A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Digital Wellness 1
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The smartwatch challenge
14-year-old Alex writes about a walking game he played with his friends.
Last month, my friends and I got new smartwatches. We decided to have a fun competition. We wanted to see who could walk 10,000 steps in one day first. We all love playing games, so everyone was very excited to win. I was sure I could finish first because I usually walk to school every morning.
On Saturday, the challenge started. I woke up early and immediately put my watch on. I walked around my bedroom, I helped my dad in the garden, and I even walked to the supermarket to buy some milk. At lunch time, I looked at my watch. It said 6,000 steps. I texted my friends, and I was winning! I felt very happy.
In the afternoon, it was time to take my dog, Buster, for a long walk in the park. Buster loves running, so I knew this would give me a lot of steps. I changed my clothes and washed my hands. But I made a big mistake. I took my watch off and left it on the kitchen table.
I walked with Buster for an hour. We went all the way to the lake and back. When I returned home, I went to look at my watch. It still said 6,000 steps! A minute later, my friend Sam texted to say he had 10,000 steps. He was the winner.
At first, I was a bit angry with myself. I actually walked more than Sam that day! But then I thought about my time in the park with Buster. We had a great afternoon in the sun. I learned that having fun outside is better than looking at numbers on a screen. Next time, I won't worry about winning at all.
14 Why did Alex think he could win the competition?
A He is the fastest runner in his group of friends.
B He walks to his classes every day.
C He is very good at playing sports games.
15 What did Alex do on Saturday morning?
A He did different activities to get more steps.
B He helped his dad to buy some milk.
C He texted his friends before breakfast.
16 Why didn't Alex get steps for his walk in the park?
A He decided to leave his watch at home.
B He lost his watch while he was running.
C He forgot to put his watch back on.
17 When Alex got back from the park, he
A found out that a friend won the challenge.
B went to the lake with his friend Sam.
C received a text message from his brother.
18 How does Alex feel about the smartwatch challenge now?
A He wants to try again and beat Sam next time.
B He is still angry that he forgot to wear his watch.
C He understands that enjoying his walk is the most important thing.
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Alex says he was sure he could win "because I usually walk to school every morning." Option B paraphrases this perfectly. Option A is a wrong logic trap; the text says he thought he could "finish first," but not that he is the fastest runner. Option C uses the word "games" from the text, but changes the meaning completely.
15 A - Explanation: The second paragraph describes several things Alex did (walked in his bedroom, helped in the garden, walked to the supermarket), which matches Option A. Option B is a partial truth trap; he helped his dad in the garden, not to buy milk. Option C is wrong because he texted his friends at lunch time, not before breakfast.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Alex says, "I took my watch off and left it on the kitchen table." This means he forgot to wear it. Option A is a wrong logic trap; he calls it a "mistake," meaning he didn't decide to leave it on purpose. Option B is a partial truth trap; he mentions his dog loves "running," but he didn't lose the watch.
17 A - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Alex says that when he returned home, "my friend Sam texted to say he had 10,000 steps. He was the winner." This makes A correct. Option B is wrong because he went to the lake with his dog, Buster, not Sam. Option C is a wrong reference trap; Sam is a friend, not a brother.
18 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Alex says, "I learned that having fun outside is better than looking at numbers on a screen." This matches Option C. Option A is the opposite of what he says ("Next time, I won't worry about winning at all"). Option B is a partial truth trap; he says he was angry "At first," but he is not angry anymore.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
My virtual tennis match
13-year-old Bella writes about an exciting new video game.
Last month was my thirteenth birthday, and my parents gave me a fantastic present: a virtual reality headset. I really love sports, especially tennis, so I immediately downloaded a new tennis game. I was so excited to play. I decided to start in my bedroom because I wanted to practice quietly before showing my family. The game looked amazing, just like a real tennis court!
When you put the headset on, you hold a controller in your hand. In the game, this controller becomes your tennis racket. You have to move your arm quickly to hit the ball over the net. At first, I was quite slow and I lost a lot of points. But after an hour, I started to understand the game better and I felt very pleased.
Then, something funny but scary happened. In the game, a very fast ball came towards me. I really wanted to win the match, so I swung my arm as hard as I could. Suddenly, I heard a loud noise in my room. I took off my headset quickly. My hand hurt a little, and my beautiful desk lamp was on the floor!
I was really worried because I thought the lamp was broken. Luckily, it was completely fine. I just picked it up and put it back on my desk. But I learned an important lesson that day. My bedroom is much too small for virtual sports. Now, I always play my VR games in the large living room. There is a lot more space there, and it is much safer for me and the furniture!
14 Why did Bella choose to play the game in her bedroom at first?
A She wanted to learn how to play without anyone watching.
B She didn't want to wake her family up.
C Her parents told her to stay in her room.
15 How did Bella feel after playing the game for a while?
A unhappy because she lost too many points
B tired because she had to move her arm very quickly
C happy because she improved at the game
16 What caused the loud noise in Bella's room?
A Bella fell onto the floor.
B Bella hit something with her hand.
C Bella dropped her new headset.
17 When Bella saw the lamp on the floor, she
A was surprised that it was broken.
B was glad that it was still okay.
C decided to put it in a different room.
18 Why does Bella only play her games in the living room now?
A It is big enough for her to move around safely.
B She wants to show the games to her family.
C She doesn't have a desk in her bedroom anymore.
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Bella says she "wanted to practice quietly before showing my family." Option A correctly paraphrases this idea of learning alone first. Option B is a trap; she wanted to play quietly, but not because her family was asleep. Option C is wrong because her parents gave her the headset, but they didn't tell her where to play.
15 C - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Bella says that after an hour, she "started to understand the game better and I felt very pleased." Option C correctly matches this feeling. Option A is a partial truth trap; she was slow and lost points "at first," not after a while. Option B is wrong logic; the text says she had to move quickly, but it never mentions that she felt tired.
16 B - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Bella explains she "swung my arm as hard as I could" and then her "hand hurt a little, and my beautiful desk lamp was on the floor." This shows she hit the lamp. Option A is wrong because the lamp fell, not Bella. Option C is wrong because she took her headset off quickly; she didn't drop it.
17 B - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Bella says she thought the lamp was broken, but "Luckily, it was completely fine." Option B perfectly reflects her relief. Option A is wrong logic; she thought it was broken at first, but it wasn't. Option C is a partial truth trap; she moved her game to a different room, but she put the lamp back on the desk.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Bella says her bedroom is "too small" and the living room has "a lot more space there, and it is much safer." Option A correctly matches this reason. Option B uses vocabulary from paragraph 1 (showing her family), but this is not why she moved. Option C is wrong logic; she says she put the lamp back on her desk, so the desk is still in her room.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Finding some peace
Chris, 15, writes about a mobile app that helped him relax.
Hello everyone! I’m Chris, I’m 15 years old, and I have some important school exams next month. Like many students, I often feel worried and stressed before I have to take a big test. Sometimes I even find it difficult to sleep. Last week, I decided to look for something on my phone to help me relax, and I downloaded a popular meditation app called 'Quiet Mind'.
I've used the app every day since I got it, and there are many things I really love about it. When you open the app, a man speaks to you and tells you how to breathe slowly. He has a very quiet, relaxing voice, which is perfect when I feel nervous about my maths and science exams. It really helps me to stop thinking about school and finally get some rest at night.
However, the app isn't perfect. It has a section with nature sounds that you can listen to while you work. I tried the 'jungle sounds' feature yesterday afternoon. I was sitting at my desk reading a book when suddenly, I heard loud monkey noises coming from my phone! It was so loud that it made me jump and drop my pencil on the floor.
Overall, I think 'Quiet Mind' is a fantastic app, and I highly recommend it to anyone who feels worried about their studies. But I want to give you all a little bit of advice. If you want to use the app while you are doing your homework, don't use the jungle noises! Just stick to the calm ocean sounds. They are much better for helping you think clearly and do your best work.
14 Why did Chris decide to get the app?
A to help him feel less worried about his tests
B because a friend at school told him to use it
C to learn how to prepare for his exams
15 What does Chris say about the man on the app?
A The man gives Chris good advice for his science exams.
B The way the man speaks helps Chris fall asleep.
C The man tells Chris how to speak more quietly.
16 What happened when Chris tried the 'jungle sounds'?
A He stopped reading to look at some animals.
B His phone fell off the desk onto the floor.
C A sudden noise made him drop his pencil.
17 Chris thinks that other students should
A listen to the sea while doing school work.
B never use the app while they are doing homework.
C finish all their homework before they use the app.
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A How to get better marks in your exams
B A useful app for stressed students
C Why I love listening to animals
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The text says Chris downloaded the app to "help me relax" because he often feels "worried and stressed before I have to take a big test" (exams). B is a partial truth trap; the text mentions "students" and "school", but nobody told him to use it. C is wrong logic; the app is for relaxing, not for teaching him how to prepare for tests.
15 B - Explanation: The text states the man "has a very quiet, relaxing voice" which helps Chris "get some rest at night" (fall asleep). A is wrong logic; the text mentions science exams, but the man doesn't give advice about them—he just helps Chris stop thinking about them. C is wrong reference; the man speaks quietly, but he doesn't tell Chris to do so.
16 C - Explanation: The text says, "I heard loud monkey noises... it made me jump and drop my pencil". A is wrong logic; he heard animals on his phone, he didn't look at them. B is a partial truth trap; the text mentions his "phone", his "desk", and the "floor", but his pencil fell on the floor, not the phone.
17 A - Explanation: Chris says, "If you want to use the app while you are doing your homework... stick to the calm ocean sounds" (listen to the sea while doing school work). B is wrong logic; he only says not to use the jungle noises during homework, not the whole app. C is also wrong logic; he encourages using the ocean sounds while doing homework, not after.
18 B - Explanation: The text is written by a student to review a meditation app that helps with exam stress, making B the perfect title. A is wrong because the text is about relaxing, not studying techniques or grades. C is a partial truth; he talks about animal noises, but actually complains about them (the monkeys), so it doesn't fit the whole text.