A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Pet Care Profits 2
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Harry's weekend job
Fifteen-year-old Harry writes about his dog-washing business.
Fifteen-year-old Harry loves animals and wants to be a vet in the future. Because he likes helping people, he has a busy weekend job. He washes his neighbours' dogs in his family’s garage. It is a great place to work because he has a special hose that gives him warm water. The dogs feel very comfortable, and Harry earns some useful pocket money.
A few weeks ago, a neighbour brought her little poodle to the garage. The dog had lots of curly white hair and was very dirty from playing in the park. Harry was ready to clean him, so he opened a new bottle of dog shampoo.
However, Harry made a big mistake. He squeezed the bottle too hard and put way too much shampoo on the small dog. Suddenly, there were thousands of white bubbles everywhere! The poodle looked like a snowman. Harry tried to wash the bubbles away, but it was very difficult. He had to use the warm water for a whole hour to clean the dog completely. By the end, Harry was very tired and wet.
The next time Harry washed the same poodle, he remembered his difficult afternoon. He carefully put just one small drop of shampoo, about the size of a coin, on the dog's curly hair. It was exactly the right amount.
This time, the job was very quick. The poodle smelled great, and his hair dried very fast. The neighbour was so pleased with Harry's work that she gave him some extra cash. Next month, Harry is planning to use his saved money to buy a special dog brush to make his business even better.
14 What does Harry say about working in his garage?
A He can use warm water to wash the dogs there.
B He is learning how to become a vet there.
C He likes to play with the dogs in the garden there.
15 Why did the poodle need a wash?
A It had lots of curly white hair.
B It got dirty while it was outside.
C Its owner bought some new shampoo.
16 What was Harry's problem with the poodle?
A The dog was afraid of all the white bubbles.
B The new shampoo bottle was too difficult to open.
C It took a long time to get the shampoo off the dog.
17 What did Harry do the next time he washed the poodle?
A He used a much smaller amount of shampoo.
B He washed the dog using cooler water.
C He asked his neighbour to help him wash it.
18 What is Harry planning to do next month?
A give his neighbour some cash as a thank you
B get a new tool to help him with his work
C buy some better shampoo for his business
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In paragraph 1, the text says the garage is a great place to work "because he has a special hose that gives him warm water." Option A matches this fact. B is a partial truth trap; Harry does want to be a vet in the future, but he isn't going to vet school in his garage. C is wrong logic; the text talks about washing dogs in the garage, not playing with them in a garden.
15 B - Explanation: In paragraph 2, the text states the dog "was very dirty from playing in the park," which means it got dirty outside. Option B is correct. A is a partial truth trap; the dog did have curly white hair, but that is a description of the dog, not the reason it needed a wash. C is a wrong reference trap; Harry opened the new bottle of shampoo, not the dog's owner.
16 C - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Harry put too much shampoo on the dog and "had to use the warm water for a whole hour to clean the dog completely." Option C paraphrases this problem. A is wrong logic; there were a lot of bubbles, but the text never says the dog was afraid of them. B is wrong logic; he opened the bottle easily but "squeezed the bottle too hard."
17 A - Explanation: In paragraph 4, the text explains that the next time, Harry "carefully put just one small drop of shampoo... on the dog's curly hair." Option A means the same thing. B is a wrong logic trap; he learned to change the amount of shampoo, but he didn't change the temperature of the water. C is a wrong logic trap; the neighbour brought the dog, but Harry did the washing himself.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Harry plans "to use his saved money to buy a special dog brush." A dog brush is a tool for his work, making B the correct answer. A is a wrong reference trap; the neighbour gave Harry extra cash, Harry isn't giving cash to her. C is a partial truth trap; he is buying something for his business, but it's a brush, not better shampoo.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Looking after rescue kittens
14-year-old Iris writes about bringing baby cats into her home.
Hi, I'm Iris and I'm 14. My family does something very special. We look after tiny rescue kittens before they go to live with a new family. Many people think it is just a fun thing to do. However, it is actually a very big job and it takes a lot of time. We have to make sure these baby cats are healthy, warm and safe before they are ready to leave us.
Of course, there are some really great things about having kittens in the house. The best part of my day is after school when I can sit on the floor and play with them. They love running after small balls and playing with my shoes. It is a wonderful feeling to watch them grow bigger and learn how to do new things.
But you must be very careful when you have tiny cats in your house. At first, I didn't close my bedroom door when I went to get a drink. That was a bad idea! The kittens ran inside and went under my large, heavy bed. I couldn't move the bed to get them out, so I had to wait a long time for them to come out again.
Because of this, I have some important advice for anyone who wants to look after kittens. When you first bring them home, you should keep them in just one small, safe room for the first week. Don't let them walk around the whole house. When they feel brave and confident, they can visit other rooms. It is the best way to keep them happy and safe!
14 What does Iris say about looking after kittens in the first paragraph?
A It is hard work for her family.
B It is just a fun activity to do.
C It is difficult to find a new family for them.
15 What does Iris enjoy most about the kittens?
A buying them small balls to play with
B playing with them when she finishes school
C taking them outside to run around
16 What problem did Iris have one day?
A She forgot to give the kittens a drink.
B She couldn't move her bed into her bedroom.
C The kittens hid in a place she couldn't reach.
17 What is Iris's advice for the first week?
A Put the kittens in one safe room.
B Let the kittens walk around the whole house.
C Make sure the kittens visit other rooms often.
18 What is Iris trying to do in this blog?
A ask people to get a baby cat from her family
B give advice on how to find a lost kitten
C explain what it is like to care for young cats
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The text in paragraph 1 says, "it is actually a very big job and it takes a lot of time." This matches option A (hard work). Option B is wrong logic; the text says many people think it is just fun, but it is actually a big job. Option C is a partial truth trap; the text mentions a "new family", but it never says it is difficult to find one.
15 B - Explanation: The text in paragraph 2 says, "The best part of my day is after school when I can sit on the floor and play with them." This matches playing with them when she finishes school. Option A is a partial truth; she mentions small balls, but not that she buys them. Option C is wrong logic; the kittens run after balls inside, but she doesn't take them outside.
16 C - Explanation: The text in paragraph 3 says the kittens "went under my large, heavy bed. I couldn't move the bed to get them out". This means they hid in a place she couldn't reach. Option A is a partial truth; she went to get a drink, but she didn't forget to give the kittens one. Option B is wrong logic; the bed was already in her bedroom, she just couldn't move it to reach the cats.
17 A - Explanation: The text in paragraph 4 says, "you should keep them in just one small, safe room for the first week." This matches option A. Option B is wrong logic; she explicitly says, "Don't let them walk around the whole house." Option C is a partial truth; they can visit other rooms later when they feel brave, not during the first week.
18 C - Explanation: This is a global question. Throughout the text, Iris describes both the hard work and the fun of looking after kittens, and shares her experiences to show what it is like. Option A is incorrect because she is not trying to sell or give cats to the readers. Option B is a partial truth; she talks about cats hiding under a bed once, but the whole blog is not about finding lost kittens.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Jack's Morning Job
Twelve-year-old Jack writes about helping a local farmer.
Twelve-year-old Jack has an interesting job before he goes to school. He helps Mr. Brown, a local farmer who lives on the next street. Jack wakes up early every day to feed the farmer's chickens and collect their fresh eggs. Jack doesn't mind getting up early because he really loves being outside in nature.
Every morning, Jack walks into the chicken yard carrying a large basket. First, he gives the birds their food and fresh water. Then, he looks for eggs. He has to check carefully because the chickens often hide them. Usually, the chickens are very quiet and friendly, and Jack enjoys spending time with them before his classes begin.
One morning last week, Jack was busy putting some large brown eggs into his basket. Everything was quiet. Suddenly, the farmer's big rooster made a very loud noise right behind him. The sudden sound frightened Jack a lot. He jumped in surprise, and unfortunately, he dropped his basket right onto the soft green grass.
Jack felt terrible as he watched the basket fall. He thought all the farmer's beautiful eggs were broken, and he worried that he might lose his job. He quickly sat down on the ground and looked inside the basket to check the damage. Luckily, the grass was very thick and soft. Only one egg was broken!
Jack picked up the basket again very carefully. He walked slowly and carried the rest of the eggs safely into the farmhouse kitchen. When he told Mr. Brown what happened, the farmer just laughed and wasn't angry at all. Jack felt very pleased that he finished his morning job well. Next time, he plans to watch out for that noisy rooster!
14 Why does Jack like working for the farmer?
A He enjoys being outdoors.
B He likes waking up early.
C He wants to learn about nature.
15 What is the first thing Jack does in the chicken yard?
A He looks for hidden eggs.
B He gives the chickens something to eat.
C He spends time playing with the birds.
16 Jack dropped his basket because
A it was too heavy to carry.
B he slipped on the green grass.
C he was scared by a loud bird.
17 What happened when the basket fell?
A Jack had to leave his job.
B Most of the eggs stayed whole.
C The basket broke into pieces.
18 What is Jack planning to do in the future?
A pay more attention to the rooster
B ask Mr. Brown for some different work
C carry the basket to the kitchen more quickly
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, the text says Jack likes the job because "he really loves being outside in nature," which means he enjoys being outdoors. Option B is a partial truth; he doesn't mind waking up early, but it isn't the reason he likes the job. Option C uses the word "nature" from the text, but there is no mention of him wanting to study or learn about it.
15 B - Explanation: The second paragraph states that when he walks into the yard, "First, he gives the birds their food..." Option A is wrong logic because he looks for the eggs after he feeds them. Option C is a partial truth; the chickens are friendly and he enjoys being with them, but he doesn't play with them.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, the text explains that the farmer's rooster (a large bird) "made a very loud noise" which "frightened Jack" and made him jump and drop the basket. Option A is not mentioned in the text. Option B is wrong logic; the "green grass" is where the basket landed, not the reason he fell or dropped it.
17 B - Explanation: The fourth paragraph reveals that "Only one egg was broken!", meaning the rest of them survived the fall. Option A is wrong logic; Jack worried he might lose his job, but this did not actually happen. Option C is not in the text; the basket itself did not break, only one egg did.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Jack says that next time "he plans to watch out for that noisy rooster!", which matches paying more attention to the bird. Option B is wrong logic because Mr. Brown wasn't angry and Jack felt pleased with his job, so he doesn't want to change it. Option C is wrong because the text says he walked slowly to be safe; he does not plan to go faster.