A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Relationships & Hobbies 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who decides which players will play together?
A Marco B David C Ali
8 Who gets something for the players to drink?
A Marco B David C Ali
9 Who prepares the place where they play?
A Marco B David C Ali
10 Who finds out if it is going to rain?
A Marco B David C Ali
11 Who says they stop players when they are angry?
A Marco B David C Ali
12 Who sends messages to tell people about the match?
A Marco B David C Ali
13 Who says they provide the ball for the game?
A Marco B David C Ali
Organizing a neighborhood football match
Marco
I always arrive at the park early on Saturday mornings. The grass is sometimes too long, so my dad helps me cut it. Then, I use white paint to draw the lines for the pitch. It takes about an hour to get the playing area ready. I also bring my own football because the other kids often forget theirs. Last week, it started raining, but we played anyway. My brother wanted to make the teams, but I told him to wait for Ali.
David
My job is to invite everyone to the match. I always send a message on our group chat on Friday evenings. I use my smartphone to check if it will be sunny or rainy. If the weather is bad, we play the next day. I also go to the supermarket to buy cold water and juice. I bring these drinks for the players to have during the break. Marco brings the ball, but I usually bring some snacks for after the game.
Ali
When everyone arrives, I have to choose the players for each group. I mix the older and younger kids so one side is not too strong. It is important to make sure the game is fair for everyone. During the match, I run around with the players, but I also watch the rules. Sometimes the boys get angry and shout at each other. When that happens, I blow my whistle and stop them from arguing. We always drink water together at the end.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Ali explains that he has to "choose the players for each group" and mix them to make it fair.
8 B - Reason: David says he goes to the supermarket to "buy cold water and juice" and brings "these drinks for the players".
9 A - Reason: Marco says he draws the lines for the pitch and it takes an hour to "get the playing area ready".
10 B - Reason: David mentions that he uses his smartphone to "check if it will be sunny or rainy".
11 C - Reason: Ali explains that when boys get angry, he blows his whistle to "stop them from arguing".
12 B - Reason: David states that his job is to "invite everyone" and he does this by sending a "message on our group chat".
13 A - Reason: Marco says, "I also bring my own football because the other kids often forget theirs."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide suggests writing a list of songs with your friend?
A Teen Talk B Music Mates C The Playlist Plan
8 Which guide says you should put on headphones to enjoy your music?
A Teen Talk B Music Mates C The Playlist Plan
9 Which guide says you can meet other students who like the same music?
A Teen Talk B Music Mates C The Playlist Plan
10 Which guide tells you not to make your friend listen to your favourite songs?
A Teen Talk B Music Mates C The Playlist Plan
11 Which guide gives examples of other fun things you can do with your friend?
A Teen Talk B Music Mates C The Playlist Plan
12 Which guide tells you to look for a new music group that you both enjoy?
A Teen Talk B Music Mates C The Playlist Plan
13 Which guide says it is fine if friends do not like the same things?
A Teen Talk B Music Mates C The Playlist Plan
Advice: When your best friend doesn't like your favourite band
Teen Talk
It is completely normal if you and your best friend like different things. You do not have to share everything! If your friend hates your favourite band, please do not make them listen to their songs. This will only make them angry. Instead, you can put on your headphones and enjoy the music on your own. It is great to lie on your bed and listen to your favourite singer. You can still be great friends without sharing the same music!
Music Mates
Does your best friend hate your favourite rock music? Do not worry! You can still do many fun activities with your friend. You can play sports, watch funny films, or go shopping together. When you want to talk about your favourite band, you should find new people. You can join a music club at your school and meet other students who love the same songs. You can go to concerts with these new friends, and keep your best friend for other hobbies!
The Playlist Plan
You and your best friend can still enjoy music together, even if you like different bands. You should sit down and make a long list of songs. You can add five of your songs, and your friend can add five of their songs. Then, you can listen to the list together! Also, you can spend some time on the internet to look for a completely new music group. It is very fun to find a great new band that you both really love!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Text C says you should "make a long list of songs" with your friend.
8 A - Reason: Text A says, "you can put on your headphones and enjoy the music on your own."
9 B - Reason: Text B says you can "meet other students who love the same songs" at school.
10 A - Reason: Text A says, "please do not make them listen to their songs."
11 B - Reason: Text B lists activities you can do instead, like "play sports, watch funny films, or go shopping".
12 C - Reason: Text C says you can "look for a completely new music group" that you both love.
13 A - Reason: Text A says, "It is completely normal if you and your best friend like different things."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who needed a lot of time to finish their present?
A Tom B Sara C Liam
8 Who changed their plan because they didn't have everything they needed?
A Tom B Sara C Liam
9 Who tried doing an activity they don't normally do?
A Tom B Sara C Liam
10 Who got help from another person in their family?
A Tom B Sara C Liam
11 Who says their gift is now in a place where people can see it?
A Tom B Sara C Liam
12 Who read something to find out how to make their gift?
A Tom B Sara C Liam
13 Who says they had to clean up a room after making the gift?
A Tom B Sara C Liam
Making a handmade gift
Tom
My grandfather loves watching birds in his garden. For his birthday, I decided to make him a small wooden house for the birds. I am not very good at making things, so my dad helped me cut the wood. We worked on it every evening after school for two weeks. It was hard work! Finally, we painted it green and gave it to my grandfather. He was very happy and put it in his favourite tree immediately.
Sara
I usually draw pictures with pencils, but for my mum’s birthday, I wanted to do something new. I bought some colourful paints and painted a big picture of our pet dog. I painted it on the kitchen table. Unfortunately, I dropped the red paint on the floor and I had to wash it for an hour! However, my mum thought the picture was beautiful. She loved it and now it is on the wall in the living room for everyone to look at.
Liam
It was my little sister’s fifth birthday last weekend. I wanted to bake her a special chocolate cake. I found a great book in the library and read the pages carefully. But when I started cooking, I saw that we didn't have enough sugar. I couldn't go to the supermarket, so I used some honey instead. I was a bit worried, but the cake was delicious. My sister ate two big pieces and asked me to make it again!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Tom says that he and his dad "worked on it every evening after school for two weeks."
8 C - Reason: Liam explains that he "didn't have enough sugar" so he "used some honey instead."
9 B - Reason: Sara says she usually draws with pencils, but she "wanted to do something new" and bought paints.
10 A - Reason: Tom mentions that he is not very good at making things, "so my dad helped me cut the wood."
11 B - Reason: Sara says her mum's picture is "on the wall in the living room for everyone to look at."
12 C - Reason: Liam states that he "found a great book in the library and read the pages carefully" before making the cake.
13 B - Reason: Sara says she dropped paint on the floor and "had to wash it for an hour!"