A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Shopping/Clothes & Hobbies 1
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who is making money by selling their old things?
A Leo B Mark C Finn
8 Who needs new shoes because their old ones are damaged?
A Leo B Mark C Finn
9 Who does jobs around the house to get money?
A Leo B Mark C Finn
10 Who has a weekend job to earn cash for the shoes?
A Leo B Mark C Finn
11 Who wants the same shoes as a famous sports person?
A Leo B Mark C Finn
12 Who believes the new shoes will improve the way they play?
A Leo B Mark C Finn
13 Who will get some money for the shoes as a present?
A Leo B Mark C Finn
Saving up for basketball shoes
Leo
I really want a new pair of basketball shoes. My old ones are damaged. My toes get wet when it rains because they have a big hole in them! The new shoes are very expensive. My parents said they can pay for half of the shoes for my birthday next month. For the rest of the money, I help my mum and dad at home. I clean the kitchen and wash the floor every evening. It is hard work, but I am excited!
Mark
I play in the school basketball team every Friday. My best friend has some really expensive sports shoes, and I want a pair too. I am sure they will help me jump higher and score more points during our games. My parents cannot buy them for me, so I found a job. Every Saturday morning, I wash cars for people in my street. It takes a long time, but I earn good money. I hope I can buy the shoes in two weeks.
Finn
My favourite basketball player always wears these amazing red sports shoes. I watch all his games on TV, and I decided to save up and buy the same pair. I do not get pocket money for doing jobs at home. Instead, I use a mobile app to sell my old video games and comic books. People pay me cash, and I put it in a box in my bedroom. I only need twenty more pounds before I can go to the sports shop!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Finn says he uses an app to "sell my old video games and comic books".
8 A - Reason: Leo says his old shoes are damaged because they "have a big hole in them".
9 A - Reason: Leo says "I help my mum and dad at home. I clean the kitchen and wash the floor". Finn's text has a trap saying he does not get pocket money for doing jobs at home.
10 B - Reason: Mark says "Every Saturday morning, I wash cars".
11 C - Reason: Finn says "My favourite basketball player always wears these... and I decided to save up and buy the same pair". Mark has a trap because he wants the same shoes as his "friend", not a famous player.
12 B - Reason: Mark thinks the shoes "will help me jump higher and score more points during our games."
13 A - Reason: Leo says his parents will "pay for half of the shoes for my birthday".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide warns you not to wear more than one pair of socks?
A Mountain Style B Ice Rink Ready C Snow Walking
8 Which guide tells you what to wear so your friends can see you?
A Mountain Style B Ice Rink Ready C Snow Walking
9 Which guide says you should put several thin tops on?
A Mountain Style B Ice Rink Ready C Snow Walking
10 Which guide tells you to bring a bag for your extra things?
A Mountain Style B Ice Rink Ready C Snow Walking
11 Which guide says you should wear clothes that let you move your legs well?
A Mountain Style B Ice Rink Ready C Snow Walking
12 Which guide says you must protect your hands if you fall down?
A Mountain Style B Ice Rink Ready C Snow Walking
13 Which guide explains why you need to keep your head warm?
A Mountain Style B Ice Rink Ready C Snow Walking
Choosing Warm Clothes for Winter Sports
Mountain Style
When you go skiing or snowboarding, you must wear clothes that keep the snow out. Always wear a jacket and trousers that keep you dry. It is a good idea to wear different tops. This means wearing three thin sweaters instead of one thick coat. If you get hot, you can take one off. Also, try to wear bright colours like red or yellow. This helps your friends find you easily on the white snow!
Ice Rink Ready
Ice skating is fun, but indoor rinks are very cold. You need to move your legs easily, so do not wear heavy jeans. Warm sports trousers are the best choice. Your feet can get cold, but never wear two pairs of socks! This makes your skates feel too small and hurts your feet. Just wear one pair of thick, warm socks. Finally, always wear warm gloves to protect your hands when you fall.
Snow Walking
Walking in the snow is a great winter sport, but your feet must stay dry. You need to buy tall winter boots. You lose a lot of heat from your head, so a warm winter hat is very important. When you walk up hills, you will feel quite warm. It is clever to carry a small backpack with you. Then, you can put your scarf and hat inside it when you need to cool down.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Text B tells you that you should "never wear two pairs of socks!"
8 A - Reason: Text A says you should wear bright colours because it "helps your friends find you easily".
9 A - Reason: Text A says that you should wear "three thin sweaters instead of one thick coat."
10 C - Reason: Text C says it is a clever idea to "carry a small backpack" to put your things inside.
11 B - Reason: Text B says that you "need to move your legs easily, so do not wear heavy jeans."
12 B - Reason: Text B says you should wear gloves to "protect your hands when you fall."
13 C - Reason: Text C tells you that you need a hat because you "lose a lot of heat from your head".
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says they usually buy their clothes on the internet?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophie
8 Who bought new trousers to wear to the concert?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophie
9 Who did not have to pay for their concert clothes?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophie
10 Who stayed at home instead of going to the shops?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophie
11 Who wanted to dress like the pop star?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophie
12 Who used paint to change the look of their clothes?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophie
13 Who went shopping with people they are friends with?
A Emma B Lucas C Sophie
Shopping for the concert
Emma
I am so excited about the concert next week! I usually look for clothes online, but this time I went to the shopping centre with my sister. I wanted a comfortable dress because we will dance all night. I tried on a black one, but it was too warm. Finally, I found a beautiful yellow dress. It was not cheap, but my parents bought it for me as a birthday present. I cannot wait to wear it!
Lucas
The singer in this band always wears amazing jackets. I really wanted one for the concert, but new jackets cost a lot of money. My friends and I spent the whole weekend looking in second-hand shops. In the last shop, I found a cool black jacket. It fits perfectly! I also bought some new jeans to match. I am going to wear them with my favourite white trainers. I think my outfit is perfect for a pop concert.
Sophie
I spent all my pocket money on the concert ticket, so I could not buy a new outfit. My friend asked me to go shopping with her, but I stayed at home. I decided to look inside my own cupboard. I found an old pair of jeans and painted little pink stars on them. Then, I cut a big T-shirt to make it shorter. It looks really cool now! I am happy because nobody else will have the same clothes as me.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Emma explains that she usually looks for clothes online before saying she went to the shopping centre this time.
8 B - Reason: Lucas says "I also bought some new jeans to match." Jeans are a type of trousers.
9 A - Reason: Emma did not pay because she says "my parents bought it for me as a birthday present."
10 C - Reason: Sophie says her friend asked her to go shopping, "but I stayed at home" to look in her own cupboard.
11 B - Reason: Lucas wanted to look like the singer in the band, who "always wears amazing jackets."
12 C - Reason: Sophie says she found an old pair of jeans and "painted little pink stars on them."
13 B - Reason: Lucas says "My friends and I spent the whole weekend looking in second-hand shops."