A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Hobbies & School 1
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who helps new members learn what to do?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
8 Who puts the club's pictures on the internet?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
9 Who enjoys taking photos of people the most?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
10 Who organizes special events to show the photos?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
11 Who says the club needs more money?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
12 Who repairs the cameras when they do not work?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
13 Who became a member because of a friend?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
Running the school photography club
Leo
I started running the photography club last year. My favorite job is planning our big photo shows. At the end of every term, we invite teachers and parents to see our work. I feel very happy when I see how much the other students improve. Their pictures get better every week! Sometimes it is hard because our cameras are quite old and they stop working. I have to fix them before our meetings. But I love being the leader.
Sara
I am the person who teaches the younger students in our club. When they first join, they do not know how to use a camera. I show them how to take clear pictures. I really like going outside to take photos of trees and animals with the group. There is one problem, though. The club does not have enough cash to buy new things. We want to get some good lights, so we are selling cakes next week to pay for them.
Toby
I never thought about joining the club until my best friend told me to come. Now, I am one of the leaders! I am in charge of our online page. Every Friday, I choose the best photos and put them on our website for everyone to see. While other students like taking pictures of places, my favorite thing is taking photos of faces. I love catching my friends' smiles. It is a fantastic way to remember our time at school.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The text explains that Sara "teaches the younger students" when they "first join".
8 C - Reason: The text states that Toby puts the best photos "on our website for everyone to see."
9 C - Reason: The text says Toby's favorite thing is "taking photos of faces" and "catching my friends' smiles."
10 A - Reason: The text mentions that Leo's favorite job is "planning our big photo shows" for teachers and parents.
11 B - Reason: The text points out that Sara says the club "does not have enough cash to buy new things."
12 A - Reason: The text confirms that when the old cameras stop working, Leo has to "fix them before our meetings."
13 C - Reason: The text notes that Toby only joined the club because his "best friend told me to come."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which competition says you have to work with other students?
A The Funny Film Prize B The Nature Film Prize C The School Story Prize
8 Which competition gives food as a prize?
A The Funny Film Prize B The Nature Film Prize C The School Story Prize
9 Which competition says you should use your phone to film?
A The Funny Film Prize B The Nature Film Prize C The School Story Prize
10 Which competition allows you to make the longest video?
A The Funny Film Prize B The Nature Film Prize C The School Story Prize
11 Which competition wants a film that makes people laugh?
A The Funny Film Prize B The Nature Film Prize C The School Story Prize
12 Which competition says you cannot work with anyone else?
A The Funny Film Prize B The Nature Film Prize C The School Story Prize
13 Which competition says you must ask adults before filming them?
A The Funny Film Prize B The Nature Film Prize C The School Story Prize
School Short Film Competitions
The Funny Film Prize
Do you like making your friends laugh? Then this competition is for you! You must make a funny video with a group of classmates. You cannot work by yourself. Your video must be short. It cannot be more than three minutes long. You can use any camera you want. You don't need to ask teachers for help. The best group will win five free tickets to the city cinema. Send your video to the school office before next Friday!
The Nature Film Prize
We want you to make a beautiful film about nature. You can film trees, flowers, or wild animals in the park. For this competition, you must work alone. You cannot make a video with your friends. You do not need an expensive camera to join in. Just use the camera on your mobile phone! Your film must be exactly two minutes long. The winner will get a fantastic new video camera. Send your film to Mr Smith by email.
The School Story Prize
This competition is about everyday school life. We want you to tell a story about a new student. Your film can be up to five minutes long. This is our longest film competition! You can film in the classrooms or the library. But remember, if you want to film your teachers, you must ask them first. You can work alone or with friends. The winner will get a big pizza party for their whole class to enjoy!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text says you "must make a funny video with a group of classmates."
8 C - Reason: The text says the winner will get a "big pizza party".
9 B - Reason: The text tells you to "Just use the camera on your mobile phone!".
10 C - Reason: The text says the film can be five minutes long and is "our longest film competition".
11 A - Reason: The text asks "Do you like making your friends laugh?" and wants a "funny video".
12 B - Reason: The text clearly states "you must work alone" and "cannot make a video with your friends".
13 C - Reason: The text says "if you want to film your teachers, you must ask them first."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says music does not help with all of their school work?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
8 Who listens to music to stop hearing other sounds in their home?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
9 Who prefers not to put anything over their ears?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
10 Who listens to sounds from the natural world?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
11 Who does their school work early in the morning?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
12 Who wears headphones to avoid waking up a family member?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
13 Who enjoys listening to music from movies?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
Listening to soft music while studying
Leo
I always listen to soft piano music when I do my homework. It really helps me think. I wear big headphones so I don't wake up my baby sister. She sleeps in the next room. Music is great when I do my maths homework. But when I have to read a book for English, I have to turn the music off. It makes it hard to understand the story. My friends think it is strange, but it works for me!
Mia
My house is usually very noisy. My dad loves playing the guitar loudly in the evenings. Because of this, I listen to quiet music on my computer to block the noise. I don't listen to normal songs. I prefer to listen to the sound of rain or the ocean. These nature sounds make me feel calm. They are perfect when I write long stories for school. Sometimes my dad asks me to turn it up, but I like it quiet.
Sam
I can't do my homework in silence. I like listening to soft music from famous films. I make sure the music has no words, because singers make me forget my work! I play the music on a small speaker in the living room. I don't like wearing headphones because they hurt my ears. I usually wake up and do my homework at six o'clock in the morning. The quiet music helps me wake up and start my day well.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Text A says Leo has to turn the music off when he reads a book for English.
8 B - Reason: Text B says Mia listens to quiet music to block the noise her dad makes.
9 C - Reason: Text C says Sam does not like wearing headphones. Text A has a negative trap about wearing them.
10 B - Reason: Text B says Mia prefers to listen to the sound of rain or the ocean.
11 C - Reason: Text C says Sam usually wakes up and does his homework at six o'clock in the morning.
12 A - Reason: Text A says Leo uses headphones so he doesn't wake up his baby sister.
13 C - Reason: Text C says Sam likes listening to soft music from famous films.