A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Tech & School 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who likes holding a physical book to read?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
8 Who learns new words quickly by using their tablet?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
9 Who had problems with a heavy school bag in the past?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
10 Who says you must remember to put electricity in your reading device?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
11 Who thinks e-books are better for the natural world?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
12 Who changes the text size when they feel tired?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
13 Who feels pain in their eyes from looking at screens?
A Leo B Maya C Sam
E-books or Real Books?
Leo
I love reading e-books in class. Last year, my school bag was very heavy because I carried five large paper books. Now, I have all my school books on one small tablet. It is much easier! Another good thing is that I can change the size of the letters. I make the words bigger when I am tired. Some of my friends love real books, but I think tablets are the best choice for students today.
Maya
In my class, we can choose how we read. I always choose paper books. When I read on a screen for a long time, my eyes hurt. Also, you must remember to charge your tablet every night. If it stops working in the middle of a lesson, you have a big problem! I also just love turning real paper pages. My brother reads e-books to learn new words, but I prefer holding a real book in my hands.
Sam
I use both kinds of books at home, but e-books are definitely better for school. I often find difficult words when we read in our English lessons. On my tablet, I just touch the word and it tells me what it means. It is very fast! E-books are also a great way to save trees. We do not need to use paper to make them. My teacher says we should look after nature, so I think everyone should read e-books in class.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Maya says she prefers "holding a real book" in her hands.
8 C - Reason: Sam says he just touches a difficult word on his tablet and "it tells me what it means".
9 A - Reason: Leo explains that last year his school bag "was very heavy" because of his paper books.
10 B - Reason: Maya says that "you must remember to charge your tablet every night".
11 C - Reason: Sam believes e-books are "a great way to save trees" and "look after nature".
12 A - Reason: Leo says he makes "the words bigger when I am tired".
13 B - Reason: Maya says that when she reads on a screen, her "eyes hurt".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which session says you should ask an adult before you get a new game?
A Safe Passwords B Chatting Online C Safe Downloads
8 Which session tells you what to do if you forget your secret word?
A Safe Passwords B Chatting Online C Safe Downloads
9 Which session says you should not answer someone if they are mean to you?
A Safe Passwords B Chatting Online C Safe Downloads
10 Which session says you must turn your machine off if it is slow?
A Safe Passwords B Chatting Online C Safe Downloads
11 Which session tells you not to give your secret word to a classmate?
A Safe Passwords B Chatting Online C Safe Downloads
12 Which session explains why using an animal's name is a bad idea?
A Safe Passwords B Chatting Online C Safe Downloads
13 Which session gives advice about people who tell lies on the internet?
A Safe Passwords B Chatting Online C Safe Downloads
Internet Safety Week
Safe Passwords
During Internet Safety Week, you can learn how to make great passwords. A good password should have letters and numbers. Never use your pet’s name because people can guess it easily. You must keep your password a secret. It is a bad idea to give it to your best friend. If you forget your password, do not make a new account. You can ask our school computer teacher to help you change it. This class is on Tuesday morning in the library.
Chatting Online
Do you like playing video games with other people on the internet? On Wednesday, we have a special talk about safe online gaming. Remember that some people online are not who they say they are. You should never send a photo of your face or tell anyone your real name. If someone says something unkind to you in a chat, do not answer them. You must tell a parent or a teacher immediately. We will show you how to block bad messages.
Safe Downloads
The internet is full of fun things, but sometimes it is dangerous. On Friday afternoon, you can learn about safe websites. You must not click on big red buttons that say 'Win a prize'. These are usually a trick! If you want to download a new game or a funny video, you must ask your parents first. Sometimes free games have bad computer viruses in them. If your tablet or phone starts working very slowly, you should turn it off right away.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Safe Downloads says that if you want a new game, "you must ask your parents first."
8 A - Reason: Safe Passwords tells you that "If you forget your password... You can ask our school computer teacher".
9 B - Reason: Chatting Online advises that "If someone says something unkind to you in a chat, do not answer them."
10 C - Reason: Safe Downloads states that "If your tablet or phone starts working very slowly, you should turn it off right away."
11 A - Reason: Safe Passwords says that keeping your password a secret means "It is a bad idea to give it to your best friend."
12 A - Reason: Safe Passwords explains that you should "Never use your pet’s name because people can guess it easily."
13 B - Reason: Chatting Online reminds you that "some people online are not who they say they are."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who looks at their app at the beginning of the day?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
8 Who adds small pictures to their test dates?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
9 Who allows another student to look at their calendar?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
10 Who used a paper notebook for their test dates in the past?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
11 Who asks a family member for help with their calendar?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
12 Who writes extra information about what to learn in the app?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
13 Who sets their app to make a sound before a test?
A Sam B Mia C Leo
Using apps to remember school tests
Sam
I always use a calendar app for my school tests. My mom helps me put all the dates into my phone at the start of the year. I like to change the colours for different subjects. Maths is blue and science is green. I also add happy face pictures next to the test times. My app is always very quiet, so it never rings in class. I just look at the screen when I need to know my next test.
Mia
Last year, I wrote all my test dates in a small paper book. Now, I have a great app on my phone. I share my online calendar with my best friend. We can see each other's test days and study together. I always tell my app to play a loud song two days before a big test. This alarm helps me remember to start reading my books. I never forget my homework or my exams now.
Leo
I have a lot of tests this term, so I need a good calendar app. Every morning, the first thing I do is check my phone to see my plan for the day. When I add a new test to the calendar, I type some short notes too. I write exactly which pages I must read in my school books. I do not use small pictures because I only want to read the important words. It really helps me study.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Leo says that every morning, "the first thing I do is check my phone".
8 A - Reason: Sam says "I also add happy face pictures next to the test times."
9 B - Reason: Mia says "I share my online calendar with my best friend."
10 B - Reason: Mia explains that last year she wrote test dates "in a small paper book".
11 A - Reason: Sam says that his "mom helps me put all the dates into my phone".
12 C - Reason: Leo says he types short notes and writes "exactly which pages I must read".
13 B - Reason: Mia says she tells her app to "play a loud song" as an alarm before a test.