A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Tech & School 1
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who uses their phone to communicate with family?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
8 Who changed their mind about the phone rules?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
9 Who says that students can lose their phones if they break the rules?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
10 Who thinks their school break can be too loud?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
11 Who says they can only use their phone for studying?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
12 Who keeps their phone out of sight all day?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
13 Who is not allowed to use their camera at school?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
Smartphone rules at our schools
Leo
In my school, we cannot use our smartphones at all. We have to leave them inside our school bags all day. At first, I was quite angry about this rule. I wanted to play mobile games at break time! But now I think it is actually a good idea. My friends and I always go outside and play football together. It is much better than looking at a small screen. I just wait until I walk home to call my parents.
Maya
We can use our phones during break time, but only in the school library. We must use them for reading or checking our homework. We cannot play games or watch funny videos. If a teacher sees you with a phone in the playground or the hall, they take it from you until the end of the day! It is hard sometimes because I love texting my friends, but I understand the rule. We need a quiet place to do our work.
Toby
My school lets us use our smartphones in the playground during breaks. I usually put my headphones on and listen to music, or I send text messages to my mum and dad. There is one very important rule, though. We must never take photos or make videos of other students. I think that is a fair rule. However, break time is sometimes very noisy. A lot of students do not use headphones and play their music very loudly!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Toby says he sends text messages to his "mum and dad". (Leo calls his parents, but only when he walks home, not at school).
8 A - Reason: Leo says he was "angry about this rule" at first, but now he thinks "it is actually a good idea".
9 B - Reason: Maya explains that if a teacher sees you with a phone in the playground, "they take it from you".
10 C - Reason: Toby says that break time is "very noisy" because students play music loudly.
11 B - Reason: Maya says they must use phones only for "reading or checking our homework".
12 A - Reason: Leo has to leave his phone "inside our school bags all day".
13 C - Reason: Toby explains that students must never "take photos or make videos".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which section says you should look at the app every day?
A Homework List B Parent Page C App Help
8 Which section explains how to show you have finished your work?
A Homework List B Parent Page C App Help
9 Which section tells you how to get the app on your phone?
A Homework List B Parent Page C App Help
10 Which section says you can use the app to talk to teachers?
A Homework List B Parent Page C App Help
11 Which section says you will get an email about new homework?
A Homework List B Parent Page C App Help
12 Which section tells you what to do if you cannot open the app?
A Homework List B Parent Page C App Help
13 Which section explains how to find work from a past lesson?
A Homework List B Parent Page C App Help
The new School-Connect app
Homework List
You must look at this part of the app every day after school. Here, you can see all the homework your teachers give you. When you finish a maths or science task, you should click the big green button. This shows your teacher that your work is ready. When you are ill and miss school, don't worry. You can look at the calendar on this page to find the homework from last week. You will never miss a lesson again!
Parent Page
This part of the app is only for mothers and fathers. You can see when your child needs to give their homework to the teacher. You do not need to look at the app every day. The app will send an email to your computer when the teacher adds new homework. You can also send a text message to your child's teachers here. This is a great way to ask questions about the school rules or your child's marks.
App Help
Sometimes you might have problems with the new school app. If you cannot remember your password, you cannot open the app. When this happens, you must ask the school secretary for a new password. Do not ask your teacher. You can use the app on a computer, but it is also easy to put it on your mobile phone. Just go to the store on your phone and search for 'School-Connect'. It is free to download and use!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The Homework List says "You must look at this part of the app every day." The Parent Page says you do not need to do this.
8 A - Reason: The Homework List tells you to "click the big green button" to show your teacher "that your work is ready".
9 C - Reason: App Help explains how to put the app on a smartphone by going to "the store on your phone".
10 B - Reason: The Parent Page says you can "send a text message to your child's teachers here." App Help tells you NOT to ask your teacher.
11 B - Reason: The Parent Page says the app will "send an email to your computer when the teacher adds new homework."
12 C - Reason: App Help explains that if you forget your password and "cannot open the app", you must ask the secretary.
13 A - Reason: The Homework List says you can check the calendar "to find the homework from last week."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who likes to speak to their friends instead of typing?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
8 Who gets annoyed if friends want the answers too easily?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
9 Who shows their friends what they have written to find errors?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
10 Who says their friends' help makes them feel less worried about math?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
11 Who usually does their math homework late in the evening?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
12 Who believes that helping others makes them better at math?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
13 Who sets up online meetings for the group before exams?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
Our Math Group Chat
Leo
I often do my math homework late at night. When I cannot find the answer to a difficult problem, I use our group chat. I take a photo of my notebook and send it to my friends. They look at my numbers and tell me where my mistake is. It is much easier than waiting for the teacher the next day! Sometimes we share funny pictures too, but we always finish our work first. The chat is really useful.
Sara
Math is my hardest subject, and I used to feel very nervous about it. Now, if I do not understand something, I ask my group chat right after school. I do not like typing math problems because it takes a long time. So, I always send short voice messages to my friends. They listen and explain the steps to me. Because of their help, I feel much happier about math now. We are a great team!
Toby
I am quite good at math, so I usually help my friends in our chat. When we have a big math test, I organize a group video call. We all study together on our computers. I really enjoy explaining the difficult problems to them. When I teach my friends, I actually remember the math better myself! But I get angry if someone just asks me for the final answer. Everyone must try to do the problem first.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Sara says she does not like typing and always sends "voice messages" to her friends.
8 C - Reason: Toby says he gets "angry if someone just asks me for the final answer."
9 A - Reason: Leo says he takes a photo of his notebook so his friends can tell him where his "mistake" is.
10 B - Reason: Sara says she used to feel "nervous" but now feels "much happier" because of her friends' help.
11 A - Reason: Leo explains that he often does his math homework "late at night."
12 C - Reason: Toby says that when he teaches his friends, he can "remember the math better" himself.
13 C - Reason: Toby says he will "organize a group video call" when they have a "big math test."