A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Fit Families 1
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Dog agility training
13-year-old Lily writes about teaching her pet a new sport.
My name is Lily and I am 13 years old. I have a young dog called Max. He is a very lovely pet, but he is always full of energy. Usually, my dad takes him for a long walk in the park every morning, but Max still wants to play all day. So, I decided to build a small obstacle course in our garden to help him stay fit and busy.
I spent the weekend making the course. I used some old plastic boxes and a child's play tunnel. I also built a small wooden hurdle for Max to jump over. At first, Max was very excited. He ran through the tunnel easily and followed me around the grass.
But we soon had a problem. When we arrived at the wooden hurdle, Max stopped. I wanted him to jump over it, but he just ran around the side of it. I tried to show him what to do by jumping over it myself. Max just sat on the grass and watched me. He didn't understand what I wanted.
Then, I had a good idea. I went into the kitchen and got a small piece of chicken. I held the food in my hand and moved it over the hurdle. Max followed the chicken and jumped perfectly! I gave him the food to say well done. We practised a few more times, and he did it every time.
Now, Max completely understands the game, and he loves jumping the hurdles more than anything else. He is getting very fast, too. Next month, I am going to enter him into a local dog sports competition. I don't care if we win, I just want us to have a fun day together!
14 Why did Lily make the course in her garden?
A because her dog needed more exercise and activity
B because her dad was too busy to walk the dog
C because she wanted a new place to play with her friends
15 What did Max do well at the beginning?
A He jumped over the wooden boxes.
B He went inside the play tunnel without any problems.
C He built a small hurdle on the grass.
16 What happened when they reached the wooden hurdle?
A Max chose to go around the object instead of over it.
B Max jumped over it after Lily showed him how.
C Max ran away to sit in a different part of the garden.
17 How did Lily solve the problem with the hurdle?
A She went to the kitchen to cook some chicken.
B She practised jumping over it a few more times herself.
C She used some food to guide him over the jump.
18 What is Lily planning to do next month?
A try to win a prize for being the fastest dog
B teach Max how to understand a new game
C take Max to a special sports event for dogs
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Lily says Max is "full of energy" and she built the course to "help him stay fit and busy." This matches Option A. Option B is a wrong logic trap; the text says her dad does take him for a walk every morning, so he is not too busy. Option C is a wrong reference trap; the course is for her dog, not for her friends.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Lily says that Max "ran through the tunnel easily". This matches Option B (went inside without any problems). Option A is a wrong reference trap; the text mentions boxes and a wooden hurdle, but Max didn't jump over boxes. Option C is a wrong reference trap; Lily built the hurdle, not Max.
16 A - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Lily explains that when they got to the hurdle, Max "just ran around the side of it." This matches Option A. Option B is a partial truth trap; Lily showed him how to jump, but Max just sat and watched her, he didn't do it. Option C is a wrong logic trap; Max sat on the grass, but he didn't run away.
17 C - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Lily says she held a piece of chicken and "moved it over the hurdle. Max followed the chicken and jumped perfectly!" This matches Option C. Option A is a partial truth trap; she went to the kitchen and got chicken, but she didn't cook it. Option B is a wrong reference trap; they practised a few times, but Max jumped over it, not Lily.
18 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Lily states her future plan: "Next month, I am going to enter him into a local dog sports competition." This matches Option C (take Max to a special sports event). Option A is the opposite of her feelings; she explicitly says, "I don't care if we win". Option B is a wrong logic trap; Max already "completely understands the game", so she doesn't need to teach him a new one next month.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A family mountain trip
14-year-old Mark writes about a weekend walk with his parents.
I’m Mark and I am fourteen years old. I live in a town near some beautiful hills. Last Sunday, my family and I decided to go for a walk up a small local mountain. We wanted to spend time outside in nature and get fit. I was very excited because I really love sports, but I knew it was going to be a long journey.
We woke up early and started walking. The weather was perfect for climbing. At first, my dad walked very fast. He wanted to be the first person to arrive at the top. I told him to slow down, but he didn’t listen. My mum and I just walked behind him and enjoyed looking at the tall trees.
After about an hour, we were halfway up the mountain. Suddenly, my dad stopped. He looked very tired and his face was quite red. He said he couldn't walk anymore because his legs hurt. He had to sit down on a large rock to rest. He drank a lot of water and felt a bit sad because he was too tired to continue.
I really wanted to help my dad, so I took his heavy backpack and carried it for him. This made it much easier for him to stand up. After a few minutes, we started walking again. This time, we didn't hurry, and we walked very slowly together.
Finally, we reached the top of the mountain as a team. The view was amazing and my dad was very happy. It was a fantastic day for all of us. Next weekend, we are going to climb another hill, but my dad says he is going to walk slowly right from the beginning!
14 Why did Mark's family go up the mountain on Sunday?
A They wanted to improve their fitness.
B Mark wanted to practice a new sport.
C They needed to walk to the next town.
15 What did Mark's dad do at the beginning of the walk?
A He moved much quicker than the rest of his family.
B He walked behind Mark and his mum.
C He stopped to look at the beautiful trees.
16 Why did Mark's dad sit down on a rock?
A He didn't have enough energy to keep going.
B He wanted to stop and drink some water.
C He hurt his leg on a piece of stone.
17 How did Mark help his dad?
A He carried his dad's heavy bag for him.
B He told his dad to rest for a few minutes.
C He found an easier path up the mountain.
18 What is Mark's dad going to do next weekend?
A walk at a slower speed on their next trip
B climb to the top of a mountain by himself
C stay at home to rest his tired legs
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Mark says the family went up the mountain because they wanted to "get fit." Option A correctly paraphrases this reason. Option B is a partial truth trap; Mark says he loves sports, but he didn't go there to practice a new one. Option C is a wrong reference trap; Mark lives in a town, but they didn't walk to another town.
15 A - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Mark explains that his dad "walked very fast" because he wanted to be the first to arrive at the top. Option A accurately matches this behaviour. Option B is a wrong reference trap; it was Mark and his mum who walked behind him, not the dad. Option C is also a wrong reference trap; Mark and his mum looked at the trees.
16 A - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Mark says his dad stopped because he "looked very tired" and "couldn't walk anymore". Option A perfectly summarises this lack of energy. Option B is a wrong logic trap; he drank water after he sat down, but it wasn't the reason he stopped. Option C is a wrong logic trap; his legs hurt from walking and he sat on a rock, but he didn't injure himself on it.
17 A - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Mark says, "I took his heavy backpack and carried it for him." Option A correctly paraphrases this helpful action. Option B is a wrong reference trap; they rested for a few minutes, but Mark didn't tell his dad to do this. Option C is wrong logic because the text never mentions looking for a different path.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Mark says his dad is "going to walk slowly right from the beginning" of their next climb. Option A accurately paraphrases this future plan. Option B is a partial truth trap; they are going to climb another hill, but they will do it together, not by himself. Option C is wrong logic; the dad's legs hurt earlier in the story, but he isn't staying home next weekend.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Keeping the peace on the court
Nora, 15, writes about playing sports against her younger brother.
Hi everyone! I’m Nora, and I’m 15 years old. I love doing sports, and my favourite hobby is playing tennis. I am in a local tennis club, and I often play in weekend competitions. But today I want to write about something that is really stressful. It is very difficult when you have to play a serious match against someone in your own family.
I have a younger brother called Leo. We both play tennis, and sometimes we have to play against each other in club competitions. Of course, when I play well and win a match, it is a fantastic feeling for me. I feel very proud of my hard work. But for Leo, losing a game against his older sister is not fun at all.
When my brother loses a game, he often becomes very angry. He hates losing! Last weekend, I won a big match against him. He was so upset that he threw his tennis racket on the ground and shouted loudly. It always makes me feel bad because we are brother and sister, and I don't want him to be sad. Playing against your family can really change a fun sport into a big argument.
So, if you play competitive sports against your brothers or sisters, I have some important advice for you. You need to remember that family is much more important than winning. After a hard match, you must always go to the shop and buy a big ice cream for each other. It is the best way to stop the arguments, smile again, and keep the peace in your house!
14 Why is Nora writing this blog post?
A to describe the problems of playing a match against family
B to invite her family to watch a tennis competition
C to explain why she is stressed about joining a new club
15 How does Nora feel when she wins against her brother?
A pleased because she played well
B sorry that she didn't play in a team
C angry that he doesn't enjoy the game
16 What did Leo do after their game last weekend?
A He stopped playing tennis with Nora.
B He dropped his racket because he was tired.
C He made a lot of noise because he was upset.
17 What does Nora advise her readers to do?
A Stop playing sports against their brothers and sisters.
B Buy something sweet for their sibling after a match.
C Go to the shop together before they play a serious game.
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A How to win more tennis competitions
B Playing against your brother or sister
C Why I want to stop playing sports
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Nora says, "I want to write about something that is really stressful. It is very difficult when you have to play a serious match against someone in your own family" (describe the problems). B is a wrong logic trap; she talks about competitions and family, but she doesn't invite them to watch. C is a wrong reference trap; she already plays at a local club, she isn't writing about the stress of joining a new one.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Nora says, "when I play well and win a match, it is a fantastic feeling for me. I feel very proud of my hard work" (pleased because she played well). B is a wrong detail trap; she doesn't mention playing in a team. C is a wrong reference trap; it is her brother who gets angry, not Nora.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Nora explains that Leo "was so upset that he threw his tennis racket on the ground and shouted loudly" (made a lot of noise because he was upset). A is wrong logic; he got angry, but the text doesn't say he stopped playing with her completely. B is a wrong logic trap; he threw his racket because he was upset, he didn't drop it because he was tired.
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Nora advises, "After a hard match, you must always go to the shop and buy a big ice cream for each other" (buy something sweet after a match). A is wrong logic; she doesn't tell them to stop playing, just to remember that family is more important than winning. C is a partial truth trap; she tells them to go to the shop, but they should do this after the match, not before.
18 B - Explanation: This is a global question. The entire text is an opinion blog about the stress of playing competitive tennis against your own sibling, and how to keep the peace. A is wrong because the text is about sibling relationships and emotions, not tips for winning. C is wrong because Nora still loves playing sports and doesn't say she wants to stop.