A2 KET Test #34 - Reading & Writing

The Bright Light

The Bright Light is a popular desk lamp for students who study late at night. You can only buy this light in white, but its simple design looks great on any desk. It usually costs £20, but the shop is selling it for less this week. It must be plugged into a wall. This makes it hard to carry around. A famous company made this quiet lamp, and it can be turned off with a mobile app.

The Pocket Charger

The Pocket Charger helps you charge your phone when you are traveling. A clever teenager designed this charger for a school project last year, and now many people use it. It charges in sunlight, so you do not need to plug it into a wall. Because it is smaller than a mobile phone, you can easily put it in your pocket. It comes in black, blue, or red, and it is a bit expensive.

The Smart Bottle

The Smart Bottle is a modern water bottle that keeps your drink cold all day. It was created by a doctor who wanted to help young people stay healthy. It makes a soft sound every hour. This tells you to drink water. The bottle comes in four bright colors, and it fits nicely in a backpack pocket. Buyers also get a free cleaning brush inside the box, which is very useful.

My Surprise at Cooking Club

Posted by Adam, age 13

I did not want to join the cooking club at school. I thought cooking was boring, and I could only make toast. However, my best friend Sam asked me to go with him, so I agreed. I did not think I would stay for long.

In the first two lessons, we only washed vegetables and cut onions. "This is not cooking!" I told Sam. "It is just work, and my eyes hurt!" Our teacher, Mrs Bell, laughed and said, "Good cooks always start with the small jobs." I was not happy, but Sam was there, so I decided to stay.

In the third lesson, we made vegetable soup for the first time. Mrs Bell explained the best way to start. "First, cook the vegetables in oil for five minutes," she said. "After that, add the water." I cooked carrots, potatoes and onions in oil, then I added water and a little pepper. At the end, I wanted to make my soup special, so I put some cheese on top.

Then I tried my soup, and I could not believe it! Mrs Bell tried it too and said, "Adam, this is delicious. You are a real cook!" I felt very proud, and I ate two bowls.

Now I go to the club every Thursday. Last week, Sam had a football match, so he could not come. I went on my own, and I enjoyed it just as much. On Saturday, I made soup for my family, and Dad had three bowls!

The Ocean Race is an exciting sailing 19.1conversationcompetitionexhibition that first began in 1973. Every few years, teams of brave sailors travel in fast boats across the sea. They often sail in very 19.2dangerousattractivegood-looking weather, including heavy rain and strong winds. This difficult journey takes about six months to visit many different countries. Sailors must work closely together to keep their boats moving day and night.

During the race, sleeping is a huge 19.3troublepityproblem for everyone on the boat. The members share small beds, and they must 19.4washwakegrow up very early to do their daily jobs. Because there is no kitchen, they only eat simple meals from a plastic 19.5forkbowlglass. When they finally finish the race, the sailors are really 19.6boredsadtired, but happy about their great success.