A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Teen Travel Trends 4
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A painful flight
Sometimes studying too hard can cause problems!
Sixteen-year-old Uma loves learning about science. Last month, she went on a long flight to a different city with her teacher. She travelled there to take part in a big school science competition. The flight was late at night, and most people on the plane were sleeping in the dark.
Uma really wanted to win the competition, so she decided to study on the plane. She took out her new tablet and started reading her science notes. She looked at the very bright screen for four hours. She was so busy that she didn't stop to take a break at all.
Suddenly, Uma had a big problem. Her eyes started to hurt a lot. They became very red and completely dry. Then, she got a terrible headache. The pain was so bad that she couldn't look at her tablet anymore. She felt quite worried because she needed to be healthy and ready for the morning.
An older woman sitting next to Uma saw her problem. She told Uma about the special '20-20-20' rule. She explained that every twenty minutes, you must look away from your screen and look at something else for twenty seconds. This gives your eyes time to rest. Uma listened to her, closed her tablet, and finally went to sleep.
The next morning, Uma's headache was completely gone. She felt great, and she actually won first prize in the science competition! Because of this painful flight, Uma is going to buy some special glasses to protect her eyes when she uses her computer at home.
14 Why was Uma on the plane?
A to travel to a special school event
B to visit a different city for a holiday
C to learn how to fly a plane at night
15 What did Uma do during the flight?
A She bought a new tablet for her studies.
B She read her notes without stopping.
C She took a short break from her screen.
16 What problem did Uma have?
A She couldn't sleep because of the bright lights.
B Her new tablet broke and she couldn't read.
C She got a very bad pain in her head.
17 What did the older woman tell Uma to do?
A give her eyes a short break quite often
B look at her screen for twenty minutes
C close her eyes and go to sleep immediately
18 What is Uma planning to do in the future?
A enter another science competition soon
B spend less time working on her computer
C get something to keep her eyes safe
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because the text says Uma travelled "to take part in a big school science competition" (a special school event). Option B is a partial truth trap; she travelled to a different city, but for a competition, not a holiday. Option C is wrong logic; the flight was at night, but she wasn't learning how to fly the plane.
15 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because Uma was reading her science notes and "didn't stop to take a break at all" (without stopping). Option A is a wrong reference trap; she took out her new tablet, but she didn't buy it on the plane. Option C is wrong logic; the text explicitly states that she did not stop to take a break.
16 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because Uma got "a terrible headache" (a very bad pain in her head). Option A is a wrong reference trap; the screen was bright, but most people were sleeping in the dark and Uma's problem was pain, not the plane's lights. Option B is wrong logic; she couldn't look at her tablet because of the pain, not because the tablet was broken.
17 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because the woman said every twenty minutes you must look away for twenty seconds (give her eyes a short break quite often). Option B is wrong logic; the woman told her to look away from the screen after twenty minutes, not look at it. Option C is a partial truth trap; Uma did go to sleep eventually, but the woman told her to look away for twenty seconds, not to go to sleep immediately.
18 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because in the final paragraph, Uma says she is going to "buy some special glasses to protect her eyes" (get something to keep her eyes safe). Option A is wrong logic; she won this competition, but there is no mention of entering another one soon. Option B is a wrong reference trap; she will use the glasses when she uses her computer, but the text doesn't say she plans to spend less time on it.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A quiet flight!
Fifteen-year-old Victor writes a blog about using an app on holiday.
My name is Victor and I am 15 years old. Last month, I went on a holiday to Spain with my family. I love visiting new countries, but I have a big problem. I am always very afraid of flying in aeroplanes. Before our trip, I downloaded a new meditation app on my mobile phone. It is made specially for teenagers to help them relax. I want to write this blog to tell other people about it.
The best part of the app is the breathing exercises. When the plane started to move, I felt very worried and my heart beat fast. But I put on my headphones and listened to the friendly voice on the app. It told me exactly how to breathe slowly and deeply. After a few minutes, I completely stopped feeling afraid. The exercises really work and help you to stay calm.
However, there was one thing I didn't like about the app. It has a section where you can listen to nature sounds. I tried listening to the 'jungle sounds' on my flight, but it was a bad idea. Suddenly, there were loud noises of monkeys and birds crying in my ears. I jumped in my seat because it was a big surprise! It didn't help me to relax at all.
Overall, I think this app is a brilliant idea for anyone who hates flying. If you have to take a plane soon, you should definitely try it. But I have an important piece of advice for you. You should only use the 'calm ocean waves' sounds. They are very quiet and peaceful. If you listen to those, you will easily fall asleep before the plane even leaves the ground!
14 Why is Victor writing this blog?
A to explain why he loves visiting new countries
B to share his review of a mobile phone app
C to teach teenagers how to use their phones
15 How did the app help Victor on the plane?
A It played some of his favourite music.
B It made his heart beat faster.
C It told him what to do to breathe better.
16 What was the problem with the 'jungle sounds'?
A They made a loud noise that surprised him.
B They were too quiet to help him relax.
C They stopped him from hearing the real birds.
17 What does Victor advise people to do?
A Sleep well before they travel to the airport.
B Choose a peaceful sound to listen to.
C Get off the plane before it starts moving.
18 What is the best title for this blog?
A The best places to visit on your next holiday
B How to use your mobile phone on an aeroplane
C A helpful app for a much better flight
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Victor introduces the app and says, "I want to write this blog to tell other people about it." This matches option B. Option A is a partial truth trap; he mentions he loves visiting new countries, but that is not why he is writing the blog. Option C is a wrong logic trap; the blog is about a specific app, not about teaching teenagers how to use phones generally.
15 C - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Victor explains that a voice on the app "told me exactly how to breathe slowly and deeply." This perfectly matches option C. Option A is a wrong logic trap; he used his headphones to listen to a voice, but the text never mentions his favourite music. Option B is a wrong logic trap; his heart beat fast before he used the app because he was worried.
16 A - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Victor says "there were loud noises... I jumped in my seat because it was a big surprise!" This makes option A correct. Option B is wrong logic because he specifically states the sounds were "loud noises", not too quiet. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he heard the birds crying on the app, it didn't stop him from hearing real birds.
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Victor advises readers to "only use the 'calm ocean waves' sounds. They are very quiet and peaceful." This matches option B. Option A is a wrong logic trap; he says the app helps you sleep on the plane, not before you travel to the airport. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he mentions falling asleep "before the plane leaves the ground", but he doesn't tell people to leave the plane.
18 C - Explanation: This is a global question. The blog reviews an app that helps teenagers who hate flying by keeping them calm, though it warns against one noisy feature. Option C perfectly summarizes the purpose of the text. Option A is a partial truth trap; Victor was travelling on holiday, but he does not discuss places to visit. Option B is a wrong logic trap; the text is about a relaxation app, not the rules for using a phone on a plane.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A painful walk
Fifteen-year-old Wendy writes about a long walk on her summer holiday.
Hi, I’m Wendy, and I’m 15 years old. Last summer, I went on a wonderful holiday with my family near the sea. I really love walking and being outside. During our trip, I decided to walk along a famous path next to the coast. The trail was 20 kilometres long, but I was very excited to do it by myself.
On the morning of the walk, the weather was sunny and warm. Before I left our hotel, I put on my brand new hiking boots. I bought them just one day before the trip. For the first few hours, everything was brilliant. The views of the ocean were amazing, and I took lots of photos with my phone.
However, after ten kilometres, I suddenly had a big problem. I was halfway along the trail when the back of my foot started to hurt terribly. I sat down on a large rock and took off my right boot. I had a very painful red blister on my heel because the new shoe was too hard. It hurt so much that I thought I couldn't finish the walk.
Luckily, I was prepared. I looked in my backpack and found a small box of special bandages. I carefully put one on my sore heel. Then, I decided to leave my heavy boots in my bag. I changed into my old, comfortable sports shoes instead. Immediately, my foot felt much better.
I continued walking and finally reached the end of the famous trail. I felt incredibly tired, but I was very proud of myself for finishing it. I definitely want to walk the same path again next summer. But next time, I am going to make sure I wear my oldest shoes!
14 What did Wendy do on her summer holiday?
A She went for a very long walk near the sea.
B She walked 20 kilometres with her family.
C She helped to build a famous path on the coast.
15 What did Wendy do on the morning of the walk?
A She bought some new boots from a hotel shop.
B She put on some shoes that she recently bought.
C She used her phone to check the sunny weather.
16 What problem did Wendy have halfway along the trail?
A She dropped her right boot on a large rock.
B She couldn't find her way to the end of the walk.
C A part of her foot became very painful.
17 How did Wendy solve her problem?
A She put her old sports shoes into her backpack.
B She asked someone for a box of special bandages.
C She used something from her bag to help her foot.
18 What is Wendy planning to do next summer?
A buy some new shoes for her next walking trip
B travel along the same coastal path again
C take her family on a long walk to the beach
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because Wendy says, "I decided to walk along a famous path next to the coast." Option B is a partial truth mixed with wrong logic; she was on holiday with her family, but she explicitly says she was excited to do the walk "by myself." Option C is wrong logic; she walked on the path, she didn't build it.
15 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because Wendy says she put on her "brand new hiking boots" that she bought "just one day before." Option A is a wrong reference; she bought them before the trip and left the hotel in them, but she didn't buy them from a hotel shop. Option C is wrong logic; the weather was sunny, but she used her phone to take photos of the ocean, not check the weather.
16 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because the text says, "the back of my foot started to hurt terribly" and she had a "very painful red blister." Option A is wrong logic; she sat down on a large rock to take off her boot, but she didn't drop it. Option B is wrong logic; she thought she couldn't finish because her foot hurt so much, not because she was lost.
17 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because Wendy says, "I looked in my backpack and found a small box of special bandages." Option A is a wrong reference; she put her heavy boots in her bag, but she wore her old sports shoes. Option B is wrong logic; she was prepared and found the bandages in her own bag, she didn't ask anyone else for them.
18 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because in the final paragraph, Wendy states, "I definitely want to walk the same path again next summer." Option A is the opposite of her plan; she says next time she is going to wear her oldest shoes, not buy new ones. Option C is a wrong reference; she wants to walk the path again, but she doesn't mention taking her family.