A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Wellness in the Wild 3
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A relaxing day at the river
Fourteen-year-old Chris writes about a funny weekend in nature.
My name is Chris, and I am fourteen years old. Last week, I had a lot of difficult tests at school, so I felt very tired. On Saturday morning, I wanted to find a quiet place to relax. I decided to walk to the beautiful river near my village. I didn't want to sit on a hard wooden seat, so I found a great place next to the water and sat down on the soft green grass.
I didn't bring my mobile phone or any books with me. I just wanted to watch the water and look at the birds in the sky. The weather was very sunny and warm. The river was moving slowly, and the water made a lovely, quiet sound. It was the perfect place to rest.
Because the sound of the water was so nice, I closed my eyes. I only planned to rest them for five minutes. However, I was so tired that I actually fell asleep. Later, I woke up because I heard a loud bird. I looked at my watch and I was very surprised. I was asleep for two whole hours!
I stood up and walked back to my house. I felt really rested, energetic and happy after my long sleep in the sun. But when I went into the bathroom and looked in the mirror, I saw a funny problem. I had a bright red sunburn right on the end of my nose because I didn't use any sun cream! Next time I visit the river to relax, I am going to remember to wear a large hat.
14 Why did Chris go to the river on Saturday?
A He wanted to rest after a hard week.
B He needed a quiet place to study for his tests.
C He planned to go to sleep on the grass.
15 What did Chris do when he sat next to the water?
A He read a good book in the warm sun.
B He enjoyed looking at the nature around him.
C He used his mobile phone to take photos of birds.
16 Why was Chris surprised when he woke up?
A A loud bird was sitting on his watch.
B The sound of the river was suddenly very noisy.
C He was asleep for much longer than he wanted to be.
17 How did Chris feel when he walked home?
A worried about a big problem in his bathroom
B angry because his nose was red and hot
C glad because he had lots of new energy
18 What is Chris planning to do next time?
A buy some better sun cream from a shop
B put something on his head to protect his face
C look in the bathroom mirror before he goes out
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Chris says he had "difficult tests... so I felt very tired" and he "wanted to find a quiet place to relax." This matches Option A. Option B uses wrong logic; he had tests last week, he didn't go to the river to study for them. Option C is a partial truth trap; he sat on the grass, but he didn't plan to sleep there (he just wanted to relax).
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Chris explains he "just wanted to watch the water and look at the birds in the sky." This matches Option B (enjoying nature). Option A is a wrong reference trap; the text explicitly states he "didn't bring... any books". Option C is also a wrong reference trap; he says he "didn't bring my mobile phone".
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Chris says he only planned to rest his eyes for five minutes, but when he checked his watch, "I was asleep for two whole hours!" This matches Option C. Option A is a wrong reference trap; he woke up because he heard a loud bird and then looked at his watch, but the bird wasn't sitting on his watch. Option B uses wrong logic; the river made a "quiet sound", not a noisy one.
17 C - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Chris says he "felt really rested, energetic and happy" after his sleep. This matches Option C (being glad with new energy). Option A is a timeline trap; he walked home feeling happy, and only saw the problem after he went into the bathroom. Option B uses wrong logic; he thought the red sunburn was a "funny problem," he wasn't angry about it.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Chris states his future plan: "Next time I visit the river to relax, I am going to remember to wear a large hat." This matches Option B (putting something on his head). Option A is a wrong reference trap; he mentions he got burned because he didn't use sun cream this time, but his actual plan for next time is to wear a hat. Option C uses wrong logic; he looked in the mirror today, but he isn't planning to do that before going out next time.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The ant picnic
Thirteen-year-old Diana writes about a funny day in the countryside.
I'm Diana, and I am 13 years old. I love spending time in nature. Last Sunday, the weather was beautiful and sunny, so I decided to have a picnic. I wanted to eat something healthy, so I went to the kitchen and packed my favourite food. I made two cheese sandwiches and washed some sweet green grapes. Then, I walked to a quiet field near my house.
When I arrived, the grass felt soft and warm. I put my large blanket on the ground and sat down. I opened my picnic basket and took out a book to read for a few minutes. But I made a mistake because I didn't close the basket again. I left my food completely open to the fresh air.
After a while, I felt hungry and looked inside my basket. I was very surprised by what I saw! A long line of tiny black insects was walking across my blanket. There were hundreds of ants! They marched right into my basket and climbed onto my healthy food. They were walking all over my green grapes and my sandwiches.
I didn't want the ants to eat my lunch. I carefully picked up my grapes and shook them hard to get the insects off. Then, I looked at the grass and saw a large hole where the ants lived. I quickly picked up my blanket and basket and moved everything to a different place. Finally, I sat down again, and my food tasted fantastic. Next time I have a picnic, I am going to look at the ground carefully before I sit down!
14 Why did Diana go to the kitchen?
A to wash her dirty picnic basket
B to get some healthy things to eat
C to help her mother make sandwiches
15 What mistake did Diana make in the field?
A She left her food without a cover.
B She put her large blanket on the wet grass.
C She forgot to bring a book to read.
16 What happened when Diana felt hungry?
A Some insects tried to bite her hands.
B She saw lots of ants on her food.
C A long line of ants carried her grapes away.
17 How did Diana solve her problem?
A She took her food back to her house.
B She moved away from the insects' home.
C She washed her grapes in some water.
18 What is Diana planning to do in the future?
A find a completely new field to have her picnics
B check the ground before she puts her blanket down
C share her healthy lunch with the wild animals
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: The text states Diana "wanted to eat something healthy, so I went to the kitchen and packed my favourite food", which matches option B. Option A is a wrong logic trap; she washed grapes, but not a dirty basket. Option C is a partial truth trap; she made sandwiches, but the text does not mention her mother.
15 A - Explanation: Diana says, "But I made a mistake because I didn't close the basket again. I left my food completely open". This means she left her food without a cover (A). Option B is a wrong reference trap; she put her blanket on the grass, but the grass was "warm," not wet. Option C is a partial truth trap; she brought a book to read, she didn't forget it.
16 B - Explanation: When Diana felt hungry and looked inside, she saw that the ants "climbed onto my healthy food. They were walking all over my green grapes and my sandwiches." This matches option B. Option A is a wrong logic trap; the insects climbed on the food, they didn't try to bite her hands. Option C is a partial truth trap; there was a line of ants and they climbed on the grapes, but they didn't carry the grapes away.
17 B - Explanation: The text explains that Diana saw "a large hole where the ants lived" and "moved everything to a different place." This means she moved away from the insects' home (B). Option A is a wrong logic trap; she moved to a different place in the field, not back to her house. Option C is a partial truth trap; she washed her grapes earlier in the kitchen, but to get the ants off she "shook them hard," she didn't wash them in the field.
18 B - Explanation: In the final sentence, Diana says, "Next time I have a picnic, I am going to look at the ground carefully before I sit down!" This matches option B (check the ground before she puts her blanket down). Option A is a partial truth trap; she moved to a new place this time, but her future plan is to check the ground, not find a completely new field. Option C is wrong logic; she specifically didn't want the insects to eat her lunch, so she isn't planning to share it.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Running with Max
Fifteen-year-old Evan writes about getting fit with his pet.
Hi, I’m Evan, and I am 15 years old. I love keeping fit and I go running in the park every morning. Recently, I wanted to improve my running speed. I decided to try something new and take my pet dog, a husky called Max, jogging with me. In this blog, I want to share my opinion on running with a fast dog.
Huskies are very energetic animals and they love to run. At first, it was a great idea. Because Max is so fast, I had to run much quicker to stay next to him. He really pushed me to work hard. After just one week, my legs felt stronger and I was very pleased with my new speed. I thought it was the perfect way to get fit.
However, running with a dog can also cause some big problems. Sometimes, we run past the trees and Max sees a small animal, like a squirrel. When this happens, he suddenly sprints very fast to catch it! Because he is so strong, he pulls the lead and drags me onto the wet grass. Last week, I fell over completely and got very dirty. It made me feel quite angry!
Because of this, you have to be careful. I have some advice if you want to jog with a big dog. If your dog tries to run after an animal, you must call him back firmly. It is also important to choose a sensible speed for your run. If you run too fast, you might fall and get hurt. But if you practise running together safely, it can be a fantastic hobby.
14 Why did Evan start taking his dog to the park?
A He wanted to buy a fast husky dog to get fit.
B He needed to take his pet out for a long walk.
C He wanted to learn how to run faster.
15 What was good about running with Max at first?
A Max made Evan run much quicker than usual.
B Evan enjoyed teaching his dog to have stronger legs.
C Evan didn't have to work hard to stay next to him.
16 What happens when Max sees a small animal?
A He feels very angry because he cannot catch it.
B He suddenly runs away into the trees without Evan.
C He pulls Evan down onto the ground.
17 What is Evan's advice for jogging with a big dog?
A Tell your dog to come back to you if it runs away.
B Try to run on the grass so you don't get hurt.
C Run as fast as you can to stay safe in the park.
18 What is Evan doing in this blog?
A complaining about the small animals in his local park
B explaining the good and bad things about running with a dog
C describing how to look after an energetic husky dog at home
Answer Key & Explanations
14 C - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Evan says, "I wanted to improve my running speed. I decided to try something new and take my pet dog... jogging with me." Option C correctly paraphrases this. Option A is a partial truth trap; he wanted to get fit with a husky, but he already owned it (his "pet dog"), he didn't want to buy one. Option B is a wrong logic trap; he took the dog to help him run, not just to walk it.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Evan explains that "Because Max is so fast, I had to run much quicker to stay next to him." Option A perfectly matches this fact. Option B is a wrong reference trap; Evan says his own legs felt stronger, not the dog's legs. Option C is a wrong logic trap; the text says Max "pushed me to work hard", which is the opposite of not working hard.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Evan states that when Max sees a squirrel, he "pulls the lead and drags me onto the wet grass. Last week, I fell over completely". Option C correctly describes this action. Option A is a wrong reference trap; Evan is the one who felt angry, not Max. Option B is a wrong logic trap; Max sprints to catch the animal, but because he is on a lead, he drags Evan with him rather than running away without him.
17 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Evan advises, "If your dog tries to run after an animal, you must call him back firmly." Option A correctly paraphrases this advice. Option B is a wrong logic trap; Evan mentions the grass earlier as the place where he fell and got dirty, not as a safe place to run. Option C is a wrong logic trap; Evan advises you to "choose a sensible speed" because "If you run too fast, you might fall and get hurt."
18 B - Explanation: This is a global question testing the overall purpose of the text. Evan writes about his experience of getting fit with his dog (the good parts) and the dangers of the dog pulling him over (the bad parts), ending with advice. Option B summarizes the entire blog post correctly. Option A is a partial truth trap; he mentions squirrels, but he isn't writing a blog to complain about them. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he is talking about running outside, not looking after a dog at home.