Complete Key for Schools · Unit 6

Reading & Writing
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Practise two Reading tasks from Unit 6 of Complete Key for Schools — three short texts about school life (Part 2) and an open cloze text message (Part 5) — then write your own text message asking a parent for help. Instant auto-grading and a model answer.

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Reading · Part 2 · Questions 1–7

Student life

There are three short texts about a similar topic, and seven questions. Read about Sara, Marian and Freddy, then for each question choose the correct person: A Sara, B Marian or C Freddy.

ASaraSara
I started going to drama school when I was nine. I love it! It’s the biggest drama school in the country. My dad drives me there.

The school day begins with drama lessons at 8 o’clock. In the morning, we do dance, music, theatre, or project work. After lunch, we change into our school uniform and have normal school lessons until 4.30 in the afternoon. At the weekend, we sometimes put on shows, or have sports competitions with other schools.
BMarianMarian
My parents decided to teach me at home when we moved to the countryside because my old school was too far away.

I get up at 8 o’clock, and begin studying an hour later. In the morning, my dad teaches me maths and science. In the afternoon, I do sports or art with my mum. My weekends are free. I like home schooling because I can choose my own projects, and I can wear what I like.
CFreddyFreddy
I live at my school during the term! My parents live in Spain and I go home to see them in the holidays. I often miss them.

We wake up early, at 6.45 in the morning, have breakfast at 8 o’clock, and start the first lesson at 8.45. There are six lessons every weekday. We also have two lessons on Saturday morning. There is no uniform, but we have to wear smart clothes. I’m not great at studying – it’s the hardest for me – but I win a lot of prizes for football and tennis.

For each question, choose the correct answer.

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Reading · Part 5 · Questions 8–13

Matt’s message to his dad

Read the text messages and write one word for each gap. The words are mainly grammar words like pronouns. Gap (0) is an example. Type your answer in each box, then Submit to check.

Matt to Dad Dad, I have sports after school today and I(0) forgot my trainers. Can you bring (8) to school for me, please? Mrs Letts, the receptionist, says please leave the trainers (9) her. Also, I forgot my snack, and I haven’t got (10) money. Can you bring a snack — or some money — as well, please?

Dad to Matt Again?! OK, Matt, I’ll drive to school. I’ll leave (11) trainers and some money at the reception. (12) you want those new pencils for your art class? (13) are on your bed.
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Writing · Your turn

Write a text message

Unit 6 is all about school. Imagine you forgot your school bag. Write a text message to one of your parents, asking for help, in 25 words or more. Then compare it with the model answer.

Imagine you forgot your school bag. Write a text message to one of your parents. Try to include:
  • what you forgot and where it is
  • why you need it today
  • what you would like your parent to do
0 words · target 25 or more
Model answer — 25+ words
Mum, I forgot my school bag — it’s on my bed! My homework and my PE kit are inside, and I need them for class today. Can you bring it to school before 9 o’clock, please?

Tip: use pronouns from the unit (it, them, they) so your message isn’t repetitive, and always say please when you ask for help.

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Complete KET · Unit 6 — Reading & Writing

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