A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – School & Tech 3
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which person thinks VR is more fun than reading?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
8 Which person feels unwell when they use the VR headset?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
9 Which person used their own money to pay for their VR headset?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
10 Which person enjoys looking at old buildings in VR?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
11 Which person uses VR to help them study for a school test?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
12 Which person shares their VR headset with a family member?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
13 Which person used a VR headset during a school lesson?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
Learning History with VR
Leo
I used a VR headset in my history class last week. Our teacher brought it to school for us to try. I really enjoyed looking at old Egyptian buildings. The pyramids looked so tall! You can see exactly how people built them. However, I can only use the headset for a short time. If I wear it for too long, my head hurts and I feel sick. My sister wants to buy one, but they cost a lot of money.
Maya
I saved my pocket money for a long time to get my VR headset. It is the best thing I own! I love history, and with VR, I can meet famous people from the past. Yesterday, I stood next to a very old king. I have a big history exam next month. Using VR helps me remember important facts easily. Sometimes my friends come to my house to try it, but we usually just play music games.
Toby
Learning history from a book is often quite boring for me. But with my VR headset, the past is amazing! I can stand on old ships and watch sea battles. My older brother loves history too. We always share the headset and explore different countries together in our living room. Our dad uses it sometimes, but he only likes looking at modern cars. I hope we can use VR to learn about space in my science class soon!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Toby says that learning history from a book is boring for him, but with his VR headset, the past is amazing.
8 A - Reason: Leo explains that if he wears the headset for too long, his head hurts and he feels sick.
9 B - Reason: Maya mentions that she saved her pocket money for a long time to get her headset.
10 A - Reason: Leo says that he really enjoyed looking at old Egyptian buildings and tall pyramids.
11 B - Reason: Maya states that she has a history exam next month and VR helps her remember facts easily.
12 C - Reason: Toby says that he and his older brother always share the headset and explore together.
13 A - Reason: Leo explains that his teacher brought a VR headset to school and he used it in his history class.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which competition says you must do the project by yourself?
A Vocabulary Builder B Maths Master C Homework Planner
8 Which competition gives you the least amount of time to finish?
A Vocabulary Builder B Maths Master C Homework Planner
9 Which competition asks you to speak to adults to get ideas?
A Vocabulary Builder B Maths Master C Homework Planner
10 Which competition tells you to send your finished work on the internet?
A Vocabulary Builder B Maths Master C Homework Planner
11 Which competition says you do not need to make the app work on a computer yet?
A Vocabulary Builder B Maths Master C Homework Planner
12 Which competition offers a prize where you go and visit somewhere?
A Vocabulary Builder B Maths Master C Homework Planner
13 Which competition asks you to include large writing in your ideas?
A Vocabulary Builder B Maths Master C Homework Planner
Helpful Study App Competitions
Vocabulary Builder
Do you want to make an app that helps students learn new words? Enter our Vocabulary Builder competition! You must design this app by yourself. Your app should test students every day with fun word games. It is a good idea to include pictures to make learning easier. You have four weeks to finish your design. The winner gets a new tablet! Please give your finished design to the school secretary. Remember, you do not need to write the computer code yet!
Maths Master
Are you good at numbers? We need a helpful app for students who find maths difficult. For this competition, you cannot work alone. You must work in teams of two or three. Your app should show students how to answer maths questions step by step. We want to see bright colours and big numbers. You only have two weeks to give us your ideas. The winning team will receive some amazing computer software. Please send an email with your app design to Mr Jones.
Homework Planner
Students often forget when they need to finish their school work. You can help by designing a Homework Planner app! Your app must show students a weekly calendar so they can organise their time. Before you start drawing your ideas, you should talk to some teachers to find out what students need. You have three weeks to do this project. Bring your work to the library when it is ready. The best designer will win a trip to a famous technology company!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Text A says "You must design this app by yourself." Text B says you cannot work alone.
8 B - Reason: Text B says you have "two weeks" to finish, which is less than Text A (four weeks) and Text C (three weeks).
9 C - Reason: Text C tells you to "talk to some teachers to find out what students need."
10 B - Reason: Text B asks you to "send an email with your app design". Texts A and C ask you to bring the work to a place in the school.
11 A - Reason: Text A explicitly states "you do not need to write the computer code yet!"
12 C - Reason: Text C says the winner will "win a trip to a famous technology company." Texts A and B offer objects (a tablet and software).
13 B - Reason: Text B says "We want to see bright colours and big numbers."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who learns about topics before they study them in class?
A Lucas B Sara C Tom
8 Who does activities at home that they see on the video channels?
A Lucas B Sara C Tom
9 Who uses ideas from the videos for their school projects?
A Lucas B Sara C Tom
10 Who watches video channels with someone in their family?
A Lucas B Sara C Tom
11 Who prefers to watch videos that are not very long?
A Lucas B Sara C Tom
12 Who sometimes stops learning to watch funny videos instead?
A Lucas B Sara C Tom
13 Who likes it when the people in the videos are easy to understand?
A Lucas B Sara C Tom
Educational channels on video apps
Lucas
I love following science channels on my favourite video app. The people in the videos explain difficult things very simply, and they speak clearly. This helps me understand everything. They often show clever science tricks. Sometimes I try to do the same tricks in my kitchen, but I always ask my dad first! I want to learn every day, but sometimes I see videos of funny animals. Then I forget about science and watch those instead!
Sara
I follow a few great channels about art and drawing. I get bored quickly, so I only watch videos that are two or three minutes long. I don't like long videos. When my art teacher asks us to make something for a school project, I always find great ideas on these apps. The videos show me exactly how to use my paints and pencils. My sister prefers music channels, but I think the art ones are much better.
Tom
My favourite app has excellent history and geography channels. My dad loves history too, so we always sit together and watch them in the evening. The videos are often quite long, but they are never boring. Because I watch these channels, I usually know a lot of information before my teacher even talks about it in our lessons. Sometimes I tell my classmates about the things I learn. They think the facts are really interesting!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Tom says he knows a lot of information before his teacher talks about it in his lessons.
8 A - Reason: Lucas says he tries to do the same science tricks in his kitchen.
9 B - Reason: Sara says she always finds great ideas on the apps when she needs to make something for a school project.
10 C - Reason: Tom says he and his dad sit together and watch the channels in the evening. Lucas mentions his dad, but only to ask for permission.
11 B - Reason: Sara says she only watches videos that are two or three minutes long because she gets bored quickly. Tom watches long videos.
12 A - Reason: Lucas says he sometimes forgets about science and watches funny animal videos instead.
13 A - Reason: Lucas says the people in the videos explain things simply and speak clearly, which helps him understand.