A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Journeys Together 2
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The day my dad forgot everything!
13-year-old Harry writes about a very stressful family journey.
My name is Harry, and I am 13. Last month, my family went on a holiday to Spain. We were all very excited because it was our first time flying. My dad is a very careful person and wanted everything to be perfect. He drove us to the airport very early, and we arrived two hours before our flight. My mum went to buy some drinks for the journey.
While my mum was at the shop, my dad decided to check our tickets. He opened his big black bag and looked inside. Suddenly, his face turned white. 'Oh no!' he said. I asked him what was wrong, and he explained that he didn't have our passports. He remembered exactly where they were. He left them on the kitchen counter! Without our passports, we couldn't get on the plane.
My mum came back, but we didn't have time to drink anything. We ran out of the airport and jumped into a taxi. The journey back to our house took thirty minutes. Dad ran inside, got the passports, and we hurried back to the airport. I was so worried that we were going to miss our holiday.
When we arrived, we ran all the way to the plane. We were very lucky because we caught it with only five minutes to spare! When we sat in our seats, we were tired but happy. The holiday was fantastic. Next time we travel, I am going to keep the passports in my own bag. I don't want my dad to forget them again!
14 When the family got to the airport,
A Harry’s dad went to buy some drinks.
B they had a long time to wait for their flight.
C they felt worried about their journey to Spain.
15 Why did Harry's dad say 'Oh no!'?
A He couldn't find his big black bag.
B He forgot to bring the plane tickets.
C He left the family's passports at home.
16 What did the family do when Harry's mum came back?
A They drank their drinks very quickly.
B They asked a taxi driver to wait for them.
C They returned to their house immediately.
17 When they finally got on the plane, the family felt
A worried about missing their holiday.
B pleased but they needed to rest.
C angry that they only had five minutes.
18 What is Harry planning to do next time they travel?
A ask his dad to pack his holiday bag
B take care of the passports himself
C leave his bag on the kitchen counter
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: The text says, "we arrived two hours before our flight." This means they had a long time to wait (Option B). Option A is wrong reference; Harry's mum went to buy drinks, not his dad. Option C is wrong logic; they were "very excited," not worried, at the beginning of the trip.
15 C - Explanation: The text says Harry's dad "didn't have our passports... He left them on the kitchen counter!" This means he left them at home (Option C). Option A is wrong logic; he opened his black bag, so he didn't lose it. Option B is a partial truth; he was checking the tickets when he realized the passports were missing, but he didn't forget the tickets.
16 C - Explanation: Paragraph 3 says, "We ran out of the airport and jumped into a taxi. The journey back to our house..." This matches returning to their house immediately (Option C). Option A is wrong logic; the text says they "didn't have time to drink anything." Option B is a partial truth trap; they used a taxi, but they didn't ask the driver to wait for them.
17 B - Explanation: The text says, "When we sat in our seats, we were tired but happy." This matches feeling pleased but needing to rest (Option B). Option A is wrong logic; Harry was worried about missing the holiday earlier in the taxi, not when they were on the plane. Option C is wrong logic; they had five minutes to spare, but they were "lucky" and "happy," not angry.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Harry says, "I am going to keep the passports in my own bag. I don't want my dad to forget them again!" This means he plans to take care of them himself (Option B). Option A is wrong logic; he wants to be responsible for the passports, not have his dad pack his bag. Option C uses words from the text (kitchen counter), but that is where dad left the passports, not what Harry plans to do.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A new holiday friend
12-year-old Iris writes about a time when she made a friend in an unusual way.
My name is Iris and I am 12 years old. Last summer, I went on a long holiday to a beautiful hotel in Spain with my parents. The hotel was fantastic and had a huge swimming pool. However, for the first two days, I felt quite bored. There were lots of adults reading books in the sun, but I didn't see any children my age. My parents were busy relaxing, and I really wanted someone to play with in the water.
On the third morning, a boy jumped into the pool with a large, bright beach volleyball. He looked about the same age as me. I swam over and asked him if I could play with him. He smiled, but then he said something in a language I didn't understand. I quickly realised he was from another country and didn't speak any English at all. I felt a little sad because I thought we couldn't play together or be friends.
But the boy didn't want me to go away. He threw the ball to me and pointed at the net in the middle of the pool. Then, he used his hands and face to show me the rules of a fun game. It was a brilliant idea! We didn't need to speak. We just used hand signals to understand each other.
We played volleyball together for the whole afternoon, laughing and having an amazing time. We met at the pool to play every single day until the end of the holiday. We are actually great friends now. Next week, we are going to talk on a video call. I am even trying to learn some words in his language so I can surprise him!
14 Why was Iris bored at the beginning of her holiday?
A She couldn't find any children to play with.
B She spent too much time reading books.
C She didn't want to sit in the sun with her parents.
15 What happened when Iris first spoke to the boy?
A She tried to take his beach volleyball.
B She found out they didn't speak the same language.
C She felt angry because he didn't answer her.
16 How did the boy explain the game to Iris?
A He told her the name of a brilliant new game.
B He drew a picture of the rules in the water.
C He used his hands to show her what to do.
17 What happened for the rest of the holiday?
A They learned to speak each other's languages perfectly.
B They played together at the swimming pool every day.
C They played volleyball with a big group of friends.
18 What is Iris planning to do next week?
A travel to a new country for a surprise visit
B teach her new friend some words in English
C have a video conversation with her friend
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Iris says she was bored because she "didn't see any children my age" and "wanted someone to play with", which matches A. B is a wrong reference trap; the text says adults were reading books, not Iris. C is wrong logic; she says her parents were relaxing, but she doesn't say she refused to sit with them.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Iris says he spoke in a language she didn't understand and "didn't speak any English at all", making B correct. A is wrong logic; she asked to play with him, she didn't try to steal his ball. C is a partial truth trap; he didn't answer in English, but she felt "sad", not angry.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, the text says the boy "used his hands and face to show me the rules," matching C. A is wrong logic; they couldn't speak to each other, so he didn't tell her the name of the game. B is not mentioned in the text.
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Iris states "We met at the pool to play every single day until the end of the holiday," matching B. A is wrong logic; she is only just beginning to learn a few words now, not perfectly during the holiday. C is a partial truth; they played volleyball, but just the two of them, not a big group.
18 C - Explanation: At the end of the text, Iris says, "Next week, we are going to talk on a video call," which matches C (video conversation). A is a wrong logic trap using words from the text; she wants to "surprise" him, but by speaking his language, not by travelling. B is wrong logic; she is trying to learn his language, not teach him English.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Making choices on holiday
Fourteen-year-old Jack writes about a new way to plan family trips.
Hi, I'm Jack and I am 14 years old. Every summer, I go on holiday with my parents and my little sister. In the past, my parents always decided what we did every day. But this year, we have a new rule for our trips. Every evening, we all sit down together and vote on the tourist sites we want to visit the next day. Everyone can choose one place, and the place with the most votes wins.
I really like this new idea. Before we started voting, it was hard to agree on anything. I wanted to look at old castles, but my parents wanted to walk around art museums. We often had big arguments about our plans. Now, everything is much fairer. Because everyone has a chance to speak, we don't argue anymore. It makes the holiday much happier for the whole family.
However, the voting system is not perfect. My little sister is only seven years old. She doesn't care about famous buildings or beautiful parks. Every single time we vote, she chooses to go to the local toy shop! Sometimes she wins the vote because my parents feel sorry for her. It is quite annoying when we travel to a wonderful new city, but we just spend the afternoon looking at dolls and games.
So, how can families plan a great holiday? I think voting is a good idea, but I have a better one. Families should give every person one 'special choice' day. On your day, you can decide exactly what the family does, and nobody can say no. This means that my sister can have her toy shop day, but on my day, we have to visit the castle. That way, everyone gets exactly what they want!
14 What is the new holiday rule in Jack's family?
A They all decide together where to go next.
B The parents choose one place to visit each day.
C They sit down to study the new tourist sites.
15 Why does Jack like the new rule?
A He can visit art museums every day.
B His family doesn't fight about their plans now.
C His parents talk more than they did before.
16 What is the problem with Jack's little sister?
A She is annoyed when they visit beautiful parks.
B She often feels sorry for her parents.
C She always wants to go to the same kind of shop.
17 What is Jack's advice for travelling families?
A Vote every day to see what everyone wants.
B Let each person plan the activities for one day.
C Say no if someone chooses a bad activity.
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A The best toy shops to visit on holiday
B Why teenagers should travel without their parents
C How to choose holiday activities with your family
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Jack explains the new rule: "we all sit down together and vote on the tourist sites we want to visit". This means they decide together, which matches option A. Option B is a timeline/wrong logic trap; his parents "always decided" in the past, but the new rule is different. Option C uses words from the text ("sit down", "tourist sites"), but changes the meaning; they sit down to vote, not to study the sites.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Jack says that because of the new rule, "we don't argue anymore." Option B accurately paraphrases this as not fighting about plans. Option A is a wrong reference trap; the text says his parents wanted to see art museums, while Jack wanted to see castles. Option C is wrong logic; the text says everyone has a "chance to speak", not that his parents talk more.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Jack complains that every time they vote, his sister "chooses to go to the local toy shop!" This matches option C. Option A is wrong logic; Jack says she "doesn't care" about parks, but it is Jack who is "annoyed" by her choices. Option B is a wrong reference trap; the text says "my parents feel sorry for her", not that she feels sorry for them.
17 B - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Jack gives his advice: "Families should give every person one 'special choice' day. On your day, you can decide exactly what the family does". Option B perfectly matches this idea. Option A is a partial truth trap; he mentions voting, but says his "better idea" is giving people a special choice day. Option C is the opposite of the text, which says "nobody can say no" on a special choice day.
18 C - Explanation: As an opinion blog, the best title must reflect the main topic of the whole text. The entire passage is about different ways families can decide what to do on holiday (voting vs. special choice days), making C the correct answer. Option A is a minor detail from paragraph 3. Option B is wrong logic; Jack is writing about how to make travelling with family better, not about travelling without them.