A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Shopping/Clothes & Daily Life 3
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who went to the shopping centre with a relative?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
8 Who changed their mind about getting a present?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
9 Who thinks it is better to visit the mall on a different day?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
10 Who says the songs in the stores were too loud?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
11 Who couldn't find a place to sit down and eat?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
12 Who had to wait a long time before seeing a film?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
13 Who talks about someone feeling unwell?
A Alex B Bella C Charlie
Noisy Weekends at the Mall
Alex
I went to the shopping mall on Saturday to buy a birthday present for my dad. It was a terrible idea! There were people everywhere. When I was hungry, I went to the cafe to get a burger. I stood there for ten minutes with my food, but there were no empty tables. I had to eat outside in the cold! In the end, I was so tired of the crowds that I went home without getting my dad's gift. I will make him something instead.
Bella
My mum and I visited the big shopping centre on Sunday morning. We wanted to look at some new winter coats. I could not believe how noisy it was! Every clothes shop played very loud pop music. We could not hear each other speak. It was much worse than the quiet cinema we usually go to. After an hour, my mum got a bad pain in her head from all the noise. We decided to leave early and buy our coats online from home.
Charlie
I met my friends at the shopping mall last weekend. We just wanted to watch a funny movie. The cinema was full of people. We stood in a line for thirty minutes just to buy our tickets! Later, we wanted to get some pizza, but the restaurant was too loud. I hate going to the mall on Saturdays and Sundays. I prefer visiting it on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening after school. It is much quieter then, and you can walk around easily.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Bella says "My mum and I visited the big shopping centre on Sunday morning."
8 A - Reason: Alex went to buy a birthday present for his dad, but says "I went home without getting my dad's gift."
9 C - Reason: Charlie says he hates going on Saturdays and Sundays and adds, "I prefer visiting it on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening".
10 B - Reason: Bella says "Every clothes shop played very loud pop music."
11 A - Reason: Alex went to the cafe to get a burger, but says "there were no empty tables."
12 C - Reason: Charlie wanted to watch a movie and says "We stood in a line for thirty minutes just to buy our tickets!"
13 B - Reason: Bella says that after an hour in the noisy shops, "my mum got a bad pain in her head".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which notice tells you that you must clean some clothes by hand?
A The Water Cup Symbol B The Square Picture C The Iron Symbol
8 Which notice says you must be careful not to make a hole in your clothes?
A The Water Cup Symbol B The Square Picture C The Iron Symbol
9 Which notice explains the symbol for using a machine to dry your clothes?
A The Water Cup Symbol B The Square Picture C The Iron Symbol
10 Which notice mentions how to keep a large piece of clothing the correct size?
A The Water Cup Symbol B The Square Picture C The Iron Symbol
11 Which notice tells you what the numbers on a washing label mean?
A The Water Cup Symbol B The Square Picture C The Iron Symbol
12 Which notice says you should get an older person to help you?
A The Water Cup Symbol B The Square Picture C The Iron Symbol
13 Which notice warns you that winter clothes can get smaller?
A The Water Cup Symbol B The Square Picture C The Iron Symbol
Reading Clothes Labels
The Water Cup Symbol
Do you know what the little cup of water on your clothes label means? It tells you how hot the water should be. If you see a number like 30, you must wash your clothes in cool water. If the water is too hot, your favourite wool sweaters will become very small! Some labels have a hand picture inside the water cup. This means you cannot use a washing machine. You have to wash the clothes carefully in a sink.
The Square Picture
After you wash your clothes, you need to dry them. Look for a square on the label. If the square has a circle inside, you can use a drying machine. But be careful! If there is a big 'X' over the square and circle, a machine will ruin your clothes. You must hang them outside in the fresh air instead. Hanging your clothes outside is free, and it is a great way to keep your big T-shirts the right size.
The Iron Symbol
Sometimes your clothes look messy after you wash them. The label has a picture of an iron to help you. If the iron has one dot inside, it must not be very hot. Two or three dots mean you can use a hotter temperature. If you see an 'X' over the iron, you must never iron that piece of clothing. You might burn a hole in it! Always ask your parents to help you use this machine because it is dangerous.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The notice says you have to "wash the clothes carefully in a sink" if there is a hand picture.
8 C - Reason: The notice warns that if you use an iron on some clothes, you might "burn a hole in it!"
9 B - Reason: The notice explains that "If the square has a circle inside, you can use a drying machine."
10 B - Reason: The notice says hanging clothes outside is a great way to keep "big T-shirts the right size."
11 A - Reason: The notice says that a number, like 30, tells you to "wash your clothes in cool water."
12 C - Reason: The notice tells you to "Always ask your parents to help you use this machine".
13 A - Reason: The notice warns that if the water is too hot, your "wool sweaters will become very small!"
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who thinks it is boring to wear the same clothes often?
A Lucas B Sofia C Mateo
8 Who keeps their money for a long time to get something special?
A Lucas B Sofia C Mateo
9 Who says cheaper clothes are better when you do physical activities?
A Lucas B Sofia C Mateo
10 Who thinks about the planet when they buy new clothes?
A Lucas B Sofia C Mateo
11 Who prefers to buy clothes that stay nice for a long time?
A Lucas B Sofia C Mateo
12 Who shares their shirts with someone else in their family?
A Lucas B Sofia C Mateo
13 Who likes having only a small number of things to wear?
A Lucas B Sofia C Mateo
One expensive shirt or three cheap ones?
Lucas
I always choose one expensive shirt. If you buy three cheap shirts, they usually break after a few weeks. A good, expensive shirt stays nice for a long time. I think buying lots of cheap clothes is very bad for the planet. People throw them in the bin too quickly. I prefer having a small wardrobe with just a few beautiful things. My friends like buying lots of new clothes every weekend, but I think that is a waste of money.
Sofia
I prefer buying three cheap shirts instead of one expensive one. I get bored easily, so I love wearing different colours every day. If I only have one nice shirt, I have to wash it all the time! Cheap shirts are great because my sister and I wear the same size. We always swap our clothes, so it feels like I have hundreds of shirts. My mum only buys expensive clothes, but I just want my wardrobe to be full of fun things.
Mateo
I usually buy cheap clothes for my daily life. I play a lot of football and basketball, so my shirts get dirty very quickly. It is silly to wear an expensive shirt for sports! But for special days, like a family party, I prefer to wear one really nice shirt. I get pocket money every week, and I keep it in a box for months to buy something famous and expensive. I feel amazing when I finally put it on.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Sofia says, "I get bored easily, so I love wearing different colours every day."
8 C - Reason: Mateo says, "I keep it in a box for months to buy something famous and expensive."
9 C - Reason: Mateo plays football and basketball and says, "It is silly to wear an expensive shirt for sports!"
10 A - Reason: Lucas says that buying lots of cheap clothes is "very bad for the planet."
11 A - Reason: Lucas says that a good, expensive shirt "stays nice for a long time."
12 B - Reason: Sofia says that her and her sister "always swap our clothes".
13 A - Reason: Lucas says, "I prefer having a small wardrobe with just a few beautiful things."