A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Young Explorers, Travelers & Adventurers 6
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Train Across Europe
Leo is a sixteen-year-old boy who loves travelling by rail. Last summer, he decided to cross Europe and visit five different countries in two weeks.
Before his trip, Leo bought special (19)…………… that allowed him to use any train. He packed a small bag to carry easily. On the journey, Leo always tried to find a seat next to the (20)…………… . He loved watching the beautiful mountains and villages go by.
Some journeys were very quick because he travelled on modern, (21)…………… trains. Other times, he chose older routes to enjoy the trip. During the holiday, Leo was able to (22)…………… friends with other young travellers.
At the end of his adventure, Leo was tired but happy. He thinks taking the train is the best (23)…………… to see new places. Next year, he hopes to (24)…………… more time exploring Italy by rail.
19 A tickets B cards C papers
20 A window B door C floor
21 A fast B early C loud
22 A make B do C get
23 A way B street C road
24 A spend B keep C hold
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (tickets): "Tickets" is the correct word for the printed or digital passes you buy to travel on a train. "Cards" are typically used for paying (bank cards) or identification, and "papers" are just general documents.
20 A (window): "Window" is the correct noun because the next sentence explains that he "loved watching the beautiful mountains... go by." You look through a window to see the view, not a "door" or the "floor".
21 A (fast): "Fast" correctly describes trains that move at high speed, which explains why his journeys were "quick". "Early" refers to time (arriving before expected), and "loud" describes noise, neither of which explains a quick journey.
22 A (make): "Make friends" is the correct fixed English collocation meaning to form new friendships. We do not say "do friends" or "get friends" in this context.
23 A (way): "Way" is the correct word here, meaning the 'best method' or 'best option' for doing something. While "street" and "road" are related to travel, they refer to physical places where cars drive, not a method of doing something.
24 A (spend): "Spend time" is the correct fixed English collocation meaning to use your time doing an activity. You can "keep" an object or "hold" something in your hand, but you cannot use those verbs with time in this way.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Surviving in the Forest
Sam is a fifteen-year-old boy who loves spending time in nature. Last year, he went on a special survival course. He wanted to learn how to live in wild (19)…………… , far away from his city.
First, Sam learned how to build a warm fire. He had to (20)…………… a lot of time looking for dry wood under the trees. After that, his teacher showed him how to find his own food. Sam learned which plants were (21)…………… to eat and which ones were dangerous.
Living in the forest was hard work, but Sam liked it. He always made (22)…………… to follow his teacher's rules. Now, he feels very brave. He knows that if he gets lost in the woods, he will (23)…………… exactly what to do. Next summer, he wants to go on another trip, (24)…………… he loved this one so much.
19 A places B rooms C buildings
20 A spend B use C keep
21 A safe B well C clean
22 A sure B true C right
23 A know B learn C find
24 A because B but C so
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (places): 'Places' is the correct semantic fit for an outdoor location like a forest. 'Rooms' and 'buildings' are only found inside, which contradicts the idea of being out in the wild.
20 A (spend): 'Spend time' is the correct and natural verb collocation to describe passing hours doing an activity (looking for wood). In English, we do not say 'use time' or 'keep time' in this context.
21 A (safe): 'Safe' correctly contrasts with the word 'dangerous' later in the sentence. 'Well' describes feeling healthy, and 'clean' means not dirty, neither of which fits the meaning of food that won't make you sick.
22 A (sure): 'Make sure' is a fixed collocation that means to check something or be certain to do it (like following rules). We do not say 'make true' or 'make right' in this situation.
23 A (know): 'Know' fits the phrase-level meaning of already having the information in your head. Because he finished the course, he doesn't need to 'learn' or 'find' the answers; he already possesses the skills.
24 A (because): 'Because' correctly introduces the broader context of the sentence: the reason he wants to go on another trip is that he enjoyed the first one. 'But' introduces an opposite idea, and 'so' would put the reason and result in the wrong order.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Teen wildlife volunteer
Mia is a sixteen-year-old student from Scotland, but this summer she is living in South Africa. She is a volunteer at a large wildlife park. She decided to go to a different (19)…………… because she wanted to travel and help nature.
Every morning, Mia gets up early to (20)…………… after the animals in the park. Her favourite job is (21)…………… the baby monkeys. She gives them big bowls of fresh fruit. They are always very (22)…………… in the morning, so they eat everything quickly.
The work is quite difficult, but Mia always (23)…………… sure that all the animals are safe and happy. At the weekend, she explores the area with the other volunteers. She loves her time there and wants to (24)…………… more wildlife in the future.
19 A country B town C world
20 A look B care C watch
21 A feeding B eating C cooking
22 A hungry B tired C angry
23 A makes B gets C does
24 A help B care C give
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (country): The broader context of the text explains that Mia travelled from Scotland to South Africa. South Africa is a 'country', making this the correct word. A 'town' is too small, and 'world' does not make sense here.
20 A (look): The phrasal verb 'look after' is a fixed collocation meaning to care for someone or something. 'Care' needs the preposition 'for' (care for), and 'watch' is not used with 'after'.
21 A (feeding): Giving food to animals or people is called 'feeding' them, which fits the semantic context. The animals are 'eating', but Mia is the person giving the food. 'Cooking' does not fit with giving fresh fruit.
22 A (hungry): At the phrase level, the text says the monkeys "eat everything quickly." This logically means they want food because they are 'hungry'. 'Tired' and 'angry' do not explain why they are eating so fast.
23 A (makes): The phrase 'make sure' is a highly frequent, fixed English collocation meaning to check or confirm that something happens. The verbs 'gets' and 'does' are incorrect word combinations here.
24 A (help): You 'help' animals or people directly, making it the correct semantic fit. The verb 'care' requires the preposition 'for' (care for wildlife), and 'give' does not fit the context of assisting animals without an object being given.