A2 Key Collins, Test 2 Part 4

Summary

This short transcript presents five everyday conversations capturing school, family and leisure moments. A teacher compliments Rosie’s project—better than before—and urges her to match the excellence of her recent homework. Two friends discuss a photo and discover the woman is the speaker’s young aunt, almost like a sister. Another chat explains a jacket bought specifically for winter football practice. A mother scolds her son for tracking mud indoors after a supermarket run. Finally, two friends reflect on a busy day: a museum visit followed by shopping, leaving them ready for food. The tone is casual, warm, and familiar.

Takeaways

• 😀 Rosie’s project was good, but Mr. Davies encourages her to improve it further, aiming for the quality of her excellent homework.
• 😀 The woman in the photograph is Claraara, the speaker's aunt, who is only 10 years older than him, making her feel more like a sister.
• 😀 The man bought a jacket for football practice during winter, although he could wear it every day since sports clothes are in fashion.
• 😀 The mother is unhappy because her son, Carl, didn’t take off his boots when he entered the house, leaving the floor dirty.
• 😀 Two friends reflect on their busy day, with a visit to the museum before shopping, and now they’re both hungry.
• 😀 Claraara’s father was 16 years old when she was born, making her more like a sister to the speaker than to her father.
• 😀 The speaker's aunt, Claraara, is often mistaken for being his cousin due to their small age difference.
• 😀 The speaker's jacket is intended for winter football practice, but he could also wear it casually in everyday life.
• 😀 The mother wants Carl to be more careful about cleanliness in the house, reminding him to remove his boots to avoid extra cleaning.
• 😀 The friends agree that visiting the museum before shopping was a good decision, and now they’re winding down their day with food.

Q & A

What feedback does Mr. Davies give Rosie about her project?

Mr. Davies tells Rosie that her project is good and better than her last one, but it could still be improved. He praises her homework and hopes her next project will be as good as that.

How old is Claraara, the woman in the photograph?

Claraara is 10 years older than the man in the photo, meaning she is quite young, and people often mistake her for his cousin.

Why did the man buy a jacket?

He bought the jacket for football practice during the winter, although it could also be worn every day since sports clothes are in fashion.

Why is the mother unhappy with her son Carl?

The mother is unhappy because Carl didn't take his boots off when he came inside, making the floor dirty. She will need to clean it again.

What did the two friends do first during their busy day?

They went to the museum first before going shopping, which they both enjoyed.

How does the man describe the relationship between Claraara and his father?

He explains that Claraara is his father's youngest sister and that his father was only 16 years old when she was born. Therefore, she feels more like a sister to him than to his father.

What did the man buy for football practice?

He bought a jacket specifically for football practice during the winter.

What did Carl's father ask him to do in the morning?

Carl's father asked him to go to the supermarket to get some milk.

What are the two friends' opinions about their museum visit?

Both friends enjoyed the museum visit. One of them found it very interesting, and they were glad to have gone there before shopping.

What is the man's reason for needing to dress more smartly at work?

He mentions that although sports clothes are in fashion, he needs to dress more smartly when he's at work.