A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Creative Cash 2
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Wendy's winter business
Fifteen-year-old Wendy writes about her online craft shop.
Fifteen-year-old Wendy loves making clothes. In the winter, she often sits in her living room and makes thick woollen scarves. A few months ago, she decided to start a small weekend business. She put photos of her lovely scarves on a popular craft website. Lots of people liked them, and she quickly started selling them to earn a little pocket money.
Last week, Wendy wanted to make a bright red scarf for a new customer. She bought some beautiful wool and started working. She felt very tired after a long day at school, but she wanted to finish the scarf quickly. She turned the television on to watch her favourite programme and began to work.
However, Wendy made a big mistake. Because she was watching the television, she didn't look at her hands carefully. When the programme finished, she looked down at her work. The red scarf was much too short! She knew that it wasn't long enough for an adult to wear. She felt a bit worried because she couldn't send a short scarf to her customer.
Wendy had to think fast. She took a needle and carefully sewed the two ends of the short scarf together. It became a beautiful circle scarf! She took a photo of it and put it on the website. Someone bought it immediately! Wendy was very pleased with her great idea. Now, she is going to make lots more of these circle scarves because everyone wants to buy one.
14 Why did Wendy put photos of her scarves online?
A to teach people how to make winter clothes
B to get some money for the things she makes
C to show her school friends her new business
15 What was Wendy doing while she made the red scarf?
A watching something on television
B chatting online to a new customer
C resting after a busy day at school
16 What was the problem with the red scarf?
A The customer didn't like the bright colour.
B It wasn't the right size for an adult.
C She didn't finish it before the programme ended.
17 How did Wendy fix her mistake?
A She asked the customer for a new idea.
B She joined the two ends of the scarf together.
C She used a needle to make the scarf longer.
18 What is Wendy going to do in the future?
A stop selling her things on the internet
B continue making the new type of scarf
C buy some beautiful circle scarves for herself
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, the text states she started selling the scarves "to earn a little pocket money." Getting money is a synonym for earning pocket money. Option A is wrong logic; she sells the clothes, she doesn't teach people how to make them. Option C is a wrong person trap; she put them on a craft website to sell, not just to show her school friends.
15 A - Explanation: Paragraph 2 explains that Wendy "turned the television on to watch her favourite programme and began to work." This matches watching something on television. Option B is wrong logic; she made the scarf for a customer, but she wasn't chatting to them while working. Option C is a partial truth trap; the text says she felt tired after school, but she was working, not resting.
16 B - Explanation: In paragraph 3, the text says "The red scarf was much too short!" and wasn't long enough for an adult. This means it wasn't the right size. Option A uses wrong logic; it was a red scarf, but the customer didn't say they disliked the colour. Option C is a partial truth; she noticed the mistake when the programme ended, but the problem was the size, not the time it took.
17 B - Explanation: Paragraph 4 says that Wendy "sewed the two ends of the short scarf together." This matches joining the two ends together. Option A is a wrong person trap; Wendy had a great idea herself, she didn't ask the customer for one. Option C is a partial truth trap; she used a needle, but she made it into a circle scarf, she didn't make it longer.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, the text says "she is going to make lots more of these circle scarves." Making lots more means she will continue making the new type of scarf. Option A is the opposite of the truth (wrong logic); everyone wants to buy one, so she is going to keep selling them. Option C is a wrong person trap; she is making circle scarves to sell, not buying them for herself.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Working with clay
16-year-old Alex writes about his weekend job at a pottery studio.
Hi, I'm Alex and I'm 16 years old. I want to tell you about my weekend job. Every Saturday, I work at a small pottery studio in my town. An art teacher gives classes there to young children. I don't teach the classes, but I help the teacher to get everything ready. My main job is to prepare the heavy, wet clay before the students arrive.
The clay comes in very big plastic bags, and they are extremely heavy. I usually have to carry them from a large cupboard to the students' tables. Last weekend, I was carrying a huge bag of clay across the room. The studio floor was very dirty and covered in grey dust because it hadn't been cleaned yet.
Suddenly, the bag slipped from my hands. It fell onto the dirty floor and opened. The wet clay fell out and got completely covered in dust and small pieces of dirt. I felt terrible. The teacher needed that clay for her lesson in ten minutes. I didn't want to throw it in the bin because it was very expensive.
I had to think quickly. I picked up the clay and put it on a clean table. Then, I used my hands to mix and press the clay for a long time. I worked very hard to take all the dirt out. When the children arrived, the clay was perfectly clean again.
During the lesson, the students used the clay to make some really beautiful bowls. I felt very proud that I saved the clay. Next week, the teacher is going to show me how to make my own bowl. I am so excited to finally try making something myself!
14 What does Alex do at the pottery studio?
A He teaches young children about art.
B He prepares things for the lessons.
C He buys heavy bags of clay for the teacher.
15 What was the problem with the studio floor last weekend?
A It was covered in heavy plastic bags.
B It needed to be cleaned.
C It was very wet and dangerous.
16 Why didn't Alex put the dropped clay in the bin?
A It cost a lot of money to buy.
B The teacher told him to keep it.
C He only had ten minutes to find the bin.
17 How did Alex fix the dirty clay?
A He washed it carefully in some water.
B He asked the children to help him clean it.
C He pressed it with his hands for a long time.
18 What is Alex going to do at the studio next week?
A learn how to make a bowl himself
B teach the young children how to make things
C take one of the beautiful bowls home
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: The text states that Alex's job is to "help the teacher to get everything ready" (prepares things). Option A is a wrong reference trap: the text clearly says "I don't teach the classes", the art teacher does. Option C is a wrong logic trap: he carries the heavy bags of clay, but he does not buy them.
15 B - Explanation: The text says the floor was "very dirty... because it hadn't been cleaned yet" (needed to be cleaned). Option A is a wrong logic trap: the clay comes in heavy bags, but the floor was covered in grey dust, not bags. Option C is a wrong logic trap: the clay is wet, not the floor.
16 A - Explanation: Alex says he didn't want to throw it in the bin "because it was very expensive" (cost a lot of money). Option B is a wrong reference trap: the teacher needed it, but she didn't tell him to keep it. Option C is a partial truth trap: he had ten minutes until the lesson started, but this wasn't the reason he kept the clay out of the bin.
17 C - Explanation: Alex explains that he "used my hands to mix and press the clay for a long time." Option A is a wrong logic trap: he put it on a clean table and used his hands, but he didn't wash it in water. Option B is a wrong reference trap: he did this before the children arrived, so they didn't help him.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Alex says that next week "the teacher is going to show me how to make my own bowl" (learn how to make a bowl himself). Option B is a wrong reference trap: the teacher is going to teach Alex, Alex is not going to teach the children. Option C is a wrong logic trap: the students made beautiful bowls, but Alex isn't taking one home.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Working at weddings
15-year-old Bella writes about her stressful weekend job.
Hi, I'm Bella and I'm 15 years old. Most teenagers work in cafes or shops at the weekends, but I have a very different job. It is an interesting but stressful way to earn pocket money. I work as an assistant for a professional wedding photographer. He takes beautiful pictures of people on their special day. I don't take the photos myself. My main job is to carry all his heavy camera bags around from place to place.
There are lots of things I love about going to weddings every Saturday. The best part is watching the happy couples. People are always smiling, laughing, and dancing, and everyone wears such beautiful clothes. It is really lovely to see them enjoying a wonderful day with their family and friends. We often get to eat some of the amazing wedding cake, too!
However, the work is not always easy. Sometimes things go wrong, and that makes everyone feel very nervous. During the ceremony, the photographer takes hundreds of pictures, so his camera often stops working because it needs a new battery. Once, I completely forgot to bring the spare batteries and left them in a bag in another room. The photographer had to wait for me to run and get them. He was so worried that he might miss an important photo. It caused a huge panic!
Because of that bad experience, I have learned a very important lesson. If you ever want to do this kind of job, my advice is simple. You should always put some spare batteries inside your jacket pockets. Then, when the photographer asks for one, you can give it to him immediately. You will save a lot of time, and the photographer will definitely invite you to help him again.
14 What does Bella do at the weekends?
A She takes beautiful photos at weddings.
B She carries the equipment for a photographer.
C She works in a local cafe to earn pocket money.
15 What does Bella enjoy most about going to weddings?
A eating all the delicious wedding food
B wearing beautiful clothes to the parties
C seeing people having a great time together
16 What problem did Bella have during a wedding ceremony?
A She forgot to bring some important items with her.
B She broke the photographer's camera by accident.
C She missed taking an important photo of the couple.
17 What advice does Bella give to new assistants?
A Only carry one heavy bag at a time.
B Keep some extra batteries in your clothes.
C Ask the photographer to work more quickly.
18 What is Bella doing in this text?
A explaining how to take professional wedding photos
B sharing her experience of doing a weekend job
C asking readers to help her find a new assistant
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Bella explains that she works as an assistant and her main job is to "carry all his heavy camera bags" (which is the photographer's equipment). A is a wrong reference trap; the photographer takes the pictures, not Bella. C is a wrong logic trap; she says that other teenagers work in cafes, but she has a different job.
15 C - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Bella says "The best part is watching the happy couples" and seeing them "enjoying a wonderful day," which means seeing people have a great time together. A is a partial truth trap; they do get to eat amazing cake, but it is not the "best part". B is a wrong reference trap; the guests wear beautiful clothes, but she doesn't mention what she wears.
16 A - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Bella admits that she "completely forgot to bring the spare batteries" (important items) and left them in another room. B is a wrong logic trap; the camera stopped working because it needed a battery, not because she broke it. C is a wrong reference trap; it was the photographer who was worried about missing an important photo, not Bella.
17 B - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Bella's simple advice is that "You should always put some spare batteries inside your jacket pockets" (in your clothes). A is not mentioned in the text. C is a wrong logic trap; the goal is to give the photographer the battery immediately so you save time, not to tell him to work faster.
18 B - Explanation: Throughout the text, Bella is blogging about her job, including what her tasks are, what she loves about it, a problem she faced, and her final advice for doing the job well. A is wrong because she explicitly states she doesn't take photos herself. C is wrong because she is the assistant and isn't looking to hire one.