A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Identity & Daily Life 1
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who needs bigger shoes than their brother or sister?
A Ben B Lily C Sam
8 Who wears something on their face to help them see?
A Ben B Lily C Sam
9 Who has a small dark spot on their skin?
A Ben B Lily C Sam
10 Who does not have straight hair like their brother?
A Ben B Lily C Sam
11 Who has a different eye colour from their brother or sister?
A Ben B Lily C Sam
12 Who is shorter than their twin brother?
A Ben B Lily C Sam
13 Who has a sister with very light-coloured hair?
A Ben B Lily C Sam
Different from Our Siblings
Ben
I am very different from my brother, Tom. My hair is very curly and blonde. His hair is straight and dark. I also wear black glasses to see the board at school. Tom does not need glasses. His eyes are very good. We are both quite tall. We wear the same size of shoes. I often wear his trainers! Tom is two years older than me, but people think we are twins.
Lily
My sister Emily is a model. She is very beautiful. She is very tall and she has long blonde hair. I am quite short and my hair is dark brown. My eyes are brown, but hers are bright blue. We also have different feet! I have to buy large shoes. Her feet are very small and neat. She never wears glasses. She loves sports. We do not look like sisters.
Sam
My brother Hugo is my twin. We look very different. I have bright red hair, but his hair is dark brown. My hair is quite long. He likes his hair short. We both have blue eyes. I have a little dark mark on my nose. Hugo does not have one. He is much taller than me now. I have to look up when we talk! We love playing video games together.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Lily says she has "to buy large shoes" but her sister's feet "are very small".
8 A - Reason: Ben states that he wears "black glasses to see the board at school".
9 C - Reason: Sam explains that he has "a little dark mark on my nose".
10 A - Reason: Ben notes that his own hair is "very curly", but his brother's hair "is straight".
11 B - Reason: Lily mentions her eyes "are brown", but her sister's eyes "are bright blue".
12 C - Reason: Sam says that his twin brother Hugo is "much taller than me now".
13 B - Reason: Lily describes her sister as having "long blonde hair", which is a very light colour.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which job is best for someone who loves talking to people?
A City Library B Star Cafe C Happy Pets Centre
8 Which job says you can look at books when you are not busy?
A City Library B Star Cafe C Happy Pets Centre
9 Which job asks you to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty?
A City Library B Star Cafe C Happy Pets Centre
10 Which job is for a person who likes working with a group of people?
A City Library B Star Cafe C Happy Pets Centre
11 Which job needs someone who is good at putting things in the correct place?
A City Library B Star Cafe C Happy Pets Centre
12 Which job tells you that you will not have time to sit down?
A City Library B Star Cafe C Happy Pets Centre
13 Which job is best for someone who wants to spend time outside?
A City Library B Star Cafe C Happy Pets Centre
Weekend Jobs for Teenagers
City Library
Do you love reading and spending time in quiet places? Our library needs a weekend helper! We want someone who is very organised. Your main job is to put books back on the shelves in the right order. You will also help visitors find the books they want. It is not a busy job, so you can sit and read your favourite stories when there are no visitors. You must be polite and happy to work quietly by yourself.
Star Cafe
Are you a friendly person who loves chatting with everyone? Star Cafe is looking for energetic teenagers to join our team! This is a very fast and busy job. You will never sit down because you must serve drinks and clean tables quickly. You need to be good at working with other people because we have a big group of helpers. You will also get a free lunch every Saturday! Come and work in the loudest, happiest cafe in town.
Happy Pets Centre
Do you enjoy spending your weekends outdoors? The Happy Pets Centre needs active teenagers to help look after our dogs. You must love animals and have lots of energy. Your job is to take the dogs for long walks in the park and play games with them. You will definitely get dirty, so please remember to wear old clothes and strong shoes! You will not work with a big team, but you will make lots of furry friends.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Star Cafe asks for a friendly person who "loves chatting with everyone".
8 A - Reason: The City Library says you can "sit and read your favourite stories when there are no visitors".
9 C - Reason: The Happy Pets Centre tells you to "wear old clothes" because you will get dirty.
10 B - Reason: Star Cafe needs someone who is "good at working with other people" in a big group.
11 A - Reason: The City Library says your main job is to "put books back on the shelves in the right order".
12 B - Reason: Star Cafe says that "you will never sit down" because the job is very fast and busy.
13 C - Reason: The Happy Pets Centre is for teenagers who enjoy "spending your weekends outdoors".
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says they and their pet need to do a lot of exercise?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
8 Who explains that they and their pet feel shy around people they do not know?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
9 Who says their pet enjoys eating the same food as them?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
10 Who mentions that they and their pet quickly get bored inside the house?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
11 Who says they and their pet both hate getting out of bed early?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
12 Who thinks they and their pet both learn to do new things fast?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
13 Who explains that they and their pet both like playing with the same thing?
A Leo B Mia C Tom
Pets Just Like Us
Leo
I have a big dog called Buster. My parents always say we are exactly the same! Buster has so much energy, and he must run outside every day. I also need to play sports and stay active. If we stay in the house for too long, we both get very bored. We even like the same activities. Buster loves catching a small tennis ball in the park, and tennis is my favourite sport too! But Buster is very friendly, and he loves meeting new people.
Mia
My cat Luna and I are very similar. We are both quite quiet. When my parents invite friends to our house, Luna always hides under my bed. I also feel nervous when I have to talk to people I don't know. We both love sleeping. Luna hates the mornings, and I never want to get out of bed for school! I try to teach Luna to play games with a ball, but she just looks at me. She never wants to learn new tricks.
Tom
I have a clever parrot named Kiwi. We are both very noisy! Kiwi loves singing, and I never stop talking. People say we are similar because we are both very smart. I usually get good marks in my school tests, and Kiwi learns new words really quickly. We also love eating sweet food. Kiwi always tries to eat my fruit and biscuits! He doesn't like flying around the room much, so he doesn't need to do much exercise. He just sits on my shoulder.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Leo says his dog must "run outside every day" and Leo needs to "stay active". Text C has a trap because Tom says his parrot doesn't need much exercise.
8 B - Reason: Mia says her cat hides from friends and she feels "nervous when I have to talk to people I don't know". Text A has a trap because Leo says his dog loves meeting new people.
9 C - Reason: Tom says they both "love eating sweet food" and Kiwi eats his "fruit and biscuits".
10 A - Reason: Leo says "If we stay in the house for too long, we both get very bored."
11 B - Reason: Mia says "Luna hates the mornings" and Mia never wants to "get out of bed for school".
12 C - Reason: Tom says he gets good marks and "Kiwi learns new words really quickly". Text B has a trap because Mia says her cat never wants to learn new tricks.
13 A - Reason: Leo plays tennis and Buster loves "catching a small tennis ball". Text B has a trap because Mia tries to use a ball, but her cat doesn't play with it.