A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Hobbies & School 4
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which notice says you should speak to the group about your book?
A The Online Club Page B The Library Noticeboard C The Friday Book Meeting
8 Which notice tells you to add a picture to your book recommendation?
A The Online Club Page B The Library Noticeboard C The Friday Book Meeting
9 Which notice says you do not have to leave your house to recommend a book?
A The Online Club Page B The Library Noticeboard C The Friday Book Meeting
10 Which notice explains that you cannot recommend certain types of reading material?
A The Online Club Page B The Library Noticeboard C The Friday Book Meeting
11 Which notice says that a student will receive a prize?
A The Online Club Page B The Library Noticeboard C The Friday Book Meeting
12 Which notice says you can exchange novels with other teenagers?
A The Online Club Page B The Library Noticeboard C The Friday Book Meeting
13 Which notice explains how the students decide what to read next?
A The Online Club Page B The Library Noticeboard C The Friday Book Meeting
Recommending your favourite novels for the reading club
The Online Club Page
Welcome to our online reading club page! We want you to recommend your favourite novels here. It is very easy to do. Just type the name of the book and write a few sentences about the story. You do not have to write a long text. Other students will read your ideas and vote for the best ones. The book with the most votes will be our next club novel. You can use this website at home on your computer or phone.
The Library Noticeboard
Do you have a great novel to share? Come to the school library and look for our big green noticeboard. You can take a piece of paper and write why you love your favourite book. We also want you to draw a picture of the book cover! When you finish, put the paper on the board. Every month, the librarian will choose the most interesting paper. The winner gets a free book to keep. Please do not write about comic books here.
The Friday Book Meeting
Join us every Friday afternoon in classroom 4B for our reading club. We want you to bring a novel that you really enjoyed reading. You can hold the book and tell the group about your favourite characters. It is a great way to practice speaking in front of people! You do not need to write anything or use a computer. After everyone finishes talking, you can exchange books with your friends and take a new story home for the weekend.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: The notice tells you to "tell the group about your favourite characters" and "practice speaking".
8 B - Reason: The notice states that they want you to "draw a picture of the book cover".
9 A - Reason: The notice explains that "You can use this website at home on your computer or phone."
10 B - Reason: The notice clearly states "Please do not write about comic books here."
11 B - Reason: The notice explains that the person with the most interesting paper will be the winner and "gets a free book to keep."
12 C - Reason: The notice says that you can "exchange books with your friends and take a new story home".
13 A - Reason: The notice explains that students will vote and "The book with the most votes will be our next club novel."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who needed to learn a new computer skill for their video?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
8 Who wore special clothes in their video?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
9 Who says that preparing the words for the video was hard?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
10 Who had a problem with the weather while making their video?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
11 Who asked an older family member questions for their project?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
12 Who had a friend's help to make their video?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
13 Who used pictures from the past in their video?
A Leo B Maya C Toby
Using video skills for a history project
Leo
For my history project, I wanted to make a video about an old king. I asked my mum to make some old-fashioned clothes for me. I wore them and acted in the video. We went to a real castle near my house to film it on my phone. It was going really well, but then it started raining heavily. We had to stop and finish the video the next day! I think the video looks great.
Maya
My history video is about school life fifty years ago. I decided to talk to my grandfather about his school days. I filmed him answering my questions in his living room. He also gave me some black and white photos of his old teachers to show in the video. I had to learn how to use a new video program to put the pictures and the talking together. It took a long time, but I love it.
Toby
I love drawing, so I made a cartoon video about a famous fight from the past. I drew all the soldiers on my tablet. My best friend Sam helped me by speaking like the different people in the story. It was fun to make, but writing the story before we started filming was very hard. You have to make sure all the facts are right! I am very happy with our work.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Maya says she "had to learn how to use a new video program".
8 A - Reason: Leo says he asked his mum to make "old-fashioned clothes" and he "wore them".
9 C - Reason: Toby says that "writing the story before we started filming was very hard."
10 A - Reason: Leo says he had to stop filming because "it started raining heavily."
11 B - Reason: Maya says she decided to "talk to my grandfather" and filmed him "answering my questions".
12 C - Reason: Toby says that his "best friend Sam helped me".
13 B - Reason: Maya says her grandfather gave her "black and white photos of his old teachers to show in the video."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which text says you must clean the room later?
A Choosing the movie B Preparing the classroom C Food and drink
8 Which text tells you to check that the computer works?
A Choosing the movie B Preparing the classroom C Food and drink
9 Which text suggests finding out which film other students prefer?
A Choosing the movie B Preparing the classroom C Food and drink
10 Which text says you should speak to an adult first?
A Choosing the movie B Preparing the classroom C Food and drink
11 Which text suggests bringing something soft to sit on?
A Choosing the movie B Preparing the classroom C Food and drink
12 Which text tells you not to bring a certain kind of food?
A Choosing the movie B Preparing the classroom C Food and drink
13 Which text says you need to make the classroom dark?
A Choosing the movie B Preparing the classroom C Food and drink
Organising a classroom movie afternoon
Choosing the movie
If you want to have a movie afternoon, you must talk to your teacher first. They can tell you which days are free. Next, you need to find a good film. Do not just choose your favourite movie. It is a good idea to write three film names on the board and ask the class to vote. Then everyone will be happy. You should also check the film is not too long. You need to finish it before the school day ends!
Preparing the classroom
Classroom chairs are not very good for watching long films. You can ask students to bring pillows or blankets from home. This makes the room feel much more comfortable! Before the movie starts, remember to close the curtains so the room is dark. It is also very important to test the computer and speakers. Do this before the other students come inside. You do not want to stop the film because the sound is broken. Enjoy the show!
Food and drink
A movie afternoon is not complete without things to eat! You can ask everyone to bring a different snack to share. Please remember that some students cannot eat nuts, so do not bring any food with nuts inside. You can also buy big bottles of juice for the class. When the movie finishes, you have to leave the classroom clean. Make sure you put all the empty bottles and sweet papers in the bin before you go home.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Text C says you have to "leave the classroom clean" and "put all the empty bottles... in the bin".
8 B - Reason: Text B says it is important to "test the computer and speakers" before the students come inside.
9 A - Reason: Text A suggests you write three names on the board and "ask the class to vote" so everyone is happy.
10 A - Reason: Text A says you must "talk to your teacher first" before planning the afternoon.
11 B - Reason: Text B says you can ask students to "bring pillows or blankets from home" because the chairs are not good.
12 C - Reason: Text C tells you "do not bring any food with nuts inside".
13 B - Reason: Text B says you should "close the curtains so the room is dark".