A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Feelings & Community 2
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which advice says you can share something you saw at school?
A Ask questions B Share facts C Offer your help
8 Which advice says you can ask about the cost of electricity?
A Ask questions B Share facts C Offer your help
9 Which advice suggests offering to hold things for your parents?
A Ask questions B Share facts C Offer your help
10 Which advice says you should not feel mad if adults do not know things?
A Ask questions B Share facts C Offer your help
11 Which advice says you can make a sign for a room in your house?
A Ask questions B Share facts C Offer your help
12 Which advice says it is a bad idea to just tell adults what to do?
A Ask questions B Share facts C Offer your help
13 Which advice suggests planning a short trip on a bus?
A Ask questions B Share facts C Offer your help
Talking to adults about saving energy
Ask questions
Do you want your parents to turn off lights more often? It is not a good idea to just tell them what to do. Adults do not like that! Instead, ask them questions. You can say, "Can we try to use less electricity this week?" Ask them to teach you how to read the electricity bill. When you ask for their help, they will listen to your ideas. You can make a polite poster for the kitchen together.
Share facts
Sometimes older people do not know how much energy we use for heating or water. Do not get angry about this. You can find a short video about saving the planet and watch it with them. Say, "I saw this interesting video at school. Can we watch it?" Learning together is fun. You can also write down some surprising facts on paper. Show your family the facts after dinner. When adults see real information, they usually change.
Offer your help
Maybe you want your family to use the car less to save energy. Adults are often tired after work, so they drive everywhere. You can help them! Tell your parents you want to walk to the supermarket with them. You can say, "Let's walk! I can carry the shopping bags for you." When you offer to help, adults are happy. You can also plan a fun weekend trip on the bus. This shows them that you care.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The text suggests saying, "I saw this interesting video at school."
8 A - Reason: The text says you can ask your parents to teach you "how to read the electricity bill".
9 C - Reason: The text tells you to offer help by saying, "I can carry the shopping bags for you."
10 B - Reason: The text explains that older people sometimes do not know things and says, "Do not get angry about this."
11 A - Reason: The text says you can "make a polite poster for the kitchen".
12 A - Reason: The text explains that "It is not a good idea to just tell them what to do."
13 C - Reason: The text suggests that you can "plan a fun weekend trip on the bus."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says the hot weather makes it difficult to sleep?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
8 Who is doing something to make the environment better?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
9 Who talks about how a cold time of the year has changed?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
10 Who talks about a place for water that is now empty?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
11 Who is worried that the trees might catch fire?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
12 Who has to stop doing an outdoor hobby because of the heat?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
13 Who is worried about how animals will find something to drink?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
Worried about the weather
Leo
I really hate how hot the summers are now. In July, my bedroom is so warm that I cannot sleep at night. I am very worried about the environment. Near my house, there is a small river, but there is no water in it anymore. Because it is completely dry, the wild birds and animals cannot find anything to drink. I feel sad when I look out of my window. I hope it rains soon.
Mia
The weather is very different now. When I was little, winter was always very cold, and we had a lot of snow. Now, it is quite warm in December. But the summer heat is the biggest problem. I love playing football in the park, but it is too hot to run outside. My parents tell me I must stay inside the house all afternoon. It makes me feel angry because I just want to play.
Sam
Every summer, I watch the news on television, and I feel afraid. The sun is very strong, and the grass gets really dry. I worry that the woods near our town will catch fire. Because I feel scared about the changes, I want to do something to help. I always recycle my plastic bottles, and last month I planted three new trees in my garden. Trees give us nice shade and help keep the air cool.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Leo says that in July, his bedroom is so warm that "I cannot sleep at night."
8 C - Reason: Sam talks about helping the environment by recycling plastic bottles and saying "I planted three new trees in my garden."
9 B - Reason: Mia explains that winter used to be very cold with snow, but "Now, it is quite warm in December."
10 A - Reason: Leo talks about a small river near his house and says "there is no water in it anymore."
11 C - Reason: Sam says he worries that "the woods near our town will catch fire."
12 B - Reason: Mia says she loves playing football but "it is too hot to run outside" and she must stay inside.
13 A - Reason: Leo is worried because the river is dry and "the wild birds and animals cannot find anything to drink."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which group tells you to wear the right things?
A The Lunch Club B The Games Group C The Walk and Talk Team
8 Which group says you must not look at your phone?
A The Lunch Club B The Games Group C The Walk and Talk Team
9 Which group meets on two days of the week?
A The Lunch Club B The Games Group C The Walk and Talk Team
10 Which group asks you to write to an adult to join?
A The Lunch Club B The Games Group C The Walk and Talk Team
11 Which group is good for students who do not want to speak a lot?
A The Lunch Club B The Games Group C The Walk and Talk Team
12 Which group meets at the weekend?
A The Lunch Club B The Games Group C The Walk and Talk Team
13 Which group says you can take something to play with from your house?
A The Lunch Club B The Games Group C The Walk and Talk Team
Make New Friends Today!
The Lunch Club
Do you hate eating alone during the school break? The Lunch Club is here for you! We meet every Tuesday and Thursday in the school café. You can bring your own sandwiches or buy hot food. We sit together at a big table and share funny stories. You do not need to bring any money to join. It is a great place to make new friends. If you want to come, just send an email to our club teacher, Mr Davies.
The Games Group
Sometimes it is hard to know what to say to new people. At the Games Group, you do not have to talk a lot! We play board games and card games together. It is very easy to make friends when you are having fun. We meet on Wednesday afternoons in the school library. You can bring your favourite game from home, or play one of ours. All students are welcome. Please leave your mobile phones in your bag while we play.
The Walk and Talk Team
Are your weekends boring? Do you spend too much time inside your bedroom? The Walk and Talk Team meets every Saturday morning at the park gates. We walk for an hour and look at the beautiful trees and birds. It is a lovely way to get some exercise and meet other students from our school. You must wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes. Sometimes we buy a hot chocolate after our walk. You can bring your family dog too!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: The Walk and Talk Team text says, "You must wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes."
8 B - Reason: The Games Group text says, "Please leave your mobile phones in your bag while we play."
9 A - Reason: The Lunch Club meets twice a week, on "Tuesday and Thursday".
10 A - Reason: The Lunch Club text says you should "send an email to our club teacher, Mr Davies."
11 B - Reason: The Games Group text says, "you do not have to talk a lot!"
12 C - Reason: The Walk and Talk Team meets on "Saturday morning", which is at the weekend.
13 B - Reason: The Games Group text says, "You can bring your favourite game from home".