A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Weather, Geography & Earth Science 6
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Ocean Tides
If you visit the beach, you will see that the ocean changes every day. When the water goes out, people often (19)…………… for a long walk on the wet sand. This daily change is called the tide.
Tides happen (20)…………… of the moon. The moon is far away, but it has a strong pull. This power pulls the ocean water. Because the Earth turns around every day, the water level goes up and (21)…………… .
Most beaches have two high tides and two low tides every day. When the tide is high, the water comes very (22)…………… to the beach. When it is low, you can see rocks that are usually under the sea. Many small sea animals (23)…………… in these rock pools until the ocean returns. If you want to swim, you should always (24)…………… the tide times to stay safe.
19 A go B make C do
20 A instead B because C out
21 A bottom B low C down
22 A close B near C next
23 A wait B rest C stand
24 A test B check C guess
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (go): We use the verb 'go' in the collocation "go for a walk". We do not say "make for a walk" or "do for a walk" in English.
20 B (because): The phrase "because of" is used to give the reason for something (the moon causes the tides). "Instead of" means to replace something, and "out of" is used for movement or numbers, which do not fit this context.
21 C (down): The correct phrase for moving in opposite directions is "up and down". "Low" is an adjective and "bottom" is a noun, so they do not fit after the directional verb "goes".
22 A (close): The adjective 'close' requires the preposition 'to' (close to the beach) when talking about distance. 'Near' does not take 'to' directly after it (near the beach), and 'next' means right beside or touching, which is less accurate for describing the water level rising.
23 A (wait): The word "wait" naturally links with the conjunction "until" to describe passing time before an event happens (the ocean returning). Crabs and fish do not "rest" (relax/sleep) or "stand" in these pools; they actively survive there.
24 B (check): To "check" means to look at information to make sure it is safe or correct (checking a timetable). You "test" a machine or a student, and "guess" means to answer without knowing, which is the opposite of staying safe.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Caves and Stalactites
Caves are amazing places that you can find deep under the ground. When you walk into a cave, it is usually completely (19)…………… because there is no sunlight. You always need to carry a strong lamp to see where you are going.
If you look up, you will often see unusual rocks hanging from the ceiling. These rocks are called stalactites. They form when rain travels down through the earth. As the water slowly (20)…………… from the roof, it leaves tiny pieces of stone behind.
It (21)…………… thousands of years for these rocks to grow. Many of them look (22)…………… long stone teeth! Visitors love to (23)…………… photos of these beautiful shapes. Caves are very interesting, but you must always be (24)…………… when you explore them because the floor can be wet and slippery.
19 A dark B black C empty
20 A drops B jumps C throws
21 A takes B spends C makes
22 A like B as C same
23 A take B do C make
24 A careful B afraid C angry
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (dark): 'Dark' is the correct semantic fit to describe a place with no sunlight. 'Black' is a specific colour, and 'empty' means having nothing inside, which does not explain why you would need a lamp to see.
20 A (drops): 'Drops' is the correct semantic fit for a liquid falling slowly in small amounts. Water does not 'jump' (an action by a person or animal) or 'throw' (an action that requires hands).
21 A (takes): 'It takes' is a strong, fixed collocation used to describe the amount of time needed for something to happen or grow. We do not use 'spends' or 'makes' for this grammatical structure.
22 A (like): 'Look like' is a fixed phrase-level structure used to say that two things have a similar appearance. 'As' and 'same' do not fit this grammar pattern.
23 A (take): 'Take photos' is a very common English collocation. While 'do' and 'make' are common verbs, they are not used with photos in natural English.
24 A (careful): In this broader context, the text explains that the floor is wet and slippery, meaning you need to pay attention and be 'careful' so you do not fall over. 'Afraid' (scared) and 'angry' (mad) do not fit this logical context.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Power of Wind
Wind is simply air that is moving around the Earth. We cannot actually see the wind, but we know it is there because we can (19)…………… it on our face when we go outside.
Sometimes the moving air is very quiet and gentle. But when the weather is bad, the wind can be very (20)…………… . During a big storm, it can even push large trees and break them.
However, the wind is also very useful. For a long (21)……………, people have used the wind to sail boats across the sea. Wind can also help people to (22)…………… a lot of fun. For example, a windy afternoon is the best kind of weather for flying a kite. Children love to (23)…………… time running in the park and watching their kites go high in the sky. But if the wind suddenly stops, the kite will quickly (24)…………… back down to the ground.
19 A feel B touch C hold
20 A strong B heavy C hard
21 A time B way C hour
22 A have B make C do
23 A spend B take C make
24 A fall B climb C fly
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (feel): This tests semantic fit. We "feel" the wind because it is a physical sensation on our skin. We cannot intentionally "touch" or "hold" wind with our hands because it is not a solid object.
20 A (strong): This tests semantic fit. In English, we describe wind that moves fast and has a lot of power as "strong". We use "heavy" to describe rain or snow, and "hard" for solid objects.
21 A (time): This tests phrase-level meaning. The expression "for a long time" is a fixed phrase used to describe a long period in history or a large number of years. We do not say "for a long hour", and a "way" refers to physical distance.
22 A (have): This tests a very common collocation. The fixed expression is to "have fun" (meaning to enjoy yourself). We never use the verbs "make" or "do" with "fun" in this context.
23 A (spend): This tests a highly frequent A2 collocation. We use the verb "spend" with the noun "time" to describe passing minutes or hours doing an activity. We do not use the verbs "take" or "make" with time in this active way.
24 A (fall): This tests broader context. The previous clause states "if the wind suddenly stops". Without the wind pushing it up, gravity will pull the kite down to the ground. Therefore, it will "fall". It cannot "climb" or "fly" without the wind.