A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Journeys Together 4
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A surprise in my suitcase!
15-year-old Noah writes about getting ready for a winter holiday.
My name is Noah, and I am 15 years old. Next week, my family is going on a winter skiing holiday to the mountains. I am very excited because I love playing in the snow. Yesterday evening, my mum told me to start packing my clothes for the trip so I was ready early.
I brought my large blue suitcase into my bedroom and opened it on the floor. First, I packed my thick socks, my favourite trousers, and some winter boots. Then, I put my large winter sweaters on top. I also packed my camera so I can take lots of photos of my family on the mountain.
When I finished, I tried to close the suitcase, but there was a big problem. I couldn't pull the zip shut. I looked closely and saw a large, round lump under my sweaters. I thought maybe I had packed too many thick clothes. I pushed the sweaters hard with my hands, but the lump was very soft and strange.
I decided to take some sweaters out to see what was inside. Suddenly, I saw some orange fur! It was my pet cat, Bella. She was fast asleep under my clothes. She loves finding warm places to sleep, and my winter suitcase was perfect for her.
I laughed and gently lifted Bella out of the suitcase. I put her on my bed, and she went back to sleep. Finally, I closed my bag easily. Next time I pack for a trip, I am going to check my luggage carefully before I close it!
14 Why was Noah packing his suitcase?
A He was preparing for a family trip to the mountains.
B He wanted to go and play in the snow that evening.
C His mum asked him to buy some clothes for a holiday.
15 Why did Noah pack his camera?
A to get some pictures of his cat sleeping in the bag
B to take photos of his relatives during their holiday
C to take pictures of the winter snow from his bedroom
16 Noah couldn't close his suitcase because
A the zip on his large blue bag was broken.
B his thick winter sweaters were too hard to push.
C there was a strange shape under his clothes.
17 Why was Bella the cat inside the suitcase?
A She was playing a hiding game with Noah.
B She was looking for a warm place to rest.
C She wanted to travel to the mountains, too.
18 What is Noah planning to do in the future?
A pack his suitcase in a different room of the house
B make sure his cat stays on his bed during the holiday
C look inside his bags carefully before he shuts them
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The text states in the first paragraph, "Next week, my family is going on a winter skiing holiday to the mountains." This matches preparing for a family trip (Option A). Option B is wrong logic; he loves playing in the snow, but he isn't going that evening. Option C is a partial truth trap; his mum told him to pack clothes, not buy them.
15 B - Explanation: Paragraph 2 says he packed his camera "so I can take lots of photos of my family on the mountain." This matches taking photos of relatives during the holiday (Option B). Option A is wrong logic; he didn't know the cat was in the bag yet. Option C is a partial truth; he packed the camera in his bedroom, but he wants to take photos on the mountain, not from his room.
16 C - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Noah says he couldn't pull the zip shut because he "saw a large, round lump under my sweaters." This means there was a strange shape (Option C). Option A is wrong logic; the zip wouldn't shut because of the lump, not because it was broken. Option B is wrong logic; he pushed the sweaters, but the text says the lump was "very soft", not that the sweaters were too hard.
17 B - Explanation: Paragraph 4 explains that Bella "was fast asleep" and "loves finding warm places to sleep." This matches looking for a warm place to rest (Option B). Option A is wrong logic; she was sleeping, not playing a game. Option C is wrong logic; she wanted a warm spot, not a trip to the mountains.
18 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Noah says, "Next time I pack for a trip, I am going to check my luggage carefully before I close it!" This matches looking inside his bags before shutting them (Option C). Option A is wrong logic; he doesn't mention changing rooms to pack. Option B is a partial truth; he put her on the bed this time, but he doesn't say this is his plan for the actual holiday.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Meeting my online friend
15-year-old Olivia writes about a special day on her holiday.
Hi, I’m Olivia and I am 15 years old. Last week, I travelled to London with my parents for a short holiday. It was a very exciting trip for me, but not just because of the famous sights. I finally had the chance to meet my online pen pal, a girl named Maya. We often chatted on the internet for two years, but we never met in person.
We agreed to meet at a busy café near our hotel. When we arrived, my parents sat at a small table near the window. They wanted to read their books and let me talk to my friend alone. I sat at a different table next to the door and waited for Maya to arrive.
After ten minutes, I started to feel very nervous. I looked at my phone again and again. I suddenly worried that Maya wouldn't know who I was. We always used video calls to speak to each other, but I thought maybe I looked different in real life. I was scared that she might walk past my table.
Then, the door opened and a girl walked inside. It was Maya! She smiled as soon as she saw me, so I didn't need to worry at all. I stood up quickly and we gave each other a big hug. It felt like we were already best friends.
We spent the whole afternoon drinking hot chocolate and chatting. We talked for hours about our favourite music and our hobbies. It was the best day of my holiday. Next summer, Maya is going to visit my town, and I can't wait to show her all my favourite places.
14 Why was Olivia so excited about her trip to London?
A She wanted to visit all the famous sights.
B She planned to see a friend she knew from the internet.
C She hoped to find a new pen pal on her holiday.
15 What did Olivia's parents do at the café?
A They sat in a different place so Olivia could be alone.
B They waited by the door to look for Maya.
C They read their books at the same table as Olivia.
16 While Olivia was waiting, she was afraid that
A she wouldn't be able to make a video call.
B her mobile phone wasn't working properly.
C Maya wouldn't recognise her face in the café.
17 What happened when Maya arrived?
A She knew exactly who Olivia was immediately.
B She walked past Olivia's table by mistake.
C She felt worried about talking to Olivia.
18 What is Olivia planning to do next summer?
A go back to London to drink hot chocolate
B take Maya to see parts of her own town
C start a new hobby with her best friend
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Olivia says she "finally had the chance to meet my online pen pal" (a friend from the internet), which matches B. Option A is a wrong logic trap; the text says the trip was exciting "not just because of the famous sights." Option C uses a wrong timeline; she already had a pen pal and didn't go there to find a new one.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, the text says her parents sat at a table by the window to "let me talk to my friend alone," matching A. Option B is a wrong reference trap; Olivia sat by the door to wait, not her parents. Option C is a wrong logic trap; they read their books, but at a "different table," not the same one.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Olivia says "I suddenly worried that Maya wouldn't know who I was" because she might look different in real life, matching C (wouldn't recognise her face). Option A is a partial truth trap; they used video calls in the past, but she wasn't trying to make one now. Option B is a wrong logic trap; she looked at her phone, but she doesn't say it was broken.
17 A - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, the text says Maya "smiled as soon as she saw me", meaning she recognised Olivia immediately (A). Option B is a wrong logic trap; Olivia was scared Maya might walk past the table, but this did not actually happen. Option C is a wrong reference trap; Olivia was the one who felt worried earlier, not Maya.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Olivia says Maya is going to visit her town next summer and "I can't wait to show her all my favourite places," matching B. Option A is a wrong reference trap using text vocabulary; they drank hot chocolate in London this trip, not next summer. Option C is a wrong logic trap; they talked about hobbies, but there is no plan to start a new one together.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A weekend away
Sixteen-year-old Paul writes about a city trip with his best friend.
Hi, I’m Paul and I am 16 years old. Last month, my best friend Marco and I went on a weekend trip to a big city. It was our first time travelling without our parents, so we were very excited. We stayed in a nice little hotel near the city centre. On the first day, the weather was great, and we had a fantastic time taking photos of the famous buildings.
But on the second morning, we had a big argument. We were eating breakfast in the hotel when we started talking about our plans for the day. I really wanted to visit the national science museum. I love learning about space and old machines. However, Marco didn't want to do that at all. He wanted to go to a large shopping centre to buy some new clothes and shoes.
We talked about it for a long time, and we both felt quite angry. I said that shopping was boring, and Marco said that museums were too quiet. Suddenly, Marco had a clever idea. He said, "We don't have to do everything together!" We decided to spend the morning in different places. He took a bus to the shops, and I walked to the museum.
At first, I felt a little worried about walking around the city alone. But the museum was amazing, and I saw some fantastic things. At one o'clock, we met at a café in the city centre for lunch. We were both very happy. Marco showed me his new jacket, and I told him all about the space rockets. Next time we travel, we are going to plan our days better!
14 Why was the trip special for Paul and Marco?
A It was their first holiday without their families.
B It was their first visit to a famous big city.
C It was the first time they stayed in a hotel.
15 Why did Paul and Marco argue at breakfast?
A Marco didn't want to leave the hotel.
B Paul wanted to buy some new clothes.
C They wanted to go to different places.
16 What did Marco decide they should do?
A spend the morning away from each other
B try to find a quieter shopping centre
C take a bus to the museum together
17 How did Paul feel when he first went to the museum?
A amazed by the space rockets in the café
B a bit afraid because he was by himself
C angry because Marco didn't come with him
18 What is Paul going to do on his next holiday?
A make sure they always stay together
B travel to a completely different city
C think carefully about what to do each day
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Paul says, "It was our first time travelling without our parents". This makes option A the correct answer. Option B is a wrong logic trap; the text says they went to a "big city" and took photos of "famous buildings," but it never says this was their first visit to a big city. Option C is a wrong fact; they stayed in a hotel, but the text doesn't say it was their first time doing so.
15 C - Explanation: In the second paragraph, the boys argue because Paul "wanted to visit the national science museum," but Marco "wanted to go to a large shopping centre". Option C accurately paraphrases this as wanting to go to different places. Option A is a partial truth; they were in the hotel, but Marco wanted to leave to go shopping. Option B is a wrong reference trap; it was Marco who wanted to buy clothes, not Paul.
16 A - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Marco says "We don't have to do everything together!" and they decide to "spend the morning in different places." Option A matches this idea. Option B is a partial truth/wrong logic trap; Marco mentions museums are too "quiet" and wants to go to a "shopping centre," but he doesn't look for a quiet shopping centre. Option C is wrong logic; Marco took a bus, but they did not go to the museum together.
17 B - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Paul says, "At first, I felt a little worried about walking around the city alone." Option B accurately paraphrases this as feeling "a bit afraid because he was by himself." Option A is a wrong location trap; he saw space rockets, but this was at the museum, not the café. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he was angry earlier in the story, but when he went to the museum, he felt worried, not angry.
18 C - Explanation: The prompt is a narrative story, so the final question focuses on the end of the text. Paul states, "Next time we travel, we are going to plan our days better!" Option C correctly paraphrases this as thinking carefully about what to do. Option A is the opposite of the text's lesson, as splitting up actually made them happy. Option B is a partial truth trap; he mentions traveling "next time", but does not say they will go to a different city.