A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – School & Tech 1
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which person watches films of speakers to help them learn?
A Ben B Linh C Sam
8 Which person enjoys trying to win word exercises against their school friends?
A Ben B Linh C Sam
9 Which person has a version of the app that was bought for them?
A Ben B Linh C Sam
10 Which person got a good mark in a school test after using the app?
A Ben B Linh C Sam
11 Which person uses the app to practice making their own texts?
A Ben B Linh C Sam
12 Which person studies with the app early in the day?
A Ben B Linh C Sam
13 Which person started using the app because a teacher told them about it?
A Ben B Linh C Sam
Language Learning Apps
Ben
Our English teacher told us to download this app. It is fantastic. My favorite part is the fast word games. I can play them online against other students in my class. It is always exciting. Last week, I had a big exam at school. I used the app every day, and I passed it easily. The app is completely free to use. I think it is the best app for learning new words.
Linh
I love using this app because it has short videos of real people from London. They speak clearly, and I can learn how to talk like them. I am very busy, so I use the app for fifteen minutes every morning before I go to school. My parents found it on the internet for me. There are some grammar games on the app, but I do not play them often. It is great fun.
Sam
This app is wonderful for practicing my writing skills. I can write short stories on the app, and a computer checks my spelling. It tells me how to fix my mistakes quickly. The basic app does not cost anything, but my dad paid some money so I can use all the special parts. I usually use it in the evening in my bedroom. I want to show it to my English teacher next week.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Linh says the app has short videos of real people and she can learn how to talk like them.
8 A - Reason: Ben says he plays word games online against other students in his class.
9 C - Reason: Sam says the basic app is free but his dad paid some money so he can use the special parts.
10 A - Reason: Ben says he had a big exam at school and passed it easily after using the app every day.
11 C - Reason: Sam says he can write short stories on the app to practice his writing skills.
12 B - Reason: Linh says she uses the app every morning before she goes to school.
13 A - Reason: Ben says his English teacher told his class to download the app.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which club is best for students who want to make something for mobile phones?
A Code Creators B Robot Builders C Web World
8 Which club is entering a special event against other schools?
A Code Creators B Robot Builders C Web World
9 Which club says you do not need any previous experience to join?
A Code Creators B Robot Builders C Web World
10 Which club involves working with other students to finish a project?
A Code Creators B Robot Builders C Web World
11 Which club gives students the chance to design their own computer games?
A Code Creators B Robot Builders C Web World
12 Which club is useful for students who want to help people find information?
A Code Creators B Robot Builders C Web World
13 Which club asks students to bring their own equipment?
A Code Creators B Robot Builders C Web World
After-School Coding and Robotics Clubs
Code Creators
Do you love playing video games? In this club, you can learn how to make them! You don’t need to know anything about coding before you start. We will teach you everything from the beginning. You will use our computers to draw characters and make them move. Everyone will build their own special game. Next year, we hope to make apps for phones, but right now we only make computer games. You can find information about us online. Just bring yourself!
Robot Builders
If you like making things with your hands, this is the club for you! Here, you work in small teams to build real robots using metal and plastic. You have to make your robot move and pick things up. We provide all the materials, so you do not need to bring anything. Next month, our teams are going to a big competition to play against students from other schools. You must already know a little bit about computers to join this club.
Web World
Do you want to share information with the world? In Web World, you learn how to build amazing websites. You can also design simple apps that people can use on their mobile phones. We are currently making a website to help new students find their way around the school. You will write the text for the pages. The school provides computers, but you should bring your own smartphone to test the apps you make. Come and join the fun!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Text C says you can "design simple apps that people can use on their mobile phones." Text A mentions phone apps as a plan for next year, not now.
8 B - Reason: Text B mentions going to a "big competition to play against students from other schools."
9 A - Reason: Text A explicitly states "You don’t need to know anything about coding before you start." Text B requires you to already know a little bit.
10 B - Reason: Text B says "you work in small teams to build real robots." Text A says students work on "their own" games.
11 A - Reason: Text A is all about video games and says "Everyone will build their own special game."
12 C - Reason: Text C mentions building a website "to help new students find their way around the school." Text A uses the words "find information", but it's about finding information about the club online.
13 C - Reason: Text C asks you to "bring your own smartphone to test the apps". Texts A and B both state you do not need to bring anything.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says it is important for everyone to have a chance to speak?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
8 Who explains what happens when the friends stop talking about their school work?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
9 Who felt unhappy about doing their homework in the past?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
10 Who uses a mobile phone to join the video calls?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
11 Who says a bad internet connection can make things difficult?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
12 Who likes being able to show their computer screen to the group?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
13 Who thinks video calls are best for a particular school subject?
A Leo B Sam C Mia
Homework on video calls
Leo
I always use my laptop for our homework video calls. My sister uses her mobile phone for everything, but the laptop screen is much bigger. Sometimes our internet connection is bad, and I can't hear what my friends are saying. That is really annoying. When we work together, we always listen carefully. We make sure that one person finishes speaking before the next person starts. This helps us understand the homework better.
Sam
Before we started doing video calls, I really hated doing my homework alone in my bedroom. Now, it is actually quite fun. I usually sit at my desk in a quiet room so I can hear my friends. We help each other with a lot of different subjects, but it is especially great for maths. If I don't know the answer, I can easily share my screen on the video call. Then, my friends can see my work and help me.
Mia
I like to sit on the sofa and join our group video calls on my mobile phone. It is very easy to use. We always help each other with our work. But sometimes we get tired of our homework and start chatting about our weekend plans instead! When that happens, we have to tell each other to go back to our studies. I don't mind if the video stops working sometimes, I just call my friends back. It is a great way to study.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Leo explains that they wait for one person to finish speaking before the next person starts.
8 C - Reason: Mia says that when they chat about weekend plans, they have to tell each other to go back to their studies.
9 B - Reason: Sam says that before they started video calling, he hated doing his homework alone.
10 C - Reason: Mia says she joins the group video calls on her mobile phone. Leo mentions a phone, but it belongs to his sister.
11 A - Reason: Leo says a bad connection is annoying because he can't hear his friends. Mia says she doesn't mind when her video stops.
12 B - Reason: Sam says he can easily share his screen so his friends can see his work.
13 B - Reason: Sam says that doing homework on a video call is especially great for maths.