A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Tech & Hobbies 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who plays the language game early in the day?
A Max B Lily C Omar
8 Who tries to get a higher score than someone in their family?
A Max B Lily C Omar
9 Who likes getting digital prizes for doing well?
A Max B Lily C Omar
10 Who uses the app when they are on a journey?
A Max B Lily C Omar
11 Which person enjoys the audio activities on the app?
A Max B Lily C Omar
12 Who plays the game just before they go to sleep?
A Max B Lily C Omar
13 Which person says the language app feels like a real video game?
A Max B Lily C Omar
Learning with Language Apps
Max
I am learning Spanish on my phone. The app gives me points every time I finish a short lesson. It is really fun because I play against my older brother. We always look at who has the most points each week. I want to win, so I never miss a day. I don't play it at home, though. I usually do the language puzzles on the bus when I travel to school. It is a great way to use that time!
Lily
I use a fantastic French app with my classmates. We do not try to beat each other. Instead, we love collecting special things in the game. When I learn a new word, the app gives me digital coins. I can use them to buy cute hats and clothes for my online character. I like doing my daily practice at night. I always finish a short language game in bed before I go to sleep. It helps me remember the words!
Omar
Learning Japanese on my phone is amazing. The app is exactly like a normal video game. I have to finish all the small tasks to open the next big level. My favourite part is the listening game. I hear a short story and choose the correct picture. I like to keep my evenings free for my homework. Because of this, I always play on my language app while I eat my breakfast. Starting my morning with a fun game is brilliant.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Omar says that he will "always play on my language app while I eat my breakfast."
8 A - Reason: Max explains that he wants to win and plays "against my older brother."
9 B - Reason: Lily says the app gives her "digital coins" to buy "hats and clothes for my online character."
10 A - Reason: Max says he does the language puzzles "on the bus when I travel to school."
11 C - Reason: Omar mentions that his favourite part is the "listening game" where he will "hear a short story."
12 B - Reason: Lily explains that she will always finish a game "in bed before I go to sleep."
13 C - Reason: Omar states clearly that "The app is exactly like a normal video game."
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which guide tells you to make the letters bigger on your screen?
A ScreenSmart Guide B ReadWell Tips C HappyEyes Notice
8 Which guide says you should spend time outdoors?
A ScreenSmart Guide B ReadWell Tips C HappyEyes Notice
9 Which guide explains how often you should close and open your eyes?
A ScreenSmart Guide B ReadWell Tips C HappyEyes Notice
10 Which guide says you must not use a screen late at night?
A ScreenSmart Guide B ReadWell Tips C HappyEyes Notice
11 Which guide tells you how far away to hold your tablet?
A ScreenSmart Guide B ReadWell Tips C HappyEyes Notice
12 Which guide suggests using a lamp while you read?
A ScreenSmart Guide B ReadWell Tips C HappyEyes Notice
13 Which guide explains what to do when your screen is too bright?
A ScreenSmart Guide B ReadWell Tips C HappyEyes Notice
Eye Care Guidelines for E-Book Readers
ScreenSmart Guide
Do you love reading stories on your tablet? It is fun, but you must keep your eyes healthy. First, check your screen light. If it looks like a very bright sun, it is too high. You need to turn it down. Also, when you read an amazing book, you sometimes forget to close and open your eyes. You should do this often to stop your eyes feeling dry. Remember to stop reading for five minutes every half hour!
ReadWell Tips
When you read e-books, you must think about the light in your room. Never read in a dark bedroom. You should always turn on a desk lamp. Next, do not hold your tablet very near to your face. Keep it at arm's length! Sometimes, the words on the screen are very small and hard to read. You do not have to put the screen closer to your eyes. Just change the settings to make the letters bigger.
HappyEyes Notice
Reading e-books is a great hobby, but your eyes need a rest too. It is a bad idea to look at screens right before you sleep. You should turn off your e-reader one hour before bed. During the day, give your eyes a break from the tablet. Go outdoors and play in the garden or the park. Looking at things far away is really good for your eyes. You can also try moving your eyes up and down.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Text B says to change the settings to "make the letters bigger." Text C has a negative trap about looking at things "far away."
8 C - Reason: Text C tells you to "Go outdoors and play in the garden or the park."
9 A - Reason: Text A says you sometimes forget to "close and open your eyes" and tells you to "do this often." Text B has a trap using the word "eyes" but talks about putting the screen closer.
10 C - Reason: Text C says it is a bad idea to look at screens "right before you sleep" and tells you to turn off your e-reader before bed. Text B has a trap mentioning a "bedroom" but talks about lighting.
11 B - Reason: Text B explains you should not hold the tablet "very near to your face" and to keep it at "arm's length."
12 B - Reason: Text B tells you that you should "always turn on a desk lamp."
13 A - Reason: Text A explains that if the screen looks like a "very bright sun," you need to "turn it down." Text B has a trap about light, but it refers to the light in your room, not the screen brightness.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who likes to build places from history?
A Liam B Sophia C Noah
8 Who plays the game with someone in their family?
A Liam B Sophia C Noah
9 Who only plays the game at the weekend?
A Liam B Sophia C Noah
10 Who enjoys looking at worlds that other people have built?
A Liam B Sophia C Noah
11 Who draws their ideas before they play the game?
A Liam B Sophia C Noah
12 Who thinks it is hard to make very small things in the game?
A Liam B Sophia C Noah
13 Who sometimes likes to work on their world alone?
A Liam B Sophia C Noah
Building virtual worlds
Liam
I love building modern cities in our favourite online game. My school friends and I always build tall buildings and large streets. I am very good at making big things, but I think it is difficult to make small things, like chairs and tables! I am always very busy with my homework during the week. Because of this, I only turn on my computer to play on Saturdays and Sundays. Some people draw their cities first, but I just start building!
Sophia
My brother and I share a beautiful virtual world. We don't like building busy cities. Instead, we love making big forests and adding lots of animals to them. It is very relaxing. We usually play together for an hour after dinner. When we don't want to build, we walk around and look at the amazing places that other players have made. It gives us great new ideas! We want to build an old castle next, but we need more stone.
Noah
I play the game with some friends I met on the internet. We usually build things from the past, like old castles and bridges. I love history! Before I start playing, I always use a pencil to draw a picture of what I want to make. It helps me build faster. My friends are great, but sometimes I prefer to build quietly by myself without any help. I play every afternoon, so my world is very big now!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Noah says he usually builds "things from the past," which means places from history. Sophia only talks about building an old castle in the future.
8 B - Reason: Sophia says that "My brother and I share a beautiful virtual world." Her brother is a family member.
9 A - Reason: Liam explains that he only plays "on Saturdays and Sundays," which means at the weekend.
10 B - Reason: Sophia says she likes to "look at the amazing places that other players have made."
11 C - Reason: Noah states that he uses "a pencil to draw a picture" before he starts playing. Liam mentions drawing, but explicitly says he does not do it.
12 A - Reason: Liam says "it is difficult to make small things," which means it is hard to do.
13 C - Reason: Noah explains that sometimes he prefers to "build quietly by myself without any help," which means he likes to work alone.