A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – School & Hobbies 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who makes things from objects that people throw away?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
8 Who learns how to do their job from a family member?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
9 Who needs to wash their clothes after they finish working?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
10 Who completes some of their theater work at home?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
11 Who says their job is very loud?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
12 Who does their theater job with another student?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
13 Who repairs a thing that someone damaged?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
Building the School Play
Leo
I love art, so my job in the school play is perfect for me. I paint the large pictures for the background. At the moment, I am painting a big forest. I work on this with my classmate, Toby. We talk and listen to music while we paint. It is great fun. The only problem is that my trousers and shoes always get dirty. My mom has to wash them every night! I want to paint the background for the next play too.
Mia
I am making the wooden doors and windows for our theater play. My grandfather gave me some special tools, and he teaches me how to use them safely. I really enjoy hitting the wood and making it strong. My job makes a lot of noise, so I must work outside the school hall. Other students are painting inside, but I prefer building things. Yesterday, the teacher asked me to build a big table for the actors. I cannot wait to see it on stage.
Sam
I make the small things for the play, like fake food and old books. I usually use empty cardboard boxes and plastic bottles. I love using rubbish to make cool objects. I do not have much time at school, so I often finish making these things in my bedroom at the weekend. Last week, an actor dropped a special clock and it broke. I fixed it with some glue. It looks new again, and the teacher was very happy with my work!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Sam says he loves using rubbish like empty cardboard boxes and plastic bottles to make objects.
8 B - Reason: Mia explains that her grandfather teaches her how to use her special tools safely.
9 A - Reason: Leo says that his trousers and shoes always get dirty and his mom has to wash them.
10 C - Reason: Sam states that he often finishes making his things in his bedroom at the weekend.
11 B - Reason: Mia mentions that her job makes a lot of noise, so she must work outside.
12 A - Reason: Leo says that he works on painting the background with his classmate, Toby.
13 C - Reason: Sam explains that an actor dropped a clock and broke it, and he fixed it with some glue.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide says you should get clothes from other people?
A Time Travel TV B Drawing the Past C History News
8 Which guide says the audience will not see your face in the video?
A Time Travel TV B Drawing the Past C History News
9 Which guide tells you to record your video outdoors?
A Time Travel TV B Drawing the Past C History News
10 Which guide suggests using true photos from a long time ago?
A Time Travel TV B Drawing the Past C History News
11 Which guide tells you to record your speaking after you finish filming?
A Time Travel TV B Drawing the Past C History News
12 Which guide says you can pretend to be a very important person from the past?
A Time Travel TV B Drawing the Past C History News
13 Which guide asks you to make your work look like a TV show?
A Time Travel TV B Drawing the Past C History News
Making a History Video
Time Travel TV
Do you want to make a fun history video? You can play the part of a famous person from the past! First, ask your parents if you can borrow some old clothes to wear. You need to look like someone from history. It is a great idea to film your video in a park or in your garden. Do not film in your bedroom! Stand in front of some trees and act out your story. Your friends can hold the camera for you.
Drawing the Past
You can tell a great history story with art. You do not need to show your face on the camera for this video! First, draw big pictures of the people and places from your history project. Hold your pictures up to the camera and film them one by one. When you finish making the video of your pictures, you can record your voice. Read your history story loudly. You can even play some quiet guitar music in the background. It is very easy to do!
History News
You can make your history video look like a news programme on television. You can sit at a desk and act like a news reporter. Ask a friend to sit next to you. You can ask them questions about an important event in history. You should show some real black and white photographs from the past in your video. This makes your news report look real. You must practice what you want to say first so you do not make mistakes. Everyone will love it!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Text A suggests that you "ask your parents if you can borrow some old clothes to wear."
8 B - Reason: Text B tells you that "You do not need to show your face on the camera".
9 A - Reason: Text A says it is a good idea to film "in a park or in your garden", which are outdoors.
10 C - Reason: Text C says you should "show some real black and white photographs from the past".
11 B - Reason: Text B says "When you finish making the video of your pictures, you can record your voice."
12 A - Reason: Text A says "You can play the part of a famous person from the past!"
13 C - Reason: Text C says you can make your video "look like a news programme on television."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who learns how to make food from different countries?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
8 Who chose the subject because of a family member's advice?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
9 Who makes dinner for their family in the evening?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
10 Who plans to use their cooking skills when they leave home?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
11 Who prefers making sweet things?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
12 Who learns how to make meals that are good for you?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
13 Who gives the food they make to other students?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
Choosing the cooking class
Sam
I decided to choose the cooking class to help my parents. They both finish work quite late in the evening. Now, I can make hot meals for them when they get back. I also play a lot of football, so I need to eat well. In the class, we learn how to cook healthy dinners with lots of fresh vegetables. I don't want to be a chef in the future, but cooking is a very useful hobby!
Mia
I chose this subject because my older sister told me it was great. She did the class two years ago. I really love baking, and my favourite things to make are chocolate cakes and biscuits. Sometimes we make healthy salads, but I prefer the desserts! I always take my cakes to school the next day and give them to my classmates. They always eat them very quickly! Cooking is definitely my favourite subject this year.
Leo
In a few years, I will go to university and live with my friends. I chose the cooking class because I want to make my own meals then. I don't want to eat fast food every day! Our teacher shows us how to prepare dishes from all over the world. Last week, we made a fantastic Indian curry. I never cook for my parents at home because my dad is already a brilliant cook.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Leo says that his teacher shows them how to prepare dishes from all over the world.
8 B - Reason: Mia says she chose the subject because her older sister told her it was great.
9 A - Reason: Sam says he makes hot meals for his parents when they get back from work late in the evening.
10 C - Reason: Leo says he wants to make his own meals when he goes to university and lives with his friends.
11 B - Reason: Mia says her favourite things to make are chocolate cakes and biscuits, and she prefers the desserts.
12 A - Reason: Sam says he needs to eat well and learns how to cook healthy dinners with fresh vegetables.
13 B - Reason: Mia says she takes her cakes to school and gives them to her classmates.