A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Hobbies & Travel 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who wanted to get some new earphones?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
8 Who watched something funny on a screen?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
9 Who says someone else wanted to borrow the earphones?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
10 Who ate some food while using the earphones?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
11 Who says part of their equipment stopped working well?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
12 Who wanted to learn some words from another language?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
13 Who chose to listen to some songs?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
Sharing earphones at the airport
Tom
My family arrived at the airport very early. My sister and I were bored, so we decided to share my earphones. We watched a great comedy video on my mobile phone. We both laughed a lot! But after ten minutes, the left earphone broke. The sound was very quiet, so my sister couldn't hear the video very well. We had to stop watching. We just looked out the large window at the planes until it was time to fly.
Sara
I waited for our flight to Spain with my best friend. We sat on the floor and shared her new earphones. We played our favourite pop songs and ate some chocolate biscuits. It was a really fun way to pass the time! Later, my little brother asked to use the earphones to play a video game. We said no because we wanted to listen to more music. He was not very happy about that!
Mike
My mum and I had to wait three hours for our plane. I shared my old earphones with her. We listened to a long story about the history of Italy. I wanted to learn some Italian words before our holiday. The story was very interesting! I actually wanted to buy some better earphones for the trip. I looked everywhere in the airport, but all the shops were closed. So, we just used my old ones.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Mike explains that he actually wanted to buy some better earphones for his trip.
8 A - Reason: Tom states that he watched a great comedy video on his mobile phone and laughed a lot.
9 B - Reason: Sara says that her little brother asked to use the earphones to play a video game.
10 B - Reason: Sara mentions that she and her friend ate some chocolate biscuits.
11 A - Reason: Tom says that the left earphone broke and the sound was very quiet.
12 C - Reason: Mike says he wanted to learn some Italian words before their holiday.
13 B - Reason: Sara explains that she and her friend played their favourite pop songs.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which section says you should think about your video before you travel?
A Great Ideas B Making the Video C Online Safety
8 Which section says you should pack something to keep your phone working?
A Great Ideas B Making the Video C Online Safety
9 Which section tells you how many minutes your video should last?
A Great Ideas B Making the Video C Online Safety
10 Which section mentions a kind of building you can visit in your video?
A Great Ideas B Making the Video C Online Safety
11 Which section says you must not put information about your school online?
A Great Ideas B Making the Video C Online Safety
12 Which section says you do not have to spend much money to film?
A Great Ideas B Making the Video C Online Safety
13 Which section explains what to do when people write unkind things?
A Great Ideas B Making the Video C Online Safety
Advice on how to start a travel channel online
Great Ideas
To start a good travel channel, you need an exciting name. Do not use your real name on the internet. Next, you must think about what you want to show. Many people just walk around and talk to the camera, but that can be boring. It is better to plan your video before you go. Are you going to visit an old castle or try some famous street food? Try to do things that other teenagers will find interesting.
Making the Video
You do not need to buy an expensive camera to make great travel videos. Your mobile phone is perfect for this. Just make sure the sun is behind you when you film. Also, remember to take extra batteries. It is very sad when your phone dies in the middle of a beautiful city. When you make your video, try to keep it short. People usually enjoy watching videos that are about five or ten minutes long. Long videos can make people feel tired.
Online Safety
After you finish your travel video, you can put it on the internet for people to watch. It is fun to read messages from people in different countries. But you must always be careful. Never share the name of your school or a picture of your house. If someone writes a bad message under your video, do not answer them. Tell your parents immediately. Finally, do not worry about getting lots of fans. Just have fun sharing your holiday trips with your friends.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Text A advises you to "plan your video before you go."
8 B - Reason: Text B says to "take extra batteries" so your phone does not die.
9 B - Reason: Text B explains that videos should be "about five or ten minutes long."
10 A - Reason: Text A suggests that you can "visit an old castle".
11 C - Reason: Text C says you must "Never share the name of your school".
12 B - Reason: Text B says "You do not need to buy an expensive camera".
13 C - Reason: Text C tells you what to do "If someone writes a bad message".
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who listens to the song when they are trying to rest?
A Daniel B Olivia C Noah
8 Who heard the song on a trip with people they go to school with?
A Daniel B Olivia C Noah
9 Who says they hear the song on the radio now?
A Daniel B Olivia C Noah
10 Who travelled to a different country for their holiday?
A Daniel B Olivia C Noah
11 Who says the song makes them want to move their body?
A Daniel B Olivia C Noah
12 Who first heard the song played on a musical instrument?
A Daniel B Olivia C Noah
13 Who learned to say some new words on their holiday?
A Daniel B Olivia C Noah
Holiday songs
Daniel
Every time I hear Summer Days on the radio, I think about my favourite holiday. Last year, my family and I went to Spain. We spent a week near the sea. The weather was very hot, and this song played everywhere! I learned to say a few words in Spanish, too. My friends at school went to the mountains, but I loved our beach trip. Now, when I am doing my homework, I often play this music because it makes me feel happy.
Olivia
My favourite song is a fast dance song called Snow. It always reminds me of a winter trip I took with my best friends from school. We went snowboarding in the mountains for five days. My friend played this song in the car on the way there. Now, whenever I hear the music, I cannot sit still. I just want to jump and dance! I never listen to it when I am trying to sleep because it gives me too much energy.
Noah
I love a slow song called Under the Stars. It reminds me of a fantastic camping holiday in the forest. I did not go with my friends. I went with my parents and my older brother. Every evening, my brother played this beautiful song on his guitar next to the fire. We sang the words together. I bought the song on my phone recently. Now, I always play it in my bedroom when I want to relax or go to sleep.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Noah says he always plays the song in his bedroom when he wants "to relax or go to sleep".
8 B - Reason: Olivia took her winter trip with her "best friends from school".
9 A - Reason: Daniel says, "Every time I hear Summer Days on the radio, I think about my favourite holiday."
10 A - Reason: Daniel says his family "went to Spain" for their holiday.
11 B - Reason: Olivia says when she hears the music, she cannot sit still and wants "to jump and dance".
12 C - Reason: Noah says his brother "played this beautiful song on his guitar".
13 A - Reason: Daniel says he "learned to say a few words in Spanish" on his trip.