A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Young Artists, Musicians & Performers 6
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Teen Fashion Designer
Chloe is a fourteen-year-old girl who loves fashion. She doesn't buy her clothes from normal shops like her friends do. Instead, she (19)…………… a lot of time making her own skirts and dresses at home.
Every Saturday, Chloe goes to the market. She loves looking for material with bright patterns and beautiful (20)…………… . When she gets home, she uses an old sewing machine that her grandmother gave her. Before she starts sewing, she always draws a picture of her idea on a (21)…………… of paper.
When she finishes making something new, Chloe enjoys (22)…………… it to school. Her classmates always ask where she gets her outfits (23)…………… they look so good. Chloe is very happy when they say this. She hopes to become a famous fashion designer in the (24)…………… .
19 A spends B takes C uses
20 A colours B paints C lights
21 A piece B part C slice
22 A wearing B dressing C holding
23 A because B but C so
24 A future B end C time
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (spends): 'Spend time' is the correct collocation when a person is the subject doing an activity. We use 'takes' when the activity itself is the subject (e.g., 'It takes time'), and we do not say 'uses time' in this way.
20 A (colours): 'Colours' is the correct semantic fit to describe what fabric or material looks like. Fabric does not have 'paints' or 'lights' naturally woven into it.
21 A (piece): 'A piece of paper' is the fixed noun collocation used to describe a single sheet. A 'part' refers to a section of something bigger, and a 'slice' is only used for food like bread or cake.
22 A (wearing): 'Wearing' is the correct verb for having clothes on your body. 'Dressing' requires a person as the object (e.g., dressing herself), and 'holding' means carrying something in your hands, not on your body.
23 A (because): 'Because' is the correct conjunction to introduce the reason why the classmates ask about her outfits (they look good). 'But' introduces an opposite idea, and 'so' introduces a result.
24 A (future): 'In the future' is a fixed phrase that refers to the time that will come after the present. 'In the end' means finally, which does not fit here, and 'in the time' is grammatically incorrect.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Young Illusionist
David is a fourteen-year-old boy who loves doing magic tricks. He started learning magic when he was eight. Now, he performs for large groups of people every weekend.
When David goes on (19)…………… , he wears a special black suit and a tall black (20)…………… . During his shows, he uses everyday objects. He is very good at making things disappear. Sometimes, a trick is difficult, but David always (21)…………… a great time.
His favourite trick is pulling a white rabbit out of an empty box. The (22)…………… always claps loudly when they see this. Next year, David hopes to (23)…………… part in a national magic competition. He believes that anyone can achieve their dreams if they work (24)…………… .
19 A stage B floor C ground
20 A helmet B cap C hat
21 A makes B has C does
22 A audience B team C band
23 A play B take C do
24 A hard B heavy C strong
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (stage): "Stage" is the correct word for the raised area where someone stands to perform a show. "Floor" and "ground" describe the normal surfaces we walk on every day.
20 C (hat): A "hat" is the correct piece of clothing a magician wears on their head for a show. A "helmet" is for safety in sports, and a "cap" is a casual, sporty head cover.
21 B (has): "Has a great time" is the correct fixed English collocation meaning to enjoy yourself. We do not say "makes a great time" or "does a great time".
22 A (audience): The "audience" is the correct word for the group of people watching a show or performance. A "team" is a group that plays sports, and a "band" plays music together.
23 B (take): "Take part" is a fixed English phrase meaning to join or compete in an event or activity. We do not say "play part" or "do part" in this context.
24 A (hard): "Work hard" is the correct phrase meaning to put a lot of effort into something. "Heavy" describes the physical weight of an object, and "strong" describes physical power.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Teen choir singer
Maria Rossi is a fourteen-year-old girl from Italy, and she loves music. She started singing when she was just seven. Now, she is the youngest singer in her school choir. A choir is a large (19)…………… of people who sing together. Maria thinks it is much better than singing alone in her bedroom.
The choir practises for two hours every Wednesday after school. The students learn how to use their (20)…………… beautifully to make great music. The teacher plays the piano, and everyone must listen carefully. It is important to (21)…………… sure that all the students start singing at the exact same time.
Next month, the choir is going to sing in a big competition. They have to sing quite (22)…………… so the people at the back of the room can hear them. Maria loves being in the choir because it is a fantastic way to (23)…………… her free time. She hopes her school will (24)…………… first prize.
19 A group B band C team
20 A voices B mouths C sounds
21 A make B do C put
22 A loudly B heavily C strongly
23 A spend B take C pass
24 A win B beat C earn
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (group): A 'group' of people is the correct semantic choice for a collection of singers. A 'band' usually plays musical instruments, and a 'team' is used for playing sports.
20 A (voices): At the phrase level, singers use their 'voices' to produce musical notes. 'Mouths' is just the physical body part, and 'sounds' is too general.
21 A (make): The phrase 'make sure' is a fixed English collocation meaning to check or confirm that something happens. The verbs 'do' and 'put' do not collocate with 'sure'.
22 A (loudly): The broader context explains that they need to be heard by people at the back of the room, so the logical way to sing is 'loudly'. 'Heavily' and 'strongly' describe physical weight or power.
23 A (spend): 'Spend time' is a highly frequent, fixed collocation used when talking about doing an activity for a period of time. You do not 'take' or 'pass' free time in this context.
24 A (win): In a competition or game, you 'win' a prize. You use 'beat' when talking about defeating an opponent (e.g., beat the other singers), and 'earn' is used for receiving money from working.