A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Travel/Transport & Hobbies 3
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who says they cycled with people from school?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
8 Who had difficulty finding the right way to go?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
9 Who finished their ride early because of the weather?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
10 Who says they would like to buy a bicycle?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
11 Who ate a meal outside during their trip?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
12 Who cycled very quickly?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
13 Who says their bicycle made the journey easier?
A Tom B Sara C Mike
Renting bicycles for a countryside trip
Tom
Last weekend, my parents and I rented mountain bikes. We wanted to ride through the forest. My dad gave me the map, but it was really difficult to read. We rode down the wrong little road and got completely lost! Finally, we found a beautiful blue lake. We sat down on the green grass and ate our sandwiches there. It was a great picnic. My brother usually rides very fast, but this time we just cycled slowly and enjoyed the quiet countryside.
Sara
I went on a cycling trip with my classmates. We rented bikes from a shop near a big farm. I do not ride bikes very often, so I chose an electric bicycle. It has a small motor, so it helped me go up hills easily. We saw lots of sheep and cows along the road. We wanted to cycle all afternoon, but dark clouds came. It started to rain heavily, so we had to take the bikes back to the shop immediately.
Mike
My older brother and I rented racing bikes for our countryside trip. The bikes were very light, so we could cycle down the country roads really fast. I loved it! We used an app on my phone, so we never got lost. After two hours, we stopped at a nice cafe for some hot food. I don't have a bicycle at home, but I enjoyed this trip so much. Now I am saving my pocket money to get one for my birthday!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Sara says she went on a cycling trip with her classmates.
8 A - Reason: Tom explains that the map was difficult to read and he got completely lost.
9 B - Reason: Sara says it started to rain heavily, so they had to take the bikes back to the shop immediately.
10 C - Reason: Mike says he is saving his pocket money to get a bicycle for his birthday.
11 A - Reason: Tom says he sat down on the green grass and ate sandwiches.
12 C - Reason: Mike says he and his brother could cycle down the country roads really fast.
13 B - Reason: Sara chose an electric bicycle that helped her go up hills easily.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which holiday is good for people who want to win something?
A Mountain Base B River Camp C Action Week
8 Which holiday happens even when the weather is bad?
A Mountain Base B River Camp C Action Week
9 Which holiday asks you to bring warm clothes?
A Mountain Base B River Camp C Action Week
10 Which holiday gives you things to wear for the activity?
A Mountain Base B River Camp C Action Week
11 Which holiday teaches you how to get good pictures?
A Mountain Base B River Camp C Action Week
12 Which holiday is best for people who have never climbed before?
A Mountain Base B River Camp C Action Week
13 Which holiday is only for people who can swim?
A Mountain Base B River Camp C Action Week
Teen Adventure Holidays
Mountain Base
Do you want to try rock climbing but feel nervous? Mountain Base is perfect for beginners! You will learn how to climb safely with our excellent teachers. We give you all the special shoes and hats you need. You just need to bring comfortable clothes. In the afternoon, you can relax in the warm wooden cabins where you sleep. There is also a small shop if you want to buy snacks or cold drinks.
River Camp
If you love the water, come to River Camp! You will spend your days kayaking on the beautiful river. You do not need to be good at kayaking, but you must know how to swim. You will share a boat with a friend and learn to work together. Even if it rains, the activities never stop! At night, you will sleep outside in tents. Remember to pack a thick sweater because the evenings are quite cold.
Action Week
Are you already good at climbing and kayaking? Action Week is our most exciting holiday. Every day is a new adventure, and we have races at the end of the week. The winners get a special prize! You will also learn how to use a camera to take amazing action photos of your friends. You do not sleep outside on this holiday. Instead, you stay in a nice comfortable hotel near the lake.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Action Week says they have races and "The winners get a special prize!"
8 B - Reason: River Camp tells you that "Even if it rains, the activities never stop!"
9 B - Reason: River Camp tells you to "pack a thick sweater" because the evenings are cold.
10 A - Reason: Mountain Base says "We give you all the special shoes and hats you need."
11 C - Reason: Action Week says you will "learn how to use a camera to take amazing action photos".
12 A - Reason: Mountain Base asks if you want to try climbing and says it is "perfect for beginners".
13 B - Reason: River Camp clearly states that "you must know how to swim" to go on this holiday.
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who writes information on the back of their tickets?
A Mark B Sofia C Leo
8 Who travels to different towns to play sports?
A Mark B Sofia C Leo
9 Who says they prefer tickets that have bright colours?
A Mark B Sofia C Leo
10 Who keeps their ticket collection inside a box?
A Mark B Sofia C Leo
11 Who uses their tickets to decorate their bedroom?
A Mark B Sofia C Leo
12 Who started collecting tickets because of a family member?
A Mark B Sofia C Leo
13 Who sometimes pays for a ticket but does not take the train?
A Mark B Sofia C Leo
Collecting train tickets
Mark
I have a big book for my train tickets. I started doing this when I was eight. My grandfather showed me his collection of old tickets, and I wanted to do the same. I love travelling by train with my parents. My favourite tickets are the ones from other countries. I really like them when they have beautiful pictures or bright colours. I don't put my tickets on my wall because they might get dirty. I like looking at my book at the weekend.
Sofia
I travel by train almost every weekend. I play in a football team, and we visit lots of different towns for our matches. I always keep my train tickets from these trips. I use small pins to put the tickets on my bedroom wall. It looks like a big map of my journeys! My brother keeps his tickets in a box, but I want to see mine every day. The best ticket I have is from a very fast train I took to the capital city.
Leo
I always keep my train tickets when I go to new places. I have a special box for them under my bed. When I get home, I take a pen and write on the back of the ticket. I write the date and the name of the friend I travelled with. Sometimes, I buy a very cheap train ticket at a station just to add it to my box. Then I walk to my friend's house instead! It is a really fun hobby.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 C - Reason: Leo says that he takes a pen and writes the date and his friend's name on the back of the ticket.
8 B - Reason: Sofia says she plays in a football team and visits different towns for her matches.
9 A - Reason: Mark explains that he really likes tickets when they have beautiful pictures or bright colours.
10 C - Reason: Leo has a special box for his tickets under his bed. (Sofia's brother uses a box, but she uses her wall).
11 B - Reason: Sofia puts the tickets on her bedroom wall so it looks like a big map. (Mark does not put them on his wall).
12 A - Reason: Mark started his hobby because his grandfather showed him his own collection of old tickets.
13 C - Reason: Leo sometimes buys a very cheap train ticket but walks to his friend's house instead of travelling on the train.