An amazing stay at the Ocean View Hotel I’m usually sad to say goodbye to my cousins after visiting them in Australia. But last June I wasn’t. We had to change planes in the Middle East on the way back and had to stay overnight. I just couldn’t wait to get to our hotel. The first thing I noticed in the hotel was all the glass. It was really bright, so I don’t know why all the lights were on in the building! There was also loud rock music playing, which I loved (but my parents didn’t)! There weren’t many people waiting at the reception, so we were soon in our rooms. The garden wasn’t what I expected. ‘Dad’, I said, ‘you told me there was a pool!’ He took me back into the reception area and then up in the lift to the 39th floor and out onto the top of the building. ‘Here it is,’ he said. It was amazing! Swimming under the clouds was awesome. I’ve stayed in some great hotels around the world, but nothing as cool as that one! I saw photographs of it before I went, but they don’t really show how large the building is. I couldn’t believe it. Everything is huge – the building, the pool, the meals (which were delicious, too, by the way)! There’s so much to do and see there. I hope we can go back again and stay for longer! The writer says that last June, she felt

excited about where she was going.

sad because she was leaving her cousins.

angry because of the delay in her journey.

An amazing stay at the Ocean View Hotel I’m usually sad to say goodbye to my cousins after visiting them in Australia. But last June I wasn’t. We had to change planes in the Middle East on the way back and had to stay overnight. I just couldn’t wait to get to our hotel. The first thing I noticed in the hotel was all the glass. It was really bright, so I don’t know why all the lights were on in the building! There was also loud rock music playing, which I loved (but my parents didn’t)! There weren’t many people waiting at the reception, so we were soon in our rooms. The garden wasn’t what I expected. ‘Dad’, I said, ‘you told me there was a pool!’ He took me back into the reception area and then up in the lift to the 39th floor and out onto the top of the building. ‘Here it is,’ he said. It was amazing! Swimming under the clouds was awesome. I’ve stayed in some great hotels around the world, but nothing as cool as that one! I saw photographs of it before I went, but they don’t really show how large the building is. I couldn’t believe it. Everything is huge – the building, the pool, the meals (which were delicious, too, by the way)! There’s so much to do and see there. I hope we can go back again and stay for longer! Where was the hotel's pool?

close to the hotel’s reception area

An amazing stay at the Ocean View Hotel I’m usually sad to say goodbye to my cousins after visiting them in Australia. But last June I wasn’t. We had to change planes in the Middle East on the way back and had to stay overnight. I just couldn’t wait to get to our hotel. The first thing I noticed in the hotel was all the glass. It was really bright, so I don’t know why all the lights were on in the building! There was also loud rock music playing, which I loved (but my parents didn’t)! There weren’t many people waiting at the reception, so we were soon in our rooms. The garden wasn’t what I expected. ‘Dad’, I said, ‘you told me there was a pool!’ He took me back into the reception area and then up in the lift to the 39th floor and out onto the top of the building. ‘Here it is,’ he said. It was amazing! Swimming under the clouds was awesome. I’ve stayed in some great hotels around the world, but nothing as cool as that one! I saw photographs of it before I went, but they don’t really show how large the building is. I couldn’t believe it. Everything is huge – the building, the pool, the meals (which were delicious, too, by the way)! There’s so much to do and see there. I hope we can go back again and stay for longer! What do we learn about the writer in the last paragraph?

She didn’t know the hotel is so big.

She hasn’t visited many hotels in her life.

She didn’t have time to see everything in the hotel.

An amazing stay at the Ocean View Hotel I’m usually sad to say goodbye to my cousins after visiting them in Australia. But last June I wasn’t. We had to change planes in the Middle East on the way back and had to stay overnight. I just couldn’t wait to get to our hotel. The first thing I noticed in the hotel was all the glass. It was really bright, so I don’t know why all the lights were on in the building! There was also loud rock music playing, which I loved (but my parents didn’t)! There weren’t many people waiting at the reception, so we were soon in our rooms. The garden wasn’t what I expected. ‘Dad’, I said, ‘you told me there was a pool!’ He took me back into the reception area and then up in the lift to the 39th floor and out onto the top of the building. ‘Here it is,’ he said. It was amazing! Swimming under the clouds was awesome. I’ve stayed in some great hotels around the world, but nothing as cool as that one! I saw photographs of it before I went, but they don’t really show how large the building is. I couldn’t believe it. Everything is huge – the building, the pool, the meals (which were delicious, too, by the way)! There’s so much to do and see there. I hope we can go back again and stay for longer! Why has the writer written this text?

to explain why she loved the hotel

to describe what the hotel looks like

to say how the hotel could improve

KET Reading and Writing Practice #2 Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

COMPUTER GAMES SHOW
Buy two tickets and get the third one half price.
Hurry! Last few days of offer.
Only until the end of the week.

There is 30% of all tickets.

You can save money this week.

Tickets are only avaliable this week.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

We can only take you on the school trip if your parents have said it’s OK. Please ask them to fill in the form.

Parents can come on the trip if they want.

Pupils must fill in a form and show it to their parents.

The school can take pupils on the trip if their parents let them go.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The school’s sports hall is used by all pupils for gym and indoor sports. There is also an outdoor area for hockey and football.
This text is

describing the sports lessons at the school.

explaining where you can do sports at the school.

saying that the pupils at the school are good at sports.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Jim,
Any chance your mum could take me home in the car after school today?
I forgot to bring the money for my bus ticket!
Mark
What does Mark want to do?

borrow some money

travel home with Jim

invite Jim to visit him

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How about joining the school singing group? It doesn’t matter if you can’t read music. All staff and pupils welcome! Mondays after lessons at 4 p.m.
Who can join the singing group?

anyone at the school

pupils who have music lessons

people who can already read music

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

If you are not well and miss a class, please ask a classmate to tell you what was taught.
Who is this message for?

pupils who are feeling ill

pupils who couldn't go to a lesson

pupils who would like to help their friends

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Cookery books for young people
This week, we look at three books about cooking for young people.
My First Cookbook by Lenard Minnow
Lenard Minnow’s last cookery book was a huge success across the world. And now, he has written a cookery book just for children. It has lots of lovely reading activities, so that children can get to know the names of more unusual foods. It explains in an easy-to-read way how to cook and makes it clear that cooking can be a hobby that young and old can really enjoy.
Cooking for Students by Cormac O’Dally
The idea for this book came when Cormac O’Dally’s two sons went away to university. They never cooked and had no idea what to do in the kitchen, so Cormac wrote this book to help them. The photo on the cover of the book shows Cormac and his sons laughing and enjoying the food together. Students who use this book won’t win prizes for great new food ideas. The meals are very simple, like cheese on toast, but they’re easy to prepare and good for you, too.
Everybody Can Cook by Denise Macon
With its ‘look-as-you-cook’ photos, you can see the author doing everything that you need to do in this wonderful new book. And, as the title says, you’ll soon be able to make tasty meals. Many of them come from all four corners of the world. The author received £4,000 when the book was chosen as Cookbook of the Year in a competition this year.
Which book won a prize?

My First Cookbook

Cooking for Students

Everybody Can Cook

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Cookery books for young people
This week, we look at three books about cooking for young people.
My First Cookbook by Lenard Minnow
Lenard Minnow’s last cookery book was a huge success across the world. And now, he has written a cookery book just for children. It has lots of lovely reading activities, so that children can get to know the names of more unusual foods. It explains in an easy-to-read way how to cook and makes it clear that cooking can be a hobby that young and old can really enjoy.
Cooking for Students by Cormac O’Dally
The idea for this book came when Cormac O’Dally’s two sons went away to university. They never cooked and had no idea what to do in the kitchen, so Cormac wrote this book to help them. The photo on the cover of the book shows Cormac and his sons laughing and enjoying the food together. Students who use this book won’t win prizes for great new food ideas. The meals are very simple, like cheese on toast, but they’re easy to prepare and good for you, too.
Everybody Can Cook by Denise Macon
With its ‘look-as-you-cook’ photos, you can see the author doing everything that you need to do in this wonderful new book. And, as the title says, you’ll soon be able to make tasty meals. Many of them come from all four corners of the world. The author received £4,000 when the book was chosen as Cookbook of the Year in a competition this year.
Which book has healthy recipes?

My First Cookbook

Cooking for Students

Everybody Can Cook

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Cookery books for young people
This week, we look at three books about cooking for young people.
My First Cookbook by Lenard Minnow
Lenard Minnow’s last cookery book was a huge success across the world. And now, he has written a cookery book just for children. It has lots of lovely reading activities, so that children can get to know the names of more unusual foods. It explains in an easy-to-read way how to cook and makes it clear that cooking can be a hobby that young and old can really enjoy.
Cooking for Students by Cormac O’Dally
The idea for this book came when Cormac O’Dally’s two sons went away to university. They never cooked and had no idea what to do in the kitchen, so Cormac wrote this book to help them. The photo on the cover of the book shows Cormac and his sons laughing and enjoying the food together. Students who use this book won’t win prizes for great new food ideas. The meals are very simple, like cheese on toast, but they’re easy to prepare and good for you, too.
Everybody Can Cook by Denise Macon
With its ‘look-as-you-cook’ photos, you can see the author doing everything that you need to do in this wonderful new book. And, as the title says, you’ll soon be able to make tasty meals. Many of them come from all four corners of the world. The author received £4,000 when the book was chosen as Cookbook of the Year in a competition this year.
Which book shows that cooking can be fun?

My First Cookbook

Cooking for Students

Everybody Can Cook

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Cookery books for young people
This week, we look at three books about cooking for young people.
My First Cookbook by Lenard Minnow
Lenard Minnow’s last cookery book was a huge success across the world. And now, he has written a cookery book just for children. It has lots of lovely reading activities, so that children can get to know the names of more unusual foods. It explains in an easy-to-read way how to cook and makes it clear that cooking can be a hobby that young and old can really enjoy.
Cooking for Students by Cormac O’Dally
The idea for this book came when Cormac O’Dally’s two sons went away to university. They never cooked and had no idea what to do in the kitchen, so Cormac wrote this book to help them. The photo on the cover of the book shows Cormac and his sons laughing and enjoying the food together. Students who use this book won’t win prizes for great new food ideas. The meals are very simple, like cheese on toast, but they’re easy to prepare and good for you, too.
Everybody Can Cook by Denise Macon
With its ‘look-as-you-cook’ photos, you can see the author doing everything that you need to do in this wonderful new book. And, as the title says, you’ll soon be able to make tasty meals. Many of them come from all four corners of the world. The author received £4,000 when the book was chosen as Cookbook of the Year in a competition this year.
Which book has dishes from different countries?

My First Cookbook

Cooking for Students

Everybody Can Cook

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

KET Reading and Writing Practice #2

32 questions

COMPUTER GAMES SHOW
Buy two tickets and get the third one half price.
Hurry! Last few days of offer.
Only until the end of the week.

We can only take you on the school trip if your parents have said it’s OK. Please ask them to fill in the form.

The school’s sports hall is used by all pupils for gym and indoor sports. There is also an outdoor area for hockey and football.
This text is

Jim,
Any chance your mum could take me home in the car after school today?
I forgot to bring the money for my bus ticket!
Mark
What does Mark want to do?

How about joining the school singing group? It doesn’t matter if you can’t read music. All staff and pupils welcome! Mondays after lessons at 4 p.m.
Who can join the singing group?

If you are not well and miss a class, please ask a classmate to tell you what was taught.
Who is this message for?

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KET Reading and Writing Practice #2

32 questions

COMPUTER GAMES SHOWBuy two tickets and get the third one half price.Hurry! Last few days of offer.Only until the end of the week.

We can only take you on the school trip if your parents have said it’s OK. Please ask them to fill in the form.

The school’s sports hall is used by all pupils for gym and indoor sports. There is also an outdoor area for hockey and football.This text is

Jim,Any chance your mum could take me home in the car after school today?I forgot to bring the money for my bus ticket!MarkWhat does Mark want to do?

How about joining the school singing group? It doesn’t matter if you can’t read music. All staff and pupils welcome! Mondays after lessons at 4 p.m.Who can join the singing group?

If you are not well and miss a class, please ask a classmate to tell you what was taught.Who is this message for?

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COMPUTER GAMES SHOW
Buy two tickets and get the third one half price.
Hurry! Last few days of offer.
Only until the end of the week.

The school’s sports hall is used by all pupils for gym and indoor sports. There is also an outdoor area for hockey and football.
This text is

Jim,
Any chance your mum could take me home in the car after school today?
I forgot to bring the money for my bus ticket!
Mark
What does Mark want to do?

How about joining the school singing group? It doesn’t matter if you can’t read music. All staff and pupils welcome! Mondays after lessons at 4 p.m.
Who can join the singing group?

If you are not well and miss a class, please ask a classmate to tell you what was taught.
Who is this message for?