A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Tech & School 3
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who writes notes after they listen to a podcast?
A Liam B Sofia C Noah
8 Who listened to something else before they found their favourite podcast?
A Liam B Sofia C Noah
9 Who listens to a podcast with another person?
A Liam B Sofia C Noah
10 Who spent money on something to help them hear the podcast?
A Liam B Sofia C Noah
11 Who has a long journey to school every morning?
A Liam B Sofia C Noah
12 Who stops their podcast and finishes it on the way home?
A Liam B Sofia C Noah
13 Who likes listening to information about nature?
A Liam B Sofia C Noah
Learning on the way to school
Liam
My school is quite far from my house. I have to walk for forty minutes every morning. Because of this, I have a lot of time to listen to podcasts. I really like a Spanish podcast for beginners. I listen to it with my sister. We share a pair of headphones. The speaker tells funny stories and teaches us new words. Sometimes we say the words loudly while we are walking. People in the street look at us, but we do not mind!
Sofia
I only live a few streets away from my school. My walk is very short, so I can never finish a whole podcast in one morning. I listen to the first part of a science podcast on my way to school. Then, I finish it on my way home in the afternoon. When I arrive at my classroom, I quickly write down the most important facts in my notebook. My friends prefer listening to music, but I love learning about space and animals!
Noah
Last year, I always listened to pop songs on my way to school. But then my history teacher told me about a great podcast about kings and queens. Now, I listen to that every day! The streets near my home are very busy with cars and buses. It is very loud, so I bought some big headphones. Now I can hear the stories perfectly. The podcast is so interesting that I sometimes do not want to take my headphones off when school starts!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Sofia says she quickly writes down the most important facts in her notebook when she gets to her classroom.
8 C - Reason: Noah says that last year he always listened to pop songs before his teacher told him about the history podcast.
9 A - Reason: Liam says that he listens to the Spanish podcast with his sister and they share headphones.
10 C - Reason: Noah says he bought some big headphones because the streets are loud.
11 A - Reason: Liam says his school is quite far and he has to walk for forty minutes.
12 B - Reason: Sofia says she listens to the first part on the way to school and finishes it on the way home.
13 B - Reason: Sofia says she loves learning about space and animals.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which tip says you should ask a family member for help?
A Leave it in another room B Get a study app C Give yourself a prize
8 Which tip says you can use your phone as a prize?
A Leave it in another room B Get a study app C Give yourself a prize
9 Which tip says you should put your phone inside something?
A Leave it in another room B Get a study app C Give yourself a prize
10 Which tip tells you how to make your phone quiet?
A Leave it in another room B Get a study app C Give yourself a prize
11 Which tip tells you to use a computer to find information?
A Leave it in another room B Get a study app C Give yourself a prize
12 Which tip says you should stop studying for a short time?
A Leave it in another room B Get a study app C Give yourself a prize
13 Which tip says a free program can help you?
A Leave it in another room B Get a study app C Give yourself a prize
Tips for doing your homework
Leave it in another room
When you do your homework, your phone shouldn't be on your desk. Every time it makes a noise, you will want to look at it. The best thing you can do is leave your mobile in another room. Ask your mum or dad to keep it for you in the kitchen. If you need the internet for your school project, you should use a computer, not your phone. You will finish your work much faster this way!
Get a study app
It is hard not to look at your phone when your friends send you messages. But you can use technology to help you study. You can download a free app that stops other apps from working for an hour. It also turns off all the sounds on your phone. You won't know if someone likes your photo or sends a text. When you finish your maths or science homework, you can turn the apps back on and chat with everyone.
Give yourself a prize
Studying for a long time can make you feel very tired. You should take short breaks to rest your head. Tell yourself that you must read your school books for thirty minutes without stopping. Put your phone inside your bag where you can't see it. After half an hour, you can take it out as a prize. You can play a quick game or watch a funny video for five minutes. Then, put it away again!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 A - Reason: The text says you should "Ask your mum or dad to keep it for you".
8 C - Reason: The text tells you that after thirty minutes, you can take your phone out "as a prize".
9 C - Reason: The text says you should "Put your phone inside your bag".
10 B - Reason: The text explains that the app "turns off all the sounds on your phone", which makes it quiet.
11 A - Reason: The text says if you need the internet for a project, "you should use a computer".
12 C - Reason: The text advises that "You should take short breaks" when studying.
13 B - Reason: The text says "You can download a free app" to stop other apps from working.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who likes working on their presentation while they are travelling?
A Mateo B Chloe C Ravi
8 Who thinks it is a bad idea to put videos in presentations?
A Mateo B Chloe C Ravi
9 Who likes a program that helps them decide where to put their words and pictures?
A Mateo B Chloe C Ravi
10 Who changed to a new program because their old one was difficult to learn?
A Mateo B Chloe C Ravi
11 Who says their favourite program is good for doing homework with other people?
A Mateo B Chloe C Ravi
12 Who uses a program that does not offer a lot of different colours?
A Mateo B Chloe C Ravi
13 Who enjoys adding music to their school presentations?
A Mateo B Chloe C Ravi
Favourite online platforms for school presentations
Mateo
My favourite website for school presentations is SlideMaker. It is really great when I have to do homework with my classmates. We can all write on the same page from our own homes! The website has lots of beautiful photos you can use. Some of my friends always put videos in their presentations, but I never do this. It makes the pages open very slowly. I just use a simple white background with some nice pictures.
Chloe
I love using a program called DesignTime for my school projects. Last year, I tried to use a different program, but it took too long to learn. DesignTime is much easier. It gives you great pages to start with, so you do not have to think about where to put your pictures and words. I also love finding cool music to play while my teacher reads my slides. My brother helps me sometimes, but I usually work alone.
Ravi
When I make a presentation, I always use QuickSlides. You cannot choose from lots of different colours or cool letters, but that is fine with me. I just want my school work to look clean and easy to read. The best thing about QuickSlides is that it works really well on my mobile phone. I often finish my homework on the bus on my way to school. I do not need a computer at all!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Text C says Ravi often finishes his homework "on the bus on my way to school."
8 A - Reason: Text A says Mateo never puts videos in his presentations because it "makes the pages open very slowly."
9 B - Reason: Text B says Chloe's program means she does not have to think "about where to put your pictures and words."
10 B - Reason: Text B says Chloe tried a different program last year but "it took too long to learn."
11 A - Reason: Text A says Mateo thinks his website is great for doing "homework with my classmates."
12 C - Reason: Text C says with Ravi's program you "cannot choose from lots of different colours."
13 B - Reason: Text B says Chloe loves "finding cool music to play" with her slides.