A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Shopping/Clothes & School 3
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who wore clothes from a sport they enjoy?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
8 Who says a part of their body hurt because of their clothes?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
9 Who wore the same thing as their friends?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
10 Who felt too warm in the clothes they chose?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
11 Who tried to look like an older person?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
12 Who talks about giving money to the charity?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
13 Who wore something that they bought recently?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
Our "No Uniform" Charity Day
Sam
My friends and I decided to do something funny for the charity day. We all wore big bear costumes! It was a great idea because everyone laughed when we walked into the classroom. We looked exactly the same. The only problem was the weather. It was a very sunny day, so I felt really hot inside the heavy suit. I couldn’t wait to take it off after school! Next year, I will just wear jeans and a T-shirt.
Mia
I love sports, so I wore my favourite football shirt and comfortable shorts. I play for a local team, but this shirt is new. I bought it in town last weekend with my pocket money. A lot of people wore funny costumes, but I wanted to run around and play games in the park at lunchtime. My friends thought I looked like a real player. I didn't give money, but I brought some cakes to sell for the charity.
Tom
Most people wore casual clothes, but I wanted to look like my dad! I wore a white shirt, a black jacket, and a tie. The teachers smiled when they saw me because I looked like them. Every student had to bring two pounds for the charity, and I gave mine to my teacher in the morning. I liked my outfit, but my smart black shoes really hurt my toes by the end of the day. I usually wear trainers!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Mia says she loves sports and wore her "favourite football shirt".
8 C - Reason: Tom explains that his "smart black shoes really hurt my toes by the end of the day."
9 A - Reason: Sam talks about his friends and says "We looked exactly the same" because they all wore bear costumes.
10 A - Reason: Sam says he "felt really hot inside the heavy suit" because it was a sunny day.
11 C - Reason: Tom says "I wanted to look like my dad" and wore a shirt and tie.
12 C - Reason: Tom mentions he had to bring two pounds for the charity and "gave mine to my teacher".
13 B - Reason: Mia talks about her new football shirt and says "I bought it in town last weekend".
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which notice says you do not need to make real clothes?
A First Steps in Sewing B Fashion Drawing Club C Cool Old Clothes
8 Which notice tells you to bring something from home?
A First Steps in Sewing B Fashion Drawing Club C Cool Old Clothes
9 Which notice says you can show your work to other people?
A First Steps in Sewing B Fashion Drawing Club C Cool Old Clothes
10 Which notice is for people who have never made clothes before?
A First Steps in Sewing B Fashion Drawing Club C Cool Old Clothes
11 Which notice says the school will give you the tools you need?
A First Steps in Sewing B Fashion Drawing Club C Cool Old Clothes
12 Which notice says you will keep your ideas in a special place?
A First Steps in Sewing B Fashion Drawing Club C Cool Old Clothes
13 Which notice says you can spend less cash on what you wear?
A First Steps in Sewing B Fashion Drawing Club C Cool Old Clothes
School Fashion Clubs
First Steps in Sewing
Do you want to make your own clothes but don't know how? This club is perfect for you. We will teach you how to sew. You will start by making a small bag before you try making a T-shirt. You don't need to buy anything. The school has scissors and cloth that you can use for free. Come and join us on Tuesday afternoons. It is a great way to learn a new skill!
Fashion Drawing Club
Do you love looking at fashion magazines? In this club, you will learn how to draw your own beautiful clothes. You will not actually sew or cut cloth here. Instead, you will use colourful pens to put your ideas on paper. Every student will get a big notebook to keep their best pictures in. At the end of the year, you will have a wonderful book full of your designs. We meet every Wednesday in the art room.
Cool Old Clothes
Do you have jeans or jackets that you never wear? Bring them to our club on Thursday lunchtimes! We will show you how to change your old things into exciting new fashion. This is a brilliant way to save money because you don't have to go to the shops for new clothes. In the summer, we will have a big party. You can walk on stage and show your amazing new clothes to all your friends and teachers!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The Fashion Drawing Club notice says "You will not actually sew or cut cloth here."
8 C - Reason: The Cool Old Clothes notice asks if you have old jeans or jackets and tells you to "Bring them to our club".
9 C - Reason: The Cool Old Clothes notice says you can "show your amazing new clothes to all your friends and teachers!"
10 A - Reason: The First Steps in Sewing notice asks "Do you want to make your own clothes but don't know how?"
11 A - Reason: The First Steps in Sewing notice says "The school has scissors and cloth that you can use for free."
12 B - Reason: The Fashion Drawing Club notice says you will get a "big notebook to keep their best pictures in."
13 C - Reason: The Cool Old Clothes notice says changing old things is a "brilliant way to save money".
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who saves their money to buy things that are not clothes?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
8 Who says clothes from famous companies stay nice for a long time?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
9 Who wants to wear the same things as their friends?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
10 Who buys expensive clothes only when they cost less?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
11 Who uses their own money to buy something expensive to wear?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
12 Who thinks being comfortable is more important than wearing a famous name?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
13 Who says their parents will not buy them expensive clothes?
A Leo B Mia C Sam
Are expensive brands important?
Leo
I don't understand why people pay so much for famous clothing brands. For me, clothes just need to be clean and comfortable. I buy cheap t-shirts and jeans from the supermarket. Some students laugh at my shoes, but I don't care. I get lots of pocket money, but I never spend it on expensive jackets. I save it to buy new computer games! My clothes are cheap, but they feel great. I think wearing famous names to school is silly.
Mia
I love wearing nice clothes to school. Some people say famous brands are too expensive, but I think they are better. When you buy cheap trousers, they often break easily. A good brand stays nice for a long time. But I am careful with my money. I never pay the normal price for them. I always wait for the winter sales when the shops make them cheaper. That way, I can look good and keep some money in my bag!
Sam
At my school, everyone wears expensive trainers and jackets. If you wear cheap things, people sometimes say bad things to you. I just want to be the same as my friends. My mum and dad tell me that famous brands cost too much money. They only buy me normal clothes. Because of this, I keep all the money I get for my birthday. After a few months, I can finally go to the sports shop and get the trainers I really want.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: Leo says he saves his pocket money "to buy new computer games", not clothes.
8 B - Reason: Mia says that a good brand "stays nice for a long time".
9 C - Reason: Sam says he just wants to be "the same as my friends".
10 B - Reason: Mia says she waits for the "winter sales when the shops make them cheaper".
11 C - Reason: Sam says he keeps the money he gets for his birthday to get the "trainers I really want".
12 A - Reason: Leo says his clothes "just need to be clean and comfortable".
13 C - Reason: Sam says his mum and dad "only buy me normal clothes" because famous brands cost too much.