A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Hobbies & Feelings 2
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide says you should give your brother or sister something to eat?
A Leave a Note B Make a Deal C Show Some Interest
8 Which guide suggests doing some work for your brother or sister?
A Leave a Note B Make a Deal C Show Some Interest
9 Which guide says you do not need to speak to your brother or sister?
A Leave a Note B Make a Deal C Show Some Interest
10 Which guide tells you to say that their songs are good?
A Leave a Note B Make a Deal C Show Some Interest
11 Which guide says this idea will stop you from being angry with each other?
A Leave a Note B Make a Deal C Show Some Interest
12 Which guide is useful when you have to prepare for an exam?
A Leave a Note B Make a Deal C Show Some Interest
13 Which guide tells you to ask the name of the person singing?
A Leave a Note B Make a Deal C Show Some Interest
How to politely ask your brother or sister to turn down their music
Leave a Note
Are you feeling angry about your brother or sister's loud music? Do not open their door and shout. It is better to write a short message on a piece of paper. Keep your words kind. You can say that you are trying to study for a school test. Put the note under their door. You can also draw a funny picture on the paper. This will make your brother or sister smile. They will quickly turn the volume down, and you will not have an angry fight.
Make a Deal
Sometimes, you just need to offer your brother or sister something nice. Knock on their door and ask them to use their headphones. If they say no, tell them you will help them with something. You can offer to wash the dinner plates or clean their bicycle for them. You can also bring them their favourite snack, like a biscuit or some fruit. When you do something helpful for them, they will usually listen to you. They will keep the house quiet for you.
Show Some Interest
People love talking about their favourite songs. So, go into your brother or sister's room and sit down. Listen to the song for a minute. Then, ask them who is singing. Tell them that the music sounds really great. After you chat for a few minutes, carefully explain your problem. Tell them your head hurts or you want to sleep. Because you were nice about their music, they will easily understand. They will happily play the music more quietly for the rest of the day.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The text explains that you can "bring them their favourite snack, like a biscuit or some fruit."
8 B - Reason: The text suggests you can "offer to wash the dinner plates or clean their bicycle for them."
9 A - Reason: The text tells you to "write a short message on a piece of paper" and "Put the note under their door" instead of talking.
10 C - Reason: The text says you should "Tell them that the music sounds really great."
11 A - Reason: The text points out that if you leave a friendly message, "you will not have an angry fight."
12 A - Reason: The text mentions that you can tell them "you are trying to study for a school test."
13 C - Reason: The text says you should listen for a minute and "ask them who is singing."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who plays a musical instrument with a parent?
A Tom B Lisa C Ben
8 Who learns about bands by watching television?
A Tom B Lisa C Ben
9 Who enjoys singing rock songs while travelling?
A Tom B Lisa C Ben
10 Who says a parent used to play in a music group?
A Tom B Lisa C Ben
11 Who collects things from music events?
A Tom B Lisa C Ben
12 Who found some old music in their house?
A Tom B Lisa C Ben
13 Who hopes to see a rock band play live in the future?
A Tom B Lisa C Ben
Classic Rock Music with Parents
Tom
My dad loves classic rock music, and now I love it too! When he was a university student, he played the guitar in a rock band. Now, he is teaching me how to play the electric guitar. We practice in the garage every Sunday. We learn his favourite songs from the 1980s together. I love listening to the music, but I have never been to a real rock concert. I hope my dad can take me to one for my next birthday!
Lisa
Last month, I found a big box of old rock music records in our garage. They belong to my mum. She was so happy when I played them! Now, we listen to them every weekend. We also listen to loud rock music when she drives me to school. We always sing the songs together in the car. I want to learn to play the drums, but we don't have enough space in our house. So, I just enjoy listening with her!
Ben
Every summer, my parents and I travel to a big rock music festival. My dad knows everything about classic rock. He tells me all the band names. I love keeping the tickets from all the concerts we go to. I have a big book full of them in my bedroom! On winter weekends, we cannot go to festivals. Instead, we sit on the sofa and watch interesting documentaries on television. It is fun to learn the history of our favourite rock singers.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Tom says his dad is "teaching me how to play the electric guitar" and they "practice in the garage every Sunday".
8 C - Reason: Ben says he and his parents "watch interesting documentaries on television" to learn the history of singers.
9 B - Reason: Lisa says she and her mum "sing the songs together in the car" when travelling to school.
10 A - Reason: Tom explains that when his dad was younger, "he played the guitar in a rock band".
11 C - Reason: Ben mentions "keeping the tickets from all the concerts we go to" in a big book.
12 B - Reason: Lisa says she "found a big box of old rock music records in our garage".
13 A - Reason: Tom has "never been to a real rock concert" and says "I hope my dad can take me to one".
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which advice says you should hide bad messages from your friend?
A The Practice Plan B The Chat Helper C The Setup Team
8 Which advice tells you to give your friend something to drink?
A The Practice Plan B The Chat Helper C The Setup Team
9 Which advice says your friend should look at something else, not the camera?
A The Practice Plan B The Chat Helper C The Setup Team
10 Which advice tells you to go out of the room when your friend sings?
A The Practice Plan B The Chat Helper C The Setup Team
11 Which advice says you should write nice things to your friend online?
A The Practice Plan B The Chat Helper C The Setup Team
12 Which advice tells you to help your friend decide what to sing?
A The Practice Plan B The Chat Helper C The Setup Team
13 Which advice says you should test the computer equipment?
A The Practice Plan B The Chat Helper C The Setup Team
Tips to support a nervous singer
The Practice Plan
Does your friend want to sing online but feels afraid? You can help them practice before the video stream starts. First, help them choose a song they know very well. Ask them to sing it to you in their bedroom first. When they stream, tell them not to look at the camera. They can look at a poster on the wall instead. If they make a mistake during the song, tell them to just keep singing. Nobody is perfect!
The Chat Helper
When your friend is singing on the video stream, the chat can be scary. You can be the chat helper! Sit in another room and watch the stream on your phone. You should type lots of nice messages, like "Great job!" or "Beautiful voice!" If someone writes a bad message, you can hide it fast. This means your friend only sees happy words. After the video finishes, you can buy them a pizza to say well done!
The Setup Team
A good room makes a big difference. Before the video starts, you can help your friend get ready. Make sure the internet is working well. You also need to check the microphone so everyone can hear the music clearly. Turn on some nice lights to make the room look cool. Just before they start singing, bring them a glass of warm water. This is very good for their voice. Finally, leave the room so they can sing alone.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Text B says "If someone writes a bad message, you can hide it fast."
8 C - Reason: Text C advises you to "bring them a glass of warm water". Text B has a trap about giving them a pizza, which is food, not a drink.
9 A - Reason: Text A tells you to advise your friend "not to look at the camera" and to look at a poster instead.
10 C - Reason: Text C says you should "leave the room so they can sing alone". Text A has a negative trap about being in the bedroom with them while they practice.
11 B - Reason: Text B says "You should type lots of nice messages, like 'Great job!'".
12 A - Reason: Text A advises you to "help them choose a song".
13 C - Reason: Text C says you need to "make sure the internet is working well" and "check the microphone". Text B has a trap mentioning watching on a phone.