A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Creative Hobbies & Online Communities 8
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Translation Apps for Travellers
Many people love visiting different parts of the world on holiday. But it is often difficult if you do not know the language. In the past, travellers carried heavy dictionaries to help them in foreign (19)…………… . Today, it is much easier because you can just use a clever app on your mobile (20)…………… .
When you use one of these apps, you only need to type the English (21)…………… on the screen. The app will quickly change the text for you. Some modern apps are even better because you can just start (22)…………… into them. Then, the app makes the right sounds so the other person can (23)…………… you perfectly.
Using a translation app is a wonderful (24)…………… to learn about new cultures. It helps you buy things, order food, and make new friends without any problems.
19 A countries B villages C maps
20 A phone B camera C screen
21 A words B letters C notes
22 A speaking B telling C saying
23 A understand B know C believe
24 A road B path C way
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (countries): "Countries" fits the broader context of visiting different parts of the world and experiencing foreign languages. "Villages" is too small and specific, and you do not travel "in" foreign "maps".
20 A (phone): "Mobile phone" is the standard English collocation for the device people carry and download apps onto. A "camera" and a "screen" are parts of a device, but they are not the device itself.
21 A (words): "Words" is the correct noun for units of language that you translate to communicate meaning. "Letters" are just single alphabet characters (A, B, C), and "notes" are short written messages.
22 A (speaking): "Speak" is the only verb here that can be followed by the preposition "into" (speaking into a microphone or device). "Telling" requires a person as an object (telling someone), and "saying" is used for the specific words produced, not the action of using a device.
23 A (understand): "Understand" means to know the meaning of what someone is saying, which is the goal of a translation app. "Know" means to be familiar with who the person is, and "believe" means to think what they say is true.
24 C (way): "A wonderful way to [do something]" is a fixed, highly frequent English collocation meaning a good method or idea. "Road" and "path" are used for physical travel and do not fit this abstract expression.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Digital Flashcards
Many students use digital flashcards on their computers to help them learn new things. These are small digital cards that have a question on one side and the answer on the other. You can type new (19)…………… on them, like the names of different countries or historical dates.
Creating flashcards is a great way to practise (20)…………… important information for your school subjects. When you are on the bus or waiting for a friend, you can look at them on your mobile (21)…………… . This makes it very (22)…………… to study anywhere you want.
If you get the answer right, the app will wait a few days before it asks you again. This helps your brain learn the facts before you take a big (23)…………… at school. It is a great (24)…………… to start making your own cards today!
19 A words B emails C messages
20 A remembering B guessing C hoping
21 A phone B camera C radio
22 A easy B quiet C light
23 A test B lesson C class
24 A idea B thought C plan
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (words): The text gives "names of different countries" as an example, which are made up of individual "words." "Emails" and "messages" are ways to communicate with other people, not things you type onto a single flashcard to study.
20 A (remembering): The broader context of studying is to keep information in your mind, which means "remembering" it. You do not study to practise "guessing" (which means you do not know the answer), and "hoping" describes a feeling about the future, not a study skill.
21 A (phone): The correct English collocation for a personal, portable communication device is a "mobile phone." While "camera" and "radio" are digital devices, they do not form this common noun phrase, and you cannot look at text on a simple radio.
22 A (easy): Having flashcards on your phone means you can study without carrying heavy books, making the activity "easy." "Quiet" means making no noise, and "light" describes weight or color, neither of which grammatically or logically fit the phrase "makes it very [adjective] to study."
23 A (test): The correct English collocation is to "take a test" or exam. You usually "go to" or "have" a "lesson" or "class," you do not take them in the context of checking your knowledge.
24 A (idea): This tests the phrase-level expression "it is a great idea to," which is a very common way to give a recommendation in English. The nouns "thought" and "plan" do not fit naturally into this specific grammatical structure.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Sending Voice Messages
Many teenagers today prefer sending voice messages instead of typing words on a screen. It is very easy to do this on a mobile (19)…………… . You just push a button and start (20)…………… . You do not have to look at a keyboard while you do it.
Voice messages are often much (21)…………… than typing a long text. If you make a (22)…………… , you can just delete the message and try again. It is a fantastic way to share news with your friends in just a few seconds.
When you receive a voice message, you can choose when to play it. If you are in a quiet place, it is a good idea to (23)…………… headphones. Then, you can enjoy (24)…………… to the message without making a noise.
19 A phone B radio C camera
20 A speaking B saying C telling
21 A faster B slower C harder
22 A mistake B problem C accident
23 A wear B dress C carry
24 A listening B hearing C watching
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (phone): Semantic fit. A "phone" is the correct mobile device used for sending texts and voice messages. A "radio" only receives audio broadcasts, and a "camera" is used for taking photos.
20 A (speaking): Semantic fit. "Speaking" is the correct verb for talking generally into a device. "Saying" requires a specific object (saying a word), and "telling" requires a person (telling someone).
21 A (faster): Broader context. The text compares voice messages to "typing a long text." Speaking is much "faster" than typing. "Slower" and "harder" contradict the advantage of saving time.
22 A (mistake): Collocation. The noun "mistake" strongly collocates with the verb "make" (make a mistake) when talking about doing something wrong. We do not make a "problem" or an "accident" in this specific phrase.
23 A (wear): Collocation. The verb "wear" is the correct fixed collocation to use with "headphones." You do not "dress" an object, and "carry" means to just hold them in your hands, not use them on your ears.
24 A (listening): Phrase-level meaning. The verb "listen" correctly pairs with the preposition "to" (listening to). "Hearing" does not take "to" and suggests an accidental sound, while "watching" is only for visual things like a television or a game.