A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Everyday Transport & Getting Around 3
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Walking Around a New City
Visiting a new city is always an exciting adventure. One of the best ways to explore is by walking. But before you go out, make sure you wear comfortable (19)…………… . If you walk all day, your (20)…………… will get very tired!
It is also a good idea to take a (21)…………… with you. This helps you understand where the famous places are. Sometimes, it is fun to just walk without a plan. However, you do not want to get (22)…………… in a strange place when it gets dark.
If you do not know where you are, do not worry. You can ask a friendly person in the street for help. They are usually good at (23)…………… the right way for you to go. Soon, you will be on your path again, ready to (24)…………… some beautiful photos of the city.
19 A shoes B gloves C coats
20 A arms B feet C hands
21 A ticket B map C menu
22 A lost B hidden C gone
23 A looking B searching C finding
24 A do B make C take
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (shoes): This is a test of semantic fit. You wear "shoes" to walk comfortably. "Gloves" are for hands, and "coats" are for keeping warm, which do not fit the context of walking all day.
20 B (feet): This relies on the broader context of the paragraph. Because the text mentions walking all day, the body part that will get tired is your "feet", not your "arms" or "hands".
21 B (map): This tests semantic fit. A "map" is the paper or digital tool you use to find famous places and understand where you are. A "ticket" is for travel/events, and a "menu" is for food.
22 A (lost): "Get lost" is the correct A2-level collocation meaning to not know where you are. We do not say "get hidden" or "get gone" in this context.
23 C (finding): This tests phrase-level meaning and grammar. You "find" a way directly. If you used the distractors, you would need a preposition ("looking for" or "searching for").
24 C (take): "Take photos" is a very common A2-level collocation. In English, we do not "make" or "do" photos.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Traffic Jams
Most people travel by car to get to school or work, but sometimes journeys do not go as planned. When there are too many cars on the (19)……………, a traffic jam can happen.
In a traffic jam, cars can only move very (20)……………, or they might stop completely. (21)…………… inside a car for a long time can be quite boring. Drivers often (22)…………… to the radio or talk to their passengers to make the time pass.
Traffic jams usually happen in the morning or evening when everyone is busy. If you get caught in one, you might arrive (23)…………… for your classes. Because of this, it is always a good idea to (24)…………… home early, or you can ride a bicycle instead!
19 A road B path C way
20 A slowly B carefully C quietly
21 A Waiting B Resting C Staying
22 A listen B hear C play
23 A late B slow C far
24 A leave B go C move
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (road): 'Road' is the correct semantic fit for the surface that cars drive on. A 'path' is usually for walking or cycling, and 'way' refers to a direction or route, not a physical driving surface.
20 A (slowly): 'Slowly' describes the restricted speed of cars in a traffic jam. While drivers should drive 'carefully', this does not describe the specific problem of a traffic jam, and 'quietly' refers to noise, not speed.
21 A (Waiting): 'Waiting' correctly describes spending time until something happens (like the traffic moving). 'Resting' means relaxing or sleeping, and 'staying' usually refers to living or sleeping in a place for a short time.
22 A (listen): 'Listen' is the only verb that collocates with the preposition 'to' in the text ("listen to the radio"). You 'hear' sounds without 'to', and you 'play' the radio, but not 'play to' it.
23 A (late): 'Late' fits the broader context of arriving after the correct time because of a delay. You cannot arrive 'slow' (slow describes the journey, not the arrival time) or arrive 'far'.
24 A (leave): 'Leave home' is the correct collocation meaning to depart from your house in the morning. 'Go home' would mean returning to your house, which does not fit the context of going to classes.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Buying a Train Ticket
Taking the train is a great way to travel to different towns or cities. Before you get on a train, you must buy a ticket at the station.
Many stations have a ticket (19)…………… where you can buy your ticket quickly. You can use a bank card or put some (20)…………… into it to pay. It is always a good idea to buy your ticket early, so you have enough (21)…………… to find your train.
Next, you need to look at the large screens in the station. These will tell you which (22)…………… your train leaves from. When you find the right place to wait, make sure you stand far away from the edge.
Sometimes, your journey is long, and you have to (23)…………… trains at another station. You should listen carefully so you know when to get off. Then, you are (24)…………… to sit back and enjoy your trip!
19 A machine B engine C tool
20 A money B price C cost
21 A time B space C break
22 A platform B stage C floor
23 A move B change C turn
24 A sure B safe C ready
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (machine): A 'ticket machine' is the correct term for the equipment at a station that sells tickets. An 'engine' makes a vehicle move, and a 'tool' is something you hold in your hand to do a job.
20 A (money): This is the correct word for the cash you use to pay for things. 'Price' and 'cost' refer to the amount you have to pay, not the physical item you put into a machine.
21 A (time): The natural collocation 'have enough time' means you have the minutes or hours you need to do something without rushing. We do not say 'have enough space' or 'break' in this context.
22 A (platform): This is the specific noun for the area next to the tracks where you wait for a train. A 'stage' is for actors in a theatre, and a 'floor' is simply the ground inside a room.
23 B (change): 'Change trains' is a fixed collocation meaning to get off one train and get onto a different one to finish your journey. You cannot 'move' or 'turn' trains.
24 C (ready): The phrase 'be ready to' means you are fully prepared to do an action. While 'sure' and 'safe' are A2 adjectives, they do not fit this grammatical structure and meaning.