A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – School & Hobbies 2
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which photography group meets on a Saturday or a Sunday?
A Phone Photography B Nature Explorers C Computer Artists
8 Which group says that you do not need to buy a camera?
A Phone Photography B Nature Explorers C Computer Artists
9 Which group creates special things for school activities and events?
A Phone Photography B Nature Explorers C Computer Artists
10 Which group goes for long walks to find things to photograph?
A Phone Photography B Nature Explorers C Computer Artists
11 Which group teaches you how to change your pictures on a computer?
A Phone Photography B Nature Explorers C Computer Artists
12 Which photography group likes to take pictures of other students?
A Phone Photography B Nature Explorers C Computer Artists
13 Which group says that they never go outside during their meetings?
A Phone Photography B Nature Explorers C Computer Artists
After-school photography club
Phone Photography
Do you love taking photos of your friends but do not have a real camera? Join our Phone Photography group! You do not have to buy expensive equipment. We will show you how to take beautiful pictures of your classmates using just your mobile phone. We meet every Tuesday after school in the library. Sometimes we go outside to the school yard to take photos, but we never meet at the weekend. Come and learn simple ways to make your pictures look great!
Nature Explorers
Are you interested in animals and plants? The Nature Explorers group is for you! We spend a lot of our time outside the classroom. We will teach you how to catch the best light when you take pictures of birds and trees. You will need a digital camera for this group. We meet for a short time on Thursdays, but our real fun happens when we go on long walks together every Saturday. It is a great way to get fresh air and take amazing photos.
Computer Artists
Do you want to know what to do after you take a photo? In the Computer Artists group, we use computers to change and fix pictures. You will learn how to make colours brighter and add fun words to your images. We do not go outside to take photos. Instead, we stay inside and use our computers to make posters for school sports days and music concerts. If you want other students to see your art, join us on Wednesday afternoons!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The text says that their real fun happens when they go on long walks together every Saturday.
8 A - Reason: The text says you do not have to buy expensive equipment and can use just your mobile phone.
9 C - Reason: The text says they use their computers to make posters for school sports days and music concerts.
10 B - Reason: The text explains that they go on long walks together to take pictures of birds and trees.
11 C - Reason: The text says that in this group, they use computers to change and fix pictures.
12 A - Reason: The text tells you that they will show you how to take beautiful pictures of your classmates.
13 C - Reason: The text explicitly states that they do not go outside to take photos and instead stay inside.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who made their art project as a present for a family member?
A Tom B Sara C Ben
8 Who had to go outside the classroom to do their project?
A Tom B Sara C Ben
9 Who did their art project together with a classmate?
A Tom B Sara C Ben
10 Who says their project took a very long time to finish?
A Tom B Sara C Ben
11 Who got their clothes messy while they were working?
A Tom B Sara C Ben
12 Who brought materials from home to use for their project?
A Tom B Sara C Ben
13 Who got some help from the teacher with their work?
A Tom B Sara C Ben
Our favorite art projects
Tom
My favourite art project was painting a big picture of a beach. We used real paint, and it was great fun. I didn't wear an apron, so I got lots of blue and yellow paint on my school shirt! My mum wasn't happy about that. But when I brought the picture home, I gave it to my dad for his birthday. He really loved it. I usually paint by myself, so I didn't work with anyone else this time.
Sara
This year, we made models from plastic boxes and old bottles. My teacher told us to bring these things from our kitchens. I worked with my friend Lily. We built a tall tower together. It was not a fast project! We spent four weeks building it during our art classes. I wanted to paint it, but we didn't have time. My little brother wants to play with it now, but I left my model at school.
Ben
I loved our photography project best. We could not stay in the classroom, so we walked around the school garden to take photos of trees and flowers. I used my mobile phone. After that, we made a big poster with all the pictures. I didn't know how to print my photos, so Mr. Clark, our teacher, showed me what to do. I wanted to show my parents the poster, but it must stay on the classroom wall until next month.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Tom says he brought the picture home and gave it to his dad for his birthday.
8 C - Reason: Ben says they could not stay in the classroom and walked around the school garden.
9 B - Reason: Sara says she worked with her friend Lily and they built a tall tower together.
10 B - Reason: Sara explains that it was not a fast project and they spent four weeks building it.
11 A - Reason: Tom says he didn't wear an apron and got paint on his school shirt.
12 B - Reason: Sara says they brought plastic boxes and old bottles from their kitchens.
13 C - Reason: Ben says his teacher, Mr. Clark, showed him how to print his photos.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which section says it is not a problem if you cannot draw well?
A Keeping it simple B Adding colours and words C Using your drawings
8 Which section says that using different pens helps you remember things?
A Keeping it simple B Adding colours and words C Using your drawings
9 Which section tells you to put your pictures where you can see them often?
A Keeping it simple B Adding colours and words C Using your drawings
10 Which section tells you not to copy long sentences from your book?
A Keeping it simple B Adding colours and words C Using your drawings
11 Which section says your drawing can help you even if it looks strange?
A Keeping it simple B Adding colours and words C Using your drawings
12 Which section says looking at your pictures is quicker than reading?
A Keeping it simple B Adding colours and words C Using your drawings
13 Which section suggests looking at your drawings with another student?
A Keeping it simple B Adding colours and words C Using your drawings
Advice on using drawing for biology facts
Keeping it simple
When you study biology, you have to remember lots of information about plants and animals. Drawing pictures is a great way to help your memory. You do not need to be a fantastic artist to do this. Just draw simple lines and shapes. If you draw a bird or a leaf, do not worry if it looks a bit funny. The important thing is that the picture helps you understand the lesson. You can use a pencil and a large piece of paper.
Adding colours and words
After you finish your simple drawing, it is a good idea to add some colour. You can use red, blue, or green pens for different parts of a plant or animal. This makes your picture look nice, but it also helps your brain remember the information. You should also write short words next to your drawings. Do not write long sentences from your science book. Just put the most important names next to the correct parts of your picture.
Using your drawings
Now you have some great biology pictures, but what should you do with them? Do not leave them in your desk! You can put them on the wall in your bedroom. This means you will see them every day when you wake up. When you have a science test, look at your drawings again. It is much faster than reading a long book. You can even show your pictures to a classmate and talk about them together.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text says "You do not need to be a fantastic artist to do this."
8 B - Reason: The text explains that using "red, blue, or green pens... helps your brain remember the information."
9 C - Reason: The text tells you to "put them on the wall in your bedroom" so you "will see them every day".
10 B - Reason: The text warns you, "Do not write long sentences from your science book."
11 A - Reason: The text explains that you should "not worry if it looks a bit funny" because the picture still helps you learn.
12 C - Reason: The text says that looking at your drawings is "much faster than reading a long book."
13 C - Reason: The text suggests that you can "show your pictures to a classmate and talk about them together."