A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Digital Media & The Internet 9
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Basic Password Safety
When you use the internet for school or games, you need passwords. A password is like a key that opens your online accounts. It is very important to keep this word a (19)…………… . If you tell other people, they can see your private information or pretend to be you online.
To protect your information, you must create a (20)…………… password. The best passwords are long and not easy to guess. You should use a mix of big and small (21)…………… , as well as some (22)…………… . Do not use your own name or your pet's name because people can guess these easily.
It is also a good idea to change your passwords sometimes. If you write them down, you must (23)…………… the paper in a place where nobody can find it. By following these simple rules, you can make sure that your online accounts stay completely (24)…………… .
19 A secret B mystery C surprise
20 A strong B heavy C brave
21 A letters B words C notes
22 A numbers B amounts C sums
23 A keep B hold C save
24 A safe B well C clean
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (secret): The phrase "keep a secret" is a common English collocation meaning to not tell anyone. We do not use "mystery" or "surprise" when talking about protecting private information like passwords.
20 A (strong): When a password is hard to guess, we call it a "strong" password. "Heavy" is for things that weigh a lot, and "brave" describes a person who is not afraid.
21 A (letters): Passwords are made using the alphabet, which are "letters" (A, B, C, etc.). The phrase "big and small letters" refers to capital and lowercase characters. We do not use "words" or musical "notes" in this context.
22 A (numbers): Along with letters, you type "numbers" (1, 2, 3, etc.) on a keyboard to make a password. "Amounts" and "sums" are used when doing mathematics or talking about money.
23 A (keep): In this context, "keep" means to store or place something in a specific location so it is not lost. "Hold" means to carry something in your hands, and "save" is usually for digital files on a computer, not a physical piece of paper.
24 A (safe): "Stay safe" is a fixed phrase meaning to remain protected from danger or harm. We use "well" to describe a person's health, and "clean" means free from dirt.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Managing Screen Time
Young people love using smartphones and computers for school and fun. However, it is easy to (19)…………… how much time you spend online. Many teenagers look at screens for several (20)…………… every day, and this can be bad for them.
When you look at a phone for a long time, your (21)…………… can become very tired. To help with this, you should try (22)…………… them every twenty minutes. You can do this by looking at something far away across the room.
It is also a great idea to go (23)…………… and play sports with your friends instead of playing computer games. Finally, make sure you sleep well by (24)…………… off all your screens an hour before bed.
19 A lose B forget C miss
20 A hours B times C ages
21 A faces B looks C eyes
22 A keeping B resting C staying
23 A away B outside C along
24 A closing B cutting C turning
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (forget): This tests broader context. When you are busy having fun online, you do not remember the time. We say "forget how much time". "Lose" is used in the phrase "lose track of time", not with "how much", and "miss" means being late for something or feeling sad that someone is not there.
20 A (hours): This tests semantic fit. We use "hours" to talk about the length of time spent doing an activity. "Times" refers to how often something happens (e.g., three times a week), and "ages" means a very long time but does not collocate with "several" in this specific way.
21 C (eyes): This tests semantic fit. The text talks about looking at a phone, so the body part that gets tired is the "eyes". "Faces" do not get tired in this way, and "looks" is not a physical body part.
22 B (resting): This tests collocation. In English, we "rest" our eyes when they are tired by closing them or looking away. "Keeping" and "staying" do not make sense grammatically or semantically in this sentence.
23 B (outside): This tests phrase-level meaning. To "go outside" means to leave the house into the fresh air, which matches playing sports. "Go away" usually means going on holiday or leaving someone alone, and "go along" means to continue or accompany.
24 C (turning): This tests collocation. We use the phrasal verb "turn off" to mean stopping a machine or screen from working. You can "close" an app or a book, but you do not "close off" a screen, and "cutting off" is too extreme and used for stopping a supply (like electricity).
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Playing Online Quizzes
Many students enjoy playing online quizzes in their free time or at school. These games are a fun way to learn new facts. In a typical quiz, you read a (19)…………… on the screen and choose the right option.
To do well, you need to think carefully but also be very (20)…………… . When you know the correct choice, you can start (21)…………… the button on your computer mouse. Every time you are right, the game gives you (22)…………… .
Some teachers use these games in class. It is exciting when you finish (23)…………… the quiz and see your name at the top of the board. But remember, the most important thing is to (24)…………… fun while you play.
19 A subject B problem C question
20 A fast B busy C early
21 A turning B clicking C pulling
22 A points B prices C gifts
23 A speaking B answering C telling
24 A make B do C have
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (question): This tests semantic fit within the context. In a quiz, you are asked a "question" to test your knowledge. A "problem" is usually used for maths, and a "subject" refers to a whole area of study like science or history.
20 A (fast): This tests semantic fit. The context contrasts thinking carefully with speed. You must be "fast" to get a good score before time runs out. "Early" refers to the time of day, and "busy" means doing many things, neither of which fit the context of speed.
21 B (clicking): This tests phrase-level meaning. When using a computer mouse, the correct verb for pressing the button is "clicking." We do not say "turning" or "pulling" a computer mouse button.
22 A (points): This tests broader context. Games reward correct answers with a score, which is made of "points." "Prices" are what you pay for things in a shop, and "gifts" are physical presents you receive.
23 B (answering): This is a test of collocation. In English, you "answer" a quiz or a question. We do not use "speaking" or "telling" for the action of selecting the correct choice in a test.
24 C (have): This tests a standard A2 collocation. The phrase "have fun" is a fixed expression in English. You cannot "make" fun or "do" fun in this grammatical structure.