea
11 Which advice says you can join your friends after a short time?
A The Honest Answer B The Family Rule C The Team Idea
12 Which advice says you can arrange to see your friends at the weekend?
A The Honest Answer B The Family Rule C The Team Idea
13 Which advice says you can have fun with your friends after finishing the homework together?
A The Honest Answer B The Family Rule C The Team Idea
Advice for students on what to say to friends
The Honest Answer
Sometimes your friends want to go to the park, but you have school work. The best thing is to tell the truth. You can say, "I really need to get good marks in this subject, so I must finish my work first." Good friends will always understand this. You do not have to say no completely. Just tell them you can meet later. Say, "I can come out in an hour when my work is done." This way, everyone is happy!
The Family Rule
It can be hard when friends ask you to play video games instead of studying. If you find it difficult to say no, you can talk about your parents. You can say, "My mum and dad are very strict about school. I have to finish everything before dinner." Your friends will not be upset with you because it is a family rule. Then, you can make a plan for Saturday or Sunday. Tell them you have lots of free time at the weekend.
The Team Idea
When friends call you to go out, you do not have to stay at home alone. You can invite them to your house! Tell your friends, "I have a lot of maths to do. Why don't you come here?" You can sit at the kitchen table and help each other with the difficult questions. When you work as a team, you can finish much faster. After that, you can watch a film or play a game together as a great prize for your hard work.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: The text says you can "invite them to your house" and ask them to "come here".
8 B - Reason: The text suggests you "talk about your parents" and tell friends they are "very strict about school".
9 A - Reason: The text tells you to say you "really need to get good marks in this subject".
10 B - Reason: The text says that "Your friends will not be upset with you".
11 A - Reason: The text explains you can say "I can come out in an hour".
12 B - Reason: The text says you can "make a plan for Saturday or Sunday".
13 C - Reason: The text says that after you help each other with the work, you can "watch a film or play a game together".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says a classmate helped them to study?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
8 Who explains that they did not finish their work?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
9 Who could not find something they wrote?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
10 Who got a good mark for their pictures?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
11 Who says they missed some school days?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
12 Who says they usually do well in this subject?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
13 Who did a piece of homework rather than an exam?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
A great surprise
Leo
I am really happy with my maths result. I missed three days of school because I had a bad cold. I thought I was going to fail the exam. Luckily, my classmate Tom came to my house. He helped me study for the test. When I looked at the paper, I knew how to do the maths problems. I answered every question on the page. I could not believe it when I saw my high grade! It was a great surprise.
Maya
I had to do a big history project at home. It was not a normal test. I was very worried because I could not find my notebook. I lost all the information I wrote in class. I tried to remember everything, but it was hard. I also drew some maps and coloured them. My teacher gave me a fantastic grade. He said my writing was fine, but he really loved my pictures! Usually, I work with a friend, but I did this alone.
Sam
English is my favourite subject, and I usually get the best marks in the class. But last week, the test was very difficult. The time went so quickly. I had to leave the last two questions empty because the bell rang. I was so sad. I used to draw pictures on my tests when I was younger, but I didn't this time. Yesterday, the teacher gave our papers back. I got a really high score! Every answer I wrote was completely right.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Leo says that his classmate Tom came to his house and "helped me study for the test".
8 C - Reason: Sam explains that he "had to leave the last two questions empty" because time ran out.
9 B - Reason: Maya says she was worried because she "could not find my notebook" and "lost all the information I wrote".
10 B - Reason: Maya says her teacher gave her a fantastic grade because he "really loved my pictures".
11 A - Reason: Leo says that he "missed three days of school" because he was sick.
12 C - Reason: Sam says that English is his favourite subject and he "usually get the best marks in the class".
13 B - Reason: Maya explains that she had to do a "history project at home" and that "It was not a normal test."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which club gives you the words to read before you speak?
A Storytellers B Future Debaters C Video Creators
8 Which club lets you record your speaking again if you are not happy?
A Storytellers B Future Debaters C Video Creators
9 Which club teaches you what to say when people ask you things?
A Storytellers B Future Debaters C Video Creators
10 Which club lets you practise with just a few other students?
A Storytellers B Future Debaters C Video Creators
11 Which club is going to visit another place for a speaking event?
A Storytellers B Future Debaters C Video Creators
12 Which club says you do not have to look at anyone when you talk?
A Storytellers B Future Debaters C Video Creators
13 Which club promises that nobody will be unkind if you do something wrong?
A Storytellers B Future Debaters C Video Creators
School clubs for shy speakers
Storytellers
Do you feel nervous when you talk in front of your class? The Storytellers club is a great place to start. Every week, we give you a short story to read. You can practise reading it aloud in a small group of three or four students. It is very quiet and friendly. Nobody will laugh if you make a mistake. At the end of the year, you can choose to read a poem to parents, but you do not have to do this.
Future Debaters
If you have strong opinions but feel too shy to say them, join Future Debaters! In this club, we choose an interesting topic every week. For example, we talk about school rules or the environment. You will learn how to stand up and explain your ideas clearly. We also practise answering questions from other students. Next month, we are going to travel to another school for a big competition. You will need to speak in front of lots of people there!
Video Creators
Some students hate standing in front of a big room. If you are one of them, Video Creators is for you. In our club, you do not need to look at people when you speak. Instead, you learn how to talk to a camera. We teach you how to make short videos about your hobbies. You can record your speech many times until you are happy with it. Later, we show you how to add music and share the video on our school website.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The Storytellers text says, "we give you a short story to read."
8 C - Reason: The Video Creators text says, "You can record your speech many times until you are happy with it."
9 B - Reason: The Future Debaters text says, "We also practise answering questions from other students."
10 A - Reason: The Storytellers text says you practise "in a small group of three or four students."
11 B - Reason: The Future Debaters text says, "we are going to travel to another school for a big competition."
12 C - Reason: The Video Creators text says, "you do not need to look at people when you speak."
13 A - Reason: The Storytellers text tells you that "Nobody will laugh if you make a mistake."