A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Relationships & School 3
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who wants to sit next to someone who shares things to write with?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
8 Who would like to sit next to a student from a different country?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
9 Who gets help with a difficult school subject from their desk partner?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
10 Who sat next to a family member at school in the past?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
11 Who says they chat too much when they sit with their best friend?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
12 Who wants to sit next to a person who makes them smile?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
13 Who thinks sitting next to a quiet student is a good idea?
A Leo B Sara C Toby
Choosing a desk partner
Leo
I want to sit next to my friend Ben. He is very quiet in class, and I really need that. I love my best friend Charlie, but we talk too much when we sit together. Then the teacher gets angry with us. Ben is also very clever. He is brilliant at maths. I find numbers difficult, so he often shows me how to do the work. It is much better for me to sit with Ben this year.
Sara
I hope I can sit next to Anna. School is sometimes boring, but Anna is very funny. She always tells great stories and makes me smile. Also, I often forget to bring my pencil case to school. Anna always brings lots of pens and pencils, and she is happy to give me one. My sister is in my class too, but she never shares her things with me. Sitting next to Anna makes my school days much happier.
Toby
This year, I want to sit next to a new boy called Marco. Last year, I sat next to my older brother. He was very quiet and just did his work. Marco is from Spain, and I want to learn about his country. I love travelling and hearing about different places. My friends think I should sit with them, so we can play games on our phones. But I really want to make a new friend from another country.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Sara says that Anna brings lots of pens and pencils and gives her one.
8 C - Reason: Toby says Marco is from Spain and he wants to learn about his country.
9 A - Reason: Leo finds maths difficult, and Ben shows him how to do the work.
10 C - Reason: Toby explains that he sat next to his older brother last year.
11 A - Reason: Leo says he and his best friend talk too much when they sit together.
12 B - Reason: Sara says Anna is very funny and always makes her smile.
13 A - Reason: Leo says he wants to sit next to Ben because Ben is very quiet.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which notice says you will work with a partner?
A Listen First B Cooling Down C Finding Words
8 Which notice tells you to take time before you speak?
A Listen First B Cooling Down C Finding Words
9 Which notice mentions making art about your feelings?
A Listen First B Cooling Down C Finding Words
10 Which notice helps you find nice words to use?
A Listen First B Cooling Down C Finding Words
11 Which notice tells you how to act when someone else is talking?
A Listen First B Cooling Down C Finding Words
12 Which notice says you will write a message to say sorry?
A Listen First B Cooling Down C Finding Words
13 Which notice teaches a way to make your body feel calm?
A Listen First B Cooling Down C Finding Words
School Workshops: Solving Arguments Peacefully
Listen First
Do you often argue with your friends? This workshop teaches you how to be a good listener. When a classmate is angry, you must look at them and stay quiet. You will learn what to do when someone else is talking to you. In the class, you will sit with a partner. You will practice listening to each other carefully. You must not speak at the same time. It is important to understand your friend's problem before you share your own ideas.
Cooling Down
Sometimes we feel very angry during an argument. In this workshop, you will learn how to stop those bad feelings. The teacher will show you how to wait before you say anything to your classmate. You will learn some special ways to breathe and relax your body. You do not need to talk about your problems here. Instead, we will give you paper and pens. You will make pictures to show how you feel inside. This is a very peaceful class.
Finding Words
It is easy to shout when we do not agree with our classmates. This workshop will help you learn how to speak in a quiet voice. You will learn how to choose polite words so you do not hurt your friends. If you make a mistake and say something bad, do not worry. We will also show you how to write a short letter to say sorry. This class will help you feel much more happy when you talk to others.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The "Listen First" notice says, "you will sit with a partner."
8 B - Reason: The "Cooling Down" notice says the teacher will show you how to "wait before you say anything."
9 B - Reason: The "Cooling Down" notice mentions you will use paper and pens to "make pictures to show how you feel inside."
10 C - Reason: The "Finding Words" notice says you will learn how to "choose polite words."
11 A - Reason: The "Listen First" notice says you will learn what to do "when someone else is talking to you."
12 C - Reason: The "Finding Words" notice says you will learn how to "write a short letter to say sorry."
13 B - Reason: The "Cooling Down" notice says you will learn special ways to breathe and "relax your body" (make it calm).
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says they are learning a new skill?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
8 Who has a problem with their internet connection?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
9 Who works during the school holidays?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
10 Who shares pictures of their day with their friends?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
11 Who misses playing a sport with their friends?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
12 Who says their friends are away on trips?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
13 Who feels too tired to see their friends?
A Leo B Mia C Toby
Missing friends during the summer holidays
Leo
I am on holiday with my parents in another country. It is beautiful here, but I really miss my friends back home. We usually play football in the park every afternoon during the summer. I want to play with them now! I try to call my best friend on my computer, but the internet at our hotel is very bad. The screen often freezes, so we just write short messages to each other. I will be happy to see everyone again next month.
Mia
This summer, I am staying at home. My problem is that all my close friends went away to summer camps for six weeks. They are very busy doing fun activities, so they do not text me much. Because I am bored, I decided to start a new hobby. I bought a guitar and I practice playing it every day. I cannot wait to show my friends what I can play when they come back. Until then, I just watch movies and read books alone.
Toby
I do not have much free time this summer because I have a part-time job. I work in my uncle's café from morning until late afternoon. By the time I finish, I am too tired to go out. I really miss spending time with my friends. They often go to the beach or the cinema without me. To stay in touch, I take lots of photos of the funny cakes at the café and send them to my friends. They always send nice messages back.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Mia says that she decided to "start a new hobby" and practice playing the guitar.
8 A - Reason: Leo explains that he tries to call his friend but "the internet at our hotel is very bad."
9 C - Reason: Toby mentions that he does not have much free time because he has a "part-time job."
10 C - Reason: Toby says that he will "take lots of photos of the funny cakes... and send them" to his friends.
11 A - Reason: Leo talks about how he and his friends "usually play football in the park" and he wants to play with them now.
12 B - Reason: Mia says that her problem is that "all my close friends went away to summer camps".
13 C - Reason: Toby explains that after he finishes his work at the café, he is "too tired to go out."