A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – School & Tech 2
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which advice says you should tell your friends you are busy?
A Your mobile phone B Your computer screen C Your desk space
8 Which advice suggests that you should go to a different room to rest?
A Your mobile phone B Your computer screen C Your desk space
9 Which advice talks about a useful computer program for studying?
A Your mobile phone B Your computer screen C Your desk space
10 Which advice tells you that you should only look at one internet page?
A Your mobile phone B Your computer screen C Your desk space
11 Which advice says you can read your texts after you finish working?
A Your mobile phone B Your computer screen C Your desk space
12 Which advice says you should clear things you do not need from your table?
A Your mobile phone B Your computer screen C Your desk space
13 Which advice says that you must close the games on your computer?
A Your mobile phone B Your computer screen C Your desk space
How to avoid distractions while studying online
Your mobile phone
When you study online, your mobile phone is a big problem. You do not need any special programs to help you. Just put your phone in another room! Before you start, you must send a message to your classmates. Tell them that you are doing your homework. Then, they will not call you. When you complete all your school work, you can get your phone back. Then you can read all your messages and play games with your friends.
Your computer screen
It is very easy to forget your homework when you are on the internet. You should only look at the internet page you need for your school work. Close all other pages! You must turn off your online games, too. If you still want to look at your favourite websites, you can get a free program for your computer. This program stops you from visiting fun websites for an hour. It is very helpful when you have a lot of work!
Your desk space
Your computer is not the only thing that stops you from studying. Look at your desk. You should take away old papers, magazines, and anything you do not need. A clean table helps you think better. It is also important to take a break every thirty minutes. You can open your bedroom window to get some fresh air. But do not stay at your desk. Walk to the kitchen or the living room to relax before you start studying again.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text says you must send a message to your classmates to tell them you are doing your homework.
8 C - Reason: The text says you should walk to the kitchen or the living room to relax when you take a break.
9 B - Reason: The text mentions a free program that stops you from visiting fun websites while you work.
10 B - Reason: The text says you should only look at the internet page you need for your school work and close the others.
11 A - Reason: The text says that when you complete all your school work, you can read all your messages.
12 C - Reason: The text tells you to look at your desk and take away old papers and anything you do not need.
13 B - Reason: The text clearly states that you must turn off your online games when you are on the internet for school.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who got some help with their project from a family member?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
8 Who worked together with another student on their science project?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
9 Who found the new website hard to use when they started?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
10 Who included a short film in their online science project?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
11 Who says they like using the website more than making paper projects?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
12 Who enjoyed looking at the science projects that their classmates made?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
13 Who almost forgot the date they had to give their project to the teacher?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
Submitting our science projects online
Leo
My science project was about space, and I made a short video for it. The new online platform is great because I could put my film right on the website. At first, I was worried because I almost forgot the day we had to finish it! My parents watched me upload it on the computer. It was very easy to do. My teacher really liked my work, but she told me to be more careful about dates next time!
Sam
I did my project about wild plants. I did not do it alone. My classmate Tom worked on it with me. When we first opened the new website, we didn't know what to do. There were too many buttons! But after a few minutes, we understood it. We finished everything three days early. I really hope we keep using this platform. It is much better than bringing heavy paper projects to school in our bags!
Mia
I took lots of photos of different insects for my project. I wanted to put them on the new science website using my mobile phone. Suddenly, my internet stopped working! Luckily, my older brother knows a lot about phones, and he quickly fixed it for me. When my project was on the website, I spent an hour looking at the work from other students in my class. It was really fun to see their ideas!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Mia says her older brother fixed her phone so she could use the website.
8 B - Reason: Sam says he did not do it alone and that his classmate Tom worked with him.
9 B - Reason: Sam says when they first opened the website, they didn't know what to do.
10 A - Reason: Leo says he made a short video and put his film on the website.
11 B - Reason: Sam says using the platform is much better than bringing heavy paper projects to school.
12 C - Reason: Mia says she spent an hour looking at the work from other students and it was fun.
13 A - Reason: Leo says he almost forgot the day they had to finish the project.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which section says you should use a word like 'Hello' to begin?
A Saying hello and goodbye B Explaining your problem C Checking your message
8 Which section tells you to look for incorrect words in your message?
A Saying hello and goodbye B Explaining your problem C Checking your message
9 Which section says you must explain your problem without using too many words?
A Saying hello and goodbye B Explaining your problem C Checking your message
10 Which section tells you not to talk to your teacher like you talk to a friend?
A Saying hello and goodbye B Explaining your problem C Checking your message
11 Which section tells you to think about the hour and day you send your message?
A Saying hello and goodbye B Explaining your problem C Checking your message
12 Which section explains where to write the main idea of your message?
A Saying hello and goodbye B Explaining your problem C Checking your message
13 Which section says it is a good idea to ask a family member to look at your message?
A Saying hello and goodbye B Explaining your problem C Checking your message
A guide to writing polite emails to your teachers
Saying hello and goodbye
When you write an email to a teacher, you must start with a polite greeting. You can use 'Dear' or 'Good morning', and then put their family name. Remember that your teacher is not your classmate. You cannot use words like 'Hi' or 'Hey'. At the end of your message, you should say 'Thank you' or 'Best wishes', and then write your full name. Do not write a long goodbye. Just show that you respect their time.
Explaining your problem
Teachers get a lot of emails every day. Always use the subject box at the top. You should write a few words there so the teacher knows the topic immediately. Then, you can begin by telling them what is wrong. Perhaps you cannot do your homework or you are ill. Do not write a very long story about your day. Just ask your question or say what you need in a few short sentences. This helps your teacher answer you faster.
Checking your message
You must always check your words carefully before you send an email. Make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes. It is often a good idea to show your message to a parent first. They can read it and tell you if it sounds polite. Also, think about when you send it. You must not send messages to teachers late at night or on Sunday. You should save your message and wait until the next school morning to send it.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text says you "must start with a polite greeting" and gives examples to use instead of just saying hello.
8 C - Reason: The text tells you to check your words carefully and make sure there are no "spelling mistakes".
9 B - Reason: The text tells you not to write a long story and to say what you need in "a few short sentences".
10 A - Reason: The text reminds you that your teacher is "not your classmate" and tells you not to use casual words like 'Hi' or 'Hey'.
11 C - Reason: The text tells you to think about when you send it and warns you not to send messages "late at night or on Sunday".
12 B - Reason: The text tells you to "use the subject box at the top" so the teacher knows the topic immediately.
13 C - Reason: The text says it is a good idea to "show your message to a parent first" before you send it.