A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Hobbies & School 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who is afraid of performing in front of people?
A Sam B Alex C Ben
8 Who learns about music from a relative?
A Sam B Alex C Ben
9 Who thought of the idea to make a band?
A Sam B Alex C Ben
10 Who makes up the songs for the group?
A Sam B Alex C Ben
11 Who has performed at a school event in the past?
A Sam B Alex C Ben
12 Who wants to get the first-place reward?
A Sam B Alex C Ben
13 Who has to go shopping for their instrument?
A Sam B Alex C Ben
Forming a band for the school talent show
Sam
I am the singer in our new band. I love singing in my bedroom, but I feel quite nervous about singing in front of the whole school. My older brother plays the piano very well, and he teaches me how to sing better. I do not have a good microphone, so I borrow his for our band practice. I do not really care about winning the talent show. I just want to have a great time with my friends on stage!
Alex
I play the guitar and I am so excited about the talent show. Last month, I asked Sam and Ben if they wanted to start a band with me. They said yes! We do not play famous pop songs. Instead, I write all the words and music for our group. I played my guitar in the school concert last year, so I am not afraid of the big stage. I know we can do a really good job!
Ben
I am the drummer in the band. Drums are very loud, so we cannot practice inside the house. My parents let us play in the garage. I really want to do well in the talent show. The winner gets free tickets to a music festival, and I would love to go! I need to get some new sticks for my drums before the show because my old ones are broken. I plan to go to the music shop tomorrow.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text says Sam feels "quite nervous about singing in front of the whole school."
8 A - Reason: The text explains that Sam's older brother "teaches me how to sing better."
9 B - Reason: The text states that Alex asked his friends "if they wanted to start a band with me."
10 B - Reason: The text mentions that Alex says, "I write all the words and music for our group."
11 B - Reason: The text confirms that Alex "played my guitar in the school concert last year".
12 C - Reason: The text points out that Ben wants the prize because "The winner gets free tickets... and I would love to go!"
13 C - Reason: The text notes that Ben needs "new sticks" and will "go to the music shop tomorrow."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which workshop is best for students who are completely new to drawing?
A Start Manga Now B Action Manga Class C Digital Manga Makers
8 Which workshop tells students they must bring their own things to write with?
A Start Manga Now B Action Manga Class C Digital Manga Makers
9 Which workshop will help you learn how to tell a story with your art?
A Start Manga Now B Action Manga Class C Digital Manga Makers
10 Which workshop teaches you how to draw characters that are running or jumping?
A Start Manga Now B Action Manga Class C Digital Manga Makers
11 Which workshop asks students to use a screen instead of paper for their art?
A Start Manga Now B Action Manga Class C Digital Manga Makers
12 Which workshop gives every student something nice to take home with them?
A Start Manga Now B Action Manga Class C Digital Manga Makers
13 Which workshop happens on a Saturday or Sunday morning?
A Start Manga Now B Action Manga Class C Digital Manga Makers
Learn to Draw Manga!
Start Manga Now
Do you love Japanese manga but don't know how to draw? This class is perfect for beginners. Our art teacher will show you the simple steps to draw beautiful manga faces and big eyes. You do not need to bring anything with you. We will give you all the paper and pencils you need. Best of all, every student gets a free poster of a famous manga character to take home! Join us every Wednesday evening in the school library.
Action Manga Class
This Saturday morning class is for students who already know how to draw basic faces. We will teach you how to draw your favourite manga characters doing exciting things! You will learn how to make them look like they are running, jumping, or playing sports. Please remember to bring your own special drawing pens. We only have paper in the classroom. The teacher is a real manga artist from the city. The class meets at 10 a.m. in the art room.
Digital Manga Makers
Do you want to make your own manga comic book? In this fun after-school club, you will learn how to put your drawings together to tell a great story. We do not use paper or pencils in this workshop. Instead, you will use the school computers and a special drawing program to make your art. The club happens every Tuesday afternoon. If you want to join, please tell Mr. Green before Friday. The room only has space for fifteen students!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text says this class "is perfect for beginners" and for people who "don't know how to draw".
8 B - Reason: The text tells you to "bring your own special drawing pens" because they only have paper.
9 C - Reason: The text says you will learn to put drawings together to "tell a great story".
10 B - Reason: The text says you will learn to make characters "look like they are running, jumping, or playing sports".
11 C - Reason: The text says you do not use paper, but "will use the school computers" to make your art.
12 A - Reason: The text says that "every student gets a free poster... to take home!".
13 B - Reason: The text clearly describes it as a "Saturday morning class", which is part of the weekend.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who likes making pictures of the people in the stories?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
8 Who prefers to read their fantasy books on a screen?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
9 Who goes to a place in town to get their books?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
10 Who likes to read their books during their journey home?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
11 Who says reading helps them forget about their test marks?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
12 Who usually listens to books but is reading paper ones now?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
13 Who meets their friends to talk about the fantasy stories?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
Reading fantasy books to relax after exams
Liam
Exams are very hard. When they finish, I always read fantasy books to relax. My favourite stories are about brave children and magic animals. When I read, I travel to different worlds in my head. This helps me forget about my bad test marks! I read in my bedroom every evening. My friends buy lots of new books, but I prefer to save my money. I go to the library in town every Saturday and borrow two or three books for the week.
Chloe
After a difficult week of exams, I just want to rest. I love reading fantasy stories about magic schools in my garden. Thick paper books are very heavy to carry around. Because of this, I prefer to read everything on a tablet. It is much easier! I never listen to stories. Reading alone is fun, but I also invite my classmates to my house. We drink juice and talk about the strange places in the books. It is better than talking about school.
Noah
I feel so tired after my exams! I live far from my school, so I have a long bus journey. I enjoy reading fantasy stories about time travel when I am travelling home. I usually listen to stories on my phone, but I bought three real paper books yesterday. They are a special present for myself. I really love the characters in these stories. I am quite good at art, so I often draw nice pictures of them in my notebook.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Text C says Noah often draws "nice pictures of them [the characters] in my notebook".
8 B - Reason: Text B says Chloe prefers "to read everything on a tablet". Text C has a trap about using a phone, but Noah uses it to listen, not read.
9 A - Reason: Text A says Liam goes "to the library in town every Saturday and borrow two or three books".
10 C - Reason: Text C says Noah enjoys reading "when I am travelling home" on his bus journey.
11 A - Reason: Text A says reading helps Liam "forget about my bad test marks".
12 C - Reason: Text C says Noah usually listens to stories on his phone but "bought three real paper books yesterday". Text B has a negative trap where Chloe says she never listens to stories.
13 B - Reason: Text B says Chloe invites her classmates to her house and they "talk about the strange places in the books". Text A has a trap mentioning "friends", but Liam's friends just buy books.