A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Tech & Hobbies 2
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which tablet is safe if it falls on the floor?
A ArtPad Mini B ColorMax Pro C SketchKid 10
8 Which tablet gives you an app for your pictures without costing more money?
A ArtPad Mini B ColorMax Pro C SketchKid 10
9 Which tablet includes instructions to help you improve your art?
A ArtPad Mini B ColorMax Pro C SketchKid 10
10 Which tablet is difficult to carry in your bag?
A ArtPad Mini B ColorMax Pro C SketchKid 10
11 Which tablet lets other people view your work on a big screen?
A ArtPad Mini B ColorMax Pro C SketchKid 10
12 Which tablet has a special pen that always has power?
A ArtPad Mini B ColorMax Pro C SketchKid 10
13 Which tablet is a good choice for drawing in nature?
A ArtPad Mini B ColorMax Pro C SketchKid 10
Digital drawing tablets for young artists
ArtPad Mini
Do you like drawing pictures in the park or at the beach? The ArtPad Mini is very small and light, so you can carry it everywhere in your bag. When you buy this tablet, you also get a great drawing programme for free! You do not need to pay extra money for it. The battery lasts for two days, so you can draw for a long time. It is the perfect tablet for teenagers who want to make art outside.
ColorMax Pro
The ColorMax Pro has a very large screen. This makes it easy to see all the different colours in your pictures. It is great if you want to show your drawings to your friends on the internet. The best thing about this tablet is the special pen. You never have to charge it! You can just pick it up and start drawing right away. This tablet is quite heavy, so it is better to leave it on your desk at home.
SketchKid 10
Do you want to get better at art? The SketchKid 10 has twenty video lessons inside it. A famous artist shows you how to draw animals and faces! You can also connect this tablet to your television. Then your whole family can look at your beautiful pictures together. We know that teenagers sometimes drop things. You do not need to worry, because this tablet is very strong and it will not break easily.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: The text says that if you "drop things," you do not need to worry because the tablet "will not break easily."
8 A - Reason: The text explains that you "get a great drawing programme for free" and "do not need to pay extra money."
9 C - Reason: The SketchKid 10 has "video lessons" where an artist "shows you how to draw."
10 B - Reason: The ColorMax Pro is "quite heavy," so it is better to leave it on your desk.
11 C - Reason: The text says you can "connect this tablet to your television" so your family can look at your pictures.
12 B - Reason: The text mentions a "special pen" and says "You never have to charge it!"
13 A - Reason: The ArtPad Mini is perfect for people who like drawing in the "park or at the beach" and want to "make art outside."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who makes a new playlist of their favourite songs once a month?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
8 Who enjoys reading what other people say about their playlists?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
9 Who creates playlists that their friends can also put songs on?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
10 Who listens to their playlists while they are doing their schoolwork?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
11 Who uses their friends' playlists to discover new bands?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
12 Who listens to a shared playlist when they are on a journey?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
13 Who sends their playlist directly to a small number of friends?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
Sharing music online
Alex
I love making music playlists for different things. I have a great one for when I do my homework, and another fast one for running. Every week, I put a link to my new playlist on my social media page. I have lots of followers, and I really like reading their messages about the songs I choose. My friend Jo always sends me new music, but I prefer finding songs by myself. Sometimes, I spend hours making a playlist perfect!
Sam
My friends and I have a great way to share music. We make a special group playlist online, and we can all put our favourite songs on it. It is much better than making one alone! We don't share it with everyone on the internet, just our small group. We often listen to it together when we are in my dad's car going to the beach. Next month, I want to make a special playlist just for my sister's birthday party.
Jo
I am always looking for new bands to listen to. That is why I love it when my friends share their playlists with me online. It is the best way to find great new songs! At the end of every month, I choose my favourite thirty tracks and put them in a list. I don't put the link on the internet for everyone. Instead, I just send a private message to three or four close friends so they can listen too.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Jo says that "At the end of every month, I choose my favourite thirty tracks and put them in a list."
8 A - Reason: Alex posts links online and says "I really like reading their messages about the songs I choose."
9 B - Reason: Sam talks about a group playlist where "we can all put our favourite songs on it."
10 A - Reason: Alex says "I have a great one for when I do my homework".
11 C - Reason: Jo says she loves friends sharing playlists because it is "the best way to find great new songs!" and "new bands".
12 B - Reason: Sam says they listen to the playlist "when we are in my dad's car going to the beach."
13 C - Reason: Jo says she doesn't share the link with everyone, but will "just send a private message to three or four close friends".
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which text tells you not to give out your home information?
A Smart Blogging B Photo Rules C Blog Success
8 Which text says you should hide what you look like in pictures?
A Smart Blogging B Photo Rules C Blog Success
9 Which text says it is fine if only a small number of people read your blog?
A Smart Blogging B Photo Rules C Blog Success
10 Which text tells you to talk to an adult before you put things online?
A Smart Blogging B Photo Rules C Blog Success
11 Which text says you should write about a subject that you really enjoy?
A Smart Blogging B Photo Rules C Blog Success
12 Which text tells you to add new things to your blog often?
A Smart Blogging B Photo Rules C Blog Success
13 Which text says you should be polite when people write messages to you?
A Smart Blogging B Photo Rules C Blog Success
Tips for a safe and successful hobby blog
Smart Blogging
When you start a hobby blog, choose a topic you really like. If you love playing football or making cakes, write about that! It is much easier to write when you feel excited. But you must stay safe online. Never share your real name, where you live, or your phone number. You can use a made-up name instead. Remember that anyone in the world can read your blog. Always think carefully before you share your ideas!
Photo Rules
Pictures make your hobby blog look great, but you must be careful. Never share photos that show your face or your school uniform. You can take photos of your hands making a model or holding a guitar instead! You should always ask your parents before you share any new photos. Sometimes, people will leave messages under your pictures. You must always use kind words when you answer them. If someone is unkind to you, just delete their message.
Blog Success
How do you make a great hobby blog? The best way is to write new things every week. Your readers will come back if there is always something new to read. Do not worry if you do not have lots of fans at first. It is fine if only your family and friends look at your page. The most important thing is that you have fun doing your hobby! You do not need to be famous to have a successful blog.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Text A says "Never share your real name, where you live, or your phone number."
8 B - Reason: Text B says "Never share photos that show your face or your school uniform."
9 C - Reason: Text C says you should not worry about fans and it is fine "if only your family and friends look at your page."
10 B - Reason: Text B says you should "always ask your parents before you share any new photos."
11 A - Reason: Text A tells you to "choose a topic you really like."
12 C - Reason: Text C says the best way to make a great blog is to "write new things every week."
13 B - Reason: Text B says you "must always use kind words when you answer" messages from people.