A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Shopping/Clothes & Daily Life 1
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who does jobs at home to get their pocket money?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
8 Who would like to buy some new things to wear?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
9 Who keeps their cash in a special place in their room?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
10 Who plans to buy a present for someone in their family?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
11 Who gets their money from working at a part-time job?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
12 Who often spends money on meals with their friends?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
13 Who uses their money to buy things for making art?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
Spending Pocket Money
Leo
My parents give me pocket money every week, but I have to work for it! I wash the family car and clean the windows. It is hard work, but I don't mind. This month, I am saving my money to buy a new skateboard. The old one is broken. But first, I need to get a birthday present for my mum. She really loves flowers, so I will buy her a big bunch. I will have to wait until next month to get my skateboard!
Mia
I do not get money from my parents. Instead, I work in a local cafe on Saturday mornings. The money is good! I really want to buy some new dresses and skirts, but I cannot do that this month. I always spend a lot of cash when I go into town. I love buying hot pizza and ice cream with my classmates after school! Next week, we are going to the cinema together, so I need to keep some money in my wallet for the ticket.
Toby
My grandparents give me ten pounds every month. I never spend it all at once. I keep my cash inside a small wooden box on my desk. It is very safe there. I do not care about clothes or video games. I love art, so I use my pocket money to buy paper and pens. I love drawing pictures of animals and buildings. If I have some money left at the end of the month, I sometimes buy a comic book to read in bed.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Leo explains that he has to "wash the family car and clean the windows" to get his money.
8 B - Reason: Mia says "I really want to buy some new dresses and skirts".
9 C - Reason: Toby says "I keep my cash inside a small wooden box on my desk."
10 A - Reason: Leo says he needs to get a "birthday present for my mum" and will buy her flowers.
11 B - Reason: Mia says "I work in a local cafe on Saturday mornings" to earn her money.
12 B - Reason: Mia says she loves "buying hot pizza and ice cream with my classmates".
13 C - Reason: Toby says "I use my pocket money to buy paper and pens" because he loves drawing.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide says you can use a computer to help you get money?
A The Cash Jar Method B Selling Your Old Things C Helping at Home
8 Which guide tells you to keep a record of what you earn?
A The Cash Jar Method B Selling Your Old Things C Helping at Home
9 Which guide says you should keep a part of your money for fun things?
A The Cash Jar Method B Selling Your Old Things C Helping at Home
10 Which guide mentions making your bedroom tidier?
A The Cash Jar Method B Selling Your Old Things C Helping at Home
11 Which guide says you will have to wait a long time to get what you want?
A The Cash Jar Method B Selling Your Old Things C Helping at Home
12 Which guide suggests working for people who live near you?
A The Cash Jar Method B Selling Your Old Things C Helping at Home
13 Which guide tells you a good place to keep your cash?
A The Cash Jar Method B Selling Your Old Things C Helping at Home
Saving Money for Fashion
The Cash Jar Method
Do you want to buy an expensive jacket but you do not have enough money? A good idea is to use a glass jar. Every week, when you get your pocket money from your parents, put half of it inside the jar. You can use the other half to buy small things like snacks or cinema tickets. It might take a few months to save enough money. But watching the cash grow in your jar is really fun!
Selling Your Old Things
Look inside your bedroom cupboard. You probably have lots of jeans or dresses that you never wear. You can sell these old clothes to get money for your new fashion purchase! Ask an adult to help you put photos of your old clothes on the internet. People can pay you for them. This is a fast way to make cash. It also gives you more space in your room for your new clothes.
Helping at Home
If you need money for a special pair of trainers, you can do extra jobs for your family. Ask your parents if they will pay you to wash the car or clean the windows at the weekend. You can also help your neighbours with their gardens. Write down the jobs you do and the money you make in a notebook. This helps you see how much more money you need before you can visit the clothes shop!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The guide suggests putting photos of your old clothes on the "internet" to sell them.
8 C - Reason: The guide tells you to "Write down the jobs you do and the money you make in a notebook."
9 A - Reason: The guide says to put half your money away and use "the other half to buy small things like snacks or cinema tickets."
10 B - Reason: Selling your old clothes "gives you more space in your room".
11 A - Reason: The guide explains that saving this way "might take a few months".
12 C - Reason: The guide says you can help your "neighbours", who are the people living near you.
13 A - Reason: The guide tells you to put your money "inside the jar" so it can grow.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who likes seeing the new clothes before other people?
A Alex B Jamie C Taylor
8 Who wants to be a shop manager in the future?
A Alex B Jamie C Taylor
9 Who listens to songs while they work?
A Alex B Jamie C Taylor
10 Who helps people to find what they need?
A Alex B Jamie C Taylor
11 Who buys cheap clothes from the shop where they work?
A Alex B Jamie C Taylor
12 Who says their legs hurt after working?
A Alex B Jamie C Taylor
13 Who starts work early in the morning?
A Alex B Jamie C Taylor
Folding clothes at the weekend
Alex
I work at a big clothes shop every Saturday morning. My job is folding shirts and trousers. I arrive at seven o'clock, long before the shop opens! I love my job because I can see all the new jackets and hats first. Our manager never lets us listen to music, so it is very quiet. Sometimes, clothes have small holes in them. When this happens, I can buy them for very little money. I get lots of nice things this way!
Jamie
I fold clothes on Sunday afternoons. The shop is always very busy with customers. People often ask me where they can find different sizes, and I am always happy to show them. I never buy the clothes there because they are too expensive for me. I try to make all the tables look beautiful. My dream is to run a big clothes shop when I am older. I learn a lot about business just by watching the people who work there every day.
Taylor
I spend my weekends folding sweaters and jeans at a sports shop. It is a big place, and I stand up for a long time. When I go home, my feet and legs always hurt! But it is a fun place to work. After the shop closes at night, we stay to clean and fold. I put my headphones on and enjoy my favourite pop songs while I work fast. My friends ask if I get cheap clothes. Sadly, I do not!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Alex says, "I love my job because I can see all the new jackets and hats first."
8 B - Reason: Jamie says, "My dream is to run a big clothes shop when I am older."
9 C - Reason: Taylor says, "I put my headphones on and enjoy my favourite pop songs".
10 B - Reason: Jamie says people ask where to find things, "and I am always happy to show them."
11 A - Reason: Alex says about the clothes, "I can buy them for very little money."
12 C - Reason: Taylor says, "When I go home, my feet and legs always hurt!"
13 A - Reason: Alex says, "I arrive at seven o'clock, long before the shop opens!"