A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Smart Kitchens 1

14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Paul says he enjoys using the technology "because it makes my work very fast and easy." Option B is an invented detail; he mentions checking food on shelves, but not carrying heavy boxes. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he works in the shop, but he uses the scanner to check the food, not to sell drinks to customers.

15 C - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Paul states, "My boss asked me to check all the boxes of fruit and vegetables... I started scanning them". Option A is a partial truth trap; the shop was full of customers, but he was not asked to help them. Option B is a wrong reference trap; the boxes were already at the back of the shop, he didn't have to put them there.

16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Paul explains that the battery was empty, and he was worried because "There were still lots of boxes left to do, and I needed to finish everything". Option A is a wrong logic trap; the screen went black because the battery died, not because he broke it. Option C is a partial truth trap; he needed to finish before 5 o'clock, but his boss never told him he couldn't go home.

17 C - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Paul says he "took the empty battery out of my machine and put the full one in." Option A is a wrong logic trap; he ran to the office, but he solved the problem himself without asking for help. Option B is a wrong logic trap; he found a battery on the charger, but he didn't wait for his own battery to charge.

18 C - Explanation: This question tests the specific detail at the end of a narrative story. In the final paragraph, Paul states his future plan: "From now on, I will always check the battery power before I begin my weekend shift!" Option A is a partial truth trap; he finished his work in twenty minutes that specific day, but it is not his plan for every future weekend. Option B is a wrong logic trap; he just swapped the battery, he doesn't need a whole new scanner.

14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Quinn explicitly states that she decided to start selling her crafts online "to earn some pocket money." This directly matches option A. Option B is a partial truth; she mentions that people visit the site to look for unique gifts, but that is not her reason for selling. Option C is wrong logic; making bracelets is already her favourite hobby, not a new one.

15 B - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Quinn says that setting up the shop was "incredibly easy" and that the whole process "took less than an hour." This means it was quick and not difficult (B). Option A is a wrong reference; the text states she "did not need any special computer skills at all." Option C uses wrong logic; the whole process was fast, so uploading did not take a long time.

16 B - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Quinn explains that "sending the packages by post cost a lot of money" when people from other countries ordered from her. This matches option B. Option A is a partial truth; people did want to buy her bracelets, but the shipping costs were the issue. Option C is a wrong reference; she used her smartphone successfully to set up the shop in paragraph 2.

17 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Quinn advises other teenagers that it is "much better to use local delivery apps or sell your items to people who live in your own town." Selling to people in your own town means selling to people nearby or in your own area (A). Option B uses wrong logic; she says they will be successful, not that they should close down. Option C is a wrong reference; she mentions prices in paragraph 2 but does not advise raising them here.

18 C - Explanation: The text is an opinion blog where Quinn shares both the easy parts and the main challenges of running a digital shop, ending with tips for other teens. Therefore, C is the best global title. Option A is a wrong reference; she mentions making bracelets, but the text does not teach the reader how to make them. Option B uses wrong logic; the blog is about selling items to make money, not buying expensive gifts.

14 A - Explanation: The first paragraph states that Ryan "decided to do this for them to earn some extra pocket money" (get some extra money for himself). B is a wrong logic trap; he didn't have money for a brand new phone last year, which is why he learned to fix his own, but that isn't why he fixes his classmates' phones. C is a wrong reference trap; he watched videos on the internet, he didn't make them.

15 A - Explanation: The second paragraph explains that "Tom accidentally dropped it on the hard floor, and the screen looked terrible" (dropped it and broke the screen). B is a wrong reference trap; Ryan took the device to his bedroom, Tom didn't leave it on the floor there. C is a wrong reference trap; Ryan was ready to finish the job quickly, not Tom.

16 A - Explanation: The third paragraph says he "dropped a very small screw... and couldn't find it anywhere" and therefore "couldn't put the phone back together" (couldn't find a small piece). B is a wrong reference trap; Ryan dropped the screw on the carpet, while Tom dropped the expensive phone earlier in the story. C is a wrong logic trap; Ryan had to call Tom, not the other way around.

17 A - Explanation: The fourth paragraph states that "He went on the internet and bought some spare phone parts" (bought the things he needed on the internet). B is a wrong logic trap; a small box arrived in the post, but he didn't ask his friend to send it (he bought it online). C is a wrong fact trap; he used a new screw after two days, he didn't find the old missing one.

18 B - Explanation: The final paragraph shows Ryan's future plans: "he is planning to learn how to repair laptop keyboards next month" (find out how to fix a different computer part). A is a partial truth trap; he hopes to get a better weekend job "in the future", but next month his specific plan is to learn how to repair laptops. C is a wrong logic trap; he has confident tech skills, but he isn't planning to teach Tom.