A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Tech on Tour 4
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Real life is faster than an app!
14-year-old Jenny writes about trying to speak Spanish on holiday.
My name is Jenny, and I’m 14 years old. Last month, my family and I went on a holiday to Madrid in Spain. I was really excited about the trip. Before we left, I decided to learn some Spanish. I downloaded a language app on my phone and practised for twenty minutes every single day. The app told me I was doing great, so I felt very confident.
When we arrived in Madrid, it was very hot and sunny. On our first afternoon, we went to a lovely café in the city centre. We wanted to get some drinks and sweet snacks. My dad looked at me and said, ‘Why don’t you order for us, Jenny? You can use your new Spanish!’ I thought it was a great idea.
A friendly waiter came to our table. I said hello in Spanish, and he answered me. But there was a big problem. He spoke so fast that I couldn't understand a single word! On my app, the voices always spoke very slowly and clearly. Suddenly, I felt worried and I forgot everything I learned. My mind was completely empty.
My mum wanted to order in English, but I stopped her. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Then, I remembered a simple phrase from my app. I opened my eyes and slowly asked for three chocolate ice creams. The waiter smiled, said 'perfect' in English, and brought us our delicious food.
I felt so proud of myself! I learned that speaking to real people is much harder than playing a game on a phone. When I go home, I’m going to watch some Spanish films. I think listening to actors will help me understand fast speakers before my next trip!
14 What did Jenny do before her family trip to Spain?
A She spent all day practising Spanish.
B She used her mobile phone to learn a language.
C She asked her parents to teach her some words.
15 At the café, Jenny’s dad wanted her to
A choose the best drinks for the family.
B go and find some sweet snacks for them.
C speak to the waiter in Spanish.
16 Why did Jenny forget her Spanish?
A The waiter didn't speak as slowly as the app.
B The waiter used words she didn't know.
C The language app gave her the wrong information.
17 How did Jenny solve the problem?
A She let her mother order the food in English.
B She thought quietly and remembered what to say.
C She asked the waiter to speak to her in English.
18 What is Jenny planning to do in the future?
A watch movies to help her hear the language better
B stop using her language app because it is just a game
C take another trip to Spain with her family very soon
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: The text says Jenny "downloaded a language app on my phone and practised", which means she used her mobile phone to learn a language (Option B). Option A is wrong logic; she practiced for twenty minutes a day, not all day. Option C is wrong logic; she used an app, she didn't ask her parents to teach her.
15 C - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Jenny's dad says, "Why don’t you order for us, Jenny? You can use your new Spanish!" This matches Option C. Option A is wrong logic; he wanted her to order the food, not choose what was best. Option B is a partial truth; they wanted sweet snacks, but he didn't tell her to go and find them.
16 A - Explanation: Paragraph 3 says the waiter "spoke so fast that I couldn't understand... On my app, the voices always spoke very slowly". This means he didn't speak as slowly as the app (Option A). Option B is wrong logic; she couldn't understand because of the speed, not because the words were new. Option C is wrong logic; the app didn't give wrong information, it just spoke slowly.
17 B - Explanation: Paragraph 4 states, "I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Then, I remembered a simple phrase...". This means she thought quietly and remembered what to say (Option B). Option A is a partial truth trap; her mother wanted to order in English, but Jenny stopped her. Option C is wrong logic; the waiter said one word in English, but Jenny didn't ask him to do this.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Jenny says, "I’m going to watch some Spanish films. I think listening to actors will help me understand fast speakers". This matches Option A. Option B is wrong logic; she compares the app to a game, but never says she will stop using it. Option C is a partial truth; she mentions a "next trip" but doesn't say she is planning to go to Spain soon.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The robot's mistake
12-year-old Kevin writes about a funny experience on his holiday in Japan.
My name is Kevin and I am 12 years old. Last month, my family and I travelled to Japan for a wonderful summer holiday. We stayed in a very unusual hotel in the centre of Tokyo. It was full of new technology, and the best thing was the hotel staff. There were small, friendly robots working there! They carried heavy bags for guests and even brought food to the bedrooms.
One evening, my parents went out to a restaurant, but I was tired so I stayed in my room. I felt quite hungry, so I decided to order some dinner. I used a small computer tablet on the desk to ask for a large hamburger and some chips. Then, I turned on the TV, sat on the bed, and waited for a robot to bring my meal.
After twenty minutes, I heard a soft noise at my bedroom door. I opened it and saw a little white robot waiting for me. It said "hello" and slowly opened its top. I looked inside, but my hamburger wasn't there! Instead, there was a large bowl of hot, red soup. The robot brought the wrong dinner to my room by mistake.
At first, I didn't know what to do. But the food smelled fantastic, so I decided to try it. It was a little bit spicy, but it was actually the most delicious soup I have ever eaten! I wasn't angry about the mistake at all.
Before the robot went back downstairs, I used my phone to take a funny selfie with it. I am going to show the photo to my classmates when school starts next week. I am sure they will love it!
14 What did Kevin think was the best thing about his hotel?
A the unusual machines that worked there
B the large bedrooms for the guests
C the new technology in the centre of Tokyo
15 Why did Kevin eat dinner in his room?
A He wanted to try the hotel's hamburgers.
B He was too tired to go to a restaurant.
C He wanted to watch a programme on TV.
16 When the robot arrived at the bedroom door,
A it gave Kevin his hamburger and chips.
B it made a loud noise to call Kevin.
C it had the wrong meal inside it.
17 What did Kevin think of the soup?
A He was angry that it was so spicy.
B He thought it tasted really good.
C He didn't eat it because it was too hot.
18 What is Kevin planning to do next week?
A show his friends a picture of the robot
B tell his class about a new phone app
C take a selfie with his classmates
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The text states "the best thing was the hotel staff. There were small, friendly robots working there!", which means the unusual machines (robots) were the best part. B is wrong reference; the text mentions guests and bedrooms, but not that the size of the rooms was the best thing. C is a partial truth; the hotel had new tech and was in the centre of Tokyo, but that wasn't Kevin's favourite thing.
15 B - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Kevin says, "my parents went out to a restaurant, but I was tired so I stayed in my room." This makes B correct. A is wrong logic; he ordered a burger because he was already in his room, not the other way around. C is wrong logic; he turned the TV on after deciding to stay and ordering food.
16 C - Explanation: Paragraph 3 says the robot "brought the wrong dinner to my room by mistake", meaning it had the wrong meal (C). A is wrong logic because his hamburger wasn't there. B is a partial truth; it did make a noise, but the text says it was a "soft noise," not a loud one.
17 B - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Kevin says the soup was "actually the most delicious soup I have ever eaten!", matching B. A is wrong logic; the text says the soup was spicy, but he "wasn't angry". C is wrong logic; the soup was hot, but he decided to try it and ate it anyway.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Kevin says "I am going to show the photo to my classmates when school starts next week." B is wrong logic; he mentions using his phone, but not a new app. C is wrong reference; he took a selfie with the robot, not with his classmates.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A useful app for a big city
Sixteen-year-old Lily writes about using a public transport app in New York.
Last month, I went on holiday to New York with my parents and my younger brother. It is a fantastic city with lots of tall buildings, but travelling around it can be quite difficult. The underground train system is really big and at first, we didn't know which train to catch. Because we were lost, a local person told me to download a special transport app on my smartphone.
The best thing about this app is that it gives you live information about your journeys. When you wait at a station, it tells you exactly how many minutes you have until the next train arrives. This was very helpful because we didn't have to wait for a long time on the platforms. Instead, we could spend more time visiting famous museums and eating in nice restaurants.
However, I have to say that the app is not perfect. It includes a useful map of all the train lines in the city, and each line has a different colour. But on a small mobile phone screen, it is very hard to see the difference between the dark blue and black lines. One day, we actually made a big mistake and caught the wrong train because of this problem.
If you want to visit New York, you should definitely use this app, but I have a little advice for you. It is a great idea to look at the app on a large computer screen in your hotel room before you leave in the morning. You can plan your route clearly there. Then, you can just use your phone to check the train times later in the day.
14 Why did Lily get the transport app on her phone?
A Someone who lives in New York told her to use it.
B Her brother wanted to travel on the underground train.
C She wanted to find her way to a famous tall building.
15 What did Lily like most about the app?
A It gave her ideas for good places to eat.
B It told her when her train was going to arrive.
C It helped her find famous museums near the station.
16 What problem did Lily have with the app?
A It did not show all the train lines in the city.
B It was difficult to see the map clearly on her phone.
C The colours of the trains were different from the map.
17 What is Lily's advice for tourists?
A Leave your mobile phone in your hotel room.
B Use a computer to decide which way to travel.
C Check the train times on a computer during the day.
18 What is Lily doing in this blog post?
A explaining how to download a new app on a phone
B talking about her experience of using a transport app
C asking for advice about travelling in a big city
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Lily says "a local person told me to download a special transport app". This means someone who lives there suggested it, making A the correct answer. Option B is wrong logic; her brother is mentioned, but he didn't tell her to get the app. Option C is a partial truth; the text mentions "tall buildings", but this wasn't why she downloaded the app (she downloaded it because they were lost).
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Lily says the best thing about the app is that "it tells you exactly how many minutes you have until the next train arrives". This matches option B. Options A and C are wrong logic traps; the text mentions "eating in nice restaurants" and "famous museums", but these were things they had more time to do because of the app, not what the app actually did.
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Lily explains that "on a small mobile phone screen, it is very hard to see the difference between the dark blue and black lines". This matches option B. Option A is the opposite of the text, which says it includes a map of "all" the train lines. Option C is a wrong reference trap; the map has coloured lines, not the actual trains themselves.
17 B - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Lily says it is a great idea to use "a large computer screen in your hotel room... You can plan your route clearly there." This matches option B. Option A is wrong logic; she says you can "use your phone to check the train times later", so you shouldn't leave it in the room. Option C is a partial truth trap; you should check the computer in the morning, not "during the day".
18 B - Explanation: The entire text is Lily sharing her personal story and opinions about using a transport app in New York, which makes B the correct global answer. Option A is wrong because she only briefly mentions downloading the app, not how to do it. Option C is reversed logic; she is giving advice to tourists, not asking for it.