A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 2 Test – Travel/Transport & School 5
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Test 1
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who began walking to school because a car stopped working?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
8 Who plays with a pet on the way to school?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
9 Who walks to school because they want to be healthier?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
10 Who wakes up earlier now to have enough time to walk?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
11 Who says talking with friends makes the walk very enjoyable?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
12 Who travels by car when the weather is bad?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
13 Who decided to walk to help keep the air clean?
A Sam B Mia C Tom
Walking to School
Sam
I always used to go to school in my dad's car. Last month, I decided to start walking with two classmates. I wanted to get fit and do more exercise before lessons. It takes twenty minutes to walk to school. My legs felt tired at first, but now I feel great. We often play word games on the way. I only ask my dad to drive me if it is raining heavily. I do not want to sit in class with wet clothes!
Mia
My mom used to drive me to school every morning. Then, her car stopped working in January. I had to walk to school with the girls next door. Now, the car is fine again, but I still choose to walk! It is the best part of my day because I really enjoy talking with my friends. We share funny stories before we start our classes. It is much better than sitting quietly in the car. We even save money because we do not buy petrol.
Tom
My friends and I stopped taking the car to school because we wanted to help the planet. Cars make the air very dirty, so walking is a much cleaner choice. Now, I have to get out of bed thirty minutes earlier than before. I do not mind because the morning air is nice and fresh. Sometimes my older brother walks with us. He brings his dog, Buster. Buster loves the walk, and we all have fun playing with him before we go inside.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Mia explains that she had to walk because her mom's car stopped working in January.
8 C - Reason: Tom mentions that his older brother brings his dog, and they all have fun playing with him.
9 A - Reason: Sam says he decided to start walking because he wanted to get fit and do more exercise.
10 C - Reason: Tom says he has to get out of bed thirty minutes earlier than before so he can walk.
11 B - Reason: Mia says walking is the best part of her day because she really enjoys talking with her friends.
12 A - Reason: Sam explains that he asks his dad to drive him if it is raining heavily.
13 C - Reason: Tom says he walks to help the planet because cars make the air very dirty.
Test 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Which tip says you should write down details like dates and names?
A Drawing Notes B Listening First C Phone Notes
8 Which tip tells you to ask before you take a picture?
A Drawing Notes B Listening First C Phone Notes
9 Which tip says that your work does not need to look good?
A Drawing Notes B Listening First C Phone Notes
10 Which tip tells you to listen to the guide before you make notes?
A Drawing Notes B Listening First C Phone Notes
11 Which tip says you should write down your feelings about the art?
A Drawing Notes B Listening First C Phone Notes
12 Which tip says the guide is happy when you look closely at the art?
A Drawing Notes B Listening First C Phone Notes
13 Which tip says you can write down the colours in a painting?
A Drawing Notes B Listening First C Phone Notes
Taking good notes on an art gallery tour
Drawing Notes
You do not need to write everything when the tour guide talks. Sometimes, a quick drawing is better than words. Look at the art and draw simple shapes in your notebook. You can add one or two words next to your picture. For example, write the colours the artist used. This helps you remember the painting later. Do not worry if your drawing is bad. The guide loves it when students look closely at the art!
Listening First
Many students make a big mistake at the art gallery. They write notes while the tour guide is talking. If you do this, you cannot see the beautiful paintings! You should stand quietly and listen to the guide first. When they finish speaking, you can write down the most important words. Just write the artist's name and the year they made the painting. You can ask the guide to repeat these details if you forget them.
Phone Notes
You can use your mobile phone to take great notes in the art gallery. First, ask the tour guide if you can take pictures. If they say yes, take a photo of your favourite painting. Then, type a short message about it on your phone. You can write how the painting makes you feel. Did it make you happy or sad? You should look at these photos and notes when you get home. It makes doing your art homework very easy!
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: The "Listening First" tip says to "write the artist's name and the year they made the painting."
8 C - Reason: The "Phone Notes" tip says you must "ask the tour guide if you can take pictures" first.
9 A - Reason: The "Drawing Notes" tip says, "Do not worry if your drawing is bad."
10 B - Reason: The "Listening First" tip says you should "listen to the guide first" and write "when they finish speaking."
11 C - Reason: The "Phone Notes" tip says, "You can write how the painting makes you feel."
12 A - Reason: The "Drawing Notes" tip tells you that the "guide loves it when students look closely at the art!"
13 A - Reason: The "Drawing Notes" tip suggests that you "write the colours the artist used."
Test 3
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
7 Who used a foreign language to find out where to go?
A Liam B Emma C Noah
8 Who spoke a foreign language to get something to eat?
A Liam B Emma C Noah
9 Who still writes in a foreign language to a new friend?
A Liam B Emma C Noah
10 Who says their teacher did not know where to go?
A Liam B Emma C Noah
11 Who says a classmate could not understand the language?
A Liam B Emma C Noah
12 Who played a sport with people from the country they visited?
A Liam B Emma C Noah
13 Who read something in a foreign language to help someone?
A Liam B Emma C Noah
Using foreign languages on a school trip
Liam
Last month, my class went on a trip to Spain. We visited a very famous castle. After that, we were really hungry. We found a small cafe, but the menu was only in Spanish. My friend Jack didn't understand the words and he didn't know what to choose. I study Spanish at school, so I read the menu for him. I also ordered sandwiches and drinks for our group. The cafe worker smiled at me. I was glad I could help my friends.
Emma
Our school trip to France was great. One day, we wanted to visit a big art museum. We walked for a long time, but we couldn't find it. Our teacher didn't have a map and didn't know the way. I decided to stop a woman in the street and ask her the way in French. She understood me and gave us clear directions. We found the museum five minutes later! I felt very happy because my French was good enough to help everyone.
Noah
I loved our school trip to Germany. We visited a park in Berlin and we had a lovely picnic there. Some local boys were playing football. I love football, so I went to talk to them. I used my German to ask if I could play with them. They said yes, and we had a great game! I made friends with a boy called Lukas. We still send text messages to each other every week, and I always write in German.
Answer Key & Explanations
7 B - Reason: Emma says she decided to stop a woman in the street and "ask her the way in French".
8 A - Reason: Liam says he spoke Spanish when he "ordered sandwiches and drinks for our group".
9 C - Reason: Noah says he met a boy called Lukas and they "still send text messages... and I always write in German".
10 B - Reason: Emma says "Our teacher didn't have a map and didn't know the way."
11 A - Reason: Liam says "My friend Jack didn't understand the words".
12 C - Reason: Noah asked some local boys if he could join them and they "had a great game" of football.
13 A - Reason: Liam says "I read the menu for him" to help his friend Jack.