A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Feelings & Hobbies 2
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which text says you should paint for yourself and not for other people?
A Keep Painting B Ask for Help C Share Online
8 Which text says it is fine to stop doing art for a short time?
A Keep Painting B Ask for Help C Share Online
9 Which text says well-known painters also made bad pictures in the past?
A Keep Painting B Ask for Help C Share Online
10 Which text says you should keep your pictures and not throw them away?
A Keep Painting B Ask for Help C Share Online
11 Which text says you can ask someone at your school to help you?
A Keep Painting B Ask for Help C Share Online
12 Which text says you should show your pictures to young people on the internet?
A Keep Painting B Ask for Help C Share Online
13 Which text says you can use bad opinions to make your work better?
A Keep Painting B Ask for Help C Share Online
Advice for young artists
Keep Painting
Do people say bad things about your paintings? It is easy to feel sad when this happens. Sometimes, your friends do not understand your art. But you should not put your pictures in the bin! Remember why you started painting. You do it because it makes you happy. You do not paint just to please other people. If someone says they do not like your picture, just smile. Put on your favourite music, pick up your brush, and start a new painting today!
Ask for Help
When someone says your art is bad, you can use their words to get better. Do not get angry. Instead, ask your art teacher for help. They can show you how to draw better shapes or use different colours. Even famous artists painted terrible pictures when they were young! They had to practise a lot. So, next time someone gives you a bad opinion, listen carefully. Maybe they are right. You can try their ideas and make your next painting look fantastic.
Share Online
Are you worried about what your family thinks of your art? Maybe you should show your paintings to different people. You can find special groups for young artists on the internet. People in these groups love art and always say nice things. They will help you feel good about your work. If you still feel stressed about bad opinions, it is okay to stop painting for a few weeks. Take a long break. You can go for walks and look for new ideas.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Text A tells you that you paint because it makes you happy and "You do not paint just to please other people."
8 C - Reason: Text C says that if you feel stressed, "it is okay to stop painting for a few weeks."
9 B - Reason: Text B explains that "Even famous artists painted terrible pictures when they were young!"
10 A - Reason: Text A advises that "you should not put your pictures in the bin!"
11 B - Reason: Text B suggests that you should "ask your art teacher for help."
12 C - Reason: Text C says you can "find special groups for young artists on the internet."
13 B - Reason: Text B says that when you get bad comments, "you can use their words to get better."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who is afraid of making their friends upset?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
8 Who still does a sport even though their friend does not?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
9 Who decided to do a different sport from their friends?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
10 Who got some new things for their sport?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
11 Who would like to do an activity that is not a sport?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
12 Who used to play a sport just to please their friends?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
13 Who says their sport makes them feel fit?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
Playing sports with friends
Liam
All my classmates play basketball. They always talk about the games at school. Last month, they asked me to join their team. I said yes because I wanted to be with them. But I do not like basketball at all. I am not very fast, and I hate getting tired. I really want to stay at home and draw pictures in my bedroom. I am afraid to tell my friends because they might be angry with me.
Chloe
My best friend Sarah wanted to join a running club. She asked me to go with her, so I bought some new shoes and started running. At first, I only did it for her. I did not care about the sport. But after a few weeks, Sarah got bored and left the club. Surprisingly, I stayed! I love running now. I feel strong and healthy. I made some great new friends there, too. I am glad I tried it.
Noah
Every weekend, my friends play football in the park. They often tell me to play with them. In the past, I usually played just to make them happy. But I was never good at kicking the ball. This year, I decided to stop. I told them I wanted to go swimming instead. At first, they did not understand. But now they are okay with it. I go to the pool every Saturday, and I feel much happier doing a sport I actually like.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Liam says he is "afraid to tell my friends because they might be angry with me."
8 B - Reason: Chloe says her friend Sarah "left the club" but "Surprisingly, I stayed!"
9 C - Reason: Noah says his friends play football, but he told them "I wanted to go swimming instead."
10 B - Reason: Chloe explains that she "bought some new shoes" when she started running.
11 A - Reason: Liam says he really wants to "stay at home and draw pictures".
12 C - Reason: Noah explains that "In the past, I usually played just to make them happy."
13 B - Reason: Chloe says that because she runs now, "I feel strong and healthy."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which class says it is fine if you do something wrong?
A City Street Dance B Happy Salsa C Pop Star Moves
8 Which class lets you watch a video of yourself dancing at home?
A City Street Dance B Happy Salsa C Pop Star Moves
9 Which class has a teacher who was on television?
A City Street Dance B Happy Salsa C Pop Star Moves
10 Which class says you can come to the lessons alone?
A City Street Dance B Happy Salsa C Pop Star Moves
11 Which class asks you to use your voice while you are dancing?
A City Street Dance B Happy Salsa C Pop Star Moves
12 Which class tells you what kind of clothes you should wear?
A City Street Dance B Happy Salsa C Pop Star Moves
13 Which class helps you to stop thinking about your school studies?
A City Street Dance B Happy Salsa C Pop Star Moves
Dance classes to build your confidence!
City Street Dance
Do you feel shy when people look at you? Our street dance class can help! You will learn cool moves with our friendly teachers. You practice in a big group, so you never feel alone. At the end of the month, you can dance for your parents. We film this show on a camera and give it to you to keep. You will see how great you look! Please put on comfortable sports clothes and your favorite trainers.
Happy Salsa
Salsa is a fun dance from South America. In this class, you move quickly to fast music. It is a great way to forget about your hard schoolwork and just have fun! You do not need to bring a friend because we put everyone into pairs. Do not worry if you do not know the steps. It is fine to make mistakes here. We just laugh and try again. You will leave the room with a big smile and feel very confident.
Pop Star Moves
Do you dream of being a famous pop star? In this class, you learn the dances from your favorite music videos. Our main teacher, Sarah, won a dance competition on a popular TV show last year! She knows how to make you feel like a real star. During the lesson, we turn the music up loud and ask you to sing the words. It is amazing how this makes you feel brave. You will soon love showing your new moves to everyone!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The text says that "It is fine to make mistakes here."
8 A - Reason: The text explains that they film the show and "give it to you to keep".
9 C - Reason: The text mentions that the teacher "won a dance competition on a popular TV show".
10 B - Reason: The text tells you that "You do not need to bring a friend".
11 C - Reason: The text says that the teachers "ask you to sing the words".
12 A - Reason: The text tells you to "put on comfortable sports clothes and your favorite trainers."
13 B - Reason: The text says the class is a great way to "forget about your hard schoolwork".