A2 KET Test #10 - Reading & Writing

Elena, 13

Elena went on a school trip to a farm last Tuesday. On the bus, she sat with her best friend and listened to music. The school paid for Elena's ticket, so she did not spend any money. When they arrived at noon, they had lunch, and then they fed the young goats. Later, she made fresh cheese with the farmer. She didn't write any notes, but she took lots of photos. She hopes to go back to the farm with her mum and dad next summer.

Holly, 14

Holly was very excited about visiting Green Farm with her class. The bus ride took nearly an hour, so she read a book about wild animals on the way. When they arrived, the weather was hot and sunny. Holly spent an hour picking fresh red apples, which was really fun! She forgot her water bottle, but the farmer gave her some cold juice. Before leaving, she paid five pounds for a small wooden gift. She really wants to go back to the farm with her neighbour friends next year.

Sarah, 12

Sarah had to wake up at five o'clock for her farm trip. She fell asleep on the bus ride because she was very tired. At the farm, Sarah put on old boots because the grass near the river was wet and dirty. She collected eggs from the chickens and washed the pigs. Sarah brought her own ham sandwiches for lunch, so she didn't buy food. After the trip, she wrote a short article about her day for the school newspaper.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

Sailing around the islands

Last summer, seventeen-year-old Maya Evans completed an amazing journey. She sailed a small wooden boat around twelve islands near the coast of Scotland. Maya planned the whole trip by herself because she wanted to show that young people could do great things alone.

Maya first became interested in boats when she was nine years old. Her uncle David, who had a small fishing boat, took her out on the sea every weekend. While her classmates preferred playing computer games, Maya loved being on the water and learning how to sail.

The second week of her journey was the most difficult time. The weather suddenly changed, and a strong wind pushed her boat into dangerous water. The heavy rain made it impossible to see anything around her. Maya was very frightened, but she remembered her uncle's advice and kept the boat safe.

The next morning, Maya arrived at a small island and found that the boat was broken. A local family saw her on the beach and invited her into their warm home. They gave her hot soup and helped her repair the boat with some wood. Maya stayed with them for two days until the sky was clear again.

Today, Maya works at a sailing club in her hometown during the summer holidays. She teaches local children how to sail and look after their equipment. Maya loves telling them about her exciting adventure on the sea. She hopes that her stories will help other young people try new things.

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