A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Holiday Helpers 1
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The young tour guide
Fifteen-year-old Alex writes about his interesting summer job.
Fifteen-year-old Alex lives in a very old, historic town. This summer, he found an interesting job. He is helping a professional tour guide called Mr Jones. Mr Jones shows the town to tourists from lots of different countries. Alex’s job is to walk with the groups and help them if they have questions. He likes it because he can practise speaking different languages.
Last week, the town was very busy. Mr Jones had a huge group of visitors. He asked Alex to take a small group of five people to the town museum. Mr Jones needed to stay with the other tourists at the main square. Alex felt a bit worried but also excited. He knew the way to the museum very well.
Alex started walking with his small group. He decided to go down a quiet, narrow street because he thought it was a faster way. He talked to the tourists and told them funny stories about the town. But because he was chatting so much, he took the wrong turn. Suddenly, the street ended. There was a tall stone wall in front of them, and no museum! It was a dead end.
Alex felt a bit silly, but he didn't get angry or upset. He just laughed at his mistake. Then, he looked around and saw a small wooden door in the wall. He opened it and showed the tourists a beautiful, hidden garden with lots of bright flowers. The tourists absolutely loved the surprise and took lots of photos. Alex was pleased, and he plans to take all his future tour groups to see the secret garden!
14 What does Alex do in his summer job?
A He teaches different languages to foreign tourists.
B He helps a man who shows people around the town.
C He tells Mr Jones where to take the visitors.
15 Why did Alex go to the museum with only five people?
A Mr Jones had to stay with the rest of the visitors.
B The other tourists didn't want to visit the museum.
C Alex wanted to walk to the museum by himself.
16 What mistake did Alex make on the walk?
A He walked too fast for the tourists to follow him.
B He forgot to tell the tourists stories about the town.
C He went the wrong way because he was chatting.
17 How did Alex solve the problem?
A He asked someone behind the tall wall for help.
B He showed the group a pretty place behind a door.
C He quickly took the tourists back to the main square.
18 What is Alex going to do in the future?
A show the special garden to other visitors
B ask Mr Jones to take people to the dead end
C stop taking tourists down the narrow street
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In paragraph 1, the text says Alex is "helping a professional tour guide", which matches helping a man who shows people around the town. Option A is a wrong logic trap; Alex practises speaking languages with them, he doesn't teach them. Option C uses wrong logic; he helps the tourists with their questions, he doesn't tell his boss where to go.
15 A - Explanation: Paragraph 2 explains that Mr Jones gave Alex the small group because "Mr Jones needed to stay with the other tourists at the main square." Option B uses wrong logic; the text never says what the other tourists wanted to do. Option C is a wrong person trap; Mr Jones asked Alex to take them, Alex didn't decide to do it alone.
16 C - Explanation: In paragraph 3, the text says because Alex was "chatting so much, he took the wrong turn," which means he went the wrong way. Option A is a wrong logic trap; he thought the street was a "faster way", but he wasn't walking too fast. Option B is the opposite of the truth; the text explicitly says he did tell them stories.
17 B - Explanation: Paragraph 4 says that Alex opened a wooden door and "showed the tourists a beautiful, hidden garden". A beautiful garden behind a door is a pretty place behind a door. Option A is wrong logic; there was a tall wall, but he didn't ask anyone for help. Option C is a partial truth trap; the main square is mentioned earlier in the text, but he didn't go back there to solve the problem.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Alex says he "plans to take all his future tour groups to see the secret garden!" This matches showing the special garden to other visitors. Option B is a wrong person trap; Alex plans to take them, not ask Mr Jones to do it. Option C is wrong logic; because the mistake turned into a great surprise, he will likely continue taking them that way.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The summer holiday mistake
13-year-old Bella writes about a funny experience at the beach.
Hi, I’m Bella, and I’m 13 years old. Last week, my family went on a summer holiday to the sea. Usually, my parents get everything ready for our trips. But this time, they gave me a very important job. I had to pack the big family beach bag with everything we needed for a day in the sun. I felt very proud that they trusted me.
The night before our trip, I found the bag and started putting things inside. I packed lots of soft towels and some magazines to read. I also remembered the sun cream. Then, I went to the hall cupboard to find our sunglasses. It was quite dark in there, so I quickly took four things that felt like glasses, put them into the bag, and went to bed.
The next morning, we drove for two hours to reach the beach. The weather was beautiful, and the sun was shining brightly. When we stepped onto the sand, my dad asked me for his sunglasses. I opened the bag and pulled out the items from the dark cupboard. I had a terrible surprise. I didn't have sunglasses in my hands. Instead, I had four pairs of thick winter gloves!
My parents looked at the warm gloves and started to laugh. They weren't angry with me at all. We walked to a small shop near the beach and bought some cheap plastic sunglasses for everyone. We spent the whole afternoon swimming and playing in the sand. Every time my parents looked at the gloves in the bag, they made a funny joke. Next summer, I will definitely turn the light on when I pack!
14 What was different about this family holiday?
A Bella chose the place where they went.
B Bella had to prepare the things they needed.
C Bella bought a new beach bag with her money.
15 Why did Bella make a mistake when packing?
A She couldn't see well inside the cupboard.
B She put the towels on top of the glasses.
C She was reading a magazine at the same time.
16 What happened when the family arrived at the beach?
A The weather became very cold and dark.
B Bella couldn't find the beach bag in the car.
C Bella's dad wanted to wear his sunglasses.
17 How did the family solve the problem?
A They drove back home to get the right things.
B They got some other glasses from a shop.
C They went for a swim instead of sitting in the sun.
18 What is Bella planning to do next time she packs?
A ask her parents to help her get ready
B make sure the room is not dark when she works
C leave her warm winter clothes in the car
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: The text says that usually her parents get everything ready, but this time "I had to pack the big family beach bag with everything we needed" (prepare the things they needed). Option A is a wrong logic trap: the text says they went to the sea, but doesn't say Bella chose the place. Option C is a partial truth trap: Bella packed the family beach bag, but the text never says she bought it with her own money.
15 A - Explanation: The text explains that Bella went to the cupboard, and "It was quite dark in there," which is why she took the wrong things. Option B is a wrong reference trap: she did pack towels and things she thought were glasses, but she didn't make a mistake because of where the towels were. Option C is a partial truth trap: she packed magazines to read later, but she wasn't reading them while packing.
16 C - Explanation: The text states that when they stepped onto the sand, "my dad asked me for his sunglasses" (wanted to wear his sunglasses). Option A is a wrong logic trap: Bella packed winter gloves, but the weather at the beach was "beautiful, and the sun was shining." Option B is a wrong reference trap: they drove in the car, but Bella had the bag and opened it easily; she didn't lose it.
17 B - Explanation: The text says the family "walked to a small shop near the beach and bought some cheap plastic sunglasses for everyone" (got some other glasses from a shop). Option A is a wrong logic trap: they bought new ones, they didn't drive two hours back home. Option C is a partial truth trap: they did go swimming, but they bought the sunglasses first to solve the problem; they didn't skip sitting in the sun.
18 B - Explanation: In the final sentence, Bella says, "Next summer, I will definitely turn the light on when I pack!" (make sure the room is not dark). Option A is a wrong logic trap: her parents usually get things ready, but she doesn't say she will ask them to help her next time. Option C is a wrong reference trap: the gloves were the mistake, but her lesson is to check what she packs with the light on, not just to leave clothes in the car.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
My summer job by the sea
16-year-old Chris writes about his work in a busy tourist shop.
Hi, I'm Chris, and I'm 16 years old. Most teenagers go to the beach in the summer holidays to swim or relax, but I have a different reason. I work in a busy souvenir shop right next to the sea. We sell lots of things to tourists, like hats, t-shirts, and beautiful postcards. I started this job a month ago, and I decided to write this blog to tell you what it is like to work there.
There are lots of great things about my job. Because the shop is on the beach, we get hundreds of visitors every day. My favourite part is talking to the customers. People come from all over the world, and it is very interesting to hear about their countries. I often practise speaking different languages with them, and they are always very friendly.
However, the work can also be quite difficult. Sometimes the shop is extremely busy, and I have to serve people very fast. Last week, a tourist bought a cheap postcard and gave me a very large note. I had to quickly think about how much change to give him. It was really confusing, and I gave him too much money back by mistake. The shop manager wasn't angry, but I felt terrible about it.
Because of that bad experience, I learned an important lesson about working with money. If you want to get a job in a shop, my advice is simple. When a customer pays, you should always count the cash twice before you hand it to them. That way, you won't make any silly mistakes, and you can enjoy your summer job without worrying!
14 Why did Chris write this blog?
A to ask teenagers to visit him at the beach
B to describe his experience of a summer job
C to explain how to design beautiful postcards
15 What does Chris enjoy most about his job?
A learning about the different people who visit
B spending time on the beach with his friends
C speaking to the shop manager about other countries
16 What mistake did Chris make last week?
A He dropped some of the manager's money.
B He asked a customer to pay too much for a postcard.
C He gave the wrong change to a tourist.
17 What advice does Chris give to new shop workers?
A Always ask the manager to help with money.
B Check the money carefully before giving it to someone.
C Keep your cash in a safe place inside the shop.
18 What is Chris doing in this text?
A complaining about the long hours in his summer job
B teaching readers how to open a new souvenir shop
C talking about the good and bad parts of shop work
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Chris says, "I decided to write this blog to tell you what it is like to work there" (to describe his experience of a summer job). A is a wrong logic trap; he works at the beach, but he isn't asking the readers to visit him. C is a wrong reference trap; the shop sells "beautiful postcards", but Chris does not explain how to design or make them.
15 A - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Chris says his "favourite part is talking to the customers" and that "it is very interesting to hear about their countries" (learning about the people who visit). B is a partial truth trap; he works on the beach, but he doesn't mention spending time there with friends. C is a wrong reference trap; he speaks to the customers about their countries, not the shop manager.
16 C - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Chris explains that when a tourist bought a postcard, "I gave him too much money back by mistake" (gave the wrong change). A is a wrong reference trap; the text mentions money and the manager, but Chris didn't drop any money. B is a wrong logic trap; Chris gave the customer too much money back, he didn't ask the customer to pay too much.
17 B - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Chris says his advice is to "always count the cash twice before you hand it to them" (check the money carefully before giving it). A is a wrong reference trap; the manager is mentioned earlier, but Chris doesn't tell new workers to ask them for help. C is a wrong logic trap; he tells them to count the cash, not to hide it or keep it in a safe place.
18 C - Explanation: Throughout the blog, Chris discusses what his job is like, sharing things he loves (talking to tourists) and things that are difficult (making mistakes with money). A is a wrong logic trap; he says the shop gets busy, but he doesn't complain about long hours. B is a wrong reference trap; he works in a souvenir shop, but he isn't teaching the reader how to start a new business.