A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Creative Hobbies & Online Communities 5
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Recording a School Podcast
Making a school podcast is a fun way to share interesting stories. When you start, you need some basic equipment. The most important thing is a good microphone. You speak into this so that people can hear your (19)…………… clearly on the computer.
Before you begin (20)…………… , you must find a good place to work. It is important to choose a room that is completely (21)…………… . If there are other students outside, shut the door. You do not want any loud noises in your recording.
During the podcast, you can invite friends and ask them questions. It is always a good idea to (22)…………… a plan first so you know what to say. After you finish, you can put the sound file on the school website. Then, other students can spend time (23)…………… to your show. Making podcasts is a great way to (24)…………… your ideas!
19 A voices B songs C notes
20 A talking B telling C saying
21 A quiet B slow C clean
22 A make B do C take
23 A listening B hearing C watching
24 A share B bring C hold
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (voices): The text says "you speak into this." The sound people make when they speak is their "voice." We do not use "songs" because podcasts are usually spoken, and "notes" are for writing or playing music.
20 A (talking): When you speak generally on a podcast, you are "talking." The verb "telling" needs a direct person (e.g., telling a friend), and "saying" needs specific words (e.g., saying hello).
21 A (quiet): The context mentions shutting the door so you do not get "loud noises." The opposite of loud is "quiet." Rooms for recording do not need to be "slow" (speed) or "clean" (free from dirt) to stop noise.
22 A (make): "Make a plan" is a standard English collocation meaning to prepare what you will do. We do not use the verbs "do" or "take" with the word "plan" in this way.
23 A (listening): You enjoy an audio podcast by "listening" to it. The verb "listen" is followed by the preposition "to" (listening to your show). We do not use "to" after "hearing," and "watching" is for videos with pictures.
24 A (share): "Share ideas" is a common phrase meaning to tell other people what you think. We do not "bring" ideas (which usually implies carrying a physical object), and "hold" ideas means to keep them secret, which is the opposite of making a podcast.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Starting an Online Petition
Many students want to make a difference in their town or school. If you have a good idea for a school project, starting an online petition is a helpful thing to do. This is a special page on the internet where you explain your plan and (19)…………… people to help.
First, you need to write a few sentences about your project. For example, you might want your teachers to (20)…………… a new sports club or plant more trees. Then, you can (21)…………… the page with your friends and family online.
When people like your idea, they can (22)…………… the petition by adding their names to it. It might take a few weeks to collect a lot of names, (23)…………… it is an excellent (24)…………… to show everyone why your project is important.
19 A tell B speak C ask
20 A build B start C open
21 A share B send C show
22 A write B sign C mark
23 A because B so C but
24 A plan B way C idea
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (ask): This tests semantic fit. You "ask" people to help when you want them to do something for you. "Tell" is used for giving a command, and "speak" requires the preposition "to" (speak to people).
20 B (start): This tests collocation. In English, we "start" a club, group, or team. We use "build" for physical things like walls or houses, and "open" is usually used for a shop or building.
21 A (share): This tests semantic fit and dependent prepositions. You "share" a link or page "with" someone. If you use "send" or "show", you must use the preposition "to" (send the page to your friends).
22 B (sign): This tests collocation. The correct English expression is to "sign" a petition or a document to show that you agree with it. "Write" and "mark" do not collocate with the noun "petition" in this way.
23 C (but): This tests broader context. "But" is used to contrast the difficult part (it takes a few weeks to collect names) with the positive result (it is an excellent way to show everyone). "Because" gives a reason and "so" gives a result, which do not fit the logic of the sentence.
24 B (way): This tests phrase-level meaning. "An excellent way to do something" is a common A2 phrase that means a very good 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.
Designing a Club Website
Many students enjoy going to after-school clubs. If your club wants to find new members, building a website is a great idea. You do not need to be a computer expert to do this. There are lots of free programs on the internet that can help you.
First, you should plan what to put on your new site. Most clubs create a few different (19)…………… . On the front of the site, you can share the beautiful photos you (20)…………… during club meetings. Next, you must add some text. When you start (21)…………… the information on your keyboard, it is important to check your spelling. You do not want to (22)…………… any mistakes.
When everything looks good, you can put the website (23)…………… for everyone to see. Building a website is an excellent (24)…………… to help your school club grow.
19 A screens B pages C papers
20 A make B do C take
21 A clicking B typing C pointing
22 A make B have C do
23 A outside B upstairs C online
24 A way B road C street
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (pages): This tests semantic fit within a digital context. The different sections of a website are called web "pages". "Screens" refers to the physical glass part of a computer monitor, and "papers" are physical sheets you write on.
20 C (take): This is a classic A2 collocation test. In English, the correct verb to use with a camera and photographs is "take" (take photos). We do not say "make" or "do" photos.
21 B (typing): This tests semantic fit. The sentence gives a clear context clue: using your "keyboard" to enter text. The correct verb for this action is "typing". You use a computer mouse for "clicking" or "pointing".
22 A (make): This tests a very common collocation. In English, the correct fixed phrase is to "make a mistake". The distractors "do" and "have" are grammatically incorrect in this phrase, even though they look similar in meaning.
23 C (online): This tests broader context. When you finish a digital project and connect it to the internet for the world to see, you put it "online". "Outside" and "upstairs" are physical locations in the real world and do not fit the digital context.
24 A (way): This tests phrase-level meaning and a standard A2 expression. The phrase "an excellent way to [do something]" describes a good method or idea. "Road" and "street" are physical places you drive on and cannot be used in this abstract grammatical structure.