A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Hobbies & Daily Life 2
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which section tells you what to think if the price is very low?
A The Comic's Condition B The Right Seller C Safe Payments
8 Which section says you should check what other people think about the seller?
A The Comic's Condition B The Right Seller C Safe Payments
9 Which section explains why people sell their old comic books?
A The Comic's Condition B The Right Seller C Safe Payments
10 Which section tells you not to share where you live with a seller?
A The Comic's Condition B The Right Seller C Safe Payments
11 Which section tells you to look at the website with an older person?
A The Comic's Condition B The Right Seller C Safe Payments
12 Which section says you should ask to see more parts of the comic book?
A The Comic's Condition B The Right Seller C Safe Payments
13 Which section explains how to pay so you can get your money back?
A The Comic's Condition B The Right Seller C Safe Payments
Advice for buying second-hand comic books online
The Comic's Condition
When you find a comic book you want online, read the information carefully. People often sell old comics because they do not want them anymore. Make sure the seller talks about any torn or dirty pages. You must also look at all the pictures. Do not buy the comic if there is only a picture of the front. Ask the seller to show you pictures of the inside pages, too. This helps you know the comic is okay before you spend your money.
The Right Seller
It is very important to buy from a safe person. Many websites have a star system to show if a seller is good. Only choose people with lots of five-star reviews. You can also read messages from other buyers to see if they were happy. If a seller asks for your home address or phone number in a private message, do not give it to them. Always use the website's chat to talk. This keeps your personal information safe from bad people.
Safe Payments
When you are ready to buy your comic, you must pay the right way. Never send money straight from your bank account to the seller. You should always use the payment button on the website. This means the website can give your money back if the comic never arrives at your house. If the comic is very cheap, it might be a trick. You can ask an adult, like a parent, to look at the website with you before you finally buy it.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: The section explains that if the comic is very cheap, it might be a trick.
8 B - Reason: The section tells you to "read messages from other buyers to see if they were happy."
9 A - Reason: The section states that "people often sell old comics because they do not want them anymore."
10 B - Reason: The section says if a seller asks for your home address, you must not give it to them.
11 C - Reason: The section suggests that you should ask an adult, like a parent, to look at the website with you.
12 A - Reason: The section says you should ask the seller to show you pictures of the inside pages.
13 C - Reason: The section explains that if you use the payment button, the website can give your money back if the comic does not arrive.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who is saving their money to buy something?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
8 Who enjoys talking to the visitors about movies?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
9 Who gets something to eat without paying for it?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
10 Who says someone in their family did the same job?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
11 Who says they see people they know at the cinema?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
12 Who likes the clothes they have to wear for work?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
13 Who works at the cinema desk where people pay to enter?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
Weekend jobs at a local cinema
Leo
I started working at the cinema two months ago. My job is at the front desk. I take people's money and give them their tickets. It is a great job because a lot of my school friends come to watch films at the weekend. We always chat for a few minutes. Some people think I can watch all the new movies for free. But I am usually too busy working to see them!
Mia
I work behind the food counter every Saturday. I sell drinks and huge boxes of popcorn to the customers. The best part of the job is that I can take some sweets and snacks home for free! At the end of the day, I have to clean the empty cinema rooms. That part is quite tiring. I do not spend my money on clothes. I want to get a new smartphone soon.
Sam
My older sister worked at this cinema a few years ago. Now it is my turn! My job is to stand at the door and help people find their seats in the dark. I really like my red and black work shirt. It looks very smart. Sometimes, the visitors stop and ask me what I think of a new film. I love chatting with them about the stories and the actors.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Mia says she does not spend her money on clothes because she wants "to get a new smartphone soon."
8 C - Reason: Sam says he loves "chatting with them about the stories and the actors."
9 B - Reason: Mia says the best part of the job is that she can take "sweets and snacks home for free!"
10 C - Reason: Sam says that his "older sister worked at this cinema a few years ago."
11 A - Reason: Leo mentions that "a lot of my school friends come to watch films at the weekend."
12 C - Reason: Sam says "I really like my red and black work shirt."
13 A - Reason: Leo explains that his job is at the "front desk" and he takes "people's money and give them their tickets."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which text says you can pay nothing if you agree to hear short messages?
A Family Accounts B Student Prices C Free Months and Ads
8 Which text tells you to share the cost of the app with people you live with?
A Family Accounts B Student Prices C Free Months and Ads
9 Which text tells you what information you must type to show you are a student?
A Family Accounts B Student Prices C Free Months and Ads
10 Which text says you can test an app without paying for about four weeks?
A Family Accounts B Student Prices C Free Months and Ads
11 Which text says more than one person can play their own songs at the exact same time?
A Family Accounts B Student Prices C Free Months and Ads
12 Which text tells you that a special price ends when you finish school?
A Family Accounts B Student Prices C Free Months and Ads
13 Which text says you can use the money you save to buy different things?
A Family Accounts B Student Prices C Free Months and Ads
Comparing music streaming prices
Family Accounts
Do you and your parents love listening to music? If everyone in your house uses a different music app, it costs a lot of money. You should look for a family account. With this type of plan, one person pays each month. Then, up to six people can listen to their own music at the same time. You can share the cost with your brother or sister. This is usually much cheaper than buying a single account just for yourself.
Student Prices
Many popular music apps are quite expensive for teenagers. But there is good news! Some companies have special cheap prices for students. To get this lower price, you need to prove that you go to school. You usually have to type your school email address into the website. It is a good idea to check different apps. Compare their student prices before you decide. Remember, you can only use this cheap price while you are still studying at school.
Free Months and Ads
Before you give a music company your money, you should try their app first. Many apps offer a free month to new users. You can listen to all the songs and see if you like the app. After the free month ends, you have to pay. If you want to spend very little money, choose a free plan. You will hear some short advertisements between your favourite songs, but you can keep your pocket money for other fun things!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Text C says if you choose a free plan, "You will hear some short advertisements between your favourite songs".
8 A - Reason: Text A suggests getting a family account and says "You can share the cost with your brother or sister."
9 B - Reason: Text B says to prove you go to school, "You usually have to type your school email address".
10 C - Reason: Text C explains that "Many apps offer a free month to new users."
11 A - Reason: Text A says with a family plan, "up to six people can listen to their own music at the same time."
12 B - Reason: Text B tells you that "you can only use this cheap price while you are still studying at school."
13 C - Reason: Text C says if you use a free plan, "you can keep your pocket money for other fun things!"