A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Identity & Community 2
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which notice is for someone who enjoys talking to others?
A Park Clean-up B Street Clean-up C River Clean-up
8 Which notice says you must bring something to wear?
A Park Clean-up B Street Clean-up C River Clean-up
9 Which notice is for a student who wants to help animals?
A Park Clean-up B Street Clean-up C River Clean-up
10 Which notice asks you to work in the morning?
A Park Clean-up B Street Clean-up C River Clean-up
11 Which notice is for someone who likes putting things in order?
A Park Clean-up B Street Clean-up C River Clean-up
12 Which notice says you will need to carry heavy things?
A Park Clean-up B Street Clean-up C River Clean-up
13 Which notice says you will get something to eat?
A Park Clean-up B Street Clean-up C River Clean-up
Community Clean-up Teams
Park Clean-up
Do you love nature and spending time outside? We need energetic students to help clean our local park. We will meet at eight o'clock, so you must be happy to get out of bed early! Your job is to pick up small pieces of plastic from the grass. This is very important because we want to keep the birds and wild rabbits safe. You will not carry big bags of rubbish. Come and enjoy the fresh air with us!
Street Clean-up
Are you a friendly person? We are looking for helpful students to clean the streets near the school. You will work in small groups and talk to people who live in the area about our project. We also need students who are good at putting things in the right boxes. You will separate glass, paper, and plastic. We will finish in the afternoon, and we will give everyone some delicious sandwiches and juice to say thank you.
River Clean-up
Are you a strong and sporty person? We want students to help us clean the river this weekend. You will pull large pieces of wood and old metal out of the water. You have to carry these big things to a special truck, so you must be quite strong. You will get wet and dirty, so please bring some old boots with you! We cannot give you lunch, so eat before you arrive. We promise you will have fun.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The Street Clean-up notice says you will "talk to people who live in the area".
8 C - Reason: The River Clean-up notice tells you to "bring some old boots with you".
9 A - Reason: The Park Clean-up notice says the work helps to "keep the birds and wild rabbits safe".
10 A - Reason: The Park Clean-up notice says they will "meet at eight o'clock" and you must "get out of bed early".
11 B - Reason: The Street Clean-up notice asks for students who are good at "putting things in the right boxes" and separating materials.
12 C - Reason: The River Clean-up notice says you have to "carry these big things to a special truck".
13 B - Reason: The Street Clean-up notice promises to give everyone "some delicious sandwiches and juice".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who made a mistake with their plant because they were in a hurry?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
8 Who received their first seeds as a present?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
9 Who says their new hobby helped them to do better at school?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
10 Who started their plant hobby together with a parent?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
11 Who felt angry when their plants did not grow fast?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
12 Who enjoys looking at their plants every day?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
13 Who had to wait a long time to grow something to eat?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
Learning to Wait
Leo
I always wanted everything to happen quickly. If I played a video game, I wanted to win right away. Then my grandmother gave me some tomato seeds. I put them in the ground and waited. For weeks, nothing happened! I felt angry. But slowly, little green leaves appeared. It took three months to get the first red tomato. Growing food taught me that good things take time. Now, I do not get upset when I have to wait for the bus or my friends.
Mia
In the past, I finished my homework very fast because I hated waiting. Then, I bought a small lemon tree for my bedroom. At first, I gave it too much water because I wanted it to grow quickly. The leaves fell off, and it almost died! I learned I had to be careful and wait. I only water it once a week now. Taking care of my tree changed me. Today, I read my school books slowly and carefully, and my marks are better.
Sam
I used to hate the days before the weekend. Time moved too slowly! Last spring, my dad and I made a flower garden. I wanted to buy tall flowers, but we bought tiny seeds. Every morning, I looked at the dark earth. Finally, little green plants came up. Now, I love checking the flowers every day to see small changes. It is a very peaceful hobby. I still love the weekend, but I enjoy the quiet moments during the week much more now.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Text B says Mia gave her tree "too much water because I wanted it to grow quickly" and it almost died.
8 A - Reason: Text A says that Leo's "grandmother gave me some tomato seeds". Text C is a trap because Sam bought seeds with his dad, but they were not a gift.
9 B - Reason: Text B says Mia reads her books slowly now and her "marks are better". Text A is a trap because Leo mentions waiting for the bus, not schoolwork.
10 C - Reason: Text C says "my dad and I made a flower garden". Text A is a trap because Leo's grandmother gave him seeds, but he planted them himself.
11 A - Reason: Text A says Leo waited for weeks, nothing happened, and "I felt angry." Text B is a trap because Mia hated waiting in the past, but she didn't say she got angry at the plant.
12 C - Reason: Text C says Sam loves "checking the flowers every day". Text B is a trap because Mia only waters her tree "once a week".
13 A - Reason: Text A says it took Leo three months "to get the first red tomato" (food). Text B is a trap because Mia has a lemon tree, but she doesn't mention getting fruit to eat yet.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which person tells you to put on old clothes?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
8 Which person runs their project on a weekday?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
9 Which person shares videos to teach you a skill?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
10 Which person does their project at a school?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
11 Which person helps you to have healthy meals?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
12 Which person wants to stop you from using plastic at the shops?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
13 Which person says their project is a good place to make friends?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
Local Green Projects
Leo
Do you hate seeing rubbish when you play outside? You should meet Leo. He is 14 years old and loves his local park. Last year, the park was full of dirty paper and empty bottles. Leo started a weekend group to clean it up. Now, he invites you and your friends to join him every Saturday morning. You just need to wear old clothes. Leo gives you gloves and bags. It is a great way to meet new people and make your town beautiful!
Mia
Do you want to eat healthy food? Mia is a 15-year-old girl who loves growing things. She asked her teachers for a small piece of land. Now, she has a wonderful garden there. Mia teaches you how to plant carrots, tomatoes, and beautiful flowers. Her project happens at her school, and they have all the tools you need. You can visit the garden after your classes on Wednesdays. You can even take some fresh vegetables home for your family's dinner!
Sam
Are you worried about plastic in the sea? Sam is 13, and he wants to stop people from using plastic bags at the supermarket. He makes cool new bags from old clothes. Sam has a free website where you can learn to make them too. He posts easy videos for you to watch. You do not have to pay anything. You just need some old t-shirts and a pair of scissors. Start making your own bags today!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Leo tells you that you just need to "wear old clothes" to clean the park.
8 B - Reason: Mia runs her garden project on "Wednesdays", which is a weekday.
9 C - Reason: Sam has a website where he "posts easy videos for you to watch" and learn.
10 B - Reason: The text explicitly states that Mia's "project happens at her school".
11 B - Reason: Mia asks if you want to "eat healthy food" and lets you take vegetables home for "your family's dinner".
12 C - Reason: Sam wants to stop people from using plastic bags "at the supermarket".
13 A - Reason: Leo says that joining his clean-up group is a "great way to meet new people".