A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Classrooms Without Walls 1
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A windy day at the beach
Sometimes a big problem can actually help you do better work!
Fifteen-year-old Paul really loves geography. Last week, his class went on a special school trip to the coast. Their teacher wanted them to study the different rocks on the beach. Paul was very excited because he always enjoys learning outside the classroom. He usually gets good marks in this subject.
Before the trip, the teacher told everyone to bring a notebook and a pen. They needed to look carefully at the rocks and write down important information about their shapes. Paul bought a brand-new paper notebook from the shop just for this trip. When the students arrived at the beach, Paul walked close to the water and started writing his notes.
But then, the weather suddenly changed. A very strong wind started to blow across the beach. Paul tried to hold his notebook tightly, but it flew out of his hands. It fell straight into a deep puddle of seawater. All his paper was completely wet, and the ink disappeared. He couldn't read his writing anymore. Paul felt really worried about his school project.
Paul didn't know what to do because he couldn't write anything else. Then, he remembered his mobile phone was safe in his pocket. He decided to use his camera to take clear photos of the rocks instead of writing words. He spent the next hour taking pictures of all the interesting shapes and colours.
Back at school, Paul used his beautiful photos to make a great visual project for his geography class. His teacher loved it so much that she gave him top marks! Paul felt very proud of his hard work. Because of this trip, Paul is going to buy a new camera for his next holiday!
14 Why was Paul happy about the school trip?
A He likes having his lessons outdoors.
B He wanted to visit the coast with his family.
C He hoped to get a good mark in geography.
15 What did Paul do before he went on the trip?
A He learned about the shapes of different rocks.
B He bought something new to write in.
C He borrowed a pen from his geography teacher.
16 What happened to Paul's notebook?
A The rain made the paper completely wet.
B He dropped it in the sea while he was walking.
C The wind blew it into some water.
17 How did Paul solve his problem?
A He took pictures to remember the rocks.
B He used his mobile phone to call for help.
C He wrote his notes on a different piece of paper.
18 What is Paul planning to do next?
A create a visual presentation for his art class
B get some new equipment for taking photos
C show his teacher his pictures from a holiday
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because the text says Paul was excited because "he always enjoys learning outside the classroom." Option B is wrong reference; he went to the coast with his class, not his family. Option C is wrong logic; he usually gets good marks, but the text doesn't say this was the reason he was happy about the trip.
15 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because before the trip, Paul "bought a brand-new paper notebook from the shop". Option A is wrong logic; he needed to learn about the shapes of the rocks during the trip, not before. Option C is a partial truth trap; the teacher told everyone to bring a pen, but Paul didn't borrow one from her.
16 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because "A very strong wind started to blow" and the notebook "fell straight into a deep puddle of seawater". Option A is wrong logic; the paper got wet, but it was because of a puddle, not rain. Option B is a partial truth trap; he was walking near the water, but he didn't drop it himself—the wind blew it out of his hands.
17 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because Paul decided to "take clear photos of the rocks instead of writing words." Option B is a partial truth trap; he used his mobile phone, but to use the camera, not to call anyone. Option C is wrong logic; the text specifically says "he couldn't write anything else."
18 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because the final sentence says Paul is "going to buy a new camera" (new equipment for taking photos). Option A is wrong reference; he already made a visual project, and it was for geography class, not art. Option C is a partial truth trap; he got top marks from his teacher, but he is buying a camera for his next holiday, not showing holiday photos to his teacher now.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Studying in a new country!
Fourteen-year-old Queenie writes a blog about student exchange programs.
My name is Queenie and I am 14 years old. Last year, I went on an international student exchange program. I travelled to another country to live and study for three months. I had an amazing time. I am writing this blog because I think every teenager should try an exchange program during high school. It is the best way to learn about the world and become more confident.
The greatest thing about the program is how much your language improves. When you learn a new language at home, you usually only speak it in the classroom with your teacher. But on an exchange trip, you live in the same house as a foreign family. You have to speak the new language all the time, during meals, watching TV, and at the weekends. Because of this, you learn incredibly fast.
However, the experience is not always easy at the beginning. On my first night, I felt very sad and I really missed my parents. Many students feel homesick when they first arrive in a strange place. Everything is completely different, and you don't know anyone there. But this feeling is very common, and it usually goes away quickly when you start making new friends at your new high school.
Overall, studying in another country is a wonderful adventure that you will never forget. If you decide to go, I have one very important piece of advice for you. You should pack some nice photos of your hometown in your suitcase. On your first evening, you can show the pictures to your new host family. It is a fantastic way to start talking, share things about your life, and feel more comfortable!
14 Why is Queenie writing this blog?
A to explain why teenagers should study abroad
B to talk about her favourite subjects at high school
C to teach students how to become more confident
15 Why do students learn a language so fast on an exchange trip?
A They have extra lessons with a good teacher.
B They practise it every day with the people they live with.
C They spend all their time watching foreign television.
16 What does Queenie say about the beginning of her trip?
A She was unhappy because her new school was completely different.
B She was worried that she couldn't make any new friends.
C She found it difficult because she wanted to see her family.
17 Queenie thinks it is a good idea to
A take some photos of your new host family.
B travel with some pictures of your own town.
C talk to your parents on the first evening.
18 What is the best title for this blog?
A How to improve your language classes at home
B Why you should study abroad and what to bring
C The most beautiful countries to visit on a school trip
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Queenie says, "I am writing this blog because I think every teenager should try an exchange program". This matches option A (study abroad). Option B is wrong logic; she mentions high school, but not her favourite subjects. Option C is a partial truth trap; she says the trip helps you "become more confident," but that is a benefit of the trip, not her main purpose for teaching the reader.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Queenie explains that "you live in the same house as a foreign family. You have to speak the new language all the time". This matches option B. Option A is a wrong reference trap; you study with a teacher when you are at home, not on the exchange trip. Option C is a partial truth trap; she mentions watching TV as one time you use the language, but you don't spend "all your time" doing it.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Queenie says, "On my first night, I felt very sad and I really missed my parents." This matches option C (wanted to see her family). Option A is a wrong logic trap; the text says everything is different, but her sadness came from missing her parents, not from the school being different. Option B is a wrong reference trap; the text says making friends makes the sadness go away, it doesn't say she worried she couldn't make any.
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Queenie's important advice is: "You should pack some nice photos of your hometown". This matches option B. Option A is a wrong logic trap; she tells readers to show pictures to the host family, not to take photos of them. Option C is a wrong reference trap; she advises talking to your host family on the first evening, not calling your parents.
18 B - Explanation: This is a global question. The text is an opinion blog explaining the benefits of an exchange program (learning a language) and giving advice on what to pack (photos) to make the first night easier. Option B perfectly summarises both the purpose and the advice. Option A is wrong logic; the text is about learning a language in another country, not at home. Option C is a partial truth trap; it mentions trips to other countries, but she does not list the best places to visit.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A surprise on a school trip
Thirteen-year-old Ryan writes about a day out with his history class.
Hi, I’m Ryan, and I am 13 years old. Last week, my teacher took our class on a school trip to an old Roman town. Before we arrived, I wasn't very happy. I don't really like history because I usually find it quite boring. I prefer playing sports or video games with my friends. Usually, we just look at old pictures in the classroom, which isn't much fun. So, I thought the day out was going to be terrible.
When we arrived at the Roman town, a tour guide met us. He showed us some broken walls and talked for a long time about how people lived thousands of years ago. He knew a lot of facts, but he spoke quite slowly. Most of my classmates listened carefully and took notes, but I felt very bored and tired. I quietly walked a few steps away from the group to look at some trees.
While I was standing near the trees, I noticed a large hole in the ground behind a big rock. I looked inside and saw some dark stone stairs going down. It was a hidden underground tunnel! I felt really excited, and I wanted to go down and look at the bottom. However, I knew it was dangerous to go in there alone because I didn't have a light.
So, I immediately called my teacher and showed her the hole. She was amazed! She turned on her phone light, and she carefully walked down the stairs with me and a few friends. It was incredibly dark and cool inside. Suddenly, I felt like a real explorer. Because of this exciting trip, I think history is actually fantastic. I am going to read a book about the Romans this weekend!
14 Why did Ryan feel unhappy before the trip?
A He didn't want to play sports with his friends.
B He didn't think he would enjoy the activity.
C He didn't like looking at the old classroom.
15 What does Ryan say about the tour guide?
A He was very slow when he walked around the walls.
B He gave the classmates a lot of useful notes.
C He shared a lot of information about the past.
16 Why didn't Ryan walk into the tunnel straight away?
A He couldn't find the dark stone stairs.
B He knew it wasn't safe to do it by himself.
C He dropped his light in a hole in the ground.
17 What happened when Ryan told his teacher about the hole?
A She used her phone to help them see in the dark.
B She asked a few friends to explore it for her.
C She told Ryan to stay away from the dangerous stairs.
18 What is Ryan planning to do this weekend?
A write his own fantastic book about history
B learn more information about the Romans
C go on another exciting trip with his class
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because Ryan says he finds history boring and he "thought the day out was going to be terrible" (didn't think he would enjoy it). Option A is wrong logic; he actually prefers playing sports, so he did want to do that. Option C is a wrong reference; they look at old pictures in the classroom, but the classroom itself isn't old.
15 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because the text says the guide "knew a lot of facts" and talked about "how people lived thousands of years ago" (the past). Option A is a partial truth mixed with wrong logic; the guide spoke slowly, but the text doesn't say he walked slowly. Option B is a wrong reference; the classmates took notes themselves, the guide didn't give them notes.
16 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because Ryan states, "I knew it was dangerous to go in there alone" (not safe by himself). Option A is the opposite of the truth; he looked inside and "saw some dark stone stairs." Option C is wrong logic; he couldn't go in because he "didn't have a light," not because he dropped one.
17 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because the text says his teacher "turned on her phone light, and she carefully walked down the stairs with me." Option B is a wrong reference; she walked down with his friends, she didn't ask them to explore it for her. Option C is the opposite of what happened; the teacher walked down the stairs with them, she didn't tell him to stay away.
18 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because in the final sentence, Ryan says, "I am going to read a book about the Romans this weekend!" (learn more information). Option A is wrong logic; he is going to read a book, not write one. Option C is wrong logic and is not mentioned in the text.