A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Active Escapes 3
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Staying healthy on holiday!
16-year-old Chris writes about eating well when you travel.
My name is Chris, and I am 16 years old. I love going on holiday with my family. We always visit interesting places and have a lot of fun together. But there is one thing that is always difficult for me when I travel. It is very hard to eat healthy food. At home, I eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, but on holiday, my daily meals are completely different.
When you visit a new country, you want to try everything. I believe that it is very important to try local desserts. For example, last summer we went to Italy. Of course, I had to eat traditional Italian ice cream! It was delicious, and I do not think tourists should miss things like that. You are on holiday to enjoy yourself, so eating a little sugar is fine.
However, there is a big problem if you eat badly all the time. Sometimes, tourists just buy fast food like burgers and chips every day because it is quick and cheap. I did this on one holiday, and it was a mistake. Eating too much heavy food makes you feel very tired. If you don't have enough energy, you cannot go out and explore the city or the beach.
So, how can you stay healthy but still have fun? I have a simple rule. If I know I am going to have a large dinner, I always eat a healthy green salad for lunch. Because I eat something light in the afternoon, I can enjoy a nice sweet treat after dinner without feeling bad. Try this idea on your next trip, and you will feel great!
14 What is difficult for Chris when he goes on holiday?
A finding fresh food in the local shops
B continuing to eat well while he is away
C choosing interesting places to visit
15 What does Chris think about sweet holiday food like ice cream?
A Tourists should definitely try it.
B People should only eat it in Italy.
C It is better to have it without sugar.
16 Chris says that eating fast food every day
A costs tourists too much money.
B makes you too tired to explore places.
C is the best way to save time on a trip.
17 Why does Chris eat a salad for lunch?
A because it is his favourite afternoon meal
B to help him feel hungry before a large dinner
C so he can eat a sweet dessert later that evening
18 What is Chris doing in this text?
A explaining how to cook healthy local dishes
B giving advice on eating well during a trip
C describing his favourite Italian restaurant
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Chris says, "It is very hard to eat healthy food" when he travels, which matches continuing to eat well while away (Option B). Option A is wrong logic; he says he eats fresh food at home, but he never says it is hard to find in local shops. Option C is a partial truth trap; he visits interesting places, but this is fun for him, not difficult.
15 A - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Chris says, "I do not think tourists should miss things like that." This means tourists should definitely try sweet local foods (Option A). Option B is wrong logic; he uses Italy as an example, but he doesn't say people should only eat it there. Option C is wrong logic; he says "eating a little sugar is fine," not that you should have it without sugar.
16 B - Explanation: Paragraph 3 says, "Eating too much heavy food makes you feel very tired. If you don't have enough energy, you cannot go out and explore". This matches making you too tired to explore (Option B). Option A is wrong logic; Chris says fast food is actually "cheap". Option C is a partial truth trap; fast food is "quick", but Chris says eating it every day is a "mistake", not the best way to save time.
17 C - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Chris says he eats a light salad for lunch so he "can enjoy a nice sweet treat after dinner without feeling bad." This matches eating it so he can have a dessert later (Option C). Option A is wrong logic; he eats it in the afternoon, but doesn't say it is his favourite meal. Option B is wrong logic; he eats it because he knows he will have a large dinner, not to make himself hungry for it.
18 B - Explanation: The text is an informative blog where Chris shares his opinions and rules for staying healthy on holiday, making Option B the correct overall purpose. Option A is wrong logic; he talks about food, but never explains how to cook it. Option C is a partial truth; he mentions Italian ice cream in one paragraph, but he is not describing a restaurant.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
An exciting river adventure
15-year-old Diana writes about a kayaking trip with her dad.
Hi, my name is Diana and I am 15 years old. Last weekend, my dad and I went on an amazing adventure. We travelled to a large national park because we wanted to go kayaking. We both love water sports, but this was our first time on a really fast-moving river. The water looked very cold and it made a loud noise. I felt very excited to start.
We rented a small plastic boat and two long wooden paddles from a shop near the river. My dad sat in the back of the kayak and I sat in the front. At first, the trip was fantastic. We travelled past tall trees and huge mountains. I took a few photos with my waterproof camera. We had to work hard to move the boat, but it was great fun.
Suddenly, the water started to move much faster. We didn't see a large rock under the water. The kayak hit the rock hard and jumped up in the air. I didn't fall into the river, but I dropped my wooden paddle! It fell into the fast water and moved away from our boat very quickly. I started to panic because we couldn't travel safely without it.
My dad told me not to worry. He used his own paddle and worked really hard to make our boat go faster. We followed my paddle down the river. After a few minutes, we got close to it and I grabbed it from the water. I felt so happy! We continued our exciting journey safely. Next summer, I am going to invite my best friend to come kayaking with us.
14 What does Diana say about the river in the national park?
A The water in it moved very quickly.
B She went kayaking there last year.
C It was too cold to do water sports.
15 What did Diana do during the first part of the trip?
A She bought a new wooden paddle from a shop.
B She sat in the back of the small boat.
C She took pictures of the beautiful scenery.
16 Why did Diana start to panic?
A She fell out of the kayak into the cold water.
B She lost something important in the river.
C The boat broke when it hit a large rock.
17 How did they get Diana's paddle back?
A Diana's dad moved their boat quickly towards it.
B Diana used her dad's paddle to pull it back.
C Diana's dad reached into the water and caught it.
18 What is Diana planning to do next summer?
A travel to a new national park with her dad
B learn how to paddle a boat by herself
C ask someone she knows to go kayaking
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Diana says "this was our first time on a really fast-moving river," which matches option A. B is a wrong timeline trap; they went "last weekend," not last year, and it was their first time. C is a wrong logic trap; the water "looked very cold," but they still went kayaking because they "love water sports."
15 C - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Diana says "We travelled past tall trees and huge mountains. I took a few photos," which matches option C. A is a partial truth trap; they got paddles from a shop, but they "rented" them, they didn't buy them. B is a wrong reference trap; her dad sat in the back, and Diana sat in the front.
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Diana says she started to panic because "I dropped my wooden paddle... we couldn't travel safely without it," matching B. A is a wrong logic trap; the text explicitly says "I didn't fall into the river." C is a partial truth trap; the boat "hit the rock hard", but there is no mention of it breaking.
17 A - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Diana says her dad "worked really hard to make our boat go faster. We followed my paddle", which matches option A. B is a wrong reference trap; her dad used his own paddle, not Diana. C is a wrong reference trap; Diana says "I grabbed it from the water," meaning she caught it, not her dad.
18 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Diana states, "Next summer, I am going to invite my best friend to come kayaking with us," which matches C (ask someone she knows). A is a wrong logic trap; there is no mention of visiting a "new" national park. B is a wrong logic trap; she is planning to go with a friend, not learn to do it completely alone.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A great game on the beach
Sixteen-year-old Evan writes about making new friends on holiday in Brazil.
Hi, I’m Evan and I am 16 years old. Last month, I went on a fantastic holiday to Brazil with my parents. We stayed in a nice hotel near a very famous, long beach. On our first afternoon, we went for a walk next to the sea. The weather was really hot. Suddenly, I saw a group of teenagers. They were playing beach volleyball on the sand.
I love playing volleyball. I am in the volleyball team at my school, so I really wanted to play with them. I stood and watched their game for a few minutes. They were very good, and they looked like they were having a lot of fun. But I had a big problem. The teenagers were speaking Portuguese, and I only speak English. Because I couldn't say hello in their language, I felt very shy.
I didn't know what to do. I didn't want to walk away, but I was afraid to speak. Then, the volleyball hit the sand near my feet. I picked it up. Instead of saying anything, I just smiled a lot and pointed at the ball. One of the boys in the group smiled back at me. He moved his hand to tell me to come and join their game. I was so happy!
We played volleyball for two hours until it got dark. We didn't need to speak the same language to understand the game. We just laughed and gave each other high-fives. After the game, we bought some cold drinks together. They became great friends, and we still send messages on the internet. Next summer, I really want to learn some basic Portuguese before I travel anywhere new!
14 What did Evan see on his first afternoon in Brazil?
A a famous volleyball team resting by the sea
B his parents walking on the beach
C some young people playing a sport
15 Why was Evan shy about joining the game?
A He was not a very good volleyball player.
B He couldn't speak the same language as the group.
C He thought the teenagers were laughing at him.
16 How did Evan show that he wanted to play?
A He picked up the volleyball and walked away.
B He asked one of the boys to come over to him.
C He used his face and hands to communicate.
17 What did Evan and the teenagers do when the game finished?
A They got something to drink.
B They talked about the rules of the game.
C They sent messages to their friends online.
18 What is Evan planning to do next summer?
A travel back to Brazil to visit his new friends
B study a little bit of a different language
C teach people how to play volleyball on holiday
Answer Key & Explanations
14 C - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Evan says, "I saw a group of teenagers. They were playing beach volleyball". Option C accurately paraphrases this (teenagers = young people, beach volleyball = a sport). Option A is a wrong logic trap; the text says the beach was "famous", not the team. Option B is a partial truth trap; he says "we went for a walk", meaning he was walking with his parents, not watching them.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Evan says, "The teenagers were speaking Portuguese, and I only speak English. Because I couldn't say hello in their language, I felt very shy." Option B perfectly matches this reason. Option A is the opposite of the text, as Evan plays for his school team. Option C is a wrong reference trap; the teenagers were "having a lot of fun," but they were not laughing at Evan.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Evan explains that "Instead of saying anything, I just smiled a lot and pointed at the ball." Option C is correct because smiling and pointing are ways of using your face and hands to communicate. Option A is a partial truth trap; he picked up the ball, but he explicitly says "I didn't want to walk away." Option B is wrong logic; it was the boy who moved his hand to invite Evan, not Evan who asked the boy to come over.
17 A - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Evan states, "After the game, we bought some cold drinks together." This makes option A the correct answer. Option B is a wrong logic trap; the text says they "didn't need to speak" to understand the game. Option C is a timeline/wrong logic trap; they send messages to each other now ("still send messages"), but this is not what they did immediately when the game finished.
18 B - Explanation: As a narrative story, the final question focuses on the end of the text. In the last sentence, Evan says, "Next summer, I really want to learn some basic Portuguese". Option B paraphrases learning basic Portuguese as studying a little bit of a different language. Option A is a partial truth trap; he mentions traveling, but says he wants to go "anywhere new", not back to Brazil. Option C uses words from the text ("volleyball," "holiday"), but he plans to learn a language, not teach a sport.