A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – School & Community 3
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who travels to school with someone in their family?
A Leo B Mia C Tariq
8 Who used a different kind of transport in the past?
A Leo B Mia C Tariq
9 Who does something to tidy the streets on the way to school?
A Leo B Mia C Tariq
10 Who takes a longer path so they do not walk near cars?
A Leo B Mia C Tariq
11 Who puts on something special to stay safe?
A Leo B Mia C Tariq
12 Who feels more ready to learn after their journey?
A Leo B Mia C Tariq
13 Who wants their town to build better places for their type of transport?
A Leo B Mia C Tariq
Getting to school without pollution
Leo
I walk to school every morning. My house is near a very busy road, but I do not walk next to the cars. I choose a longer way through a large park. The air is very clean there, and I love looking at the trees. It is quiet and peaceful. Walking in the fresh air is great for my body. When I arrive at school, I feel very awake and ready for my first lesson. I am happy I don't use a car.
Mia
I ride my bicycle to school every day. My dad cycles with me because the roads are quite busy. He always tells me to wear my helmet to stay safe. We stop at all the red lights and ride slowly. I love cycling, but I wish our town had special paths just for bicycles. It is scary when big buses drive too close to us. But riding my bike is much better for the planet than driving in my dad's car.
Tariq
Last year, I took the bus to school. But now, I walk with four of my classmates. We meet at the corner of my street at eight o'clock. We talk and laugh all the way to school. It is much more fun than sitting on a bus! Every Friday, we bring small plastic bags with us. We pick up old bottles and paper from the street while we walk. It feels good to keep our town clean and help the environment.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Mia says her dad cycles with her because the roads are quite busy.
8 C - Reason: Tariq explains that last year, he took the bus to school, but now he walks.
9 C - Reason: Tariq says that he and his friends pick up old bottles and paper from the street.
10 A - Reason: Leo says he chooses a longer way through a large park so he does not walk next to the cars.
11 B - Reason: Mia explains that she wears a helmet to stay safe while riding her bicycle.
12 A - Reason: Leo says that when he arrives at school, he feels very awake and ready for his first lesson.
13 B - Reason: Mia says she wishes her town had special paths just for bicycles.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide says you should find out what food students enjoy?
A Planning the space B Looking after the plants C Picking the vegetables
8 Which guide tells you the best time of day to get the vegetables?
A Planning the space B Looking after the plants C Picking the vegetables
9 Which guide says you can use things from your house to work in the garden?
A Planning the space B Looking after the plants C Picking the vegetables
10 Which guide says you must use water to make the food clean?
A Planning the space B Looking after the plants C Picking the vegetables
11 Which guide says that plants can die if you give them too much of something?
A Planning the space B Looking after the plants C Picking the vegetables
12 Which guide says you should draw a plan before you buy things for the garden?
A Planning the space B Looking after the plants C Picking the vegetables
13 Which guide tells you to look for things that are bad for the plants?
A Planning the space B Looking after the plants C Picking the vegetables
Guidelines for starting a school garden
Planning the space
Before you start your school garden, you need a good place. It must be sunny because vegetables need a lot of light to grow big. First, take a piece of paper and draw a picture of your garden. You should write down where every vegetable will go. Do not buy seeds yet! It is a good idea to talk to the cafeteria chef first. Ask him which vegetables students like eating the most. Then you can choose the right plants.
Looking after the plants
When you put your seeds in the ground, the real work begins. You must visit the garden every day. Vegetables need water, especially when the weather is hot. But be careful not to give them too much water, or they will die. You should also look for insects on the leaves. Some insects are bad for plants. You do not need to buy expensive tools. You can use old spoons and cups from your kitchen to move the dirt.
Picking the vegetables
It is very exciting when your vegetables are ready! You should pick them in the early morning because they taste better then. Do not wait until the afternoon. You must wash your hands before you touch the food. Then, pull the carrots and tomatoes from the dirt carefully. After that, you must clean the vegetables with cold water. Finally, put them in a big box and take them straight to the cafeteria. The cooks will make a lovely lunch!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text tells you to ask the chef which vegetables students like eating the most.
8 C - Reason: The text says you should pick the vegetables in the early morning.
9 B - Reason: The text says you can use old spoons and cups from your kitchen to move the dirt.
10 C - Reason: The text says you must clean the vegetables with cold water.
11 B - Reason: The text says you must be careful not to give them too much water, or they will die.
12 A - Reason: The text tells you to draw a picture of your garden and decide where vegetables go before you buy seeds.
13 B - Reason: The text says you should look for insects because some of them are bad for plants.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who worked with someone from their family?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
8 Who says they took some pictures of the playground?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
9 Who decided to change what they bring to school?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
10 Who put some new plants in the ground?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
11 Who says the weather was not very good?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
12 Who found an item that belonged to another student?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
13 Who says they felt quite tired at the end of the day?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
Cleaning up the school playground
Leo
Last Saturday, I helped to clean our school playground. My older brother came with me because he wanted to help too. We picked up lots of sweet wrappers and paper. Under a big tree, I saw a blue winter hat. It belonged to a boy in my class, so I gave it back to him on Monday. We worked for three hours and I felt very tired when we finished. But it was great to see the playground looking so nice.
Mia
I joined the playground clean-up on Sunday morning. It was quite cold and it started to rain a bit, but we didn't stop working. I was surprised to see so many plastic water bottles on the grass. We filled five big bags with them! Because of this, I now bring my own glass bottle from home every day. My dad says it is a good idea. Next week, we are going to clean the park near my house.
Sam
Our class cleaned the school playground last Friday afternoon. First, we collected all the rubbish. I didn't feel tired because I was having fun with my friends. After that, we put some beautiful yellow flowers in the ground near the school door. Before we went home, I took some photos of the clean playground with my phone. Our teacher put them on the school website. Now everyone can see our hard work!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Leo explains that his "older brother came with me".
8 C - Reason: Sam says that he "took some photos of the clean playground".
9 B - Reason: Mia says that she now brings her "own glass bottle from home every day".
10 C - Reason: Sam explains that they "put some beautiful yellow flowers in the ground".
11 B - Reason: Mia says that it was "quite cold and it started to rain a bit".
12 A - Reason: Leo says he found a blue hat and "It belonged to a boy in my class".
13 A - Reason: Leo says that he "felt very tired when we finished".