A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Hobbies & Travel 1
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who gets help from a family member to make their videos?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
8 Who likes to film themselves preparing food for people to eat?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
9 Who says that adding things like music to the videos is their favourite part?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
10 Who prefers to make videos that do not take a long time to watch?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
11 Who spent their own money on something to record their vlogs?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
12 Who films things like trees and animals for their daily vlog?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
13 Who shares their videos with a very small group of people?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
Making daily video vlogs
Leo
This summer, I am making a video every day about my walks in the forest. I love filming the trees, birds, and small animals near my house. I put the vlogs on the internet for everyone to see. Filming is very fun, but watching all the videos and cutting them is really hard work. My older brother is good with computers, so he always does this part for me. Tomorrow, I want to film my family eating a picnic by the river.
Mia
I love baking cakes and biscuits, so my summer vlogs are all about food! I use my mobile phone to record myself in the kitchen. My phone is quite old, but the camera is still good. I do not want the whole world to see my videos. I just send them to my parents and my two best friends. They say my videos are very funny! I always try to make my vlogs under three minutes long because people get bored quickly.
Sam
During the school holidays, my family travels to many different cities. I film our trips every single day. Before the summer started, I worked in a café and saved money to buy a really good camera. It is much better than a phone! When we get back to the hotel at night, I sit on my bed and join the video clips together. Adding music and words to the screen is my favourite thing to do. My videos are often twenty minutes long!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Leo says that cutting the videos is hard work, so his older brother "always does this part for me."
8 B - Reason: Mia says her vlogs are about food and she records herself "baking cakes and biscuits" in the kitchen.
9 C - Reason: Sam says that "adding music and words to the screen is my favourite thing to do."
10 B - Reason: Mia explains that she tries to make her vlogs "under three minutes long because people get bored quickly."
11 C - Reason: Sam says he worked in a café and "saved money to buy a really good camera."
12 A - Reason: Leo says he makes videos about his walks in the forest and loves filming "the trees, birds, and small animals."
13 B - Reason: Mia says she does not want the whole world to see her videos, so she just sends them to her parents and two best friends.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide says that airport workers might break your things?
A The Right Bag B Protecting the Camera C Sorting the Headphones
8 Which guide says you should take something out of your camera?
A The Right Bag B Protecting the Camera C Sorting the Headphones
9 Which guide explains what you must do with long wires?
A The Right Bag B Protecting the Camera C Sorting the Headphones
10 Which guide tells you where to put your bag when you are on the plane?
A The Right Bag B Protecting the Camera C Sorting the Headphones
11 Which guide explains how to use clothes to protect your camera?
A The Right Bag B Protecting the Camera C Sorting the Headphones
12 Which guide tells you the best place to put a box inside your bag?
A The Right Bag B Protecting the Camera C Sorting the Headphones
13 Which guide says you should choose a bag with soft sides?
A The Right Bag B Protecting the Camera C Sorting the Headphones
A guide on how to pack your camera and headphones safely for a flight
The Right Bag
When you travel by plane, you must choose the right bag. You should never put expensive things in your large suitcase. The workers at the airport can drop big bags. Then, your camera and headphones might break. You should keep these items in your small hand luggage. A backpack with soft sides is the best choice. You can carry it onto the plane. Put it under the seat in front of you. This keeps your things safe.
Protecting the Camera
Your camera needs extra care before you fly. You do not want the screen to break during the journey. You should wrap your camera in soft clothes. You can use a warm jumper or a thick t-shirt. This protects it if your bag hits the floor. Also, you must take the battery out of the camera before you pack it. This stops the camera from turning on while you are travelling. You can put the battery in a small plastic bag.
Sorting the Headphones
Headphones are easy to break, so you must pack them carefully. If you throw them into your bag, the long wires can get caught. When you pull them, they will break. To stop this, you should roll the cables up slowly. Then, put your headphones inside a special hard box. Do not leave the box at the top of your bag. Heavy things can fall on it and break your headphones. Put the box in the middle of your clothes.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Text A says "The workers at the airport can drop big bags. Then, your camera and headphones might break."
8 B - Reason: Text B tells you that "you must take the battery out of the camera".
9 C - Reason: Text C explains that you should "roll the cables up slowly" to stop wires from breaking.
10 A - Reason: Text A says you should carry your bag onto the plane and "Put it under the seat in front of you."
11 B - Reason: Text B says "You should wrap your camera in soft clothes" to protect it.
12 C - Reason: Text C tells you to "Put the box in the middle of your clothes."
13 A - Reason: Text A says "A backpack with soft sides is the best choice."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who watched a foreign movie to help with their studies?
A Tariq B Elena C Mateo
8 Who wanted to cook the food they saw in the films?
A Tariq B Elena C Mateo
9 Who likes to watch movies from the past?
A Tariq B Elena C Mateo
10 Who enjoyed looking at the beautiful clothes in the films?
A Tariq B Elena C Mateo
11 Who learned how people greet each other in a different country?
A Tariq B Elena C Mateo
12 Who watched these movies with people in their family?
A Tariq B Elena C Mateo
13 Who remembered some new language from the movies?
A Tariq B Elena C Mateo
Learning about cultures through movies
Tariq
I started watching Japanese movies last month with my mum and dad. The stories are really exciting! I did not know much about Japan before this. When we watch, I always look at the delicious meals the actors eat. I love cooking, so I tried to make some of those dishes at home! My friends at school only watch American films. I want to show them my favourite Japanese movie soon. Learning about a new country is great.
Elena
My teacher asked us to find out about India. So, I decided to watch a famous Indian movie. I learned so much! I loved watching the actors dance to fast music. They wore very beautiful dresses and suits in bright colours. I wrote a lot about this for my homework. My parents usually watch TV with me, but they were busy. I watched one movie about the past, but I really prefer modern stories. Now, I want to visit India one day.
Mateo
I love French culture, so I watch French movies every weekend. I usually watch them alone in my bedroom. I do not like new films, so I always choose old ones. They show how life in France was different many years ago. The actors speak very fast, but I understand some things. I learned how French people say hello and goodbye to their friends. I can also remember a few new words now! Next time, I will try to make French food.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Elena says her teacher asked her to find out about India and she wrote about it for her "homework".
8 A - Reason: Tariq says he loves cooking and "tried to make some of those dishes at home".
9 C - Reason: Mateo says he does not like new films and always chooses "old ones".
10 B - Reason: Elena talks about the actors and says they wore "very beautiful dresses and suits".
11 C - Reason: Mateo says he learned how French people "say hello and goodbye to their friends".
12 A - Reason: Tariq says he started watching the movies "with my mum and dad".
13 C - Reason: Mateo says he can "remember a few new words now".