A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Everyday Technology & Devices 7
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Using a USB Drive
Most students use computers to do their homework. When you finish your school work, it is important to keep it safe. Many young people use a USB drive to (19)…………… their digital files.
A USB drive is a very (20)…………… object made of plastic or metal. You can easily put it in your pocket or your pencil case. This makes it perfect for (21)…………… your homework from school to your house. You do not need the internet to use it. You just put the drive into different (22)…………… and you can open your work immediately.
If you use a USB drive, you must be careful not to lose it. It is also a good idea to (23)…………… a copy of your best (24)…………… on your home computer, just in case.
19 A save B close C turn
20 A small B slow C early
21 A carrying B travelling C riding
22 A computers B keyboards C cameras
23 A make B do C take
24 A documents B messages C signs
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (save): In the context of computers, we "save" files to keep them safe for later. You can "close" a file, but that does not mean you are storing it, and you cannot "turn" a digital file.
20 A (small): The text mentions putting the object in your pocket or pencil case, so it must be "small" (size). The adjectives "slow" (speed) and "early" (time) do not describe a physical object in this way.
21 A (carrying): You hold an object and take it from one place to another, which is "carrying". The verb "travelling" cannot take a direct object (you do not travel your homework), and "riding" is used for bicycles or horses.
22 A (computers): You put a USB drive into "computers" to look at your digital files. A "keyboard" is only for typing letters, and a "camera" is used for taking photos.
23 A (make): "Make a copy" is a fixed English collocation used when creating a second version of a file or paper. We do not use the verbs "do" or "take" with the word "copy" in this way.
24 A (documents): School work that you type on a computer (like essays or stories) is saved as "documents". A "message" is a short note sent to another person, and "signs" are physical boards with information on the street.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Using a Drawing Tablet
Many young people who love art use a drawing tablet to create beautiful pictures. It looks like a flat piece of plastic, but it is actually a clever machine. You connect it to your computer and use a special digital pen. When you move the pen on the tablet, you can (19)…………… your drawing on the computer screen.
It takes a little time to learn how to use it. However, many students (20)…………… a lot of time practising because it is so much fun. One great thing about a tablet is that you can easily choose different (21)…………… like red or blue for your art. If you (22)…………… a mistake, you do not need an eraser. You just click a button to delete it and try again.
When you finish your picture, it is simple to save it. You can also (23)…………… it with your friends or family on the internet. A drawing tablet is a fantastic (24)…………… to improve your art skills without using lots of paper.
19 A see B look C watch
20 A spend B take C keep
21 A paints B colours C lights
22 A do B get C make
23 A share B send C show
24 A plan B way C idea
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (see): This tests semantic fit. You "see" an image that appears on a computer screen. "Look" requires the preposition "at" (look at your drawing), and "watch" is used for things that move over time, like a video or a sports match.
20 A (spend): This tests collocation. In English, we use the phrase "spend time" when a person is doing an activity. We use "take" when describing the activity itself (e.g., "it takes a lot of time"), and "keep" does not collocate with time in this way.
21 B (colours): This tests broader context. The text mentions "red or blue", which are examples of "colours". "Paints" refers to physical liquid used with a brush, and "lights" does not make sense in the context of digital drawing.
22 C (make): This tests collocation. The correct English expression is to "make a mistake" when you do something wrong. We do not use the verbs "do" or "get" with this noun.
23 A (share): This tests phrase-level meaning and dependent prepositions. You "share" something "with" other people. If you use "send" or "show", you must use the preposition "to" (send it to your friends).
24 B (way): This tests phrase-level meaning. "A fantastic way to do something" is a very common A2 expression that means an excellent method. While "plan" and "idea" are related words, they do not fit this specific grammatical structure.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Using a Ring Light
Many teenagers use their smartphones to take pictures every day. But sometimes, the picture is too dark. To solve this problem, a lot of young people use a special tool called a ring light.
It is a special lamp that looks like a (19)…………… . When you put your phone in the middle of it, the lamp shines light directly onto your (20)…………… . This helps to make your eyes look beautiful and clear. Because the light is very (21)…………… , you can use it even when your room is completely dark at night.
Many young people also use ring lights when they are (22)…………… photos for the internet. It is very easy to use one. You just plug it into the wall and (23)…………… it on. Using a ring light is a fantastic (24)…………… to make sure your pictures always look great.
19 A circle B square C ball
20 A face B back C hand
21 A bright B clean C high
22 A doing B making C taking
23 A turn B open C start
24 A way B road C line
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (circle): This tests semantic fit. A ring light is named after a ring, which is a round, flat shape called a "circle". A "square" has straight sides and corners, and a "ball" is a 3D object, not a flat ring shape.
20 A (face): This tests broader context. The text explains that the light makes your eyes look clear, which means the light is shining on your "face". Your "back" and "hand" do not have eyes on them.
21 A (bright): This tests semantic fit within a specific context. The correct adjective to describe a strong, powerful light is "bright". "Clean" describes something with no dirt, and "high" is used for physical size or distance from the ground.
22 C (taking): This is a classic A2 collocation test. In English, the correct verb to use when you capture a picture with a camera or phone is "taking" (take photos). We do not say "doing" or "making" photos.
23 A (turn): This tests phrase-level meaning and phrasal verbs. To give power to a lamp or electronic device, the correct phrase is to "turn it on". You can "start" an engine or "open" a door, but you cannot "open on" or "start on" a light.
24 A (way): This tests a very common Cambridge A2 collocation. The phrase "a fantastic way to [do something]" is a fixed expression describing a good method or idea. "Road" and "line" refer to physical things and cannot be used in this abstract grammatical structure.