A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Relationships & School 4
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide says the student might get things wrong?
A The Quiet Student B The Fast Worker C The Group Leader
8 Which guide says the student might make you feel angry?
A The Quiet Student B The Fast Worker C The Group Leader
9 Which guide says the student is good at finding problems in the group's work?
A The Quiet Student B The Fast Worker C The Group Leader
10 Which guide tells you to let the student use a pen and paper?
A The Quiet Student B The Fast Worker C The Group Leader
11 Which guide suggests asking the student to look for pictures?
A The Quiet Student B The Fast Worker C The Group Leader
12 Which guide says the student helps the group not to be late?
A The Quiet Student B The Fast Worker C The Group Leader
13 Which guide says you should explain your thoughts to the student?
A The Quiet Student B The Fast Worker C The Group Leader
Working well in group tasks
The Quiet Student
When you work with a very quiet student, do not think they have no ideas. They usually think a lot before they speak. You should ask them questions gently. Say, "What do you think about this?" and give them time to answer. It is a good idea to let them write their thoughts on paper first. Make sure other people do not talk when it is their turn. Remember, they often see small mistakes that other group members miss.
The Fast Worker
Some students always want to finish everything very quickly. This is useful because your group will finish on time. But sometimes, they make mistakes because they do not check their work carefully. You can help by saying, "Let's look at this one more time." Give them the job of watching the clock for the group. If they feel bored, ask them to find some photos for your project. This keeps them busy while the others finish their parts.
The Group Leader
You might have a student in your group who wants to make all the decisions. They often speak loudly and tell everyone what to do. This can make you feel angry, but try to stay calm. You should listen to their plan, but also share your own ideas. Tell them, "That is a good idea, but we also need to do this." Give them a big job like writing the final text. This shows you respect them, but everyone still works together.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The Fast Worker guide explains that these students sometimes "make mistakes because they do not check their work carefully."
8 C - Reason: The Group Leader guide says that a student who tells everyone what to do "can make you feel angry."
9 A - Reason: The Quiet Student guide notes that they "often see small mistakes that other group members miss."
10 A - Reason: The Quiet Student guide suggests it is a good idea to "let them write their thoughts on paper first."
11 B - Reason: The Fast Worker guide tells you to "ask them to find some photos for your project."
12 B - Reason: The Fast Worker guide says having a fast worker is useful "because your group will finish on time."
13 C - Reason: The Group Leader guide tells you to listen to them, "but also share your own ideas."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says a parent told them to look at the other students?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
8 Who was worried that their presentation was too long?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
9 Who practiced their presentation in front of more than one person?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
10 Who got help from a parent to fix mistakes in their writing?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
11 Who learned how to speak in a louder voice?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
12 Who says a parent helped them find facts for their project?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
13 Who got help making something to show the class?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
Preparing for a School Presentation
Liam
I had to do a geography presentation. I had lots of good information, but I didn't have any pictures. My mum is very good at using computers. She sat with me and helped me make a beautiful slideshow to show my classmates. After that, I read my text out loud to her. I was worried because we only had five minutes to speak, and my text was very long. My mum helped me cut some sentences so I could finish on time.
Chloe
I always feel sick before I speak in front of people. I asked my dad for help because he talks to big groups at his job. He told me to smile and look at my friends' faces, not at the floor. He also said I needed to speak much louder so everyone could hear me. The night before the presentation, my grandparents came for dinner. I stood in the living room and practiced my talk for all of them!
Noah
My history presentation was about old castles, but I didn't know anything about them. My dad took me to the library in town. We spent hours there, and he helped me choose the best books to get ideas for my talk. I wrote everything down in my notebook. Then, my dad read my work carefully. I am not very good at spelling, so he helped me change the wrong words. I read it to him quietly, and I felt ready.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Text B says her dad told her to "look at my friends' faces".
8 A - Reason: Text A says, "I was worried because we only had five minutes to speak, and my text was very long."
9 B - Reason: Text B says she practiced her talk for her dad and her grandparents ("all of them"). Texts A and C only practiced with one parent.
10 C - Reason: Text C says his dad "helped me change the wrong words" because he is not good at spelling.
11 B - Reason: Text B says her dad told her she "needed to speak much louder". (Text C says he read it "quietly").
12 C - Reason: Text C says his dad helped him "choose the best books to get ideas" because he didn't know anything about the topic.
13 A - Reason: Text A says his mum helped him make "a beautiful slideshow to show my classmates".
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which event gives players a set amount of time to finish?
A Maths Puzzle Room B Science Mystery Challenge C Word Games Café
8 Which event gives people something to eat?
A Maths Puzzle Room B Science Mystery Challenge C Word Games Café
9 Which event says players can get a present?
A Maths Puzzle Room B Science Mystery Challenge C Word Games Café
10 Which event is not for younger children?
A Maths Puzzle Room B Science Mystery Challenge C Word Games Café
11 Which event offers the chance to learn a foreign language?
A Maths Puzzle Room B Science Mystery Challenge C Word Games Café
12 Which event asks players to use a mobile phone?
A Maths Puzzle Room B Science Mystery Challenge C Word Games Café
13 Which event helps students prepare for a school test?
A Maths Puzzle Room B Science Mystery Challenge C Word Games Café
Family Games Weekend
Maths Puzzle Room
Come to the school library for our Maths Puzzle Room. You and your parents can work together to answer fun number questions. You will need to use your mobile phone to find some clues hidden around the room. It is open all day, so you can take your time. There is a great competition, too. If you get the highest score, you can take home a special present! People of all ages can join this activity, from little sisters to grandparents.
Science Mystery Challenge
Do you like doing exciting experiments? Visit the science room this weekend! You and your family must work as a team to fix a broken machine. But you must be fast because you only have forty-five minutes to finish the game! Please do not bring your mobile phones inside. Also, this activity is quite difficult, so it is only for students who are ten years old or older. You will not win a toy, but you will learn a lot!
Word Games Café
Join us in the school dining hall for the Word Games Café. You can play different board games to practice spelling and understand new words. This will really help you when you study for your English reading exams! We also have a special game where you can learn how to say animals in Spanish. We know that playing games makes everyone hungry. Because of this, our teachers will give you free sandwiches and juice while you play.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The Science Mystery Challenge says that players "only have forty-five minutes to finish the game".
8 C - Reason: The Word Games Café explains that "teachers will give you free sandwiches and juice".
9 A - Reason: The Maths Puzzle Room tells players that they can "take home a special present" if they win.
10 B - Reason: The Science Mystery Challenge states that it is "only for students who are ten years old or older".
11 C - Reason: The Word Games Café has a game where you "learn how to say animals in Spanish".
12 A - Reason: The Maths Puzzle Room explains that you will "need to use your mobile phone to find some clues".
13 C - Reason: The Word Games Café says that the games will "help you when you study for your English reading exams".