A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Classroom Caretakers 5
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Working in the snow
15-year-old Queenie writes about helping a neighbour in winter.
I am Queenie, and I am 15 years old. Last weekend, the weather was very cold and it snowed a lot. The snow covered all the streets and gardens in our town. My neighbour, Mrs Brown, is quite old, so she couldn't clear the heavy snow from her driveway. I wanted to help her, so I decided to volunteer and do the job for her.
I walked to Mrs Brown's house and found a large plastic shovel next to her door. A shovel is a tool for moving snow. At first, the work was easy. The snow was soft, and I quickly cleared a long path for her car. I felt very happy and warm, even though the winter air was freezing.
However, I soon had a big problem. Under the soft snow, there was a piece of hard, solid ice. I didn't see it, and I pushed the plastic shovel as hard as I could. Suddenly, there was a loud noise, and the shovel broke into two pieces! I held the broken plastic in my hands and felt very worried because I couldn't finish the job.
But I didn't give up. I ran back to my own garage and found my dad's strong metal shovel. I returned to Mrs Brown's house and easily broke the ice. When I finally finished, Mrs Brown came outside. She was very pleased and gave me a large cup of hot chocolate. Next time it snows, I am definitely going to use a metal shovel from the beginning!
14 Why did Queenie clear the snow?
A to help an older person who lives near her
B to move the heavy snow from her own garden
C to earn some pocket money during the winter
15 How did Queenie feel when she started working?
A cold because the winter air was freezing
B happy because the snow was easy to move
C surprised to find a plastic shovel by the door
16 Why did the shovel break into two pieces?
A Queenie dropped it onto a piece of solid ice.
B Queenie hit something hard under the snow.
C Queenie used a shovel that was old and noisy.
17 How did Queenie finish the work?
A She asked her dad to break the ice for her.
B She used a stronger tool from her own home.
C She borrowed a metal shovel from Mrs Brown.
18 What is Queenie planning to do next time?
A drink some hot chocolate before she starts working
B make sure she uses a stronger tool for the snow
C ask Mrs Brown to buy a new plastic shovel
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Queenie says her neighbour, Mrs Brown, "is quite old... I wanted to help her". Option A correctly paraphrases helping an older neighbour. Option B is a wrong reference trap; the snow covered the town's gardens, but Queenie was clearing Mrs Brown's driveway, not her own garden. Option C is wrong logic; she says she decided to "volunteer" to help, meaning she did not do it for money.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Queenie explains that "At first, the work was easy... I felt very happy". Option B matches this meaning perfectly. Option A is a partial truth trap; the air was freezing, but Queenie actually says she felt "warm", not cold. Option C is wrong logic; she found a shovel by the door, but the text never says she was surprised by it.
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, the text states there was "hard, solid ice" under the snow and when she pushed the shovel against it, it broke. Option B correctly describes hitting something hard. Option A is wrong logic; she "pushed" the shovel, she didn't drop it. Option C is a partial truth trap; there was a "loud noise" when it broke, but the shovel wasn't described as old or noisy before that.
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Queenie says she "ran back to my own garage and found my dad's strong metal shovel" to finish the job. Option B correctly paraphrases getting a stronger tool from her own home. Option A is a wrong reference trap; she used her dad's shovel, but her dad didn't come to break the ice. Option C is a wrong reference trap; she got the metal shovel from her own garage, not from Mrs Brown.
18 B - Explanation: This question tests the final detail of the story about Queenie's future plans. She states, "Next time it snows, I am definitely going to use a metal shovel from the beginning!" Option B matches this plan to use a stronger tool. Option A is a partial truth trap; Mrs Brown gave her hot chocolate at the end, but Queenie doesn't plan to drink it before working next time. Option C is wrong logic because she plans to use her own metal shovel, not ask for a new plastic one.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A different job with animals
Fourteen-year-old Ryan writes about a special day at school.
Fourteen-year-old Ryan loves animals and wants to be a vet. Last week, his school had a special 'Future Career' day. All the students had to wear clothes for the job they wanted to do when they were older. Ryan bought a long white coat so he could look like a real animal doctor. He felt very excited about the day.
In the morning, a woman came to speak to Ryan's class. She was a vet nurse from a local animal hospital. She talked about her job and explained how she helps sick dogs and cats get better. Ryan listened carefully and thought it sounded like the best job in the world.
Then, the nurse decided to show the students a video. It was a film of a real animal operation. Ryan watched the doctor cut into a dog to fix its leg. Suddenly, Ryan started to feel very sick. His face went completely white and he felt incredibly dizzy. He had to close his eyes and put his head on his desk. He hated seeing the blood.
After the video finished, Ryan felt better, but he also felt sad. He realised that he couldn't be a vet because he was too afraid of blood and operations. However, he knew that he still wanted to work with pets in some way.
He talked to the nurse, and she had a great idea. She said he could be an animal trainer. These people teach naughty dogs how to be good and listen to their owners. Ryan smiled again. Now, he is going to read some books about teaching dogs, and he hopes to do this safe job in the future.
14 Why did Ryan wear a white coat to school?
A to keep his clothes clean when he plays with pets
B to start his new work at an animal hospital
C to look like the job he hopes to have
15 What did the visiting nurse do?
A She brought some sick cats and dogs to the class.
B She explained her daily work with animals.
C She asked the students to help her at the hospital.
16 How did Ryan feel when he watched the video?
A ill because he didn't like seeing the blood
B sleepy because he put his head on his desk
C angry because the doctor was hurting the dog
17 What did Ryan understand after the video?
A He was too afraid to visit an animal hospital.
B He needed to find a different job with animals.
C He didn't want to spend time with pets anymore.
18 What is Ryan planning to do next?
A work with the nurse at her hospital
B learn more about teaching dogs
C buy a naughty dog to keep at home
Answer Key & Explanations
14 C - Explanation: The text says that for 'Future Career' day, the students had to "wear clothes for the job they wanted to do" and Ryan wanted to "look like a real animal doctor." Option A is a wrong logic trap; a white coat might keep you clean, but he wore it for the career day, not to play with pets. Option B uses wrong logic; he wore it for a school day, he didn't actually start working at a hospital.
15 B - Explanation: The text states that the nurse "talked about her job and explained how she helps sick dogs and cats". Option A is a partial truth trap; she works with sick cats and dogs, but she only showed a video of them, she didn't bring them to the class. Option C is wrong logic; she talked about the hospital, but she didn't ask the students to work there.
16 A - Explanation: The text explains that Ryan "started to feel very sick" and "hated seeing the blood". Option B is wrong logic; he put his head on his desk because he felt sick and dizzy, not because he was sleepy. Option C uses wrong logic; the doctor cut the dog to "fix its leg," not to hurt it, and Ryan felt sick, not angry.
17 B - Explanation: The text says Ryan realised "he couldn't be a vet" but "he knew that he still wanted to work with pets", meaning he needed a different animal job. Option A is a wrong reference trap; he was afraid of blood and operations, not afraid to visit the hospital itself. Option C is wrong logic because it reverses the meaning; the text says he still wanted to work with pets.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, the text says Ryan is "going to read some books about teaching dogs" (learn more) to become an animal trainer. Option A is a partial truth trap; he talked to the nurse and got the idea from her, but he isn't planning to work at her hospital. Option C is wrong logic; he wants to teach naughty dogs as a job, he isn't buying one for his home.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Telling the truth at work
15-year-old Sara writes about a mistake she made at her weekend job.
My name is Sara, and I am 15 years old. I have a weekend job at a large garden centre in my town. My main job is watering the plants. Today, I decided to write this blog post to share my opinion about making mistakes at work. Everyone makes mistakes, especially when they are starting a new job, so I want to tell you my story.
Usually, my job is very relaxing. I really enjoy spending my weekends surrounded by beautiful nature. I spend hours walking around the shop, giving water to all the colourful flowers and green trees. It is a very peaceful way to earn some pocket money. I also love listening to the birds singing while I work outside.
However, last Saturday, something terrible happened. I was moving a very large, expensive plant pot to a different table. It was heavy, and my hands were wet. Suddenly, the pot slipped through my fingers and fell onto the hard floor. It broke into lots of small pieces! I felt very frightened. I thought my manager was going to be extremely angry and tell me to leave my job.
Because of this awful experience, I have some important advice for other teenagers. If you break something or make a big mistake at work, you must tell your boss immediately. I quickly found my manager and told her the truth. She wasn't angry at all! She said that she really respected me for being honest. If you always tell the truth, people will trust you to do a great job.
14 Why is Sara writing this blog post?
A to explain how to get a weekend job in a garden centre
B to share her thoughts on doing something wrong at work
C to complain about watering too many plants in her town
15 What does Sara like about her job?
A It is a quiet and relaxing way to make money.
B She gets to buy beautiful green trees for her garden.
C She can spend hours listening to music while she works.
16 Why did the plant pot fall?
A Sara tried to put too many plants inside it.
B Sara's manager suddenly shouted at her to leave.
C Sara's hands were covered in water.
17 What is Sara's advice for teenagers?
A Ask your manager to help you clean up broken pieces.
B Find a job where you don't have to carry heavy things.
C Always tell your boss if you do something wrong.
18 What is Sara doing in this text?
A explaining why it is important to be honest at work
B writing a review of a new garden centre in her town
C telling a funny story about buying an expensive pot
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Sara says, "I decided to write this blog post to share my opinion about making mistakes at work." Option B correctly paraphrases "making mistakes" as "doing something wrong". Option A is wrong logic (she has a weekend job, but she isn't teaching people how to get one). Option C is a partial truth trap (she waters plants in her town, but she isn't complaining about it).
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Sara says her job is "very relaxing" and it is a "peaceful way to earn some pocket money." Option A matches this perfectly. Option B is wrong logic (she gives water to the green trees; she doesn't buy them). Option C is a partial truth (she listens to birds singing while she works, not music).
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Sara explains that the pot fell because it was heavy "and my hands were wet." Option C correctly paraphrases wet hands as being covered in water. Option A is wrong logic (she was moving the pot, not putting plants in it). Option B uses wrong reference (she was afraid her manager would ask her to leave after she dropped it, not before).
17 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Sara gives her advice: "If you break something or make a big mistake at work, you must tell your boss immediately." Option C accurately paraphrases this. Option A uses wrong logic (she broke a pot into pieces, but she didn't advise asking the manager to help clean it up). Option B is wrong logic (the pot was heavy, but she doesn't tell teenagers to avoid heavy lifting).
18 A - Explanation: This is a global question testing the overall purpose of the blog. Throughout the text, Sara shares a story about a mistake she made at work to explain her final point: "If you always tell the truth, people will trust you". Option A correctly identifies this as explaining the importance of honesty. Option B is wrong logic (it is a story about her job, not a review of the garden centre). Option C is a partial truth (she dropped an expensive pot, but she didn't buy it, and it was a frightening story, not a funny one).