A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Modern Hobbies, Games & Entertainment 1
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Playing E-Sports
Many young people today love playing video games, but some play them as a real sport. This is called E-sports. In E-sports, players use fast (19)…………… to play against other people online. They usually do not play alone. Instead, they play in (20)…………… with other good players so they can compete together.
To be a top player, you must work very hard. Professionals spend many hours (21)…………… every day to get better. They need fast hands and they must make quick decisions. During big (22)…………… , thousands of fans watch them play on the internet or in large stadiums.
The best players can even earn money if they (23)…………… first prize. E-sports is a very exciting hobby, but it is always important to (24)…………… sure you rest your eyes and go outside.
19 A computers B cameras C radios
20 A teams B bands C clubs
21 A practising B studying C thinking
22 A games B shows C festivals
23 A win B take C find
24 A make B do C keep
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (computers): In the context of playing video games online, players use "computers." "Cameras" are used for taking photos, and "radios" are used for listening to audio.
20 A (teams): In sports and competitions, a group of people playing together is called a "team." "Bands" are groups of musicians, and "clubs" are general organizations or places to meet.
21 A (practising): To "practise" means to do something repeatedly to improve a skill, which fits the context of getting better at a game. We "study" academic subjects like math or history, and "thinking" does not describe the physical action of playing a game to improve.
22 A (games): In E-sports, players compete in video "games." We use "shows" for theater or television, and "festivals" for cultural or musical celebrations.
23 A (win): "Win a prize" is a strong English collocation used when someone is successful in a competition. We do not usually say "take a prize" or "find a prize" in this context.
24 A (make): "Make sure" is a fixed English collocation that means to check that something happens or to be careful about something. We do not use the verbs "do" or "keep" with the word "sure."
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Drone Racing
Drone racing is an exciting new hobby. In this sport, pilots use a remote control to guide small drones. The drones have tiny cameras, and the pilots wear special video glasses. This means they see exactly what the drone sees while it is (19)…………… high above the ground.
Pilots fly their drones around difficult tracks. They often (20)…………… a lot of time practising because the drones move very fast. Sometimes, a pilot might (21)…………… a mistake and crash their drone, but they can usually fix it easily.
There are racing competitions all over the world. Some races happen inside big buildings, (22)…………… others take place outside in parks. You do not need expensive equipment to start. You can practise in your garden (23)…………… you are ready to race. Then, you can join a local drone racing (24)…………… and make new friends.
19 A flying B jumping C riding
20 A spend B keep C hold
21 A make B do C have
22 A while B because C so
23 A until B since C during
24 A club B lesson C subject
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (flying): This tests semantic fit. Drones are machines that travel through the air, so they "fly". Animals "jump", and people "ride" bikes or horses, which does not fit the context of this machine.
20 A (spend): This tests collocation. In English, we "spend time" doing an activity like practising. We do not use the verbs "keep" or "hold" with time in this specific way.
21 A (make): This tests collocation. The correct English phrase is to "make a mistake" when you do something wrong. We do not use the verbs "do" or "have" with this noun.
22 A (while): This tests broader context. "While" is used to contrast two different things or places (inside buildings versus outside in parks). "Because" gives a reason, and "so" gives a result, which logically fail to make sense in this sentence.
23 A (until): This tests phrase-level meaning and grammar. "Until" means up to the time that something happens. "Since" is used for a point in the past, and "during" must be followed by a noun phrase (like "during the summer"), not a full clause with a subject and verb ("you are ready").
24 A (club): This tests semantic fit. A "club" is a group of people who share a hobby, which matches the context of joining a group and making friends. A "lesson" is for studying with a teacher, and a "subject" is a school topic like maths or history.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The World of Cosplay
Many teenagers around the world enjoy a fun hobby called cosplay. This word comes from "costume play". People who do this hobby love to dress up as their favourite characters from comic books, cartoons, and video games.
Some people buy their outfits, but many teenagers prefer to (19)…………… their own costumes at home. They work hard because they sometimes want to win a (20)…………… for the best outfit. It takes a lot of time, but they feel very happy when they finally (21)…………… the clothes for the first time.
Cosplayers often travel to large (22)…………… in big cities to meet other fans. At these places, they usually (23)…………… lots of photographs with people who like the same things. It is a wonderful (24)…………… to make new friends and share a creative hobby.
19 A make B build C do
20 A prize B price C present
21 A wear B dress C carry
22 A events B crowds C parties
23 A take B make C catch
24 A way B road C line
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (make): This tests semantic fit. "Make" is the correct verb for creating clothes or costumes. We use "build" for hard structures like houses or machines, and "do" is used for general activities like homework.
20 A (prize): This tests semantic fit and classic A2 vocabulary confusion. You win a "prize" in a competition. "Price" is the amount of money something costs, and a "present" is a gift given by someone, not won for an achievement.
21 A (wear): This tests phrase-level meaning and verb usage. You "wear" an object like clothes. The verb "dress" is used without an object or for the person (e.g., get dressed), and "carry" means holding an object in your hands.
22 A (events): This tests broader context. Cosplayers travel to organized public gatherings, which are called "events" or conventions. "Crowds" just refers to large groups of people anywhere, and "parties" are usually private social celebrations.
23 A (take): This tests a standard A2 collocation. In English, the correct fixed phrase is to "take a photograph" or "take a picture." You cannot "make" or "catch" a photograph.
24 A (way): This tests a very common collocation. The phrase "a wonderful way to [do something]" is a fixed expression describing a method or activity. "Road" and "line" refer to physical things and do not fit this grammatical structure.