A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Fuel for Fitness 2
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The kitchen mistake
15-year-old Wendy writes about trying to make healthy food.
My name is Wendy and I am 15 years old. I love playing sports, especially basketball, so I always try to eat healthy food. Last weekend, I decided to make my own healthy sports snacks. I wanted to bake some protein bars because the ones in the supermarket are very expensive. I found a simple recipe online. I mixed oats, honey, and some chocolate protein powder together in a big bowl.
I put the mixture into a baking dish and turned on the oven. The recipe said I needed to bake the bars for twenty minutes. I put them inside and then went to my bedroom to check my phone and send some messages to my friends. I started reading a really interesting article about my favourite basketball team and completely forgot about the time.
Suddenly, I smelled something strange. I ran downstairs to the kitchen and quickly took the dish out of the oven. I was thirty minutes late! The bars were not burnt, but they were very dark brown. When they cooled down, I tried to cut them with a knife, but I couldn't. They were as hard as rocks! I was really disappointed because I thought I had to throw them away.
Then, I had a clever idea. I used a heavy spoon to break the hard bars into much smaller pieces. The next morning, I put the pieces into a bowl and poured some cold milk over them. I ate them just like breakfast cereal, and they tasted absolutely delicious! I am going to make them again next Sunday, but I will definitely use a timer!
14 Why did Wendy decide to make the protein bars?
A She wanted to test a simple recipe from the internet.
B She thought they cost too much to buy in the shops.
C She needed a sweet snack to eat during her basketball games.
15 What did Wendy do while the food was in the oven?
A She wrote an interesting article about sports.
B She sent a text message to a basketball player.
C She used her mobile phone to read about a team.
16 What was the problem with the protein bars?
A They were completely black and burnt.
B They were impossible to cut with a knife.
C They took thirty minutes to cool down.
17 How did Wendy eat her snack in the end?
A She ate it using a heavy spoon.
B She added some cold milk to it.
C She cooked it again the next morning.
18 What is Wendy going to do differently next time?
A remember to check the time carefully
B break the food into pieces before baking it
C use a new recipe to make a better breakfast
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Wendy says, "I wanted to bake some protein bars because the ones in the supermarket are very expensive." This matches Option B (cost too much to buy). Option A is a partial truth trap; she did find a recipe online, but that was not her reason for making them. Option C is a wrong logic trap; she loves basketball, but doesn't say she eats them during her games.
15 C - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Wendy says she went to her bedroom to check her phone and started "reading a really interesting article about my favourite basketball team." This matches Option C. Option A is a wrong logic trap; she read an article, she didn't write one. Option B is a wrong reference trap; she sent messages to her friends, not to a basketball player.
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Wendy explains that when she tried to cut the bars with a knife, "I couldn't. They were as hard as rocks!" This matches Option B. Option A is a partial truth trap; the text explicitly says the bars "were not burnt". Option C is a wrong logic trap; she was thirty minutes late taking them out, but it doesn't say they took thirty minutes to cool down.
17 B - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Wendy says she "put the pieces into a bowl and poured some cold milk over them." This matches Option B. Option A is a wrong reference trap; she used a heavy spoon to break the food, not to eat it. Option C is an invented detail; she ate them the next morning, but she didn't cook them again.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Wendy's plan for the future is: "I will definitely use a timer!" This means she will remember to check the time (Option A). Option B is a wrong timing trap; she broke the food into pieces after baking this time, but doesn't plan to do it before baking next time. Option C is a wrong reference trap; she plans to make the exact same thing again, not use a new recipe.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
My new vegetarian diet
14-year-old Alex writes about changing the food he eats.
Hi, I am Alex and I am fourteen years old. I love sports, and I am a member of my school swimming team. A few weeks ago, I decided to stop eating meat. I wanted to have a vegetarian diet because I thought it would make me healthier. However, I felt quite worried about my new lifestyle. I wasn't sure if I could stay strong enough for my swimming competitions.
For the first three days, I made a big mistake with my meals. I didn't know much about vegetarian food, so I just ate a lot of green salads and some fruit. I thought this was a very healthy idea. But on Wednesday evening, I went to the pool for my normal swimming practice, and something was wrong.
Usually, I can swim up and down the pool for an hour without any problems. But that evening, I felt terrible. My arms and legs were very tired, and I was completely out of energy. I had to stop swimming after only twenty minutes. My sports coach asked me what was wrong, and I told him about my salads. He explained that active teenagers need a lot of protein, and a simple salad isn't enough for a swimmer.
When I got home, I talked to my parents and we looked for better vegetarian recipes online. I started eating lots of beans, lentils, and nuts. I also ate lots of eggs and cheese to get the energy I needed. Now, I feel fantastic again! Last weekend, I swam faster than I ever did before and broke my personal record. I am really pleased that I changed my diet, and I plan to stay vegetarian.
14 Why did Alex feel worried about his new diet at first?
A He didn't know if he would be strong enough to swim well.
B He thought that eating meat was a healthier lifestyle.
C He couldn't find anything good to eat at his school.
15 What did Alex eat during his first few days as a vegetarian?
A a big meal before he went to the pool
B only things like salads and fruit
C the healthy food that his sports coach gave him
16 What happened at swimming practice on Wednesday?
A Alex had to finish his lesson early because he was tired.
B Alex couldn't swim for an hour because he hurt his leg.
C Alex swam faster than usual for twenty minutes.
17 What did Alex do when he arrived home from the pool?
A He asked his parents to cook him a meal with meat.
B He read a special book of vegetarian recipes from his coach.
C He used the internet to find some new meal ideas.
18 How does Alex feel about his diet now?
A happy because it helped him to swim faster than before
B disappointed because he still feels tired after swimming
C surprised that his parents want to be vegetarian too
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Alex says, "I wasn't sure if I could stay strong enough for my swimming competitions." Option A correctly paraphrases this worry. Option B is a wrong logic trap; he actually thought being a vegetarian was healthier, not eating meat. Option C is wrong because the text does not mention the food at his school.
15 B - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Alex explains his mistake, saying he "just ate a lot of green salads and some fruit." Option B perfectly matches this detail. Option A is a wrong logic trap; he went to the pool, but he didn't eat a big meal (he only had light salads). Option C is a wrong reference trap; the sports coach is mentioned later in the text, but the coach didn't give him any food.
16 A - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Alex says his arms and legs were very tired and he "had to stop swimming after only twenty minutes." Option A accurately describes this event. Option B is a partial truth trap; he couldn't swim for an hour and his legs felt tired, but he didn't injure or hurt his leg. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he swam for twenty minutes, but he felt terrible, he didn't swim faster than usual.
17 C - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Alex says he talked to his parents and "we looked for better vegetarian recipes online." Option C correctly paraphrases using the internet. Option A is a wrong logic trap; he talked to his parents, but he wanted better vegetarian meals, not meat. Option C is a partial truth trap; he looked for recipes, but he found them online, not in a book from his coach.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Alex says, "I swam faster than I ever did before" and "I am really pleased that I changed my diet." Option A correctly summarises this successful result. Option B is a wrong logic trap; he felt tired on Wednesday, but now he feels "fantastic again." Option C is a wrong reference trap; his parents helped him find recipes, but the text doesn't say they became vegetarians too.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A mistake in the heat
Bella, 13, writes about a problem she had on a hot day.
Hi everyone! I’m Bella, and I’m 13 years old. I love spending my summer holidays outdoors, and my favourite hobby is riding my bike. But last weekend, I made a really terrible mistake. I am writing this blog post because I want to tell you about it so you don't do the same thing. It was an extremely hot afternoon, and I decided to go for a long cycle ride in the countryside with my friends.
After cycling in the sun for an hour, I felt very hot and thirsty. I didn't bring any drinks from home, so we stopped at a small village shop. Usually, I just buy a cheap bottle of water. But because I was feeling very tired, I decided to treat myself. I bought a large, cold can of sweet cola instead.
I drank it all very quickly. It tasted absolutely delicious at first! However, when I got back on my bike to ride home, I had a big problem. The sweet cola didn't help me stop feeling thirsty at all. In fact, the sugar made my stomach hurt a lot. I felt quite sick, and my friends had to help me sit under a dark tree for a long time to feel better.
Now I know that drinking sweet sodas when you are doing sports in the heat is a really bad idea. So, I have some important advice for anyone who likes going out in the summer. You must always put a large bottle of plain water in your backpack before you leave the house. It doesn't matter where you are going, cold water is the best thing for your body!
14 Why is Bella writing this blog post?
A to help readers avoid making a bad decision
B to invite her friends on a long cycle ride
C to describe her favourite summer hobby
15 What did Bella do at the village shop?
A She bought a drink to share with her friends.
B She bought something different from her usual drink.
C She asked for a cheap bottle of water.
16 What happened after Bella drank the cola?
A She felt completely ready to ride her bike home.
B She felt much better because she wasn't thirsty anymore.
C She had a painful stomach because of the sweet drink.
17 What does Bella advise her readers to do?
A Drink some sweet soda before doing sports.
B Always carry some water in their bags.
C Stay inside the house on very hot summer days.
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A Why you should drink water in the heat
B The best drinks to buy in the village
C How to cycle fast in the summer holidays
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Bella says she made a "terrible mistake" and is writing "so you don't do the same thing" (to help readers avoid a bad decision). B is a wrong reference trap; she went on a ride with her friends in the past, but she isn't inviting them now. C is a partial truth trap; she mentions that cycling is her favourite hobby, but that is not her main reason for writing the post.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Bella explains, "Usually, I just buy a cheap bottle of water. But... I bought a large, cold can of sweet cola instead." A is a wrong detail trap; she was with friends, but she bought the drink to "treat myself", not to share. C is a partial truth trap; it is what she usually does, but not what she actually did this time.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Bella says, "the sugar made my stomach hurt a lot" (painful stomach). A is wrong logic; she had a "big problem" when she tried to ride home. B is also wrong logic; the text explicitly states the cola "didn't help me stop feeling thirsty at all."
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Bella's advice is: "You must always put a large bottle of plain water in your backpack" (carry some water in their bags). A is wrong logic; she explicitly says drinking sweet sodas before sports is a "really bad idea". C is a partial truth trap; she tells readers to put water in their bags "before you leave the house", she doesn't tell them to stay inside.
18 A - Explanation: This is a global question. The entire text is an informative blog post about the dangers of drinking sugary sodas instead of water on a hot day, and advises readers to always bring water. B is a wrong logic trap; she bought a drink in the village, but the text isn't a review of the best drinks there. C is a wrong logic trap; the text involves a cycle ride, but it doesn't teach you how to cycle fast.