A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Nature Facts, Plants & Eco-Awareness 10
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Winter Bird Feeders
Winter can be a difficult time for wild birds. When the ground is covered in snow, it is very hard for them to find enough food. Making a simple bird feeder is a great way to (19)…………… after the birds in your area.
You only need an empty plastic bottle and some string. First, ask an adult to cut a small hole in the side of the bottle. Next, fill the bottom with small nuts and (20)…………… for the birds to eat. Tie the string around the top so you can hang the bottle from a tree branch. It is important to put it high up to (21)…………… the small birds safe from cats.
When the birds feel (22)…………… , they will fly down to your garden to eat. If you wait quietly indoors, you can have a lot of (23)…………… watching them. You will feel happy knowing you are helping them survive the cold (24)…………… .
19 A look B take C watch
20 A leaves B seeds C stones
21 A keep B hold C stay
22 A tired B thirsty C hungry
23 A fun B play C laugh
24 A ages B months C dates
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (look): The phrasal verb "look after" means to take care of someone or something. "Take after" means to resemble an older family member, and we do not use "watch after" in English.
20 B (seeds): Birds naturally eat small "seeds", which fits perfectly with the nuts you put in a feeder. Birds do not eat "stones", and "leaves" are not a typical winter food provided in a bottle feeder.
21 A (keep): The phrase "keep safe" is a standard English collocation meaning to protect something. You do not "hold" something safe, and "stay" does not take an object (the birds stay safe, but you keep them safe).
22 C (hungry): This relies on the broader context of the text, which is about birds struggling to find food. Therefore, they will visit your garden when they are "hungry", not when they need sleep (tired) or something to drink (thirsty).
23 A (fun): The correct collocation is "have a lot of fun", meaning to enjoy yourself. "Play" is mostly used as a verb in this context, and "laugh" would require an article (have a laugh) and doesn't fit the quantifier "a lot of" correctly here.
24 B (months): Winter is a season that lasts for several "months". "Dates" refer to specific single days on a calendar, and "ages" refers to a very long, unspecific amount of time, which does not fit the annual cycle of winter.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Earth Day
Earth Day is a special event that happens every year to help our environment. It is always in April, on the 22nd day of the month. On this day, people all over the (19)…………… take time to think about nature and how to keep it clean.
Schools and towns often plan fun (20)…………… for young people to do. For example, many students go to parks to pick up rubbish. Other people plant new trees (21)…………… trees give us clean air to breathe.
Celebrating Earth Day is a great way to learn about (22)…………… animals and plants. If we all do something small, we can (23)…………… a big difference. It is very important to look (24)…………… our beautiful planet so that it stays a safe home for everyone.
19 A world B earth C country
20 A activities B jobs C works
21 A because B so C but
22 A protecting B holding C covering
23 A make B do C give
24 A after B at C for
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (world): 'All over the world' is a fixed phrase-level structure meaning everywhere on the planet. While 'earth' means our planet, it does not naturally form this exact common phrase, and 'country' only refers to one single nation.
20 A (activities): 'Activities' is the correct semantic fit for things people do for fun or to achieve a goal, like picking up rubbish or planting trees. 'Jobs' usually refers to work you do to earn money, and 'works' is generally not used in this way.
21 A (because): In this broader context, 'because' is the correct conjunction to explain the reason why people plant trees (they give us clean air). 'So' and 'but' do not make sense logically or grammatically in this sentence.
22 A (protecting): 'Protecting' is the correct semantic fit for keeping animals and plants safe from danger. 'Holding' is a physical action with your hands, and 'covering' means to put something over the top of something else.
23 A (make): 'Make a difference' is a strong, fixed English collocation that means to have a good effect on a situation. We do not say 'do a difference' or 'give a difference'.
24 A (after): 'Look after' is a fixed phrasal verb meaning to take care of someone or something. 'Look at' means to point your eyes at something, and 'look for' means to try to find a lost item.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Reusable Water Bottles
Many people carry a water bottle with them every day. This is a great idea to make (19)…………… you drink enough water. In the past, people usually bought a plastic bottle of water and threw it (20)…………… after just one use. However, this is very bad for the environment.
Today, it is much better to buy a reusable bottle that you can keep for a long time. Because these bottles are often made of metal or strong plastic, they do not (21)…………… easily if you drop them. It is important to (22)…………… your bottle every evening with hot water and soap so it is completely clean.
When you leave the house, just fill your bottle with fresh water. You can put it in your bag and (23)…………… it with you everywhere. Using a reusable bottle is a very easy (24)…………… to help protect our beautiful planet.
19 A sure B clear C true
20 A away B down C over
21 A break B cut C fall
22 A wash B brush C tidy
23 A carry B bring C hold
24 A way B part C job
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (sure): This tests a fixed collocation. The expression "make sure" means to take action so that something happens. We do not use the adjectives "clear" or "true" in this specific phrase.
20 A (away): This tests phrase-level meaning. The phrasal verb "throw away" means to put something in the rubbish bin because you no longer need it. "Throw down" and "throw over" do not have this meaning.
21 A (break): This tests broader context. The previous sentence mentions that the bottles are made of "metal or strong plastic". Because they are strong, they do not get damaged or "break" easily when dropped. "Cut" and "fall" do not fit the context of strong materials resisting damage.
22 A (wash): This tests semantic fit. The sentence describes using "hot water and soap" to clean an object, which is the exact definition of "wash". We "brush" teeth or hair, and we "tidy" a room.
23 A (carry): This tests semantic fit. We use "carry" to talk about transporting an object with you from one place to another (in a bag or in your hands). "Bring" implies moving something towards the person speaking, and "hold" only means keeping it in your hands, ignoring the idea of travelling with it everywhere.
24 A (way): This tests a common collocation. The structure "a way to [do something]" means a method or action you can take to achieve a result. "Part" and "job" do not fit this grammatical structure or meaning here.