A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Hobbies & Feelings 1
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who sings the words of the songs to feel happier?
A Alex B Jamie C Charlie
8 Who goes outside to listen to their music?
A Alex B Jamie C Charlie
9 Who says someone in their family asks them to play quieter music?
A Alex B Jamie C Charlie
10 Who chooses to listen to songs they already know very well?
A Alex B Jamie C Charlie
11 Who wears headphones so other people cannot hear the music?
A Alex B Jamie C Charlie
12 Who feels very tired after listening to their loud music?
A Alex B Jamie C Charlie
13 Who says the speed of the music helps them forget their problems?
A Alex B Jamie C Charlie
Listening to loud music
Alex
When I feel angry about something, I go straight to my bedroom. I turn on my speaker and play loud rock music. I love jumping and dancing around my room to the loud guitar sounds. It really helps me to stop feeling bad. Sometimes, my dad knocks on my door and tells me to play it more quietly. After about twenty minutes of dancing, I always feel very tired, but I am not angry anymore.
Jamie
If I have a bad day, I need to get out of the house. I put on my big headphones so nobody else can hear my music. Then, I go for a fast run in the park. I choose electronic dance music because it is very loud and fast. The quick beat helps me to run faster, and soon I forget why I was angry. My brother usually plays video games when he is mad, but this works better for me.
Charlie
Listening to loud music is the best way to feel calm again. When I am upset, I don't want to hear new music. I always choose my favourite old pop songs because I know all the words. I sing them as loudly as I can! I usually do this in the shower so nobody can hear my bad singing. My best friend prefers to listen to quiet piano music when she is sad, but I need something really loud!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Charlie says, "I sing them as loudly as I can!"
8 B - Reason: Jamie says, "I need to get out of the house" and goes for a run in the park.
9 A - Reason: Alex says that their dad knocks on the door and tells them to play the music more quietly.
10 C - Reason: Charlie always chooses old pop songs because they "know all the words".
11 B - Reason: Jamie puts on big headphones so nobody else can hear the music.
12 A - Reason: Alex says, "After about twenty minutes of dancing, I always feel very tired".
13 B - Reason: Jamie says that the "quick beat" helps them run faster, and soon they forget why they were angry.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide says you should write your film choice on paper?
A Take Turns B Mix the Stories C Play a Game
8 Which guide says you should look for information about a film online?
A Take Turns B Mix the Stories C Play a Game
9 Which guide says you will sometimes watch a film you do not love?
A Take Turns B Mix the Stories C Play a Game
10 Which guide tells you to look for a film that has two different kinds of stories?
A Take Turns B Mix the Stories C Play a Game
11 Which guide says you should make a note of who is choosing the film?
A Take Turns B Mix the Stories C Play a Game
12 Which guide suggests putting everyone's ideas into a bowl?
A Take Turns B Mix the Stories C Play a Game
13 Which guide explains how to turn choosing a film into a game?
A Take Turns B Mix the Stories C Play a Game
Advice for choosing a family movie
Take Turns
It is hard when your family likes different films. One good idea is to take turns. This week, you can choose the film. Next week, your sister or your dad can choose. You should write the days on a calendar so everyone remembers whose turn it is. With this plan, you will sometimes have to watch a film you do not love. But you must be nice and watch it with them. Next time, they will watch your favourite film with you!
Mix the Stories
Does your brother love funny films, but you prefer action? You should try to find a film that has two different types of story! Many action films are also very funny. This means both of you will be happy. Before you sit down to watch, it is a good idea to read about the film online. You can check if the story is fun for everyone in your family. Trying a new kind of film is always very exciting!
Play a Game
You can make picking a film into a fun game for your family. Give everyone a small piece of paper. Ask them to write the name of the film they want to watch. Then, put all the pieces of paper into a big bowl. Ask your mum or dad to close their eyes and take one paper out. The name on that paper is the winner! Everyone has a chance to win, and it is very fair.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Text C says you should "write the name of the film they want to watch" on a small piece of paper.
8 B - Reason: Text B says "it is a good idea to read about the film online" before you watch it.
9 A - Reason: Text A explains that "you will sometimes have to watch a film you do not love."
10 B - Reason: Text B tells you to "find a film that has two different types of story".
11 A - Reason: Text A says you should "write the days on a calendar so everyone remembers whose turn it is."
12 C - Reason: Text C says to "put all the pieces of paper into a big bowl."
13 C - Reason: Text C explains how to "make picking a film into a fun game for your family."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who watched a film after finishing their books?
A Nina B Leo C Maya
8 Who felt sad when they reached the end of the series?
A Nina B Leo C Maya
9 Who got the books from a place in their town without paying?
A Nina B Leo C Maya
10 Who plans to read more books by the same writer?
A Nina B Leo C Maya
11 Who says it took them twelve months to finish reading?
A Nina B Leo C Maya
12 Who usually prefers reading shorter stories?
A Nina B Leo C Maya
13 Who wanted to finish quickly to learn the answer to a problem?
A Nina B Leo C Maya
Finishing a long book series
Nina
I just finished the last book of the Dragon Magic series. There are eight books in total, and I read them all with my younger sister. When I read the final page, I felt very happy. The ending was great! But I also felt a little sad because I cannot read about my favourite characters anymore. Next week, I am going to buy a new book. It is by the exact same author. I hope it is just as good!
Leo
I am so happy today! I finally finished the Space Heroes books. It took me a whole year to read all of them. I usually hate long books and only read short stories. So, I feel really proud of myself. The story is about people travelling to different planets. Last night, to celebrate finishing the series, my family and I sat in the living room and watched the movie about the first book. It was fantastic!
Maya
I love reading mystery books. I just finished a series of six books about a teenage detective. I did not buy them from a shop. I borrowed every book from the town library because I want to save my pocket money. The story was very exciting. In the last book, there was a big secret. I read very fast because I wanted to know the answer! I felt so happy and surprised when I found out the truth at the end.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Leo says he and his family "sat in the living room and watched the movie" to celebrate.
8 A - Reason: Nina says she "felt a little sad because I cannot read about my favourite characters anymore."
9 C - Reason: Maya says she "borrowed every book from the town library" to save her money.
10 A - Reason: Nina says she is going to buy a new book "by the exact same author."
11 B - Reason: Leo says it took him "a whole year to read all of them."
12 B - Reason: Leo says he usually hates long books and "only read short stories."
13 C - Reason: Maya says she read very fast because she "wanted to know the answer" to the big secret.