A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Paws & Profits 4
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Washing dogs for extra pocket money
13-year-old Jack writes about a funny summer job he had.
Hi, I’m Jack and I am 13 years old. Last summer, I wanted to earn some extra money. Many people in my street have dogs. When they take their pets for a walk in the park, the animals often get very dirty. So, I decided to start a small business in my garden. I offered to wash my neighbours' dirty dogs for £5 each. I thought it was a great idea because I really like animals.
On Saturday morning, I got everything ready. I brought out a large plastic bath, some special dog shampoo, and lots of warm water. The first two dogs were small and very quiet. They stood perfectly still in the water, and it was easy to get them clean. I felt very happy and was certain that my new job was going to be simple.
But then, Mrs Smith arrived with her big golden retriever, Barnaby. Barnaby was very friendly, but he hated having a bath. While I was washing his back, he suddenly decided to shake his body. It was a disaster! Water and soap went everywhere. He completely soaked my t-shirt and shorts. I was so wet, and the soapy water was even in my hair!
After that, I went into the house and quickly put on some dry clothes. I also found a long plastic raincoat to wear for the rest of the afternoon to stay dry. By the end of the day, I washed five dogs and earned £25! I felt very tired but also very proud. Next weekend, I am going to buy a new computer game with the money I made.
14 Why did Jack start his dog-washing business?
A to wash his own dirty pet in the garden
B to help his neighbours clean up the local park
C to make some extra money during the summer
15 How did Jack feel about his work at first?
A sure that his new job was going to be easy
B surprised that the dogs were so small
C unhappy because the water was too warm
16 What happened when Jack was washing Barnaby?
A The big dog made Jack's clothes completely wet.
B Mrs Smith dropped some soapy water in Jack's hair.
C Barnaby jumped out of the large bath to run away.
17 What did Jack do for the rest of the afternoon?
A He washed five more dogs for his neighbours.
B He wore a coat so he wouldn't get wet again.
C He decided to finish cleaning the dogs inside his house.
18 What is Jack planning to do next weekend?
A play on his computer instead of working
B get a new game with the money he earned
C wash more dogs to make another £25
Answer Key & Explanations
14 C - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Jack states, "Last summer, I wanted to earn some extra money." Option C correctly paraphrases this reason. Option A is a wrong reference trap; he washed his neighbours' dogs, not his own pet. Option B is wrong logic; the neighbours walk their dogs in the park, but Jack didn't clean the park.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Jack says that after washing the first two dogs, he was "certain that my new job was going to be simple." Option A perfectly matches this meaning. Option B is wrong logic; the dogs were small, but he wasn't surprised by this. Option C is a partial truth trap; he used warm water, but he was happy, not unhappy.
16 A - Explanation: In the third paragraph, the text says Barnaby shook his body and "completely soaked my t-shirt and shorts. I was so wet". Option A correctly paraphrases this. Option B is a partial truth trap; soap got in Jack's hair, but the dog caused it by shaking, not Mrs Smith. Option C is wrong logic; the dog hated the bath, but the text never says he jumped out or ran away.
17 B - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Jack says he "found a long plastic raincoat to wear for the rest of the afternoon to stay dry." Option B matches this action. Option A is a partial truth trap; he washed five dogs in total by the end of the day, not five more dogs in the afternoon. Option C is wrong logic; he went inside to change clothes, but didn't clean the dogs inside.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Jack talks about his future plans, stating: "Next weekend, I am going to buy a new computer game with the money I made." Option B correctly paraphrases this. Option A is wrong logic; he is buying a game for his computer, but the text doesn't say he will refuse to work. Option C is a partial truth trap; £25 is what he already made, not what he plans to make next weekend.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A new saddle for Star
Fifteen-year-old Kelly writes about getting something new for her horse.
Fifteen-year-old Kelly loves horses. She has a beautiful brown horse called Star. Last month, Kelly decided she wanted to get a new leather saddle for him to wear when they went riding. However, leather saddles are quite expensive. So, she started working at a local café every weekend. She saved all her money for two months until she finally had enough to buy a nice, used saddle from a shop in town.
Kelly was incredibly excited when she brought the saddle home. She went straight to the field to show it to Star. She carefully put the new leather saddle on his back. But immediately, she saw that there was a big problem. The saddle didn't look right at all. It was much too small for a big horse like Star.
When Kelly tried to sit on the saddle, Star looked very unhappy. The small saddle pressed hard on his back and hurt him. Kelly felt terrible because she didn't want to give her favourite animal any pain. She knew she couldn't use it, but she had spent all her café money on it. The shop wouldn't give her money back, so she didn't know what to do.
The next day, Kelly was talking to her friend, Sarah. Sarah had a small horse, but she owned a very large saddle. The two girls had a great idea. They decided to trade! Kelly gave Sarah her small saddle, and Sarah gave Kelly the large one. When Kelly put the new, bigger saddle on Star, it was perfect. He walked comfortably and seemed very happy. Because the trade was so successful, Kelly is planning to go on a long riding trip in the forest with Sarah next weekend.
14 How did Kelly get the money for the saddle?
A She did a job at a café on Saturdays and Sundays.
B She got the money from a shop in her town.
C She sold her beautiful brown horse to a friend.
15 What was the problem with the new saddle?
A It was the wrong size for her horse.
B It didn't look like a real leather saddle.
C She didn't know how to put it on Star's back.
16 Why was Kelly worried in the third paragraph?
A Her horse was too frightened to let her ride him.
B She didn't have enough money to pay the café.
C The shop refused to return her money.
17 How did Kelly and Sarah solve the problem?
A Sarah bought a new large saddle for Kelly.
B They gave their saddles to each other.
C Kelly paid Sarah for her large saddle.
18 What is Kelly going to do next weekend?
A ride her horse in the woods with her friend
B look for another small horse for Sarah
C buy a new saddle for her next riding trip
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The text says that Kelly "started working at a local café every weekend" (Saturdays and Sundays) to save money. Option B uses wrong logic; she bought the saddle from the shop in town, she didn't get her money from there. Option C is wrong logic; she kept her brown horse (Star) to ride him, she didn't sell him.
15 A - Explanation: The text states that the saddle "was much too small for a big horse like Star" (the wrong size). Option B is a wrong reference; it was a leather saddle, but the text doesn't say it looked fake. Option C is wrong logic; the text says she "carefully put the new leather saddle on his back", so she knew exactly how to do it.
16 C - Explanation: The text explains that Kelly spent all her money on the saddle, but "The shop wouldn't give her money back, so she didn't know what to do." Option A uses wrong logic; Star was unhappy and in pain, but he wasn't frightened. Option B uses a wrong reference; she earned her money from the café, she didn't have to pay them.
17 B - Explanation: The text says they decided to trade: "Kelly gave Sarah her small saddle, and Sarah gave Kelly the large one." Option A is wrong logic; Sarah already owned the large saddle, she didn't buy a new one for Kelly. Option C is wrong logic; Kelly gave Sarah her small saddle, she didn't pay her money.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, the text says that Kelly "is planning to go on a long riding trip in the forest with Sarah next weekend" (the woods). Option B is a wrong reference; Sarah already has a small horse, Kelly isn't looking for one. Option C is wrong logic; Kelly just traded for a perfect saddle, she doesn't need to buy a new one.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Running with your dog
14-year-old Leo shares some tips about his favourite morning activity.
My name is Leo, and I am 14 years old. I have a very active pet dog called Buster. He is a large dog who loves being outside. Every morning before school, we go out for a run together. Running with a dog is a fantastic way to start the day. I am writing this post to share some helpful tips for taking your pet with you on a morning jog.
Having a dog as a running partner is great for your health. I usually wake up at six o'clock, put my trainers on, and we run around the local park. Before Buster started running with me, I often felt too tired to leave the house early. Now, I have to go out because he needs the daily exercise. We are both much fitter and faster than we were last year.
However, running with a dog can be difficult if you use the wrong things. When we first started, I used Buster's normal walking leash. It was very long, and this caused a big problem. While we were running, he often crossed the path in front of my legs. A few times, I almost fell over him on the grass! It wasn't very safe for either of us.
Because of this, I highly recommend buying a special running leash. You can find them in most big pet shops or on the internet. I bought a short one made of elastic, and it is amazing. It keeps Buster close to me, so we both run perfectly in a straight line. He never trips me over anymore. If you want to run safely with your pet, you should definitely get one of these!
14 Why is Leo writing this blog post?
A to give advice about running with a pet
B to describe his daily morning routine
C to help people find an energetic dog to buy
15 How did Buster change Leo's mornings?
A He makes Leo want to go outside and exercise.
B He makes Leo feel too tired to leave the house.
C He makes Leo run faster than the other boys at school.
16 What was the problem when Leo used a normal leash?
A Buster wanted to walk in the park instead of run.
B Buster got in Leo's way and almost made him fall.
C Buster pulled the long leash out of Leo's hands.
17 Why does Leo like his new running leash?
A It was specially made for running on straight roads.
B It allows Buster to run far ahead of him.
C It helps him and his dog run safely together.
18 What is the best title for this text?
A How to run safely with your dog
B The best places to run with your pet
C Why you should buy a new dog
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Leo states his purpose: "I am writing this post to share some helpful tips for taking your pet with you". Option A correctly paraphrases giving tips as giving advice. Option B is a partial truth trap (he mentions his morning routine, but giving advice is his reason for writing). Option C uses wrong logic (he is writing about running with a dog, not helping people buy one).
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Leo explains that before Buster he felt too tired, but "Now, I have to go out because he needs the daily exercise." Option A correctly matches this change. Option B uses wrong logic (he felt too tired before Buster ran with him, not because of him). Option C is a partial truth (they run faster now, but the text doesn't compare Leo to other boys at school).
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Leo describes the problem with the normal leash: "he often crossed the path in front of my legs... I almost fell over him". Option B perfectly paraphrases this dangerous situation. Option A is wrong logic (Buster crossed his path, he didn't refuse to run). Option C is a partial truth (it was a long leash, but the text doesn't say Buster pulled it out of his hands).
17 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Leo praises the new leash because it keeps them in a straight line and he adds, "If you want to run safely with your pet, you should definitely get one of these!" Option C matches this benefit. Option A is a partial truth (they run in a straight line, but the leash isn't made just for straight roads). Option B is wrong logic (the text says the leash keeps Buster "close to me", not far ahead).
18 A - Explanation: This is a global question testing the overall theme of the blog. Throughout the text, Leo gives tips on how to run with a dog, including how to fix safety problems by buying a special leash. Option A is the most accurate title. Option B is a partial truth (he runs in the park, but the text is about how to run, not where to run). Option C is wrong logic (he advises buying a leash, not a dog).