A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – School Clubs & Extracurriculars 4
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The School Band
Many students choose to join the school band when they start secondary school. It is a great way to make friends and learn how to play different (19)…………… .
The band usually meets in the afternoon. The members spend a lot of time (20)…………… together before they play for other people. At first, a room full of beginners can sound very (21)…………… ! But a good teacher helps everyone to listen carefully. Soon, the students are working together to make beautiful (22)…………… .
At the end of the year, the band often plays in special (23)…………… for parents and teachers. Being in a band is hard work, but students always love taking (24)…………… in these fun events.
19 A instruments B tools C machines
20 A practising B studying C writing
21 A noisy B busy C fast
22 A music B voice C note
23 A concerts B matches C games
24 A part B place C care
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (instruments): This fits the semantic meaning of the text. Musical 'instruments' are the specific objects you play in a band (like guitars or pianos). 'Tools' are used for building or fixing things, and 'machines' have motors.
20 A (practising): This fits the phrase-level meaning of the sentence. When musicians prepare to play for other people, they are 'practising' their skills. Students 'study' subjects like maths, and 'writing' does not fit the context of playing in a band.
21 A (noisy): This is a semantic fit. A room full of beginners learning to play sounds very loud and 'noisy'. A room can be 'busy', but 'busy' does not describe how something sounds. 'Fast' describes speed, not sound.
22 A (music): 'Make music' is a strong, everyday collocation. You can 'make a sound' (with an article), but you do not 'make voice' or 'make note' in this general context.
23 A (concerts): This tests broader context. When a band plays for an audience, the events are called 'concerts'. 'Matches' and 'games' are words used for sports events, not musical performances.
24 A (part): 'Take part in' is a fixed English collocation meaning to participate. 'Take place' means to happen, which does not fit grammatically here, and 'take care' does not collocate with the preposition 'in' in this way.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The School Debate Club
The school debate club is a popular after-school activity for teenagers. Every week, students meet in a classroom to talk about important topics. In the club, you have the chance to share your (19)…………… about the world.
During a debate, one group of students agrees with a topic, and another group disagrees. They spend time (20)…………… about the subject, but they must always do it politely. However, a debate is not just about talking. You also have to be very good at (21)…………… to the other team. If you want to win, you must (22)…………… notes while they talk.
This helps you to think quickly and explain your own (23)…………… clearly. Because of this, many students become very good at (24)…………… in front of their teachers in normal classes.
19 A opinions B answers C plans
20 A arguing B complaining C shouting
21 A listening B hearing C watching
22 A take B make C do
23 A ideas B subjects C lessons
24 A speaking B telling C saying
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (opinions): 'Opinions' correctly fits the meaning of sharing what you think about the world. You give 'answers' to a question, and 'plans' are for the future.
20 A (arguing): 'Arguing' fits the broader context of a debate where two groups disagree and present different points. 'Complaining' means saying you are unhappy about something, and 'shouting' means talking very loudly, which does not fit with doing it 'politely'.
21 A (listening): 'Listening' correctly describes the action of paying attention, and it is the only verb here that works grammatically with the preposition 'to'. You 'hear' or 'watch' something directly without 'to'.
22 A (take): 'Take notes' is a fixed collocation in English for writing down important information quickly. We do not use 'make' or 'do' with notes in this specific context.
23 A (ideas): 'Ideas' fits the semantic meaning of explaining your own thoughts clearly. 'Subjects' and 'lessons' are school terms that do not make sense as things a student would personally explain during a debate.
24 A (speaking): 'Speaking' correctly fits the context of talking 'in front of' a class. 'Telling' requires a direct object (e.g., telling a story or telling someone), and 'saying' does not fit the general action of giving a presentation.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The School Science Club
The school science club is a brilliant place for pupils who want to understand the world. Every Tuesday afternoon, students spend time (19)…………… about plants, animals, and how things work. The best part of the club is that the children can do lots of exciting (20)…………… .
For example, they love (21)…………… different coloured liquids together in glass bottles to see what happens. Working in a science room can sometimes be a little dangerous. Because of this, the teacher always makes sure that everyone stays (22)…………… .
Pupils must wear long coats over their school clothes and be very (23)…………… when they hold the glass bottles. If everyone follows the rules, they always have a lot of (24)…………… during the lessons. It is a fantastic way to finish the school day.
19 A learning B studying C thinking
20 A experiments B jobs C plans
21 A mixing B joining C fixing
22 A safe B healthy C well
23 A careful B slow C quiet
24 A fun B luck C help
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (learning): This fits the phrase-level grammar. You "learn about" a subject. The verb "study" does not take the preposition "about" in this way, and "thinking about" changes the meaning entirely.
20 A (experiments): This forms the standard science collocation "do experiments." You do not "do plans" (you make them), and you do not "do jobs" to describe an exciting science activity.
21 A (mixing): This fits the exact semantic meaning. You "mix" liquids together to combine them. You "join" solid objects or groups of people, and you "fix" something that is broken.
22 A (safe): This fits the broader context of the paragraph. The previous sentence says the room can be "dangerous," so the teacher wants to keep everyone "safe" (the opposite). "Healthy" and "well" mean not being sick, which does not fit the context of avoiding accidents.
23 A (careful): This fits the semantic meaning of the sentence. When holding fragile glass bottles, you need to act with care so you do not drop them. Being "slow" or "quiet" does not fit the specific action of safely holding glass.
24 A (fun): This forms the very common A2 collocation "have a lot of fun." In English, we do not say "have a lot of luck" or "have a lot of help" to describe enjoying an exciting activity.