A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Everyday Transport & Getting Around 8
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Travelling by Minibus
Travelling on a minibus is a great way to go on a trip with your friends, family or classmates. A minibus is like a normal bus, but it is quite (19)…………… , so it usually only takes about fifteen people. Inside, everyone can easily find comfortable (20)…………… to sit on.
This is a fun way to travel because the whole group can stay (21)…………… and talk or listen to music. Before you get in, you have to put all your heavy bags and (22)…………… in the back.
When you are inside, it is important to wear your seatbelt and listen to the (23)…………… while you are on the road. Looking out of the big windows and playing games makes a long (24)…………… feel much faster and more exciting.
19 A small B short C low
20 A seats B chairs C sofas
21 A together B around C along
22 A luggage B pockets C tickets
23 A driver B pilot C mechanic
24 A journey B transport C way
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (small): Semantically, "small" is the correct word to describe the overall size of the bus compared to a normal one. "Short" describes height or length, and "low" describes distance from the ground.
20 A (seats): "Seats" is the correct vocabulary for the places where you sit inside a vehicle. "Chairs" and "sofas" are pieces of furniture used inside houses or buildings.
21 A (together): "Stay together" is a natural collocation meaning to remain in a group. You do not stay "around" or "along" in this context.
22 A (luggage): Based on the phrase-level meaning of "heavy bags and...", "luggage" is the only logical choice to put in the back of a vehicle. "Pockets" are parts of clothing, and "tickets" are small pieces of paper.
23 A (driver): "Driver" is the correct word for the person controlling a minibus. A "pilot" flies an airplane, and a "mechanic" fixes vehicles but does not necessarily drive them on the trip.
24 A (journey): Based on the broader context of traveling, a "long journey" correctly describes the time spent traveling from one place to another. "Transport" is the general system of vehicles, and "way" refers to the direction or route.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Taking the Night Train
Travelling on a night train is an exciting way to go on holiday. When you get on the train, it is usually already (19)…………… outside. You do not sit in a normal seat all night. Instead, the train worker changes your seat into a comfortable (20)…………… for you to lie down on.
The train gives you soft blankets, so you can (21)…………… asleep quickly. The movement of the train also helps you rest. When you are near your station, a worker will knock on your door to (22)…………… you up.
Then, you can look out of the window and see a new city. It is wonderful to eat your breakfast in the (23)…………… while you watch the world go by. Taking a night train is fun, and you (24)…………… a lot of time by travelling while you rest!
19 A dark B black C grey
20 A desk B bed C bath
21 A go B drop C fall
22 A wake B get C stand
23 A morning B afternoon C evening
24 A save B keep C hold
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (dark): "Dark" is the correct semantic choice to describe the time of evening when there is no sunlight outside. "Black" and "grey" are colours and are not naturally used to describe the night sky in this context.
20 B (bed): The text explains that you "lie down on" this item to sleep. A "bed" is the only logical and semantic fit. A "desk" is for working, and a "bath" is for washing.
21 C (fall): "Fall asleep" is a fixed English collocation that means to start sleeping. You can say "go to sleep," but you cannot say "go asleep" or "drop asleep".
22 A (wake): This tests phrase-level meaning. The phrasal verb "wake someone up" means to make someone stop sleeping. While "get up" and "stand up" exist, a worker knocks on the door to "wake" you, not to "get" you up.
23 A (morning): This requires broader context comprehension. The text specifically mentions eating "breakfast," which is the meal eaten at the beginning of the day in the "morning," not the afternoon or evening.
24 A (save): "Save time" is a strong vocabulary collocation meaning to avoid wasting time (because you are travelling and sleeping at the same time). You do not "keep" or "hold" time in English.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Asking for Directions
When people visit a new city, they often need to find a museum or a famous building. Sometimes, they do not have a map on their phone and they get completely (19)…………… . When this happens, it is a good idea to stop someone on the street and ask them to (20)…………… directions.
It is very important to be (21)…………… when you speak to strangers. You should always start by saying "(22)…………… me," before you ask your question. Often, the person will tell you where to go while (23)…………… their finger down the road.
They might tell you to walk straight on or turn left at the next corner. If the place is very (24)…………… , you can just walk there in a few minutes. It is always nice to say thank you before you leave.
19 A late B lost C tired
20 A make B give C do
21 A quiet B careful C polite
22 A Excuse B Forgive C Sorry
23 A holding B pointing C showing
24 A near B short C early
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (lost): This is a semantic fit. If you are in a new city and do not have a map, you do not know where you are, which means you are 'lost'. 'Late' and 'tired' do not fit the context of needing a map to find a place.
20 B (give): This is a strong collocation. In English, we ask someone to 'give directions'. We do not 'make' or 'do' directions.
21 C (polite): This fits the semantic meaning of the sentence. Speaking nicely to strangers is being 'polite'. You cannot be 'quiet' if you are speaking to ask a question, and 'careful' does not describe the friendly way you should speak.
22 A (Excuse): This is a phrase-level fit. The fixed expression to get someone's attention politely on the street is "Excuse me". We do not say "Sorry me" or "Forgive me" in this everyday situation.
23 B (pointing): This is a collocation. When showing someone the way with a hand, we use the verb 'pointing' with the noun 'finger'. We do not 'hold' or 'show' a finger down a road.
24 A (near): This fits the broader context. If you can walk there in a few minutes, the distance is not far, so the place is 'near'. 'Short' describes the length of something (like a film or hair), not the distance to a location, and 'early' describes time.