A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Hobbies & Community 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who performs with a family member?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
8 Who plays a musical instrument while singing?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
9 Who likes to speak with the older people when the music finishes?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
10 Who hopes to work as a singer in the future?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
11 Who feels worried before the music begins?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
12 Who picks fast music to make everyone feel happy?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
13 Who practices their songs in their house?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
Singing at the local home for older people
Leo
Every Saturday, I visit the home for older people. I take my guitar with me. My grandfather gave it to me, but I play it for the people there. I always feel a bit nervous before I start singing. But the people smile and clap, and then I feel fine. I usually choose old pop songs from the 1960s. They know all the words and sometimes they sing with me! I practice my songs at school with my music teacher.
Mia
I go to the local home every Sunday afternoon. I do not sing alone. My older sister comes with me, and we sing together. She has a beautiful voice, but she wants to be a doctor, not a singer. We sing slow, traditional songs. The best part for me is after the singing. I sit down and talk to the older people. They tell me amazing stories about when they were young. I learn a lot from them.
Tom
I really love singing for the older people in my town. I want to be a famous singer when I finish school, so this is great practice for me! I always choose fast, happy songs. When I sing these songs, the people clap their hands and tap their feet. It makes everyone feel great. I do not have a teacher, so I sing a lot in my bedroom at home. I want to be perfect when I visit the home on the weekend.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The text explains that Mia says "My older sister comes with me, and we sing together."
8 A - Reason: The text says that Leo takes his guitar with him and says "I play it for the people there."
9 B - Reason: The text states that Mia says "after the singing. I sit down and talk to the older people."
10 C - Reason: The text mentions that Tom says "I want to be a famous singer when I finish school".
11 A - Reason: The text points out that Leo says "I always feel a bit nervous before I start singing."
12 C - Reason: The text confirms that Tom says "I always choose fast, happy songs" and "It makes everyone feel great."
13 C - Reason: The text notes that Tom says "I sing a lot in my bedroom at home."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which club says you need to bring something with you?
A The Rhythm Makers B String Sounds C Wind Music Group
8 Which club asks you to wear something that is not new?
A The Rhythm Makers B String Sounds C Wind Music Group
9 Which club is a good choice for people who have never built an instrument before?
A The Rhythm Makers B String Sounds C Wind Music Group
10 Which club happens on a Sunday?
A The Rhythm Makers B String Sounds C Wind Music Group
11 Which club gives you the chance to perform for other people?
A The Rhythm Makers B String Sounds C Wind Music Group
12 Which club uses metal to make the instruments?
A The Rhythm Makers B String Sounds C Wind Music Group
13 Which club will use colours to decorate the instruments?
A The Rhythm Makers B String Sounds C Wind Music Group
Weekend Recycled Music Clubs
The Rhythm Makers
Do you love loud music? In this Saturday morning club, we make amazing drums! We use large plastic or metal bins to make deep sounds. After we build the drums, we use lots of bright paint to make them look beautiful. You must wear old clothes to this club because painting can be a very messy job! You do not need to be a great musician. We will teach you how to hit the drums and play music together.
String Sounds
In this Saturday afternoon club, you can build your own guitar! We use rubber bands and thick cardboard boxes to make them. Please bring two large boxes from home with you. We have all the other things you need here. This club is perfect for beginners, so do not worry if this is your first time making one! We will show you exactly what to do. At the end of the day, you can take your new guitar home.
Wind Music Group
This fun Sunday club is all about wind instruments. We will show you how to cut old plastic water pipes to make long flutes. You do not need to bring any things from home with you. We have a big box of clean pipes ready for everyone to use! It takes time to learn how to play these flutes well. In the last week of the club, you will play your flute in a special concert for your parents.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The text says "Please bring two large boxes from home with you."
8 A - Reason: The text tells you that "You must wear old clothes to this club".
9 B - Reason: The text says the club is "perfect for beginners" and is good "if this is your first time making one!".
10 C - Reason: The text says "This fun Sunday club is all about wind instruments."
11 C - Reason: The text says "you will play your flute in a special concert for your parents."
12 A - Reason: The text says that they "use large plastic or metal bins".
13 A - Reason: The text says "we use lots of bright paint to make them look beautiful."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who pays money to use the sleep app?
A Alex B Sam C Jordan
8 Who uses the app to hide noisy sounds outside their house?
A Alex B Sam C Jordan
9 Who says a certain nature sound makes it difficult to sleep?
A Alex B Sam C Jordan
10 Who heard about the app from someone in their family?
A Alex B Sam C Jordan
11 Who uses equipment over their ears to listen to the app?
A Alex B Sam C Jordan
12 Who sometimes leaves the app playing until the next day?
A Alex B Sam C Jordan
13 Who makes the app stop playing after a short time?
A Alex B Sam C Jordan
Listening to nature sounds to fall asleep
Alex
I live in a busy city. There are always cars driving past my bedroom window at night. It is very difficult to sleep. Now, I use an app on my phone to listen to heavy rain. The sound is very relaxing and it hides the street noise. I only use the free app because I don't want to spend my pocket money. Sometimes, I fall asleep quickly and forget to turn my phone off. Then, the rain plays until I wake up in the morning!
Sam
I always had problems going to sleep. Last month, my older brother showed me a great sleep app. He uses it every night. I love listening to the sound of the ocean. I don't like listening to birds singing, because that actually wakes me up! I don't leave the app on all night. I set an alarm on my phone. The app stops the waves after twenty minutes. By that time, I am usually in a deep sleep.
Jordan
I share a bedroom with my younger brother. He likes to sleep in total silence, so I have to wear big headphones. I listen to the sound of the wind in the trees. It helps me stop thinking about my busy school day. I loved the app so much that I bought the special version last week. It has more sounds and no adverts. I usually listen for an hour before I take my headphones off and go to sleep.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Text C says Jordan "bought the special version". Text A has a negative trap stating Alex does not want to spend his pocket money.
8 A - Reason: Text A says Alex hears "cars driving past my bedroom window" and the rain "hides the street noise".
9 B - Reason: Text B says Sam does not like listening to birds singing because it "actually wakes me up".
10 B - Reason: Text B says Sam's "older brother showed me a great sleep app". Text C mentions a brother, but only that they share a bedroom.
11 C - Reason: Text C says Jordan has to "wear big headphones".
12 A - Reason: Text A says the rain "plays until I wake up in the morning". Text B has a negative trap stating Sam does not leave the app on all night.
13 B - Reason: Text B says Sam's app "stops the waves after twenty minutes".