A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Feelings & Hobbies 4
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which text says you should enjoy your hobby with other teenagers?
A Share the Fun B Try Something New C Help Other People
8 Which text says it is fine to stop your activity for a short time?
A Share the Fun B Try Something New C Help Other People
9 Which text suggests using your hobby to make gifts?
A Share the Fun B Try Something New C Help Other People
10 Which text says that doing a different activity is good for your brain?
A Share the Fun B Try Something New C Help Other People
11 Which text says you can show a family member how to do something?
A Share the Fun B Try Something New C Help Other People
12 Which text says you can discuss your activity with other people?
A Share the Fun B Try Something New C Help Other People
13 Which text says you might find a new activity that you like best?
A Share the Fun B Try Something New C Help Other People
What to do when you feel bored with your hobby
Share the Fun
Do you play the guitar or paint alone in your bedroom? Doing things by yourself can sometimes get boring. But you do not have to stop your hobby. Why don't you find a club at school? It is great to meet other teenagers who like the same things as you. You can talk about your hobby and learn from each other. Doing an activity with friends is much more exciting. You will soon love your old hobby again!
Try Something New
Are you tired of playing the same computer games every weekend? It is completely fine to stop doing a hobby for a while. You can put your games away and start a different activity. Why not try a fast sport like basketball? Or maybe you can learn to cook simple meals for your family. When you try something new, your brain works hard. It is a brilliant way to stop feeling bored. You might find a new favourite hobby!
Help Other People
Maybe you are very good at a hobby, like taking photos or making clothes. If you feel bored, you can use your skills to do something kind. You could teach your younger brother how to use a camera. You can also make nice things and give them to your friends as presents. Everyone loves getting a special gift. When you use your hobby to make someone else smile, you will feel really happy. It will change how you feel about your activity.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Text A suggests that you can join a school club and "meet other teenagers who like the same things as you."
8 B - Reason: Text B says that "It is completely fine to stop doing a hobby for a while."
9 C - Reason: Text C says you can make nice things and "give them to your friends as presents."
10 B - Reason: Text B explains that "When you try something new, your brain works hard."
11 C - Reason: Text C says that you could "teach your younger brother how to use a camera."
12 A - Reason: Text A mentions that when you join a club, "You can talk about your hobby" with others.
13 B - Reason: Text B tells you that if you start a different activity, "You might find a new favourite hobby!"
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who won a prize for making something?
A Lucas B Mia C Toby
8 Who did something wrong during the competition?
A Lucas B Mia C Toby
9 Who got a sweet treat from a parent because they won?
A Lucas B Mia C Toby
10 Who thought the other people in the competition looked very fit?
A Lucas B Mia C Toby
11 Who says they did not want to stay at the competition?
A Lucas B Mia C Toby
12 Who was having a meal when they heard the good news?
A Lucas B Mia C Toby
13 Who says they just wanted to enjoy the activity?
A Lucas B Mia C Toby
A big surprise
Lucas
I love running, but I am usually not very fast. In the school race last week, the other boys looked very strong. I only wanted to finish the race and have fun. Near the end, my legs hurt, but I ran as fast as I could. I closed my eyes at the finish line. When the sports teacher put the silver medal around my neck, I could not believe it! I was so happy that I jumped up and down.
Mia
I play the piano. Last month, my music school had a big competition. I was very nervous. During my song, I played a bad note. I felt very sad and I wanted to go home early. I did not listen when the judges gave out the prizes. Suddenly, my dad shouted my name and smiled. I won a bronze medal! It was a wonderful surprise. My dad bought me a big ice cream to celebrate.
Toby
My science teacher asked me to enter a school competition. I made a small robot. My little sister helped me paint it. On the day of the competition, I thought the other students had much better machines. I was sitting outside and eating my lunch when I heard some loud clapping. The headteacher was holding my robot! I won the gold medal. I never thought my simple project could win.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Toby says that he "made a small robot" for the school competition.
8 B - Reason: Mia says that she "played a bad note" during her song.
9 B - Reason: Mia explains that her "dad bought me a big ice cream".
10 A - Reason: Lucas says that "the other boys looked very strong" before the race.
11 B - Reason: Mia explains that she felt sad and "wanted to go home early."
12 C - Reason: Toby was "eating my lunch" when he heard people clapping for him.
13 A - Reason: Lucas says he only wanted to "finish the race and have fun."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which club has an event for your family to see your work?
A City Smiles Club B Quiet Nature Photography C Friends on Camera
8 Which club is best if you want to take pictures of very small things?
A City Smiles Club B Quiet Nature Photography C Friends on Camera
9 Which club says you can use a phone instead of a camera?
A City Smiles Club B Quiet Nature Photography C Friends on Camera
10 Which club asks you to take pictures in places with lots of people?
A City Smiles Club B Quiet Nature Photography C Friends on Camera
11 Which club asks you to take pictures of the people you study with?
A City Smiles Club B Quiet Nature Photography C Friends on Camera
12 Which club helps you to relax when you are unhappy about your problems?
A City Smiles Club B Quiet Nature Photography C Friends on Camera
13 Which club tells you to take photos of things that are moving?
A City Smiles Club B Quiet Nature Photography C Friends on Camera
Photography Clubs: Show your feelings!
City Smiles Club
Do you like busy places? In this club, we walk around the town centre and take pictures of the streets. We want to show the exciting feelings of the city. You can take photos of cars or children running. It is a great way to understand how things move. You must bring your own camera to this club. At the end of the year, we have a big show. Your parents can come and look at all your wonderful pictures!
Quiet Nature Photography
Sometimes school is difficult and you feel stressed. This club helps you find calm feelings. We visit the park near the school to take photos of nature. You can look carefully at beautiful flowers or little insects. When you photograph these small things, you can forget your problems and feel happy again. You do not need to take photos of people here. We just sit in the grass, breathe the fresh air and enjoy the silence. Come and try it on Thursday afternoons.
Friends on Camera
Do you want to show how much you care about your friends? In this club, you will learn how to take amazing pictures of the students in your class. You can show their true feelings, like when they look worried or when they are laughing. You do not have to buy a big, expensive camera for our lessons. It is fine to just use your mobile phone. We meet every Monday in the school library. Join us and make some great memories together!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text says that there is a "big show" and "your parents can come and look".
8 B - Reason: The text explains that you can look at "little insects" and photograph "these small things".
9 C - Reason: The text tells you that "It is fine to just use your mobile phone."
10 A - Reason: The text asks if you like "busy places" and says you walk around the "town centre".
11 C - Reason: The text says you will take pictures of the "students in your class".
12 B - Reason: The text says the club helps when you feel stressed so you can "forget your problems and feel happy again".
13 A - Reason: The text says you can photograph children running and understand "how things move".