Would you like to be an astronaut? You don’t have to be Superman to fly in space. Many men and women from many different countries have done it. For example, the European Space Agency (ESA) now has 14 astronauts from 8 different countries. The first thing is this – you need to be sure it’s the job that you really want to do. It requires a lot of hard work and several years of study at university before astronaut training even begins. Most people start this between 27 and 37 years of age. Many astronauts also train to become pilots first. Astronauts come from all over Europe and the world, and it’s important that they can speak the same languages. They have to speak English, and they are given Russian lessons. Some also learn another language, for example Japanese, as a number of astronauts are Japanese speakers. If you are still at school and you’d like to be an astronaut when you’re older, it’s not too early to start developing the skills you will need. Playing video games is a great thing to do, as it helps you to think quickly and clearly. This is what you will need to do when you travel in space. Another good thing to do is sports, especially team sports. They make you fit, of course, but more importantly, they help you learn how to do things together with your colleagues. So, maybe planning a game of football for next weekend isn’t a bad idea? The first paragraph says that

lots of people can be an astronaut.

there are astronauts from all countries.

only 14 people from Europe have become astronauts.

Would you like to be an astronaut? You don’t have to be Superman to fly in space. Many men and women from many different countries have done it. For example, the European Space Agency (ESA) now has 14 astronauts from 8 different countries. The first thing is this – you need to be sure it’s the job that you really want to do. It requires a lot of hard work and several years of study at university before astronaut training even begins. Most people start this between 27 and 37 years of age. Many astronauts also train to become pilots first. Astronauts come from all over Europe and the world, and it’s important that they can speak the same languages. They have to speak English, and they are given Russian lessons. Some also learn another language, for example Japanese, as a number of astronauts are Japanese speakers. If you are still at school and you’d like to be an astronaut when you’re older, it’s not too early to start developing the skills you will need. Playing video games is a great thing to do, as it helps you to think quickly and clearly. This is what you will need to do when you travel in space. Another good thing to do is sports, especially team sports. They make you fit, of course, but more importantly, they help you learn how to do things together with your colleagues. So, maybe planning a game of football for next weekend isn’t a bad idea? The writer says

it's important to know that being an astronaut is right for you.

you need to be a pilot before you become an astronaut.

when you start training to be an astronaut, you must be between 27 and 37.

Would you like to be an astronaut? You don’t have to be Superman to fly in space. Many men and women from many different countries have done it. For example, the European Space Agency (ESA) now has 14 astronauts from 8 different countries. The first thing is this – you need to be sure it’s the job that you really want to do. It requires a lot of hard work and several years of study at university before astronaut training even begins. Most people start this between 27 and 37 years of age. Many astronauts also train to become pilots first. Astronauts come from all over Europe and the world, and it’s important that they can speak the same languages. They have to speak English, and they are given Russian lessons. Some also learn another language, for example Japanese, as a number of astronauts are Japanese speakers. If you are still at school and you’d like to be an astronaut when you’re older, it’s not too early to start developing the skills you will need. Playing video games is a great thing to do, as it helps you to think quickly and clearly. This is what you will need to do when you travel in space. Another good thing to do is sports, especially team sports. They make you fit, of course, but more importantly, they help you learn how to do things together with your colleagues. So, maybe planning a game of football for next weekend isn’t a bad idea? Why can playing video games be useful if you want to be an astronaut?

Video games can teach you to think fast.

There are many video games about space travel.

Video games help you to understand how computers work.

Would you like to be an astronaut? You don’t have to be Superman to fly in space. Many men and women from many different countries have done it. For example, the European Space Agency (ESA) now has 14 astronauts from 8 different countries. The first thing is this – you need to be sure it’s the job that you really want to do. It requires a lot of hard work and several years of study at university before astronaut training even begins. Most people start this between 27 and 37 years of age. Many astronauts also train to become pilots first. Astronauts come from all over Europe and the world, and it’s important that they can speak the same languages. They have to speak English, and they are given Russian lessons. Some also learn another language, for example Japanese, as a number of astronauts are Japanese speakers. If you are still at school and you’d like to be an astronaut when you’re older, it’s not too early to start developing the skills you will need. Playing video games is a great thing to do, as it helps you to think quickly and clearly. This is what you will need to do when you travel in space. Another good thing to do is sports, especially team sports. They make you fit, of course, but more importantly, they help you learn how to do things together with your colleagues. So, maybe planning a game of football for next weekend isn’t a bad idea? How can sports help you to become an astronaut?

They help you to work well with other people.

They give you something to do in your free time.

KET Reading and Writing Practice #3 Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Please don’t eat ice creams here. They aren’t good for our books! Please finish them outside before you come in.
Thanks.
Where might you see this?

in a café

in a library

in a picnic area

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

FOUND
One school bag
Inside: one key and a phone
Contact Mrs Thompson if you think it might be yours.
Speak to Mrs Thompson if

you've got an extra key.

you have lost something.

you know where the bag is.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hi Linda. I have bought two tickets for the cinema tomorrow afternoon for me and Jim. But he can’t come. Are you interested? Zeta
Zeta has written to

invite Linda to go and see a film.

ask Linda what films she's interested in.

tell Linda where to meet Jim tomorrow.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From: Flora
To: Tony
Congratulations, Tony! I heard that you passed maths!
Have a great birthday. And next time I write to you, you’ll be 15!
Best wishes,
Flora
What has Tony just done?

met Flora

had a birthday

done well in an exam

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

NO EXIT
The door isn’t working correctly.
Use door opposite to get to the science room.

Please go to the science room now.

You can't go out through this door.

The science laboratory is being used by other people today.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tom:
Thanks to all my guests! It’s brilliant you could come. Hope you’ve made new friends. I’ll add the pictures I took soon!
Tom is writing about

a party that he had.

a picture that he saw.

some people that he has just met.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Three teenagers describe their hobbies
Melissa, runner
I started running about a year ago. At first, I just ran 1 or 2 kilometres, but I now do about 10. My speed is improving too. I’ve joined a running club in the town centre. I didn’t know any of the members before, but now most of them are my mates. My dad was a keen runner when he was younger – he was really fit, but he stopped when he hurt his leg. Actually, I need to order some new running shoes – just a simple pair. I don’t think the expensive ones make you run faster!
Sharon, skateboarder
I go skateboarding most evenings in the park. I suppose that’s quite a lot, but the park is only a minute or two from our apartment, and I only stay there half an hour or so. Although I stay longer when my friends are there. Sometimes my cousin’s there too. He’s a beginner, and I’m teaching him a few moves. He’s starting to get really good!
Latifa, rock climber
Two of my best friends suggested I should start rock climbing, so now the three of us do it together. The mother of one of them takes us once or twice a month, but I’d like to do it every week. When I started, I didn’t know you need to get so much stuff – and it isn’t exactly cheap! I really love it. I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of climbing.
Which person has made new friends because of her hobby?

Melissa

Sharon

Latifa

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Three teenagers describe their hobbies
Melissa, runner
I started running about a year ago. At first, I just ran 1 or 2 kilometres, but I now do about 10. My speed is improving too. I’ve joined a running club in the town centre. I didn’t know any of the members before, but now most of them are my mates. My dad was a keen runner when he was younger – he was really fit, but he stopped when he hurt his leg. Actually, I need to order some new running shoes – just a simple pair. I don’t think the expensive ones make you run faster!
Sharon, skateboarder
I go skateboarding most evenings in the park. I suppose that’s quite a lot, but the park is only a minute or two from our apartment, and I only stay there half an hour or so. Although I stay longer when my friends are there. Sometimes my cousin’s there too. He’s a beginner, and I’m teaching him a few moves. He’s starting to get really good!
Latifa, rock climber
Two of my best friends suggested I should start rock climbing, so now the three of us do it together. The mother of one of them takes us once or twice a month, but I’d like to do it every week. When I started, I didn’t know you need to get so much stuff – and it isn’t exactly cheap! I really love it. I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of climbing.
Which person does her hobby near her home?

Melissa

Sharon

Latifa

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Three teenagers describe their hobbies
Melissa, runner
I started running about a year ago. At first, I just ran 1 or 2 kilometres, but I now do about 10. My speed is improving too. I’ve joined a running club in the town centre. I didn’t know any of the members before, but now most of them are my mates. My dad was a keen runner when he was younger – he was really fit, but he stopped when he hurt his leg. Actually, I need to order some new running shoes – just a simple pair. I don’t think the expensive ones make you run faster!
Sharon, skateboarder
I go skateboarding most evenings in the park. I suppose that’s quite a lot, but the park is only a minute or two from our apartment, and I only stay there half an hour or so. Although I stay longer when my friends are there. Sometimes my cousin’s there too. He’s a beginner, and I’m teaching him a few moves. He’s starting to get really good!
Latifa, rock climber
Two of my best friends suggested I should start rock climbing, so now the three of us do it together. The mother of one of them takes us once or twice a month, but I’d like to do it every week. When I started, I didn’t know you need to get so much stuff – and it isn’t exactly cheap! I really love it. I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of climbing.
Which person says she is getting better at her hobby?

Melissa

Sharon

Latifa

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Three teenagers describe their hobbies
Melissa, runner
I started running about a year ago. At first, I just ran 1 or 2 kilometres, but I now do about 10. My speed is improving too. I’ve joined a running club in the town centre. I didn’t know any of the members before, but now most of them are my mates. My dad was a keen runner when he was younger – he was really fit, but he stopped when he hurt his leg. Actually, I need to order some new running shoes – just a simple pair. I don’t think the expensive ones make you run faster!
Sharon, skateboarder
I go skateboarding most evenings in the park. I suppose that’s quite a lot, but the park is only a minute or two from our apartment, and I only stay there half an hour or so. Although I stay longer when my friends are there. Sometimes my cousin’s there too. He’s a beginner, and I’m teaching him a few moves. He’s starting to get really good!
Latifa, rock climber
Two of my best friends suggested I should start rock climbing, so now the three of us do it together. The mother of one of them takes us once or twice a month, but I’d like to do it every week. When I started, I didn’t know you need to get so much stuff – and it isn’t exactly cheap! I really love it. I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of climbing.
Which person does her hobby with a family member?

Melissa

Sharon

Latifa

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

KET Reading and Writing Practice #3

32 questions

Please don’t eat ice creams here. They aren’t good for our books! Please finish them outside before you come in.
Thanks.
Where might you see this?

FOUND
One school bag
Inside: one key and a phone
Contact Mrs Thompson if you think it might be yours.
Speak to Mrs Thompson if

Hi Linda. I have bought two tickets for the cinema tomorrow afternoon for me and Jim. But he can’t come. Are you interested? Zeta
Zeta has written to

From: Flora
To: Tony
Congratulations, Tony! I heard that you passed maths!
Have a great birthday. And next time I write to you, you’ll be 15!
Best wishes,
Flora
What has Tony just done?

NO EXIT
The door isn’t working correctly.
Use door opposite to get to the science room.

Tom:
Thanks to all my guests! It’s brilliant you could come. Hope you’ve made new friends. I’ll add the pictures I took soon!
Tom is writing about

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KET Reading and Writing Practice #3

32 questions

Please don’t eat ice creams here. They aren’t good for our books! Please finish them outside before you come in.Thanks.Where might you see this?

FOUNDOne school bagInside: one key and a phoneContact Mrs Thompson if you think it might be yours.Speak to Mrs Thompson if

Hi Linda. I have bought two tickets for the cinema tomorrow afternoon for me and Jim. But he can’t come. Are you interested? ZetaZeta has written to

From: FloraTo: TonyCongratulations, Tony! I heard that you passed maths!Have a great birthday. And next time I write to you, you’ll be 15!Best wishes,FloraWhat has Tony just done?

NO EXITThe door isn’t working correctly.Use door opposite to get to the science room.

Tom:Thanks to all my guests! It’s brilliant you could come. Hope you’ve made new friends. I’ll add the pictures I took soon!Tom is writing about

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Please don’t eat ice creams here. They aren’t good for our books! Please finish them outside before you come in.
Thanks.
Where might you see this?

FOUND
One school bag
Inside: one key and a phone
Contact Mrs Thompson if you think it might be yours.
Speak to Mrs Thompson if

Hi Linda. I have bought two tickets for the cinema tomorrow afternoon for me and Jim. But he can’t come. Are you interested? Zeta
Zeta has written to

From: Flora
To: Tony
Congratulations, Tony! I heard that you passed maths!
Have a great birthday. And next time I write to you, you’ll be 15!
Best wishes,
Flora
What has Tony just done?

NO EXIT
The door isn’t working correctly.
Use door opposite to get to the science room.

Tom:
Thanks to all my guests! It’s brilliant you could come. Hope you’ve made new friends. I’ll add the pictures I took soon!
Tom is writing about