A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Digital Media & The Internet 1
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Starting a Video Vlog
Starting a video vlog is a fun way to share your hobbies with the world. Many young people today want to create their own videos. You do not need expensive equipment to begin. A simple smartphone camera is usually enough to (19)…………… a good video.
When you are recording, try to speak clearly. (20)…………… to a camera can feel strange at first, but it gets easier with practice. Choose a topic that you really enjoy, like video games, cooking, or sports.
After you finish your video, you can put it on the (21)…………… . Then, friends and family can see what you created. It is exciting when people start (22)…………… your vlog.
Remember to be safe when you are (23)…………… information online. You should never include your home address or school name. If you follow these simple rules, you can (24)…………… a lot of fun with your new hobby!
19 A make B do C keep
20 A Telling B Saying C Talking
21 A internet B machine C keyboard
22 A watching B looking C seeing
23 A giving B sharing C moving
24 A have B take C find
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (make): "Make a video" is a common English collocation. We use "make" for creating something new, whereas "do" is usually for actions or chores, and "keep" means to retain something.
20 C (Talking): The verb "talk" is followed by the preposition "to" (talking to a camera). "Telling" requires a direct object (like a person) without "to", and "saying" is used to report words, not the general action of speaking to an audience.
21 A (internet): The context of the sentence is about uploading a video so friends and family can see it. You put a video on the "internet", not on a "machine" or a "keyboard".
22 A (watching): We use the verb "watch" when we look at something that moves for a period of time, such as a video, a vlog, or a television show. "Looking" requires the preposition "at", and "seeing" refers to the general ability to use your eyes.
23 B (sharing): The text discusses giving others access to your details online. "Sharing information" is the correct and most natural phrase for this broader context, especially when talking about internet safety.
24 A (have): "Have fun" is a fixed English collocation. We do not say "take fun" or "find fun" when describing the experience of enjoying an activity.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Visiting a Wildlife Park
Visiting a wildlife park is a brilliant activity for the weekend. Unlike a normal zoo, the animals here have lots of space to walk around. When you arrive, you can (19)…………… for a map so you do not get lost.
Most wildlife parks are very large, so visitors often drive through them in a car or a bus. This is a very safe (20)…………… to get close to big animals like lions and bears. You must always (21)…………… your windows closed and stay inside.
Many parks also have special areas where you can walk. Here, you can (22)…………… a lot of time watching smaller animals, like monkeys or beautiful birds. It is an amazing (23)…………… for people of all ages. You will see so many wonderful things, and you will never (24)…………… your special day there!
19 A ask B tell C speak
20 A plan B idea C way
21 A put B hold C keep
22 A spend B take C make
23 A trip B travel C transport
24 A lose B miss C forget
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (ask): This tests semantic fit and dependent prepositions. You "ask" for something when you want someone to give it to you. "Tell" and "speak" do not use the preposition "for" in this way.
20 C (way): This tests phrase-level meaning. "A safe way to do something" is a common A2 phrase meaning a safe method. "Plan" and "idea" are related words but do not fit this specific grammatical structure.
21 C (keep): This tests collocation. In English, we "keep" something in a certain state (like keeping your windows closed). You cannot "put" or "hold" a window closed in this context.
22 A (spend): This tests collocation. The correct collocation is to "spend" time doing an activity. We do not use the verbs "take" or "make" with time in this active way.
23 A (trip): This tests semantic fit. A "trip" is a noun meaning a visit or short journey to a place. "Travel" is usually an uncountable noun or a verb, and "transport" refers to vehicles, not the experience of visiting.
24 C (forget): This tests broader context. A wonderful day is a memory, and you "forget" a memory. You "lose" a physical object (like a phone), and you "miss" an event if you do not go to it.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Visiting an Old Castle
Last week, Class 8 went on a school trip to visit an old castle. The castle is on a big hill, so the students had to walk a long (19)…………… to get to the top. When they arrived, a guide showed them around.
The guide told them lots of interesting (20)…………… about the kings and queens who lived there in the past. The students also visited the great hall and saw the heavy metal clothes that the soldiers used to (21)…………… .
In the afternoon, the students had some free time to (22)…………… photos and eat their lunch in the gardens. Before they left, everyone visited the small shop to (23)…………… a present for their family. The students had a fantastic day, and they hope to go on another trip very (24)…………… .
19 A way B road C street
20 A stories B news C words
21 A wear B carry C dress
22 A take B make C do
23 A buy B pay C spend
24 A soon B early C fast
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (way): This tests a standard A2 collocation. The fixed phrase for a large distance is "a long way". "Road" and "street" refer to physical paths built for cars, which does not fit the abstract phrase describing distance.
20 A (stories): This tests broader context. A tour guide shares tales or "stories" about history. "News" is only used for recent or current events, and "words" is too small a unit to describe historical information.
21 A (wear): This tests semantic fit and verb patterns. The text refers to "clothes", and the correct verb for having clothes on your body is "wear". "Carry" means holding something in your hands, and "dress" is generally used without an object (e.g., get dressed) or for putting clothes on someone else.
22 A (take): This is a classic A2 collocation test. In English, the correct fixed phrase is to "take photos". The distractors "make" and "do" are grammatically incorrect in this expression.
23 A (buy): This tests semantic fit. The correct verb for exchanging money for a present is "buy". "Pay" requires the preposition "for" (pay for a present), and "spend" is used with the money itself or time, not the physical object.
24 A (soon): This tests phrase-level meaning and adverb usage. The phrase "very soon" means in a short time from now, which logically follows their hope to repeat a fun experience. "Early" means before the usual or expected time, and "fast" refers to physical speed, neither of which fit here.