A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Sports/Health & Hobbies 1
Reading » A2 Reading Tests » A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Sports/Health & Hobbies
Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who dances to music from the past?
A Maria B David C Sarah
8 Who learns new dances from the internet?
A Maria B David C Sarah
9 Who says dancing makes them better at a different sport?
A Maria B David C Sarah
10 Who dances because they do not like normal sports?
A Maria B David C Sarah
11 Who feels very tired after they dance?
A Maria B David C Sarah
12 Who leaves their house to go dancing?
A Maria B David C Sarah
13 Who dances with their friends?
A Maria B David C Sarah
Dancing to Pop Music
Maria
I always dance in my bedroom after school. I do not like playing normal sports like football or tennis, so dancing is my favourite way to keep fit. I usually listen to old pop songs. My mum and dad loved these songs when they were teenagers! I jump around a lot, and it makes me feel really happy. I never leave my room when I do this. It is a great way to forget about a busy day at school.
David
I love dancing to the newest pop music. Twice a week, I invite my friends to my house and we practice together. We always watch popular videos online to learn new ways to move. Sometimes the dances are really fast and difficult! When we finish, I always need a big drink of water because I feel so tired. I want to join a dance club in the future, but right now I just enjoy having fun in my living room.
Sarah
Every Saturday morning, I go to the sports centre in my town for a pop dance class. Our teacher plays great music and shows us how to move. It is a lot of fun, and it really helps my body. I also love running, and I can run much faster now because dancing makes my legs strong. My friends want to come with me next week! I always feel full of energy after my class, never tired.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Maria says she listens to "old pop songs" that her parents loved when they were teenagers.
8 B - Reason: David says he and his friends "watch popular videos online to learn new ways to move."
9 C - Reason: Sarah says she can "run much faster now" because dancing makes her legs strong.
10 A - Reason: Maria says she does "not like playing normal sports like football or tennis."
11 B - Reason: David says he needs a big drink of water because he feels "so tired" when he finishes.
12 C - Reason: Sarah says she goes to the "sports centre in my town" for a class, while Maria never leaves her room.
13 B - Reason: David says he invites his "friends to my house and we practice together." (Sarah's friends want to come next week, which is a future plan).
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which club tells you to buy a special suit before you begin?
A Tiger Karate Club B Golden Dragon Judo C Ninja Taekwondo Centre
8 Which club teaches you how to think quietly when you are busy?
A Tiger Karate Club B Golden Dragon Judo C Ninja Taekwondo Centre
9 Which club lets you have your first lesson without paying?
A Tiger Karate Club B Golden Dragon Judo C Ninja Taekwondo Centre
10 Which club has classes where adults and children can practice together?
A Tiger Karate Club B Golden Dragon Judo C Ninja Taekwondo Centre
11 Which club shows you how to drop to the floor safely?
A Tiger Karate Club B Golden Dragon Judo C Ninja Taekwondo Centre
12 Which club gives you the chance to take part in competitions?
A Tiger Karate Club B Golden Dragon Judo C Ninja Taekwondo Centre
13 Which club has lessons in the afternoon when school finishes?
A Tiger Karate Club B Golden Dragon Judo C Ninja Taekwondo Centre
Beginner Martial Arts Clubs
Tiger Karate Club
Have you ever wanted to try karate? Our club is perfect for complete beginners. You do not need to buy a special white suit right away. Just wear some comfortable sports clothes for your first month! Your first lesson is also completely free, so you can see if you like it. We have special classes on Saturday mornings where parents and children can learn together. Our friendly teachers will show you how to punch and block safely. Come and make some new friends!
Golden Dragon Judo
Judo is a fantastic way to get strong and fit. In our beginner classes, the first thing you learn is how to fall down safely without hurting yourself. This is very important! Before your first class, you must buy a special judo suit from our club shop. We practice every Tuesday and Thursday evening. Many students say judo helps them feel more confident at school. We do not have classes for parents, but they can sit and watch you practice.
Ninja Taekwondo Centre
Do you want to learn how to kick high in the air? Taekwondo is a very fast and exciting sport. Our beginner classes are on Monday and Wednesday afternoons after school. You will learn how to stand correctly and move quickly. It is also great for your mind. It teaches you how to be quiet and think carefully when you are busy or tired. Later in the year, you can even enter fun competitions against other clubs if you want to!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Text B says "you must buy a special judo suit from our club shop" before your first class. (Text A uses a negative trap by saying "You do not need to buy a special white suit").
8 C - Reason: Text C says it teaches you how to "be quiet and think carefully when you are busy or tired".
9 A - Reason: Text A says your "first lesson is also completely free". (Text B uses a trap by saying you must buy a suit before your "first class").
10 A - Reason: Text A says it has classes where "parents and children can learn together". (Text B uses an opposite trap by saying "We do not have classes for parents").
11 B - Reason: Text B says the first thing you learn is "how to fall down safely without hurting yourself".
12 C - Reason: Text C says you can "enter fun competitions against other clubs".
13 C - Reason: Text C says its classes are on "afternoons after school". (Text A uses a time trap by mentioning "Saturday mornings" and Text B mentions "Thursday evening").
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who puts new songs on their playlist often?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
8 Who says their friends do not like the music they choose?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
9 Who listens to their music with another person?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
10 Who enjoys listening to music from a long time ago?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
11 Who says their music changes speed during their run?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
12 Who prefers listening to songs without anyone singing?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
13 Who says their music helps them when they have less energy?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
Running to the Beat
Liam
I love running in the park near my house. When I run, I always listen to rock music from the 1980s. These are old songs that my mum and dad love. Most of my friends think it is strange because they prefer modern pop music. However, the heavy drums really help me run fast. I do not use an app to find new music. I just keep the same forty songs on my phone. They never get boring for me!
Chloe
My running playlist is full of electronic dance music. I think it is the best for exercise because the songs have a great beat and no words. When people sing, I cannot think about my running! I get bored easily, so I look for new music and change my playlist every weekend. My best friend Sarah runs with me on Sundays. I bring a small speaker with me so we can both listen to my music while we exercise together.
Noah
I go running three times a week. I really enjoy listening to modern pop music. Last month, I downloaded a clever app on my phone. It builds a special playlist for me. The first few songs are quite slow while I warm up. Then, the music gets much faster near the end of my run. This gives me a lot of energy when I feel tired! My brother loves rock music, but I only put pop songs on my list.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Chloe says she gets bored easily, so she will "change my playlist every weekend."
8 A - Reason: Liam says that most of his friends "think it is strange" that he listens to old rock music.
9 B - Reason: Chloe brings a small speaker so she and her best friend Sarah "can both listen to my music" while running.
10 A - Reason: Liam likes to listen to "rock music from the 1980s" and "old songs".
11 C - Reason: Noah says his music starts slow and then "gets much faster near the end" of his run.
12 B - Reason: Chloe prefers electronic dance music because it has "no words" and she doesn't like it "when people sing."
13 C - Reason: Noah says that the fast music "gives me a lot of energy when I feel tired!"