A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Holidays, Vacations & Travel Experiences 1
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Packing a Suitcase
Getting ready for a holiday is exciting, but packing your suitcase can sometimes (19)…………… a long time. First, you must think about the weather so you pack the right (20)…………… for your trip. You should spend a while (21)…………… only the things you really need.
When you put your things inside, start by (22)…………… your T-shirts and trousers carefully. This helps you save space for other items. Also, remember that you have to carry your luggage yourself. If you pack too many shoes, it will become very (23)…………… !
Finally, do not put your passport in your big suitcase. It is much better to pack a small (24)…………… that you can carry with you on the plane. Then, you are ready to enjoy your journey!
19 A do B take C make
20 A clothes B uniforms C costumes
21 A guessing B hoping C choosing
22 A cleaning B folding C repairing
23 A hard B heavy C strong
24 A bag B pocket C box
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (take): This tests collocation. "Take a long time" is the correct natural expression for an activity that requires a lot of time. We do not use "do" or "make" with periods of time in this way.
20 A (clothes): This tests semantic fit. "Clothes" is the correct general word for the items you wear every day on holiday. "Uniforms" are worn for school or specific jobs, and "costumes" are worn by actors or for parties.
21 C (choosing): This tests phrase-level meaning. When you pack, you must make a decision about what items to take, which means you are "choosing" them. You are not "guessing" or "hoping" about the items you need.
22 B (folding): This relies on the broader context of the paragraph. The following sentence explains that this action "helps you save space". You save space in a suitcase by "folding" items, not by "cleaning" or "repairing" them.
23 B (heavy): This tests semantic fit. If you add too many shoes to a suitcase, its physical weight increases, making it "heavy" to carry. "Hard" and "strong" describe the material the suitcase is made of, not how much it weighs.
24 A (bag): "Pack a bag" is a standard natural collocation used when travelling. While clothes have a "pocket", you do not pack one as a separate piece of luggage, and a "box" is not naturally carried onto an airplane for personal items.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Arriving at the Airport
Going on holiday by plane is an exciting experience for many families. When you arrive at the airport, it is usually very (19)…………… with people going to different places. First, you have to find the check-in desk. Here, the staff will look at your (20)…………… to check who you are.
Next, you must walk through security. Workers check your bags to make sure everything is safe for (21)…………… . After that, you go into the departures area. You can buy a snack here, but there is often a lot of (22)…………… before you can get on the plane.
You must listen carefully for your flight number. When it is time to go, you (23)…………… your boarding pass to the staff. Finally, you walk onto the plane, find your seat, and get (24)…………… for your journey!
19 A busy B full C high
20 A passports B maps C tickets
21 A flying B sailing C driving
22 A waiting B resting C staying
23 A show B point C look
24 A ready B sure C right
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (busy): 'Busy' is the correct phrase-level choice that fits with the preposition 'with' to describe a crowded place. 'Full' requires the preposition 'of' (full of people), and 'high' describes height, not how many people are in a room.
20 A (passports): 'Passports' fits the broader context because they are the only official documents used "to check who you are". 'Tickets' only show that you paid for the journey, and 'maps' are for finding directions.
21 A (flying): 'Flying' is the correct semantic fit for travelling on an airplane. You use 'sailing' for boats and ships, and 'driving' for cars or buses.
22 A (waiting): 'Waiting' fits the semantic context of spending time until something happens (like a plane arriving). 'Resting' means relaxing or sleeping, and 'staying' means living somewhere for a few days.
23 A (show): 'Show' is the correct verb collocation to use with the preposition 'to' (show something to someone). You 'point at' or 'look at' something, so these distractors do not fit the grammar of the sentence.
24 A (ready): 'Get ready' is the correct English collocation meaning to prepare for something. You cannot 'get sure' or 'get right' in this context.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Staying at a Hotel
Staying at a hotel is a fun part of going on holiday. When you first arrive, you usually go to a desk to speak to the receptionist. This person will welcome you and ask for your name. Then, they will give you the (19)…………… so you can open the door to your (20)…………… .
Hotels often have everything you need for a comfortable stay. When you are tired after a long journey, you can lie down on the soft (21)…………… . It is usually very quiet in the hotel at night, which makes it a great place for (22)…………… .
In the morning, it is a good idea to go downstairs and (23)…………… breakfast in the dining area. Before you leave the hotel to explore the city, you must (24)…………… sure your door is closed. This keeps all your clothes and bags safe while you are out.
19 A keys B tickets C notes
20 A floor B building C room
21 A chair B bed C seat
22 A sleeping B working C reading
23 A do B make C have
24 A get B make C take
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (keys): This is the correct semantic fit. You use keys to open a locked door. 'Tickets' are used for travel or cinema, and 'notes' are written messages.
20 C (room): This fits the phrase-level meaning. When you check in, you get a door key to your specific personal space, which is a 'room'. You do not open a door to a 'floor'.
21 B (bed): This is the correct semantic fit for a soft piece of furniture you lie down on when tired. You sit on a 'chair' or a 'seat'.
22 A (sleeping): The broader context mentions being tired from a journey and it being quiet at night. This makes 'sleeping' the only logical activity.
23 C (have): 'Have breakfast' is a standard English collocation meaning to eat your morning meal. We do not use 'do', and guests do not usually 'make' (cook) their own breakfast in a hotel dining area.
24 B (make): 'Make sure' is a very common fixed collocation that means to check that something is done correctly or safely. We do not say 'get sure' or 'take sure'.