A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Creative Hobbies & Online Communities 2
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Creating Game Avatars
Many young people enjoy making their own avatars when they play online games. An avatar is a digital picture that shows who you are in the game world. Before you start (19)…………… with your friends, you usually need to make one. Most games let you create very interesting (20)…………… that look just like you, or completely different.
First, you can easily change the shape of the avatar's (21)…………… and the colour of its hair. After that, you spend some time (22)…………… the best things for it to wear. You can pick from lots of amazing (23)…………… , like cool hats, winter boots, and colourful jackets.
When you are happy with your new avatar, you can save the design. It is always a lot of (24)…………… to see the crazy avatars that your friends create, too.
19 A playing B doing C making
20 A actors B characters C partners
21 A voice B name C face
22 A choosing B thinking C guessing
23 A clothes B materials C covers
24 A laugh B joke C fun
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (playing): "Playing" fits the collocation "play a game" and the context of doing an activity with friends online. "Doing" and "making" do not fit the specific action of participating in a video game.
20 B (characters): "Characters" is the correct word for the fictional or digital people in a video game or story. "Actors" are real people in movies, and "partners" are people you work with.
21 C (face): "Face" fits the semantic context of a physical feature that has a "shape" and is matched with "hair". You cannot change the physical "shape" of a voice or a name.
22 A (choosing): "Choosing" means picking the best items from a group, which correctly describes deciding what an avatar will wear. "Thinking" requires the preposition "about" (thinking about), and "guessing" means trying to answer without knowing the facts.
23 A (clothes): "Clothes" is the correct category word for wearable items like hats, boots, and jackets. "Materials" are the fabrics (like cotton or wool) used to make clothes, and "covers" are used for beds or books.
24 C (fun): "A lot of fun" is a fixed, highly frequent English collocation used to describe an enjoyable activity. You cannot use "laugh" or "joke" here because they are countable nouns and would require a plural form (a lot of laughs/jokes) in this grammatical structure.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Writing Fan Fiction Online
Many teenagers today enjoy reading about famous characters on the internet. When a popular book or television show finishes, some fans write their own (19)…………… about the people in them. People call this fun hobby fan fiction. To begin, you just need to choose your (20)…………… hero and imagine a new adventure for them.
You can spend a few hours (21)…………… the text on your computer in your bedroom. When you finish, it is a great idea to (22)…………… your work with other fans online.
Millions of people visit these special (23)…………… every day to find something new. If they like your work, they will leave a nice message. People love (24)…………… these adventures because it is a fun way to make the magic of the original book last longer!
19 A stories B diaries C messages
20 A favourite B best C happy
21 A writing B making C speaking
22 A share B send C join
23 A websites B screens C keyboards
24 A reading B watching C listening
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (stories): In this context, you write fictional "stories" about characters to create an adventure. "Diaries" are real books about your own personal life, and "messages" are short notes sent directly to people.
20 A (favourite): This adjective correctly describes the specific character you like the most. We do not say "your best hero" to mean the one you like, and "happy" describes an emotion, which does not fit the context of picking a preferred character.
21 A (writing): We use the verb "writing" to describe the action of creating text. We do not say "making the text," which is a common mistake, and you cannot "speak" text onto a computer screen.
22 A (share): The correct English collocation is to "share" your work with others online so they can see it. You "send" something to someone (not with someone), and you cannot "join" a piece of text.
23 A (websites): In this digital context, people "visit" internet pages, which are called "websites." You physically look at "screens" and type on "keyboards," but you do not visit them to find reading material.
24 A (reading): You process written text by "reading" it. You "watch" moving images like videos or television, and you "listen" to sounds or music.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Using Language Apps Safely
Many teenagers use language exchange apps on their smartphones. These apps are a great way to practise speaking a new language. You can talk to people from different (19)…………… all over the world. It is fun to learn new (20)…………… and find out about how other people live.
However, it is important to stay safe when you use these apps. You should only use them for (21)……………, not for making close friends. If someone sends you strange (22)…………… or asks for your personal information, do not answer them.
You must also be careful about sharing photos. It is a good idea to (23)…………… your profile picture simple. If you ever feel worried about a conversation, you should (24)…………… an adult or a teacher immediately. They can help you use the app safely.
19 A countries B languages C lives
20 A words B letters C marks
21 A learning B reading C passing
22 A messages B notes C letters
23 A keep B put C hold
24 A tell B say C speak
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (countries): Semantic fit. People come from different places, so "countries" is the correct word. You cannot be from different "languages" (you speak them), and "lives" does not fit the meaning of geographical locations.
20 A (words): Collocation. When studying a language, you "learn new words". "Letters" are just the single shapes of the alphabet (A, B, C), and "marks" are scores you get on a test.
21 A (learning): Broader context. The whole text is about using the app for education (language exchange), which means the goal is "learning". "Reading" is only one small part of language, and you do not use an app for "passing" in this context.
22 A (messages): Semantic fit. In digital apps and on phones, people send electronic "messages". "Notes" and "letters" are usually physical pieces of paper written by hand.
23 A (keep): Phrase-level meaning. "Keep [something] simple" is a fixed phrase meaning to not make something complicated or give away too much detail. You cannot "put" or "hold" a picture simple.
24 A (tell): Collocation / Grammar. The verb "tell" takes a direct object without a preposition ("tell an adult"). The verbs "say" and "speak" would both require the preposition "to" (say to an adult / speak to an adult) to be grammatically correct here.