A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Travel/Transport & Hobbies 4
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide tells you to bring clothes to keep you warm?
A Sunny Peaks Guide B Blue Lake Art Trip C High Rock Creative Day
8 Which guide explains the best type of paints to pack?
A Sunny Peaks Guide B Blue Lake Art Trip C High Rock Creative Day
9 Which guide says you must take your empty packets and bottles away with you?
A Sunny Peaks Guide B Blue Lake Art Trip C High Rock Creative Day
10 Which guide tells you how to stop the wind from blowing your picture away?
A Sunny Peaks Guide B Blue Lake Art Trip C High Rock Creative Day
11 Which guide says you should find a flat piece of land for your meal?
A Sunny Peaks Guide B Blue Lake Art Trip C High Rock Creative Day
12 Which guide says it is a bad idea to make hot food?
A Sunny Peaks Guide B Blue Lake Art Trip C High Rock Creative Day
13 Which guide mentions drawing or painting a picture of some water?
A Sunny Peaks Guide B Blue Lake Art Trip C High Rock Creative Day
Mountain Picnics and Painting
Sunny Peaks Guide
Are you planning to paint and eat in the mountains? First, you need a comfortable place to sit. Always look for ground that is flat. This makes it easy to put your food and drinks down safely. For your art, it is best to bring watercolour paints. They come in small boxes, so they are not heavy to carry up the hill. You can paint the beautiful trees here. Remember to pack easy food like sandwiches. They are great when you feel hungry!
Blue Lake Art Trip
This is a wonderful mountain area for your painting picnic. You can sit on the grass and paint pictures of the deep water and high hills. Please bring food that is already cold, like salads or cheese. You cannot build a fire to cook here because it is dangerous. When you finish eating and painting, look around you carefully. You must put all your rubbish in your bag and take it home. We want to keep the mountains clean for everyone.
High Rock Creative Day
Enjoy a fantastic day of art at High Rock! The views are amazing, but the wind is often very strong. You should bring a heavy wooden board. Put your paper on it so your picture does not fly away. The weather changes fast in the mountains. It is a good idea to pack a thick jumper or jacket in your bag so you stay warm. You can share cakes and fruit with your friends while you look at the beautiful sky.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: High Rock Creative Day tells you to pack a thick jumper or jacket in your bag so you stay warm.
8 A - Reason: Sunny Peaks Guide says it is best to bring watercolour paints because they come in small boxes.
9 B - Reason: Blue Lake Art Trip says you must put all your rubbish in your bag and take it home.
10 C - Reason: High Rock Creative Day explains you should put your paper on a wooden board so it does not fly away.
11 A - Reason: Sunny Peaks Guide says you should always look for ground that is flat to put your food down.
12 B - Reason: Blue Lake Art Trip tells you that you cannot build a fire to cook here because it is dangerous.
13 B - Reason: Blue Lake Art Trip says you can sit on the grass and paint pictures of the deep water.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who plays a different song if they don't like it?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
8 Who enjoys singing when the music is on?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
9 Who often goes to sleep during the car journey?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
10 Who says they do not like slow music?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
11 Who added some old songs to the group's list?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
12 Who wears headphones when the others are too loud?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
13 Who was the first person to make the music list?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
Listening to music in the car
Leo
I sit in the back of my dad’s car with Mia and Sam every weekend. We share a great music playlist. I love adding new pop songs to it. When my favourite songs play, I always sing very loudly. Sam hates it! I think car music should be fun and fast. I never put slow songs on our playlist because they are boring. Sometimes my dad asks me to turn the music down. I want to add some dance music next week!
Mia
I started this shared playlist last month because we travel together a lot. I wanted us to listen to the same things in the back of the car. I added lots of different music. I even put some old rock songs on it. My parents listened to them when they were young! I enjoy the music, but the car seats are very comfortable. So, I usually close my eyes and go to sleep after ten minutes. I always wake up when we arrive!
Sam
Our car playlist is quite long now. I put a lot of rap music on it. If a song plays and I don't like it, I just change it to the next one. Mia never cares because she is usually sleeping. Leo sings a lot, but he is not a very good singer! When he is too loud, I put my headphones on. Then I can just hear the music and not him. I think my songs are the best on the list.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Sam says, "If a song plays and I don't like it, I just change it to the next one."
8 A - Reason: Leo says, "When my favourite songs play, I always sing very loudly."
9 B - Reason: Mia says, "I usually close my eyes and go to sleep after ten minutes." Sam mentions she is sleeping, which is a distractor.
10 A - Reason: Leo says, "I never put slow songs on our playlist because they are boring."
11 B - Reason: Mia says, "I even put some old rock songs on it." Leo likes new pop songs.
12 C - Reason: Sam says, "When he is too loud, I put my headphones on."
13 B - Reason: Mia says, "I started this shared playlist last month." Leo and Sam only add songs to it.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which club tells you to wear the right shoes?
A The Mountain Walkers B Forest Explorers C Fast Hikers
8 Which club says you need to pay for the walks?
A The Mountain Walkers B Forest Explorers C Fast Hikers
9 Which club tells you to put a map on your phone?
A The Mountain Walkers B Forest Explorers C Fast Hikers
10 Which club says you should bring your own lunch?
A The Mountain Walkers B Forest Explorers C Fast Hikers
11 Which club tells you to bring a letter from a parent?
A The Mountain Walkers B Forest Explorers C Fast Hikers
12 Which club meets very early in the morning?
A The Mountain Walkers B Forest Explorers C Fast Hikers
13 Which club is best for someone who likes animals?
A The Mountain Walkers B Forest Explorers C Fast Hikers
Information on how to join a weekend hiking club
The Mountain Walkers
Do you want to start hiking? Our club is perfect for beginners. We walk slowly in the hills every Saturday. You do not need to be very fit, but you must wear strong walking boots. The paths are sometimes wet and dirty. Our walks are free, but you have to bring a letter from your mum or dad. You cannot walk with us without it. Please meet us at the town library at 10 a.m. this weekend.
Forest Explorers
If you love trees and wildlife, this is the club for you! We hike through the local woods every Sunday. You can learn about different birds and plants. We always stop in the middle of the day, so you should pack some sandwiches in your bag. It costs two pounds for every walk. To join us, you need to visit our website and fill in a short form before Friday. We cannot wait to meet you!
Fast Hikers
Are you a fast walker? We go on long hikes early every Saturday morning. We meet at 7 a.m. at the train station. This is a great way to stay healthy and chat with other teenagers. We often explore new places, so you should download a good map on your smartphone. You will never get lost with us! You do not have to pay any money or bring special papers to join. Just come and walk!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text says that "you must wear strong walking boots".
8 B - Reason: The text explains that it "costs two pounds for every walk".
9 C - Reason: The text tells you to "download a good map on your smartphone".
10 B - Reason: The text says that "you should pack some sandwiches in your bag".
11 A - Reason: The text tells you to "bring a letter from your mum or dad".
12 C - Reason: The text says they go on walks early and "meet at 7 a.m.".
13 B - Reason: The text says the club is for people who love wildlife and want to learn about "birds".