A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Tech on Tour 3
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A problem at the theme park
Technology is great, but sometimes you have to know how to use it!
Fourteen-year-old George loves theme parks. Last Saturday, his family visited a fantastic new park near their city. Before the trip, George’s dad asked him to keep their tickets on his smartphone. George was happy to do this because he always has his phone with him. They didn't need to print paper tickets.
When they arrived, the family waited in a long line to go inside. It was a beautiful day, but the sun was shining very brightly. Finally, it was their turn to go through the gates. George took his phone out and opened the digital tickets.
The woman at the gate told George to use the electronic scanner. George put his phone screen under the machine. He waited, but nothing happened. The scanner couldn't read the tickets. The sun was so bright that it made the phone screen look completely black. George felt a bit worried because the people behind them were waiting.
Then, George had a clever idea. He looked at the settings on his phone and changed the screen brightness to the highest level. Now, the screen was very light and easy to see. He put the phone under the scanner again. This time, the machine made a loud noise, and the gates opened.
George’s parents were very pleased that he solved the problem so quickly. Inside the park, they could hear loud music and see all the amazing rides. George didn't want to walk slowly. He told his family to follow him, and they immediately ran to the biggest rollercoaster in the park! It was a great day.
14 Why did George have the tickets on his phone?
A His father told him to do it.
B He wanted to buy them online.
C He lost the family's paper tickets.
15 When the family got to the theme park, they
A bought their tickets from a woman.
B went straight through the gates.
C had to stand and wait.
16 Why couldn't the machine read George's phone?
A George held his phone in the wrong place.
B The screen was too dark to see.
C The machine was broken.
17 How did George fix the problem?
A He asked the woman to scan it for him.
B He made his phone screen much lighter.
C He used a different machine at the gates.
18 What did George and his family do first inside the park?
A They hurried to a popular ride.
B They listened to some loud music.
C They walked slowly around the park.
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because the text says "George’s dad asked him to keep their tickets on his smartphone." Option B is wrong logic; the tickets were already bought, and George just kept them on his phone. Option C is wrong because the text says they "didn't need to print paper tickets," so he didn't lose them.
15 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because in the second paragraph, the text says "the family waited in a long line to go inside." Option A is wrong because they already had digital tickets on George's phone. Option B is wrong logic; they didn't go straight through because they had to wait in a long line first.
16 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because the sun "made the phone screen look completely black." Option A is wrong because George correctly "put his phone screen under the machine." Option C is a partial truth; the machine didn't beep at first, but it wasn't broken—the problem was George's phone screen.
17 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because George changed his settings so the screen "was very light and easy to see." Option A is wrong because George fixed the phone himself; he didn't ask the woman for help. Option C is wrong because he put the phone under the scanner "again" (the same machine), not a different one.
18 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because the final paragraph says they "immediately ran to the biggest rollercoaster in the park!" Option B is a partial truth; they could hear loud music in the park, but they didn't stop to listen to it. Option C is wrong logic because the text explicitly says George "didn't want to walk slowly."
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Stories on the move
Fifteen-year-old Hannah reviews a new mobile app that she used on a recent trip.
Hi, I’m Hannah and I’m 15 years old. I love history and visiting old places. Last weekend, my parents and I went to a famous old city. Before we started walking around, I downloaded a new mobile app on my phone. It is a digital tour guide that plays audio stories into your headphones while you walk down the streets. I want to share my thoughts about it today.
The app is very easy to use. You just turn on your phone's map, and when you get close to a famous building, the app automatically starts telling you a story. The best parts were the stories about ancient kings who lived in the city hundreds of years ago. The descriptions were so exciting that I felt like I was back in the past! It was much better than reading a boring guidebook.
However, I found one big problem with this travel app. Because it uses your phone's map and plays sound at the same time, it uses up your phone battery incredibly fast. After only one hour of walking and listening, my phone screen went dark because there was no power left! I was really annoyed because I couldn't take any photos of the beautiful castle we visited next.
Overall, I think this audio tour app is a wonderful idea for anyone who wants to learn about history in a fun way. It really brings old cities to life. But if you want to use it for a whole afternoon, you must be careful. I recommend buying a small portable charger to bring with you in your bag. That way, you can enjoy all the stories without your phone turning off!
14 What does the app do when you use it?
A It plays audio stories as you walk through a city.
B It tells you which historic cities you should visit.
C It shows you the best places to buy headphones.
15 What did Hannah like most about the app?
A It let her choose her favorite stories.
B It told her about the modern kings of the city.
C It was more interesting than reading a guidebook.
16 Why was Hannah annoyed during the tour?
A Her phone ran out of battery very quickly.
B She got lost because the map stopped working.
C She was not allowed to take photos of the castle.
17 What advice does Hannah give to readers?
A only use the app during the afternoon
B carry an extra power source for your phone
C delete the app after you finish the walk
18 What is Hannah doing in this text?
A explaining the history of ancient kings
B giving her opinion about a new travel app
C telling a funny story about a family holiday
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because the text states it "plays audio stories into your headphones while you walk down the streets." Option B is a partial truth; she used it in a historic city, but the app does not suggest which cities to visit. Option C uses the word "headphones" from the text but uses wrong logic (the app is a tour guide, not a shop locator).
15 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because Hannah says the app "was much better than reading a boring guidebook." Option A is wrong logic because the text says the app plays stories "automatically" when you get close to a building, so you do not choose them. Option B is a partial truth but changes a key detail; the stories were about "ancient kings," not modern ones.
16 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because the text says the app "uses up your phone battery incredibly fast" and Hannah was annoyed when her screen went dark. Option B is wrong logic; although the app uses a map, Hannah never says she got lost. Option C is a wrong reference; she could not take photos because her phone had no power, not because it was forbidden.
17 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because Hannah recommends "buying a small portable charger to bring with you," which is an extra power source. Option A is a partial truth mixed with wrong logic; she mentions the afternoon, but only to say if you use it then, you need to be careful. Option C is wrong logic and is not mentioned in the text.
18 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because the whole text is an informative review where Hannah shares her thoughts, pros, and cons about the app. Option A is a partial truth; she enjoyed the stories about kings, but the main purpose of the text is not to teach history. Option C is wrong logic; although she was with her family, the text is a product review, not a funny family narrative.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
My lost holiday video
Fifteen-year-old Ian writes about a memorable experience on a beach holiday.
My name is Ian, and I am 15 years old. Last month, I went on an amazing beach holiday to Thailand with my family. My favourite hobby is making videos for my online vlog. Because we planned to spend a lot of time swimming, I saved my pocket money and bought a new waterproof camera before the trip. I was so excited to use it under the sea.
On our second day, we took a small boat to a beautiful, quiet beach. The water was very clear and warm. I put on my swimming mask and jumped into the sea with my new camera. It was fantastic! I spent a long time swimming and filmed lots of colourful fish and some interesting shells on the white sand.
But then, something terrible happened. I wanted to wave at my parents on the boat, so I opened my hand. The camera fell into the dark, deep water. I tried to swim down to get it, but it was too far. I was very sad because I thought my camera and all my great holiday videos were lost forever.
When I got back to the boat, I told the driver what happened. He was a local diver and knew the area very well. He put on his diving suit and went into the water. About ten minutes later, he came back up with my camera! I was so pleased to have it again.
Later that evening, I watched the video on my laptop. I couldn't believe it! While the camera was falling to the bottom of the sea, it filmed a huge sea turtle swimming past. It was the best video I ever made. Tomorrow, I am going to put it on the internet, and I know my friends will love it.
14 How did Ian get his new camera?
A His parents bought it for him for the holiday.
B He used his own money to pay for it.
C He received it as a present for his birthday.
15 What did Ian do when he first went into the water?
A He took videos of the sea life.
B He swam far away from the beach.
C He collected some beautiful shells from the sand.
16 How did Ian lose his camera?
A He left it on the boat with his parents.
B He dropped it while he was swimming down.
C He opened his hand to say hello to his family.
17 Who got the camera back for Ian?
A someone in his family
B the person driving the boat
C another tourist on the beach
18 What is Ian planning to do next?
A look for more sea turtles in the water
B share his new video online
C show his holiday vlog to his parents
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Ian says "I saved my pocket money and bought a new waterproof camera", which matches option B. Option A is a wrong reference trap because his parents were on the holiday, but they didn't buy the camera. Option C is wrong logic because a birthday is not mentioned in the text.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Ian says he "filmed lots of colourful fish and some interesting shells", which means he took videos of sea life. Option B uses the word "swimming" but changes the meaning, as the text never says he went far from the beach. Option C is a partial truth trap; he saw shells on the sand, but he filmed them, he didn't collect them.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Ian explains "I wanted to wave at my parents... so I opened my hand. The camera fell...". Waving is a way to say hello, making option C correct. Option A is a wrong logic trap; his parents were on the boat, but he didn't leave the camera there. Option B is a sequence trap; he dropped the camera first, and then he tried to swim down to get it.
17 B - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Ian says "I told the driver... he came back up with my camera!" This matches option B. Option A is a wrong reference because his family was there, but they didn't get the camera. Option C is also a wrong reference because the man was a local diver, not another tourist.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Ian talks about his plans for the next day: "Tomorrow, I am going to put it on the internet". This means he will share his video online, matching option B. Option A is wrong logic because he saw a turtle in the video, but doesn't say he will go looking for more. Option C is a wrong reference trap; he says his friends will love it, not that he plans to show it to his parents.