A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Hobbies & Daily Life 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who stays inside their house to take photos?
A Ben B Anna C Dan
8 Who goes to a place near the water to take photos?
A Ben B Anna C Dan
9 Who finds it difficult to get out of bed?
A Ben B Anna C Dan
10 Who puts their pictures on the internet?
A Ben B Anna C Dan
11 Who makes a meal after they finish taking photos?
A Ben B Anna C Dan
12 Who walks to a high place to see the sun?
A Ben B Anna C Dan
13 Who uses a camera that they got as a gift?
A Ben B Anna C Dan
Taking photos of the Sunday sunrise
Ben
I love Sunday mornings. I wake up at five o'clock and I never feel tired. I quickly put on my warm clothes and walk to the beach near my house. It is the best place to watch the sun come up. I love taking photos of the sun over the sea. I use my smartphone because it is easy to carry. When I get back home, I always choose my best pictures and share them on my blog. My friends love them!
Anna
Getting up early is really hard for me. When my clock rings at six on Sunday, I just want to sleep! But I always get up. I take my dog and we walk up the big hill behind our town. From the top, you can see the whole city and the river. The sunrise is beautiful from there. I use my dad's old camera to take my photos. It is quite heavy, but it takes fantastic pictures of the morning sky.
Dan
I do not like going out in the cold morning air. On Sundays, I just open my bedroom window to watch the sunrise. I have a great view of the sky from my room. My parents gave me a brilliant digital camera for my birthday, and I love using it. My cat usually sits on my bed and watches the sun with me. After I take my photos, I always go to the kitchen and make a big breakfast for my family.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Dan says he does not like going out and "I just open my bedroom window to watch the sunrise."
8 A - Reason: Ben says he walks "to the beach" and takes photos of the sun "over the sea."
9 B - Reason: Anna says "Getting up early is really hard for me" and "I just want to sleep!"
10 A - Reason: Ben explains that he chooses his best pictures and will "share them on my blog."
11 C - Reason: Dan says that after taking photos, he goes to the kitchen to "make a big breakfast".
12 B - Reason: Anna takes her dog and they "walk up the big hill" to see the sunrise.
13 C - Reason: Dan states that his "parents gave me a brilliant digital camera for my birthday".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which market tells you to bring someone with you?
A The Weekend Music Market B Central City Swap Meet C Town Square Sunday Sale
8 Which market says your things must not be dirty?
A The Weekend Music Market B Central City Swap Meet C Town Square Sunday Sale
9 Which market tells you to speak to them before the weekend?
A The Weekend Music Market B Central City Swap Meet C Town Square Sunday Sale
10 Which market says you must give some of your money to help others?
A The Weekend Music Market B Central City Swap Meet C Town Square Sunday Sale
11 Which market is best for music that people cannot usually buy?
A The Weekend Music Market B Central City Swap Meet C Town Square Sunday Sale
12 Which market tells you to sell your things in large groups?
A The Weekend Music Market B Central City Swap Meet C Town Square Sunday Sale
13 Which market says you cannot decide the price of your things?
A The Weekend Music Market B Central City Swap Meet C Town Square Sunday Sale
Selling Your Old CDs and DVDs
The Weekend Music Market
Do you have old CDs to sell? Our busy market is the perfect place. You must call us on Wednesday to get a table for Saturday. Many people want to sell things here! Please make sure your CD and DVD boxes are clean before you come. Nobody wants to buy dirty things. In this market, you cannot choose your own prices. Every CD costs two pounds, and every DVD costs three pounds. It is very simple for buyers!
Central City Swap Meet
This is a great place to sell a lot of DVDs very quickly. People here like to buy big boxes of movies. Please do not sell your movies one by one. You must keep them together in a group! You will need to bring your own table to put your things on. Boxes of CDs can be very heavy. Because of this, you should ask a friend to come and help you carry everything to your space.
Town Square Sunday Sale
Do you have unusual or special music CDs? Buyers at our Sunday sale love looking for things they cannot usually find. They often like to stand and talk to you about the bands before they buy anything. So, you need to know about your music! You can decide how much money you want for your items. But remember, at the end of the day, you must give half of your money to the local children's hospital.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The text advises that "you should ask a friend to come and help you carry everything".
8 A - Reason: The text says "make sure your CD and DVD boxes are clean" and "Nobody wants to buy dirty things."
9 A - Reason: The text tells you that "You must call us on Wednesday to get a table for Saturday."
10 C - Reason: The text says "you must give half of your money to the local children's hospital."
11 C - Reason: The text says this sale is good for "unusual or special music" and things people "cannot usually find."
12 B - Reason: The text tells you "do not sell your movies one by one" and says you "must keep them together in a group!"
13 A - Reason: The text explains that "you cannot choose your own prices" because every item costs a fixed amount.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who does their jobs early in the morning at the weekend?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
8 Who does their hobby and their daily jobs at the same time?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
9 Who leaves their house to go and do their favourite hobby?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
10 Who says they enjoy helping to prepare the food for their family?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
11 Who finishes their jobs immediately after they arrive back from school?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
12 Who uses the things they make to decorate their own bedroom?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
13 Who likes to finish all their work before their friends visit?
A Alex B Sam C Jo
Balancing chores and hobbies
Alex
I have to wash the dishes and feed our dog every day. I always do my jobs as soon as I arrive home from school. I don't want to wait! If I finish quickly, I have lots of free time. My favourite hobby is playing football. I usually go to the park to play with my team. At the weekend, we sometimes have matches early in the morning. Our dog loves the park too, but I don't take him with me when I play.
Sam
My parents ask me to clean my bedroom and take the rubbish outside. I hate doing these jobs on a Friday evening. So, on Saturdays, I wake up really early to do all my chores. Then, I can spend the rest of the day painting. Art is my favourite hobby. I love painting pictures of nature. I put my best pictures on my bedroom walls. When my friends come to my house later in the day, I'm already free to have fun with them.
Jo
I am a very busy person, but I always find time for my guitar. My daily jobs are helping my dad cook dinner and washing my clothes. I really enjoy preparing food with my dad! I try to do my chores and my hobby together. When the washing machine is on, I sit in my room and practice my guitar. I also play some music while we are cooking in the evening. It makes the work feel much faster and more fun.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Sam says, "on Saturdays, I wake up really early to do all my chores."
8 C - Reason: Jo says, "I try to do my chores and my hobby together."
9 A - Reason: Alex says he goes "to the park to play" football.
10 C - Reason: Jo says, "I really enjoy preparing food with my dad!"
11 A - Reason: Alex says, "I always do my jobs as soon as I arrive home from school."
12 B - Reason: Sam likes painting and says, "I put my best pictures on my bedroom walls."
13 B - Reason: Sam does chores early so that when friends come over later, "I'm already free to have fun with them."