A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Shopping/Clothes & Travel 3
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who bought a piece of clothing at a music event?
A Jake B Lily C Emma
8 Who ate cheap snacks instead of going to a restaurant?
A Jake B Lily C Emma
9 Who could not buy a sweet food with their friends?
A Jake B Lily C Emma
10 Who ate some of a family member's lunch?
A Jake B Lily C Emma
11 Who bought something to put on their head?
A Jake B Lily C Emma
12 Who got a drink because a friend paid for it?
A Jake B Lily C Emma
13 Who says they wear their new clothes very often?
A Jake B Lily C Emma
Spending our holiday money
Jake
I went to London with my school last week. My parents gave me some money for lunches and dinners. But on the first day, I saw a fantastic blue hat in a cool shop. I bought it immediately! It cost nearly all my pocket money. That evening, my classmates went to a nice pizza restaurant. I could not go with them. I just bought some cheap biscuits from the supermarket for my dinner. I was hungry, but I love my new hat!
Lily
During my holiday in Spain, I went to a rock concert with my older brother. The music was amazing! Outside, there was a man selling beautiful T-shirts with the band's name on them. I spent all my holiday money on a black T-shirt. The next day, I was very hungry at lunchtime. I did not have any cash for a burger. Luckily, my brother bought a big sandwich and let me eat half of it. I wear my new T-shirt all the time!
Emma
My friends and I took a train to the beach for the weekend. I saw a beautiful yellow summer dress in a market. I used all my pocket money to buy it. Later, it was very hot. My friends all bought big chocolate ice creams to eat on the sand. I felt sad because my wallet was empty. I could not buy one! My best friend felt sorry for me and bought me a cold bottle of apple juice.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Lily says she bought a T-shirt at a "rock concert", which is a music event.
8 A - Reason: Jake says he bought "cheap biscuits" because he could not go to the "pizza restaurant".
9 C - Reason: Emma says her friends bought "chocolate ice creams" (a sweet food), but she "could not buy one" because her wallet was empty.
10 B - Reason: Lily says her brother (a family member) bought a sandwich and "let me eat half of it."
11 A - Reason: Jake says he bought a "fantastic blue hat" which is something you wear on your head.
12 C - Reason: Emma says "My best friend felt sorry for me and bought me a cold bottle of apple juice."
13 B - Reason: Lily says "I wear my new T-shirt all the time!" which means she wears it very often.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide tells you to leave if the seller asks for too much money?
A Market Rules B Smart Shopping C Tourist Tips
8 Which guide says it is helpful to know how to count in another language?
A Market Rules B Smart Shopping C Tourist Tips
9 Which guide explains that you cannot use a bank card everywhere?
A Market Rules B Smart Shopping C Tourist Tips
10 Which guide says you should hide how much you like a thing?
A Market Rules B Smart Shopping C Tourist Tips
11 Which guide explains that it is impossible to get a lower price in certain places?
A Market Rules B Smart Shopping C Tourist Tips
12 Which guide suggests getting several objects from one person to save money?
A Market Rules B Smart Shopping C Tourist Tips
13 Which guide tells you to look happy and be polite to the seller?
A Market Rules B Smart Shopping C Tourist Tips
How to Get Lower Prices in Foreign Markets
Market Rules
When you visit a street market in a new country, remember to bring paper money. Many small sellers do not take credit cards. Before you buy anything, ask the seller for the price. Some markets have small signs with prices on them. If you see a price sign, you usually cannot ask to pay less. The seller will not change it. Also, try to visit the market early in the morning. Sellers often give the best prices to their first customers of the day.
Smart Shopping
Shopping for presents in a market can be a lot of fun. When you find a nice bag or hat, do not show that you really love it. If the seller thinks you are very excited, they will ask for more money. Always smile and be friendly when you ask for a cheaper price. If the seller says no and the item is still too expensive, just say thank you and walk away slowly. Often, they will call you back with a better offer!
Tourist Tips
It is a great idea to learn some words before you visit a market in another country. You do not need to speak perfectly, but you should know how to say numbers. This makes it much easier to talk about the price. If you want things to be very cheap, try to buy three or four items from the same person. Sellers usually ask for less money when you buy a lot of things together. Do not forget to take a big bag for your shopping!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Text B says that if the item is "still too expensive, just say thank you and walk away slowly."
8 C - Reason: Text C says it is a great idea to learn words and "you should know how to say numbers."
9 A - Reason: Text A explains that you need to bring paper money because "Many small sellers do not take credit cards."
10 B - Reason: Text B warns you that when you find something nice, "do not show that you really love it."
11 A - Reason: Text A says that if you see a price sign, "you usually cannot ask to pay less."
12 C - Reason: Text C says you will get a cheaper price if you "buy three or four items from the same person."
13 B - Reason: Text B tells you to "Always smile and be friendly when you ask for a cheaper price."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who gave the clothes they got to a family member?
A Maria B David C Lily
8 Who used a phone to check the right size?
A Maria B David C Lily
9 Who usually wears a size that is a letter?
A Maria B David C Lily
10 Who got a piece of clothing that was too large?
A Maria B David C Lily
11 Who sent the clothing back to the shop?
A Maria B David C Lily
12 Who was shopping with a parent in a store?
A Maria B David C Lily
13 Who bought clothes from another country on the internet?
A Maria B David C Lily
Confusing Clothing Sizes
Maria
I love buying clothes from websites in other countries. Last week, I ordered a beautiful summer dress from Spain. The sizes were very confusing! In my country, I always buy a size 'Medium' because it uses letters. But the Spanish website only had numbers. I chose a size 40, but when the dress arrived, it was much too small for me. My sister tried it on, but it didn't fit her either. I had to put it in a box and post it back.
David
My dad went to the USA for work and bought me some blue jeans as a present. I tried them on in my bedroom, but they were huge! American jeans sizes use numbers for how long and wide they are. The label said size 32, but that is different from sizes here. I didn't send them back to America because that costs too much money. Instead, I gave the jeans to my older brother. They look really great on him!
Lily
Yesterday, my mum and I went to a big department store to buy new sports shoes. I found some great trainers from Japan. But the size on the box was 24! I usually wear a European size 38, so I did not understand. I took my phone out of my bag and looked on the internet to check the Japanese sizes. Then I knew what to get. My mum also bought a nice jacket, but the size was easy to understand.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: David says "I gave the jeans to my older brother." Maria's sister tried the dress on, but she did not keep it.
8 C - Reason: Lily says "I took my phone out of my bag and looked on the internet to check the Japanese sizes."
9 A - Reason: Maria explains that she usually buys a "size 'Medium' because it uses letters."
10 B - Reason: David says that when he tried the jeans on, "they were huge!"
11 A - Reason: Maria says she had to "put it in a box and post it back." David says he "didn't send them back".
12 C - Reason: Lily says "my mum and I went to a big department store to buy new sports shoes."
13 A - Reason: Maria says she loves buying clothes from "websites in other countries" and ordered a dress from Spain.