A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Sports/Health & School 4
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which warm-up suggests listening to something while you move?
A The Running Warm-up B The Ball Game Warm-up C The Stretching Warm-up
8 Which warm-up tells you exactly how many times to do an exercise?
A The Running Warm-up B The Ball Game Warm-up C The Stretching Warm-up
9 Which warm-up says you must not start with fast movements?
A The Running Warm-up B The Ball Game Warm-up C The Stretching Warm-up
10 Which warm-up tells you to use your hands to touch your feet?
A The Running Warm-up B The Ball Game Warm-up C The Stretching Warm-up
11 Which warm-up explains why you might feel pain later?
A The Running Warm-up B The Ball Game Warm-up C The Stretching Warm-up
12 Which warm-up says you can do the exercises with other players?
A The Running Warm-up B The Ball Game Warm-up C The Stretching Warm-up
13 Which warm-up tells you to look for a place that is not noisy?
A The Running Warm-up B The Ball Game Warm-up C The Stretching Warm-up
Playground Sports: How to Warm Up
The Running Warm-up
Do you like running fast in the playground? Before you begin, you must always prepare your body. Do not run fast immediately. First, walk slowly around the playground for five minutes. This helps your breathing. Next, stand still and move your legs up and down. This will make your legs feel warm and strong. Some students think they do not need to do this. But if you do not prepare, your legs might hurt later.
The Ball Game Warm-up
If you want to play basketball or football with your friends, you need a good warm-up. You must prepare your whole body, not just your legs. Put your arms out straight and make big circles with them. Do this ten times to help your shoulders. Then, jump up and down to get lots of energy. You can even do this with your team! It is a fun way to start your game and nobody will feel tired too fast.
The Stretching Warm-up
Are you going to do gymnastics or play games on the grass? You need to stretch your body first. Find a quiet place in the playground to begin. Stand tall and slowly turn your neck from left to right. Then, try to touch your toes with your hands. You should hold your body still for ten seconds when you do this. Many students like to listen to music on their phones while they do these exercises.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: The Stretching Warm-up says that students like to "listen to music on their phones" while doing the exercises.
8 B - Reason: The Ball Game Warm-up tells you to make circles with your arms and "Do this ten times."
9 A - Reason: The Running Warm-up clearly tells you, "Do not run fast immediately," and says to walk slowly first.
10 C - Reason: The Stretching Warm-up tells you to "try to touch your toes with your hands."
11 A - Reason: The Running Warm-up explains that if you do not prepare before running, "your legs might hurt later."
12 B - Reason: The Ball Game Warm-up mentions that you can jump up and down "with your team."
13 C - Reason: The Stretching Warm-up tells you to "Find a quiet place in the playground to begin."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who wears a special piece of clothing to help them feel brave?
A Alex B Ben C Charlie
8 Who is nervous because a lot of people are coming to watch the game?
A Alex B Ben C Charlie
9 Who feels tired because they practiced late the evening before?
A Alex B Ben C Charlie
10 Who talks about the helpful things their parents said to them?
A Alex B Ben C Charlie
11 Who uses music to help them feel quiet and relaxed?
A Alex B Ben C Charlie
12 Who says their bad feelings disappear when the game begins?
A Alex B Ben C Charlie
13 Who feels ill and does not want to have their morning meal?
A Alex B Ben C Charlie
The Big Tennis Match
Alex
I always feel sick on the morning of a big tennis match. Today, I do not want to eat my breakfast. My stomach hurts too much! To stop feeling worried, I always put on my lucky blue socks. They help me feel brave. My friends gave them to me! The waiting is the hardest part. I feel terrible before I walk onto the court. But when the match begins, I forget my worries and just have fun playing.
Ben
I have a really important tennis match this afternoon. Last night, I stayed at the tennis club until it was dark because I wanted to practice more. Now I feel very tired. I listened to some music in bed, but I could not sleep well. My mum and dad told me to just do my best and have fun. They said I should not worry about winning. Next time, I will not play tennis the day before a big game!
Charlie
I am playing against a boy from another school today, and he is a brilliant tennis player. I am quite worried because my whole class is coming to watch us. I really do not want to play badly in front of them! To help me relax, I am sitting in my bedroom and listening to my favourite pop songs. I felt a bit sick earlier, but I still ate a big breakfast. I hope I play well!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Text A says Alex puts on his "lucky blue socks" because they "help me feel brave."
8 C - Reason: Text C says Charlie is worried because his "whole class is coming to watch".
9 B - Reason: Text B says Ben stayed at the club "until it was dark" to practice, and now feels tired.
10 B - Reason: Text B says Ben's "mum and dad told me to just do my best". (Text A uses a shared word trap by mentioning "friends", but not parents).
11 C - Reason: Text C says Charlie is "listening to my favourite pop songs" to "help me relax". (Text B uses a trap by saying Ben listened to music, but he "could not sleep well").
12 A - Reason: Text A says when the match begins, Alex will "forget my worries".
13 A - Reason: Text A says Alex feels sick and does "not want to eat my breakfast". (Text C uses a negative trap by saying Charlie felt sick but "still ate a big breakfast").
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which section says water helps you understand your school subjects?
A Stay Smart B Stay Active C Stay Green
8 Which section says you should drink before you do a physical activity?
A Stay Smart B Stay Active C Stay Green
9 Which section tells you to clean something at home?
A Stay Smart B Stay Active C Stay Green
10 Which section explains why your head might hurt?
A Stay Smart B Stay Active C Stay Green
11 Which section tells you where to find water in the school?
A Stay Smart B Stay Active C Stay Green
12 Which section says you should drink even when you do not feel a need for water?
A Stay Smart B Stay Active C Stay Green
13 Which section tells you that you can save your cash?
A Stay Smart B Stay Active C Stay Green
School Water Campaign: Drink More!
Stay Smart
Do you feel tired in your afternoon lessons? Your brain needs a lot of water to work well. If you do not drink enough, you cannot listen to the teacher. You might also get a bad headache. You should drink a glass of water before your first class. Then, have some more water during your break. This will help you understand your school subjects better. Remember, sweet drinks like juice or cola do not help your brain. Pure water is always the best choice for students!
Stay Active
Do you love playing football or running in your PE lessons? When you do sports, your body gets very warm. You lose a lot of water. It is very important to drink cold water when you finish playing. Cold water cools your body down quickly. You should also drink some water before you start a game. Sometimes, you do not feel thirsty, but your body still needs water. Keep a drink next to the sports field so you can get it easily during the match.
Stay Green
We want all students to bring a plastic or metal water bottle from home. You do not need to buy expensive bottles of water from the school shop. You can keep your money! We have new water taps in the school hall and outside the library. You can fill your bottle there between lessons. Please make sure you wash your bottle with warm water and soap every evening. A clean bottle keeps your water tasting great. Let's drink more water and use less plastic!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text says that drinking water "will help you understand your school subjects better."
8 B - Reason: The text tells you that "You should also drink some water before you start a game."
9 C - Reason: The text asks you to "wash your bottle with warm water and soap every evening."
10 A - Reason: The text explains that if you do not drink enough water, "You might also get a bad headache."
11 C - Reason: The text says you can find new water taps "in the school hall and outside the library."
12 B - Reason: The text warns that "Sometimes, you do not feel thirsty, but your body still needs water."
13 C - Reason: The text says you do not need to buy water from the shop, so "You can keep your money!"