A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Feelings & School 4
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which advice says you should not wait to talk to your family?
A Choose the right time B Make a good plan C Tell the truth fast
8 Which advice says you must talk to your parents when they have free time?
A Choose the right time B Make a good plan C Tell the truth fast
9 Which advice tells you to think about what you will do next?
A Choose the right time B Make a good plan C Tell the truth fast
10 Which advice says you can ask someone at school to help you?
A Choose the right time B Make a good plan C Tell the truth fast
11 Which advice says your parents will feel pleased because you tell the truth?
A Choose the right time B Make a good plan C Tell the truth fast
12 Which advice says you should not talk about the test when your parents are making food?
A Choose the right time B Make a good plan C Tell the truth fast
13 Which advice says you should promise to do more schoolwork in the future?
A Choose the right time B Make a good plan C Tell the truth fast
Talking to your parents about a bad test
Choose the right time
It is very important to find a good time to talk. Do not show the bad test mark to your parents when they are cooking dinner. You must wait until they are not busy. If they are working on their computers, they will feel stressed. Wait until the weekend or a quiet evening. You can say, "Can we talk about school?" when everyone is relaxed. This helps them listen to you better. They want to help, so a calm chat is always the best idea.
Make a good plan
Before you speak to your parents, you should think about the next test. Parents want to know how you can do better. Make a plan and tell them you will study more. You can say, "I will spend an extra hour on my maths homework." Also, you can ask your teacher for help with the difficult lessons. Tell your parents about this idea. When they see you want to work hard and improve, they will not be angry about one bad mark.
Tell the truth fast
You must always be honest with your family. Never hide a bad test in your bag. If your parents find it later, they will be very unhappy. It is best to tell them immediately after you come home from school. Explain that the test was hard, but tell the truth. Your parents love you and they will be pleased because you are honest. Everyone gets bad marks sometimes! It is just one test, and talking about it quickly makes you feel much better.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: The text says "It is best to tell them immediately" and not to hide it.
8 A - Reason: The text explains you "must wait until they are not busy" and "everyone is relaxed".
9 B - Reason: The text tells you to "think about the next test" and "Make a plan".
10 B - Reason: The text suggests you can "ask your teacher for help".
11 C - Reason: The text says your parents "will be pleased because you are honest".
12 A - Reason: The text tells you not to show the mark to your parents "when they are cooking dinner".
13 B - Reason: The text says you should "tell them you will study more" and "spend an extra hour" on homework.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who is getting some help from a relative?
A Carlos B Nina C Leo
8 Who needs to buy clothes before the festival?
A Carlos B Nina C Leo
9 Who feels a little worried about a large group of people?
A Carlos B Nina C Leo
10 Who says what someone will receive for winning?
A Carlos B Nina C Leo
11 Who says they prepare for the festival every day?
A Carlos B Nina C Leo
12 Who is planning an activity outside the school building?
A Carlos B Nina C Leo
13 Who is preparing something sweet for people to buy?
A Carlos B Nina C Leo
The School Festival
Carlos
I am very excited about the school festival this weekend. I am making chocolate cakes for everyone to eat. My sister usually makes the food for parties, but this time my aunt is helping me bake them. They taste amazing! I am happy to sell them at my table, but I feel a bit nervous. The teachers say hundreds of students will come. I usually hate big groups, but I think it will be a fun day.
Nina
My friends and I started a rock band last year, and we are playing music at the festival. We meet after school every single day to play our songs. We want everything to be perfect. My dad plays the guitar, but he is busy, so we are practicing without him. I want to look great on stage, so I have to go to the shopping centre tomorrow to get some nice black jeans. I cannot wait!
Leo
I love sports, so I am organizing a football competition for the festival. It is going to happen outside on the grass. Anyone can play, and the best team will get a really nice sports bag. I went to the sports shop yesterday to choose it! Lots of people want to play, which is great. I am not worried about the number of players. It is going to be the best festival ever!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Carlos says that his "aunt is helping me bake them".
8 B - Reason: Nina says she needs to go to the shopping centre tomorrow to "get some nice black jeans".
9 A - Reason: Carlos says he feels "a bit nervous" because "hundreds of students will come" and he hates "big groups".
10 C - Reason: Leo explains that the "best team will get a really nice sports bag".
11 B - Reason: Nina says that she and her band "meet after school every single day to play our songs".
12 C - Reason: Leo says his football competition is "going to happen outside on the grass".
13 A - Reason: Carlos says he is making "chocolate cakes" and is going to "sell them at my table".
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which service gives you advice about helping a friend?
A Talk It Out B Silent Message C Safe Web
8 Which service is open while you are at school?
A Talk It Out B Silent Message C Safe Web
9 Which service lets you talk to an adult?
A Talk It Out B Silent Message C Safe Web
10 Which service lets you read about things that happened to other teenagers?
A Talk It Out B Silent Message C Safe Web
11 Which service is answered by young people?
A Talk It Out B Silent Message C Safe Web
12 Which service is open late at night?
A Talk It Out B Silent Message C Safe Web
13 Which service is best if you need to be very quiet?
A Talk It Out B Silent Message C Safe Web
Student Helplines
Talk It Out
Are you worried about going to school because someone is unkind to you? You can call the Talk It Out phone line. We are open every day, even late at night when you cannot sleep. When you call, you will speak to friendly teachers. They know how to listen and give good advice. You must use your voice to talk to us because we do not answer text messages. Don't worry, we will never ask for your real name.
Silent Message
Sometimes it is hard to speak about your problems. If you are afraid of someone in your class, Silent Message can help. You can send us a short text message from your mobile phone. This is perfect if you need to be very quiet. Our service is open during the school day, so you can contact us between lessons. You will not talk to an adult. Instead, older students will answer your messages. They understand how you feel!
Safe Web
Safe Web is a helpful website for teenagers. If you have problems with unkind students, you can visit us online. You cannot chat with us on the phone, but you can write a long email about your feelings. You can also read true stories from other young people. This helps you see that you are not alone. Safe Web also has lots of great advice on what to do if your friend feels sad or worried.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Safe Web says it has "advice on what to do if your friend feels sad or worried."
8 B - Reason: Silent Message says it is "open during the school day, so you can contact us between lessons."
9 A - Reason: On Talk It Out, you will "speak to friendly teachers," who are adults. Silent Message says you will not talk to an adult.
10 C - Reason: Safe Web says you can "read true stories from other young people."
11 B - Reason: Silent Message says that "older students will answer your messages."
12 A - Reason: Talk It Out says they are open "even late at night when you cannot sleep."
13 B - Reason: Silent Message is a text service and says, "This is perfect if you need to be very quiet."