A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – School & Community 1
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says it was difficult to change their family's habits?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
8 Who did their science project with another student?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
9 Who explains how they fixed something broken in their house?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
10 Who made a picture to show their ideas?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
11 Who says the project helped them behave differently?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
12 Who used water from outside to help plants grow?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
13 Who received a high mark for their school work?
A Liam B Chloe C Noah
Our science project on saving water
Liam
My project was about using less water in the bathroom. I learned that having a short shower is better than a bath. I also asked my parents and sister to turn off the water when they clean their teeth. It was not easy to make them listen to me! They often forgot. But I wrote a good report and my teacher gave me top marks. I felt very proud. Next time, I want to work with a classmate because doing it alone was a lot of work.
Chloe
For my science project, I looked at how we use water in the garden. My best friend Emma and I did this homework together. We decided to put a big plastic box outside to catch rain. Then, we used this rainwater for the flowers and vegetables. Our teacher asked us to draw a large poster with all our information. It was really fun to paint it. We also wrote about fixing broken pipes, but we didn't actually do that at home.
Noah
I studied the kitchen for my water project. First, I watched how my family washed the dishes. Then, my dad and I looked under the sink. We found a small problem where water was dropping out. Dad showed me how to repair it. It was very interesting. Before this project, I often left the water running when I washed my hands. Now I always close it quickly. I am happy that I understand how to help the planet.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Liam says that asking his family to turn off the water was not easy and they often forgot.
8 B - Reason: Chloe says she did this homework together with her best friend Emma.
9 C - Reason: Noah explains that he and his dad found water dropping under the sink and repaired it.
10 B - Reason: Chloe says her teacher asked them to draw a large poster and she had fun painting it.
11 C - Reason: Noah says before the project he left the water running, but now he always closes it quickly.
12 B - Reason: Chloe explains that she caught rain in a plastic box outside and used it for the flowers and vegetables.
13 A - Reason: Liam says that his teacher gave him top marks for his good report.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which club tells you what you should wear for the activity?
A Green Leaves Club B Nature Heroes C Park Savers
8 Which club says members of your family can help?
A Green Leaves Club B Nature Heroes C Park Savers
9 Which club asks you to share pictures online?
A Green Leaves Club B Nature Heroes C Park Savers
10 Which club says you can learn about nature?
A Green Leaves Club B Nature Heroes C Park Savers
11 Which club gives you something to eat when you finish?
A Green Leaves Club B Nature Heroes C Park Savers
12 Which club says you need to bring your own tools?
A Green Leaves Club B Nature Heroes C Park Savers
13 Which club says the activity continues in bad weather?
A Green Leaves Club B Nature Heroes C Park Savers
School eco-clubs: Tree planting in the park
Green Leaves Club
Welcome to the Green Leaves Club! We plant trees in the local park on the first Saturday of every month. Planting trees is hard work, so you must wear old trousers and strong boots. You will definitely get dirty! We do not have enough equipment for everyone. Please remember to bring some tools from home to dig the holes with. You will also need a big bottle of water because you will get very thirsty. See you at nine o'clock near the main park gates!
Nature Heroes
Do you want to help the environment? Join the Nature Heroes! Every month, we spend Sunday morning putting new trees in our beautiful park. You just need to bring lots of energy. Working together makes the job really fun. When we finish planting at midday, we always have a picnic. The club provides delicious sandwiches and sweet fruit for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget your mobile phone! We want you to take lots of photos to put on the school website.
Park Savers
The Park Savers club meets once a month to make our local park greener. We usually plant trees for two hours. Our teacher, Mr. Jones, tells us all about the different plants and birds in the park. You will learn a lot of new information! It is a great activity for families, so your mother and father are welcome to come and help. We never stop for rain. If the weather is wet, just bring an umbrella and a warm jacket!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The Green Leaves Club says that "you must wear old trousers and strong boots."
8 C - Reason: Park Savers says that "your mother and father are welcome to come and help."
9 B - Reason: Nature Heroes says they want you to "take lots of photos to put on the school website."
10 C - Reason: Park Savers says the teacher "tells us all about the different plants and birds in the park."
11 B - Reason: Nature Heroes says that when you finish planting, "the club provides delicious sandwiches and sweet fruit."
12 A - Reason: The Green Leaves Club tells you to "bring some tools from home to dig the holes with."
13 C - Reason: Park Savers says "we never stop for rain" and tells you what to bring "if the weather is wet."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who won some food for their hard work?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
8 Who found out how heavy their collected paper was?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
9 Who made something for people to read about the competition?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
10 Who says their room at school is cleaner now?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
11 Who says they plan to continue doing this activity?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
12 Who used some of the collected paper to make new things?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
13 Who got paper from people who live near them?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
Organizing a paper recycling competition
Alex
Our science teacher started a paper recycling competition last month. We really wanted to be the best class! My friends and I asked all our neighbours for their old newspapers and magazines. Every morning, we brought heavy bags of paper to school. We counted everything carefully, and our class had the most in the whole school. We won the first prize, and our teacher bought us pizza! We still collect paper now because we know it is good for the environment.
Bella
My class decided to join the school recycling competition. We didn't collect the most paper, but we worked very hard. I am good at drawing, so I made big posters. I put them on the walls to tell other students to recycle their old notebooks. We also used some of the old paper to make beautiful art for the classroom. We didn't win a prize, but we felt very happy. We learned a lot about helping the planet.
Charlie
Our headteacher told us about a recycling competition in the morning. We put a big blue box in our classroom for everyone to use. Students put their old homework and letters in it. Every Friday afternoon, my friend and I checked how heavy the box was. It was always full of paper! At the end, we got a special letter of thanks from the headteacher. Our classroom is also much cleaner now!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Alex says that when they won first prize, their teacher "bought us pizza".
8 C - Reason: Charlie explains that every Friday afternoon, they "checked how heavy the box was".
9 B - Reason: Bella says she "made big posters" and put them on the walls to tell other students to recycle.
10 C - Reason: Charlie says at the end of his text that "Our classroom is also much cleaner now!".
11 A - Reason: Alex says that even after the competition, "We still collect paper now".
12 B - Reason: Bella explains that they used the old paper "to make beautiful art for the classroom".
13 A - Reason: Alex says they asked their "neighbours" (people who live near them) for old newspapers.