A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Young Artists, Musicians & Performers 7
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Young Comic Book Artist
Leo Rossi is a fourteen-year-old boy from Italy, and he is a talented comic book artist. He started this hobby when he was just eight. He loved sitting at his desk and (19)…………… pictures of fast cars.
Now, Leo makes books about a brave (20)…………… called 'Captain Spark'. To make a good comic, Leo first needs an exciting idea. He likes to (21)…………… stories about saving the world. He does not use a computer. Instead, he works with black pencils on thick, white (22)…………… . It takes him a whole week to finish one page.
When a book is ready, Leo shares it with his friends. They always (23)…………… a lot of fun reading the new adventures. Next year, Leo hopes to put his comic books (24)…………… the internet so more people can enjoy them.
19 A reading B drawing C writing
20 A superhero B doctor C player
21 A speak B say C tell
22 A paper B plastic C glass
23 A make B have C do
24 A at B in C on
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (drawing): This is a semantic fit. You use pencils or pens to create 'pictures', which means the correct action is 'drawing'. 'Reading' and 'writing' are done with words or books, not pictures.
20 A (superhero): This requires understanding the broader context of the text. The text is about a comic book artist who writes about saving the world and a brave character called "Captain Spark", which perfectly describes a 'superhero'.
21 C (tell): This tests a standard A2 collocation. In English, the correct fixed phrase for sharing a tale or narrative is to 'tell a story'. We do not use the verbs 'speak' or 'say' with the word 'stories'.
22 A (paper): This is a semantic fit. The text mentions that Leo uses pencils and makes pages for his books. The natural material for this is 'paper'. You cannot draw a comic book on 'plastic' or 'glass'.
23 B (have): This tests a strong collocation. The correct fixed expression in English for enjoying an experience is to 'have fun'. The verbs 'make' and 'do' do not form this phrase.
24 C (on): This tests phrase-level meaning. When we talk about websites, apps, or digital platforms, the correct preposition is always 'on' (e.g., on the internet, on a website). We do not use 'in' or 'at' for this context.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Teen Flute Player
Sarah is a fourteen-year-old girl from Scotland, and her favourite hobby is playing the flute. The flute is a beautiful instrument. To play it, Sarah holds it carefully near her mouth and (19)…………… air across the hole at the top. Most modern flutes look very bright and shiny because they are made of (20)…………… .
Sarah loves being part of her school (21)…………… . There are twenty other students in the group, and they play many different instruments together. Every Tuesday afternoon, they meet to practise different kinds of (22)…………… , from old classical pieces to modern pop songs.
Next week, the students are going to (23)…………… a special concert for their families. Sarah feels a little nervous about playing in front of so many people, (24)…………… she is also very excited to show them how well she can play.
19 A blows B breathes C pushes
20 A silver B wood C plastic
21 A team B band C club
22 A music B noise C sound
23 A make B get C have
24 A but B because C so
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (blows): You 'blow' air from your mouth to play a wind instrument. We use 'breathe' for taking air in and out to live, and 'push' is a physical action usually done with the hands.
20 A (silver): Silver is a valuable, shiny metal often used to make flutes. Wood and plastic do not naturally look "bright and shiny" in the way metal does.
21 B (band): A 'band' is a group of musicians who play instruments together. A 'team' is used for sports, and a 'club' is for general hobbies or interests.
22 A (music): The text talks about playing classical and pop songs, which are types of 'music'. A 'noise' is usually an unpleasant or loud sound, and 'sound' is too general for this context.
23 C (have): The correct collocation is to 'have a concert' (or 'give/play a concert'). In English, we do not 'make' or 'get' a concert.
24 A (but): This conjunction is needed to show the contrast between feeling nervous and feeling excited. 'Because' gives a reason, and 'so' introduces a result.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Young DJ
Leo is fourteen years old and his favourite hobby is being a DJ. He loves mixing different songs together to make great music for dancing. Every weekend, he plays music at birthday (19)…………… for his friends.
To be a good DJ, you need some important things. Leo uses a laptop computer to keep all his songs in one place. He also wears big (20)…………… over his ears so he can listen to the music properly. He has to think (21)…………… before he chooses the next song. He always checks his computer to (22)…………… sure everything works well.
Being a DJ is very exciting, (23)…………… it is also hard work. Leo spends a lot of time practising in his bedroom every week. When people dance to his music, he feels very happy. One day, he wants to (24)…………… part in a big music festival.
19 A parties B games C matches
20 A headphones B helmets C hats
21 A carefully B quietly C easily
22 A make B do C get
23 A but B because C so
24 A take B play C have
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (parties): This is the correct word for social events where people gather to celebrate, dance, and listen to music. "Games" and "matches" refer to sports or play, which do not fit the context of a DJ performing.
20 A (headphones): "Headphones" are the correct equipment worn over the ears to listen to music. "Helmets" are hard covers worn for safety in sports, and "hats" are clothing for the head, so neither fits this meaning.
21 A (carefully): This adverb correctly describes thinking with a lot of attention to make a good choice. "Quietly" (without noise) and "easily" (without difficulty) do not make sense when describing the focus needed to select the right song.
22 A (make): "Make sure" is a common set collocation that means to check that something is working correctly or is safe. You cannot say "do sure" or "get sure" in English.
23 A (but): This conjunction is needed for the broader context to show a contrast: being a DJ is exciting, but (on the other hand) it is hard work. "Because" gives a reason, and "so" shows a result.
24 A (take): "Take part" is a fixed collocation meaning to join in or participate in an event, like a music festival. "Play part" and "have part" are not natural phrases in this context.