A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Student Life, Routines & Study Habits 1
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Walking to School
Many students take a bus or drive to school, but some prefer to go on foot. Walking to school in the morning is a fantastic way to begin the day. If you wake up (19)……………, the air is cool and there are not many cars. You can see other people leaving their houses as you walk down the quiet (20)…………… .
It is also a great opportunity to spend time with your (21)…………… . You can meet them at the corner of your road and walk the rest of the way together. During the walk, you can talk about your homework and (22)…………… a lot of fun before classes.
Walking is very good for your health, too. However, you must always be careful and (23)…………… attention to the traffic. When you finally arrive at school, you will feel ready to (24)…………… your day.
19 A early B soon C fast
20 A streets B floors C bridges
21 A friends B families C teachers
22 A have B make C do
23 A pay B give C put
24 A start B open C turn
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (early): "Wake up early" means to get out of bed in the first part of the morning. "Soon" is used for something happening in a short time from now, and "fast" is about speed, not the time of day.
20 A (streets): "Streets" are the roads in a town where houses are, which is the logical place to "walk down" on the way to school. You walk on "floors" inside a building, and you cross over "bridges", you do not usually walk down them.
21 A (friends): The text talks about meeting people at the corner and walking together. You do this with "friends", not "families" (who usually already live with you) or "teachers" (who you meet inside the school).
22 A (have): "Have fun" is a fixed English collocation meaning to enjoy yourself. We do not use the verbs "make" or "do" with the noun "fun".
23 A (pay): "Pay attention" is a strong English collocation that means to watch and listen carefully to stay safe. We do not say "give attention" or "put attention" in this grammatical phrase.
24 A (start): You "start your day" when you begin your daily activities. You can "open" a book or a door, and you can "turn" a page, but you cannot use these verbs with the phrase "your day".
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Taking the School Bus
Taking the school bus every morning is a normal part of the day for many students. You have to get up early and walk to the bus stop. While you are (19)…………… for the bus, it is a good idea to chat with your friends. Soon, you will see the big, (20)…………… bus coming down the street.
When you get on, say good morning to the driver and find a place to (21)…………… down. The bus can sometimes be very (22)…………… because there are lots of children talking and laughing together. You must be careful and keep your school bag on your lap so nobody falls over it.
After a short journey, the bus finally (23)…………… at the school gates. Everyone must wait until the bus stops completely before standing up. Then, you can (24)…………… a great day at school with all your classmates!
19 A looking B waiting C staying
20 A blonde B clear C yellow
21 A sit B fall C lie
22 A noisy B angry C quick
23 A gets B comes C arrives
24 A have B make C do
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (waiting): "Waiting" is the correct verb to use with the preposition "for" when you stay in one place until transport arrives. "Looking" would mean searching (looking for), and "staying" does not take "for" in this way.
20 C (yellow): "Yellow" is the correct adjective to describe the colour of a school bus. "Blonde" is a colour word only used for hair, and "clear" is used for things you can see through, like glass or water.
21 A (sit): "Sit down" is the correct phrase for taking a seat on a bus. "Fall down" is an accident, and you do not "lie down" (go to sleep flat) on a bus seat.
22 A (noisy): The context clue "lots of children talking and laughing" tells us the bus is full of sound, which means it is "noisy". The children are laughing, so they are not "angry", and "quick" describes speed, not sound.
23 C (arrives): "Arrives" is the only verb here that works with the preposition "at" (arrives at the gates). If we used "gets" or "comes", we would need the preposition "to" (gets to / comes to).
24 A (have): "Have a great day" is a very common, fixed English collocation. We never use the verbs "make" or "do" with this phrase.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Cycling to School
Many students enjoy riding their bicycles to school every day. It is a healthy way to travel, but you must always be careful on your journey. The first thing you need to do is put on your (19)…………… . This is important because it protects your head if you fall.
When you are cycling, you should stay on the side of the (20)…………… so that cars can pass you safely. It is also a bad idea to cycle too (21)……………, especially when it is raining. If the ground is wet, it is easy to have an accident. You must always pay (22)…………… to the traffic around you.
When you arrive at school, you must leave your bicycle in a safe (23)…………… . Remember to use a strong metal chain to (24)…………… your bike. This stops other people from taking it while you are in class.
19 A helmet B hat C cap
20 A road B floor C ground
21 A fast B early C soon
22 A attention B care C look
23 A place B room C part
24 A lock B close C shut
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (helmet): A "helmet" is the specific hard hat worn to protect your head while cycling. A "hat" or a "cap" is made of soft material and does not offer protection in an accident.
20 A (road): The text mentions that "cars can pass you," which tells us you are cycling on a "road." A "floor" is the surface inside a building, and the "ground" is too general and does not specifically relate to cars and traffic.
21 A (fast): "Fast" correctly describes speed, which can cause an accident in the rain. "Early" and "soon" describe time, which does not fit the context of cycling dangerously on wet ground.
22 A (attention): "Pay attention (to)" is a fixed English collocation meaning to watch and listen carefully. We do not use the nouns "care" or "look" with the verb "pay" in this way.
23 A (place): "A safe place" is a common phrase meaning a secure location. A "room" is a space inside a building with walls and a door (like a classroom), and a "part" means a piece of something, neither of which fit the context of parking a bicycle outside.
24 A (lock): "Lock a bike" is the correct verb-noun collocation for securing a bicycle with a key and a metal chain. We use the verbs "close" and "shut" for things with hinges, like doors, windows, or books.