A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Wellness in the Wild 4
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Growing my own salads
14-year-old Fiona writes about a summer project in her garden.
I am Fiona, and I am 14 years old. I really love eating healthy food. Last spring, I decided to grow my own vegetables because I wanted to make fresh, organic salads. I bought some tomato seeds and carefully planted them in a sunny place in my garden. I watered them every day and felt very excited.
During the summer, the plants grew very tall and looked strong. Soon, there were lots of tomatoes on the branches. I was very pleased with my hard work. But by the end of August, I had a big problem. The tomatoes were huge, but they were still completely hard and dark green.
The weather was starting to get cold, and I knew tomatoes need warm sun to change colour. I felt quite sad and disappointed. I couldn't eat hard, green tomatoes in my salads! I thought I did something wrong and that my summer project was ruined.
Fortunately, my mother knew exactly what to do. She told me to pick all the green tomatoes and bring them into the kitchen. Then, she gave me a brown paper bag and a yellow banana. She explained that if you put them in the bag together, the banana helps the tomatoes change colour quickly.
I tried it, and my mom was right! After just three days inside the bag, all my tomatoes were soft and beautifully red. We ate a delicious, sweet salad for dinner that night. I am so proud of my food, and next spring, I am going to plant some cucumbers too!
14 Why did Fiona plant the seeds?
A to practice working in a sunny garden
B to help her mother make healthy food
C to have fresh vegetables for her meals
15 What problem did Fiona have at the end of August?
A Her tomato plants were too tall and heavy.
B Her vegetables were not the right colour to eat.
C There were not enough tomatoes on the branches.
16 How did Fiona feel when the weather got colder?
A surprised that her project was finally finished
B afraid to leave her tomatoes in the cold sun
C upset because she thought she had made a mistake
17 What did Fiona's mother tell her to do?
A put the tomatoes and some fruit inside something
B cook the green tomatoes in the family kitchen
C buy a brown paper bag and some bananas
18 What is Fiona planning to do next spring?
A grow a different type of vegetable in her garden
B make a sweet fruit salad for her family's dinner
C show her mother how to grow red tomatoes
Answer Key & Explanations
14 C - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Fiona says she decided to grow vegetables because she "wanted to make fresh, organic salads." Option C correctly paraphrases this as having fresh vegetables for her meals. Option A is a partial truth trap; she planted them in a sunny place, but not just to practice working there. Option B is a wrong reference trap; her mother is mentioned later in the text, but Fiona wanted to make the salads herself.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Fiona says she had a problem because the tomatoes "were still completely hard and dark green." Option B correctly describes them not being the right colour to eat. Option A is wrong logic; the plants were tall and strong, which was a good thing, not a problem. Option C is wrong logic because the text says there were "lots of tomatoes".
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Fiona says she felt "sad and disappointed" and "thought I did something wrong". Option C correctly paraphrases this feeling as being upset about making a mistake. Option A is wrong logic; she wasn't surprised, she was sad that her project seemed ruined. Option B is a partial truth trap; the text mentions cold weather and sun, but she wasn't afraid of the sun.
17 A - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Fiona's mother told her to pick the tomatoes, gave her a bag and a banana (fruit), and explained that she should "put them in the bag together". Option A matches this action perfectly. Option B is wrong logic; her mother told her to bring them into the kitchen, not cook them. Option C is wrong logic; her mother gave her the bag and banana, she didn't tell Fiona to buy them.
18 A - Explanation: This question asks about Fiona's future plans in the final paragraph. She says, "next spring, I am going to plant some cucumbers too!" Option A correctly paraphrases cucumbers as a "different type of vegetable". Option B is wrong logic; she mentions a sweet salad, but it was a tomato salad they already ate, not a future fruit salad. Option C is wrong logic because it was her mother who showed her how to turn the tomatoes red.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Yoga with my cat
Fifteen-year-old George writes about trying a new activity at home.
Fifteen-year-old George plays a lot of sports, but recently his legs and back were feeling very tired and sore. He read on the internet that doing yoga is a fantastic way to stretch your muscles and feel better. So, last Sunday afternoon, he decided to try it. He moved the furniture in the living room and put a soft mat on the floor.
George used his laptop to watch a video with a yoga teacher. At first, the class was very quiet and peaceful. George followed the teacher's instructions carefully. Some of the shapes were quite difficult to make, but he tried his best. He was enjoying the activity and his body was starting to feel much warmer.
After twenty minutes, the teacher told everyone to do a shape called the 'bridge'. For this, George had to lie on his back and push his body up towards the ceiling. It was hard work! But then, George's large, heavy pet cat, Barnaby, walked into the living room. Barnaby looked at George, walked over, and jumped directly onto his stomach!
George was so surprised by the heavy animal that he completely lost his balance. He immediately fell back down onto his soft mat. However, he wasn't angry. Barnaby looked so funny sitting there that George just started laughing loudly.
He spent the next five minutes resting on the floor and stroking the cat's thick fur. Even though he didn't finish his full exercise class, George felt incredibly happy and relaxed. Because it was so much fun, he is going to leave the door open so Barnaby can join him for his next yoga class tomorrow.
14 Why did George decide to try yoga?
A He wanted to help his tired body to feel better.
B He wanted to learn how to play a new sport.
C He wanted to watch a great video on the internet.
15 What happened during the first part of the yoga class?
A The teacher made a lot of noise on the video.
B George found some of the exercises hard to do.
C George stopped because his body was too warm.
16 What did the cat do when George was doing the 'bridge' shape?
A It walked into the room and went to sleep on the floor.
B It tried to push George up towards the ceiling.
C It jumped straight onto the middle of George's body.
17 How did George feel when he fell onto his mat?
A angry because the heavy animal hurt his stomach
B happy because the cat looked so funny
C sad because he couldn't find his balance anymore
18 What is George planning to do tomorrow?
A finish the exercise video that he missed today
B spend a few minutes brushing his cat's thick fur
C allow his pet to come into the room during his yoga
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The text says George's legs and back were tired and sore, and he read that yoga is "a fantastic way to stretch your muscles and feel better." Option B is a wrong logic trap; George already plays sports, but he is doing yoga to stretch his muscles, not to learn a new sport. Option C is a partial truth trap; he read about yoga on the internet and used a video later, but watching a video wasn't his main reason for doing yoga.
15 B - Explanation: The text states that "Some of the shapes were quite difficult to make," which means the exercises were hard to do. Option A uses a wrong reference trap; the text says the class was very "quiet and peaceful," so the teacher was not making a lot of noise. Option C is wrong logic; his body was starting to feel warmer, but he was enjoying it and didn't stop.
16 C - Explanation: The text explains that the cat walked over and "jumped directly onto his stomach" (the middle of his body). Option A is a partial truth trap; the cat walked into the room, but it didn't go to sleep. Option B uses a wrong reference; George had to push his own body towards the ceiling, the cat didn't try to push him.
17 B - Explanation: The text says that George "wasn't angry" and because Barnaby "looked so funny", George "just started laughing loudly" (which means he was happy/amused). Option A is wrong logic; the text specifically says "he wasn't angry." Option C is a partial truth trap; he lost his balance and fell, but he wasn't sad about it; he was laughing.
18 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, the text says George "is going to leave the door open so Barnaby can join him for his next yoga class tomorrow." Option A uses wrong logic; he didn't finish today's class, but tomorrow he is doing his "next" class, not just finishing the old one. Option B is a wrong reference trap; he stroked his cat's fur today, but that is not his plan for tomorrow's exercise session.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Looking after a bad sunburn
14-year-old Hannah shares some useful advice about a common holiday problem.
My name is Hannah, and I am 14 years old. Last weekend, my family and I went to the beautiful coast for a short holiday. The weather was very hot and sunny, so I spent the whole day swimming in the cool sea. Today, I am writing this blog post to share some helpful advice about a very painful problem: getting a sunburn.
The sea is a fantastic place, and it is great fun to play in the water with friends. But you always have to be careful. In the morning, I remembered to put sun cream on my face and my legs. However, I completely forgot to put any on my shoulders. By the end of the afternoon, my skin was bright red and it hurt a lot when I touched it.
Having a bad sunburn can really ruin your holiday. Because my shoulders were so painful, I couldn't go back to the beach for the next three days. I had to stay inside the dark hotel room while my brother and sister played in the sand outside. It was very boring, and I felt quite annoyed about my silly mistake.
Because of this terrible experience, I have some great advice for anyone with a bad sunburn. First, you should immediately rub some cool aloe vera gel on your hot skin. This amazing plant is wonderful because it stops the pain very quickly. Second, you must wear a thick cotton t-shirt to protect your skin from the sun until it finally gets better. If you remember these simple tips, you will feel much better!
14 Why did Hannah write this blog post?
A to help people who have a painful problem from the sun
B to describe her beautiful short holiday on the coast
C to explain how to swim safely in hot weather
15 What mistake did Hannah make at the beach?
A She played in the water when the sun was too bright.
B She forgot to put sun cream on her face and legs.
C She didn't put sun cream on every part of her body.
16 Why did Hannah stay inside the hotel room?
A Her skin was hurting too much to go outside.
B She was feeling very annoyed with her brother and sister.
C She wanted to rest in a dark place for three days.
17 What does Hannah say about aloe vera gel?
A It is a cool plant that you can find at the beach.
B It takes away the pain of a sunburn very fast.
C It helps to keep your thick cotton t-shirts clean.
18 What is Hannah doing in this text?
A reviewing a new kind of sun cream for the beach
B explaining the best way to treat sore skin after a day in the sun
C telling a funny story about a mistake she made on a family holiday
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Hannah says, "I am writing this blog post to share some helpful advice about a very painful problem: getting a sunburn." Option A correctly paraphrases this reason. Option B is a partial truth trap (she mentions her holiday on the coast, but this is not why she is writing the post). Option C uses wrong logic (she mentions swimming in the sea, but her advice is about sunburns, not swimming safely).
15 C - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Hannah explains her mistake: "I remembered to put sun cream on my face and my legs. However, I completely forgot to put any on my shoulders." Option C perfectly describes this by saying she didn't put cream on every part of her body. Option A is not mentioned as her mistake. Option B is a wrong logic trap (she remembered her face and legs; she forgot her shoulders).
16 A - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Hannah says, "Because my shoulders were so painful, I couldn't go back to the beach for the next three days. I had to stay inside...". Option A matches this perfectly. Option B is wrong logic (she was annoyed about her mistake, not annoyed with her brother and sister). Option C is a partial truth trap (the room was dark and she stayed for three days, but she stayed inside because of the pain, not because she just wanted to rest).
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Hannah advises using aloe vera gel "because it stops the pain very quickly." Option B correctly paraphrases this fact. Option A is a partial truth trap (it is a plant, but the text never says you find it at the beach). Option C uses wrong logic (she mentions thick cotton t-shirts to protect the skin, not that the gel cleans them).
18 B - Explanation: This is a global question testing the overall purpose of the blog. Throughout the text, Hannah explains how getting a sunburn ruined her days at the beach and then shares advice on how to treat the painful skin (using aloe vera and thick t-shirts). Option B accurately describes this. Option A is wrong logic (she talks about sun cream, but she isn't reviewing a new kind). Option C is a partial truth (she tells a story about a mistake on holiday, but she explicitly states it was a "terrible experience" and she was annoyed, so it is not a "funny" story).