A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Identity & Daily Life 4
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which profile is for a person who draws on their clothes?
A Sporty Jack B Smart Lily C Colourful Tom
8 Which profile is for someone who wears clothes that belong to a family member?
A Sporty Jack B Smart Lily C Colourful Tom
9 Which profile says you dislike visiting places that sell clothes?
A Sporty Jack B Smart Lily C Colourful Tom
10 Which profile is for a person who spends a lot of time getting dressed?
A Sporty Jack B Smart Lily C Colourful Tom
11 Which profile is for someone who likes wearing clothes that are a big size?
A Sporty Jack B Smart Lily C Colourful Tom
12 Which profile is for a person who buys clothes that are not new?
A Sporty Jack B Smart Lily C Colourful Tom
13 Which profile says you prefer clothes in dark colours?
A Sporty Jack B Smart Lily C Colourful Tom
Which sibling's style is yours?
Sporty Jack
Do you love being comfortable all day? Then your style is just like Jack’s! He never wears shirts or tight jeans. Instead, he chooses large trousers and big sweaters. If you are like Jack, you probably prefer dark clothes. He usually wears black or dark blue. He hates going to clothes shops, so he usually buys his things quickly on the internet. He only cares about finding good trainers. If you want to run and play outside easily, this is the perfect style for you!
Smart Lily
Do you like looking tidy and neat? If you match Lily’s style, you always look ready for a special party. She loves wearing nice dresses and long skirts. She never wears sports clothes, even on the weekend. If you have this style, you probably need a long time to get ready in the morning. Lily brushes her hair carefully and chooses her shoes to match her bag. She even borrows beautiful coats from her mother's bedroom. This is a great style for careful people.
Colourful Tom
Are you a very happy person who loves fun clothes? Then you share Tom’s style. He hates wearing boring black clothes. If you are like Tom, you love bright yellow and red. He enjoys going to old markets to find interesting clothes that other people wore before. He also paints pictures on his plain white t-shirts to make them different. He often wears unusual hats, too. If you want everyone to look at you, this is the best style to choose!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Tom "paints pictures on his plain white t-shirts to make them different."
8 B - Reason: Lily "borrows beautiful coats from her mother's bedroom."
9 A - Reason: Jack "hates going to clothes shops, so he usually buys his things quickly on the internet."
10 B - Reason: The text says if you have Lily's style, you "need a long time to get ready in the morning."
11 A - Reason: Jack chooses "large trousers and big sweaters," which means clothes in a big size.
12 C - Reason: Tom buys "interesting clothes that other people wore before," which means they are not new.
13 A - Reason: Jack usually "wears black or dark blue," which are dark colours. Tom also mentions black, but he hates it.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who gets help with their schoolwork from their family member?
A Oliver B Sophia C Liam
8 Who hopes to have the same job as their family member one day?
A Oliver B Sophia C Liam
9 Who loves listening to the stories their family member tells?
A Oliver B Sophia C Liam
10 Who says their family member is busy studying at university?
A Oliver B Sophia C Liam
11 Who is learning how to make art from their family member?
A Oliver B Sophia C Liam
12 Who says their family member comes to see them once a year?
A Oliver B Sophia C Liam
13 Who says their family member tells good jokes?
A Oliver B Sophia C Liam
The Person I Admire Most
Oliver
The person I admire most is my grandfather. He is seventy years old now, but he was a pilot for a long time. I really want to fly planes when I am older, just like him. Now, he spends his free time painting pictures of the countryside. He is very patient and gives me art lessons every weekend. We sit in his garden and paint the trees. He tells me that practice is important. I always enjoy spending quiet afternoons with him.
Sophia
I think my older sister, Emma, is amazing. She does not live at home right now because she is a science student at university. She has to read many heavy books and works very hard every day. Even though she is busy, she always finds time to call me. If I have a problem with my maths homework, she helps me on the computer. She also tells me very funny jokes. Emma always knows how to make me smile when I feel sad.
Liam
My favourite person in my family is my uncle, David. He works as a chef in a big hotel, so he travels to many different countries. He does not live near us, but he visits our house every summer. I love it when he comes because he cooks wonderful meals for us. I do not want to work in a kitchen, but I love listening to his exciting stories about the places he sees. He always brings me great presents from his trips.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Text B says Sophia's sister helps her when she has a "problem with my maths homework".
8 A - Reason: Text A says Oliver's grandfather was a pilot and Oliver wants "to fly planes when I am older, just like him". Text C is a trap because Liam says he does "not want to work in a kitchen".
9 C - Reason: Text C says Liam loves "listening to his exciting stories about the places he sees".
10 B - Reason: Text B says Sophia's sister is "a science student at university". Text C is a trap because Liam's uncle works in a hotel, he is not a student.
11 A - Reason: Text A says Oliver's grandfather "gives me art lessons" and they "paint the trees". Text B is a trap because Sophia's sister helps her, but with math, not a new skill like art.
12 C - Reason: Text C says Liam's uncle "visits our house every summer" (which is once a year). Text A is a trap because Oliver sees his grandfather "every weekend".
13 B - Reason: Text B says Sophia's sister "tells me very funny jokes". Text C is a trap because Liam's uncle tells exciting stories, but the text does not say they are jokes.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which section suggests showing a picture of something you do for fun?
A The Friendly Helper B The Creative Mind C The Busy Worker
8 Which section says it is a good idea to arrive before the interview begins?
A The Friendly Helper B The Creative Mind C The Busy Worker
9 Which section says you should talk about a time when you were kind to another person?
A The Friendly Helper B The Creative Mind C The Busy Worker
10 Which section says you should mention that you complete your school work when you need to?
A The Friendly Helper B The Creative Mind C The Busy Worker
11 Which section says you should find out more by asking things at the end?
A The Friendly Helper B The Creative Mind C The Busy Worker
12 Which section says you do not need to spend a lot of money on your clothes?
A The Friendly Helper B The Creative Mind C The Busy Worker
13 Which section tells you not to speak too fast?
A The Friendly Helper B The Creative Mind C The Busy Worker
Showing Your Personality in an Interview
The Friendly Helper
Are you a very friendly person? In your interview, you should show this! When you walk into the room, always look at the manager and give a big smile. It is a great idea to talk about a time you helped someone. Maybe you helped a new student at school. This shows you are kind. You do not need to wear expensive clothes, but you must look tidy. Do not talk too fast. Just take your time and be polite.
The Creative Mind
Do you love making things or drawing? You can show your creative personality in an interview! If you have a special hobby like art or photography, tell the manager about it. Managers love people with fun ideas. You can bring a small photo of your work to show them. You do not have to talk all the time. It is better to listen carefully and ask interesting questions at the end. This shows you really want the job.
The Busy Worker
Are you someone who loves being busy and active? You should tell the manager that you have a lot of energy. Talk about your favourite sports or how you always finish your homework on time. This shows you are a hard worker. Arriving early for your interview is the best way to show you are ready. You do not need to bring photos of your hobbies. Just sit up straight, speak clearly, and explain why you want to work.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The Creative Mind says you can "bring a small photo of your work to show them."
8 C - Reason: The Busy Worker explains that "Arriving early for your interview is the best way to show you are ready."
9 A - Reason: The Friendly Helper says it is a great idea to "talk about a time you helped someone" to show that you are kind.
10 C - Reason: The Busy Worker suggests you talk about how you "always finish your homework on time."
11 B - Reason: The Creative Mind tells you to "ask interesting questions at the end" of the interview.
12 A - Reason: The Friendly Helper states that "You do not need to wear expensive clothes".
13 A - Reason: The Friendly Helper gives the clear advice, "Do not talk too fast."