A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Animal Adventures 1
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A hungry camper
Fourteen-year-old Tom writes about a weekend trip with his pet.
My name is Tom and I am fourteen years old. Last weekend, my parents and I went on a camping trip in the mountains. We also took our pet dog, Buster, with us. It was Buster's first time camping, so I felt really excited to show him the beautiful forest. We found a great place to stay near a small river.
When we arrived, we had to do a lot of jobs. My dad started to build a fire, and my mum went to get some clean water from the river. My job was to put up our big family tent. I worked very hard because I wanted to sleep in a comfortable place. I didn't watch Buster while I was working.
We were all very hungry after our long journey. My mum brought a large box of food with us. She put it on a wooden table, ready to cook. We had a lot of delicious sausages for our dinner. But suddenly, my dad saw Buster near the table. The box was empty! Buster ate all of our sausages while we were busy.
At first, I was worried that my parents would be angry. But they just looked at Buster's happy face and started to laugh. We didn't have any meat, so we had to eat hot baked beans with bread instead. The food wasn't great, but we still had a fantastic evening sitting around the fire.
Buster slept very well that night because his stomach was so full! Next month, we are going to go camping again. But next time, I am going to leave the food safely inside the car until we are ready to eat.
14 Why was Tom excited at the beginning of the trip?
A He wanted to take his dog into the woods.
B He wanted to swim in the small river.
C It was his first time going on a camping trip.
15 What was Tom's job when they arrived?
A helping his father to build a fire
B getting the tent ready for the night
C finding some clean water in the river
16 What happened to the family's dinner?
A Tom's mum left it inside a box at home.
B It fell off the wooden table onto the ground.
C The dog ate it when they weren't looking.
17 How did Tom's parents feel about the problem?
A They thought it was funny.
B They were very angry with Tom.
C They decided they didn't want any meat.
18 What is Tom planning to do on the next trip?
A sleep inside the family car
B give Buster less food to eat
C keep the meals in a safe place
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Tom says he "felt really excited to show him [his dog] the beautiful forest." This matches Option A (taking his dog into the woods). Option B is a wrong logic trap; they stayed near a river, but the text doesn't say he wanted to swim in it. Option C is a wrong reference trap; it was Buster's first time camping, not Tom's.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Tom states, "My job was to put up our big family tent" because he wanted to "sleep in a comfortable place." This matches Option B (getting the tent ready for the night). Option A is a wrong reference trap; his dad built the fire, not Tom. Option C is also a wrong reference trap; his mum went to get the clean water.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, the text says "Buster ate all of our sausages while we were busy." This matches Option C (the dog ate it when they weren't looking). Option A uses wrong logic; mum brought the box with them, it was empty because the dog ate the food, not because she left it at home. Option B is a partial truth; the food was on the table, but the text never says it fell off.
17 A - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Tom explains that his parents "just looked at Buster's happy face and started to laugh." This matches Option A (they thought it was funny). Option B is a wrong logic trap; Tom was worried they would be angry, but they were actually happy and laughed. Option C uses wrong logic; they didn't eat meat because Buster ate it all, not because they didn't want it.
18 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Tom shares his future plan: "next time, I am going to leave the food safely inside the car." This matches Option C (keeping the meals in a safe place). Option A is a wrong reference trap; he plans to put the food in the car, not sleep there. Option B uses wrong logic; the text says Buster's stomach was full this time, but Tom doesn't say he will feed him less on the next trip.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Swimming with sea turtles
Fifteen-year-old Uma writes about a memorable boat trip in Hawaii.
I'm Uma, and I'm 15 years old. Last month, I went on a wonderful holiday to Hawaii with my family. I love the ocean, so my parents booked a special boat trip for us. We wanted to go snorkelling and swim with wild sea turtles. I was very excited because I think turtles are amazing animals, but I was also a bit nervous. I didn't have much experience of swimming in deep water.
When we arrived at the beach, the tour guide gave everyone a mask to wear over their eyes and nose. Then, we got on the boat and travelled for thirty minutes. The sun was very hot, and the water looked beautiful and blue. When the boat finally stopped, the guide told us to jump into the sea. I quickly put my mask on and jumped in.
At first, everything was great. But then, I had a big problem. My mask was too big, and salty water started going inside it. The water went into my eyes, and it hurt a little bit. Because of the water in my mask, I couldn't see anything at all. My family were pointing at some fish, but I missed them. I felt really sad because I thought I wasn't going to see any sea turtles.
Luckily, the guide saw that I was having trouble. He swam over to me and pulled the strap on my mask to make it tighter. After that, it was perfect, and no more water came inside. Suddenly, I looked down and saw a giant turtle swimming right next to me! It was the best day ever. Next summer, I am going to buy my own mask before I go on holiday so it fits my face perfectly.
14 Why was Uma a bit worried before the trip?
A She was afraid of the wild animals in the ocean.
B She didn't often swim in deep water.
C She had never been on a boat with her parents.
15 What happened after they arrived at the beach?
A The guide gave them things to wear on their faces.
B They spent thirty minutes swimming in the blue water.
C Uma jumped into the sea to cool down from the hot sun.
16 What was Uma's problem in the water?
A Her family swam away to look at some beautiful fish.
B She dropped her new mask into the sea.
C She couldn't see because there was water in her mask.
17 How did the guide help Uma?
A He helped her to swim next to a giant sea turtle.
B He gave her a perfect new mask to wear.
C He changed her mask so it stayed on better.
18 What is Uma going to do next summer?
A get her own mask before her holiday
B travel to Hawaii to see the turtles again
C take a tour guide with her to the beach
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: The text states that Uma was nervous because she "didn't have much experience of swimming in deep water," which means she didn't do it very often (B). Option A is wrong logic; she says turtles are amazing animals, so she wasn't afraid of them. Option C is a partial truth trap; her parents were with her, but the text doesn't say this was her first time on a boat.
15 A - Explanation: The text says, "When we arrived at the beach, the tour guide gave everyone a mask to wear over their eyes and nose," which matches option A. Option B is a wrong reference trap; they travelled on the boat for thirty minutes, they didn't swim for thirty minutes then. Option C is a sequence trap; the sun was hot, but she didn't jump into the sea until after the boat stopped later on.
16 C - Explanation: Uma says, "Because of the water in my mask, I couldn't see anything at all," which matches option C. Option A is a partial truth trap; her family pointed at some fish, but the text never says they swam away from her. Option B is wrong logic; her mask was too big, but she didn't drop it in the sea.
17 C - Explanation: The guide helped Uma when he "pulled the strap on my mask to make it tighter." This means he changed her mask so it stayed on better (C). Option A is a partial truth trap; she swam next to a turtle right after, but the guide didn't physically help her swim to it. Option B is wrong logic; he fixed the mask she was already wearing, he didn't give her a new one.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Uma says, "Next summer, I am going to buy my own mask before I go on holiday." This matches option A (get her own mask). Option B is a wrong logic trap; she is planning for her next summer holiday, but she doesn't specifically say she is returning to Hawaii. Option C is wrong logic; she mentions buying a mask, not taking a guide with her.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Pack Carefully for the Wild!
Sixteen-year-old Victor writes about his recent trip to Africa.
Hi, I’m Victor. I am sixteen years old, and I love writing about my travels. Last month, I went on an amazing trip to Kenya in Africa with my family. We went on a wild animal safari. A safari is a special holiday where you drive through the countryside to look at nature. Before you go on a trip like this, you must pack the right equipment in your bag.
The most important thing to take on a safari is a good pair of binoculars. Binoculars are special glasses that make things look much bigger and closer. Kenya is a beautiful country, and seeing wild lions in the tall grass is breathtaking. But you can't walk near these dangerous animals. You have to stay safely inside your car. With good binoculars, you can see every detail of the animals clearly from far away.
However, there is one big mistake you can make. When we flew to Kenya, my dad put his new binoculars on his seat. When the airplane landed, he was very excited and hurried to get off. He left them on the plane! Because he forgot them, he couldn't see the lions or elephants very well during our safari. It really ruined his experience because the animals just looked very small in the distance.
If you are planning to buy expensive binoculars for a holiday, I have some important advice for you. You should always buy a strong strap for them. When you are travelling, wear the strap around your neck. If you keep them around your neck, you will never lose them. Then, you will be ready to see all the wonderful animals on your special trip!
14 What does Victor say about going on a safari?
A You must take the correct things with you.
B You have to drive your own car.
C You should spend a lot of time walking.
15 Why are binoculars so important on a safari?
A They help you see the animals well from your car.
B They keep you safe from dangerous wild lions.
C They make the tall grass in the countryside look smaller.
16 What happened to Victor's dad on the journey?
A He was too excited to sleep on the airplane.
B He bought some new binoculars on the flight.
C He forgot to take his binoculars off the airplane.
17 What does Victor advise tourists to do?
A carry their binoculars around their neck
B leave their expensive equipment at home
C buy a new strap when they arrive on holiday
18 What is the best title for this blog?
A How to choose a holiday in Kenya
B Useful advice for your next safari trip
C The most dangerous animals in Africa
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Victor states, "Before you go on a trip like this, you must pack the right equipment in your bag." Option A correctly paraphrases this idea. Option B is a partial truth trap; you do drive through the countryside, but the text doesn't say you must drive your own car. Option C is wrong logic; the text specifically says you drive to look at nature, not walk.
15 A - Explanation: The second paragraph explains that you must stay inside your car, and "With good binoculars, you can see every detail of the animals clearly from far away." Option A matches this perfectly. Option B is a wrong logic trap; the car is what keeps you safe from the lions, not the binoculars. Option C is a wrong reference trap; binoculars make things look bigger, not smaller, and they are used to look at the animals, not the grass.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Victor explains that his dad put his binoculars on his seat and "left them on the plane" because he hurried to get off. Option C correctly describes this event. Option A is a wrong reference trap; he was excited when the plane landed, but the text never mentions sleeping. Option B is a partial truth trap; he had new binoculars, but he didn't buy them on the flight.
17 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Victor advises: "When you are travelling, wear the strap around your neck. If you keep them around your neck, you will never lose them." Option A matches this advice. Option B is a wrong logic trap; he says you should use a strap so you don't lose expensive binoculars, not leave them at home. Option C is a partial truth trap; he advises buying a strap, but doesn't say you should wait until you arrive on holiday to do it.
18 B - Explanation: This global question asks for the overall purpose/title of the text. The blog introduces the safari, explains the importance of bringing binoculars, shares a story about losing them, and gives advice on how to keep them safe. Option B covers the entire text. Option A is a partial truth trap; Kenya is mentioned, but the blog doesn't tell you how to choose a holiday. Option C is a wrong reference trap; dangerous animals are mentioned in paragraph 2, but it is not the main topic of the blog.