A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Everyday Food, Meals & Cooking 7
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Using a Microwave
Many people have a microwave in their kitchen because it is a very useful machine for busy families. When you come home from school hungry, a microwave can cook or heat your food very (19)…………… .
To heat cold food, first put it on a special (20)…………… or in a glass bowl. Then, you put it inside the machine, close the door, and press the start (21)…………… . You do not have to wait a long time to eat. Usually, the food is ready in just a few (22)…………… .
The machine uses electricity to make the food (23)…………… and delicious again. However, you must always be (24)…………… when you take your meal out of the microwave. Sometimes, the food and the bowl can be very hot and hurt your hands!
19 A fast B soon C early
20 A bottle B fork C plate
21 A button B switch C key
22 A times B minutes C dates
23 A heavy B bright C warm
24 A careful B safe C sure
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (fast): This word describes the speed at which the microwave cooks the food. "Soon" describes something happening in the near future, and "early" means before the usual time, neither of which makes sense when describing how a machine operates.
20 C (plate): A "plate" is the correct semantic fit for a flat dish you put food on to heat or eat. You use a "fork" to eat the food, not to heat it on, and a "bottle" is used for holding liquids.
21 A (button): "Press a button" is the correct and natural collocation for operating a modern machine like a microwave. You typically flick or flip a "switch" (like for lights), and a "key" is used for doors or computer keyboards.
22 B (minutes): "A few minutes" is the correct natural collocation for a short amount of waiting time. "Times" does not fit this context of measuring duration, and "dates" are used for days on a calendar.
23 C (warm): This is the correct semantic fit to describe food that has been heated up so it is ready to eat. "Heavy" describes how much something weighs, and "bright" describes light or colours.
24 A (careful): In the broader context of touching a hot bowl, "be careful" is the correct phrase to warn someone to pay attention so they do not get hurt. "Safe" describes a situation without danger, but it doesn't fit the action of paying attention, and "sure" would require a different grammar structure (e.g., be sure to take).
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Making Toast for Breakfast
Making toast is a quick and easy way to prepare a warm meal before you go to school. First, you need some fresh bread. Many people like brown bread, but you can choose your favourite kind. You must cut the bread into thick (19)…………… . Then, you can put them into a toaster.
You only have to wait for a few minutes. When the toast is ready, it is usually very (20)…………… , so you must be careful. Put the toast on a small plate. Next, use a (21)…………… to put some butter or jam on it. Some people also like to add sweet honey.
You should eat your toast while it is still warm. It tastes wonderful with a big (22)…………… of cold milk or fruit juice. This simple meal gives you lots of energy for the (23)…………… . It only (24)…………… a short time to make, so it is perfect for busy days!
19 A slices B parts C groups
20 A hot B heavy C loud
21 A knife B fork C spoon
22 A glass B plate C dish
23 A morning B week C month
24 A takes B makes C keeps
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (slices): "Slices" is the correct semantic fit for flat pieces of bread cut from a larger loaf. "Parts" and "groups" do not collocate naturally with cutting bread in this context.
20 A (hot): "Hot" fits the broader context because the bread has just come out of a toaster, which is why the text says "you must be careful". "Heavy" and "loud" are incorrect adjectives to describe fresh toast.
21 A (knife): A "knife" is the correct semantic fit for the kitchen tool used to spread butter or jam onto flat bread. A "fork" and a "spoon" are not used for this specific action.
22 A (glass): "Glass" forms the correct collocation with cold liquid drinks like milk or fruit juice ("a glass of..."). A "plate" and a "dish" are used for serving solid food.
23 A (morning): "Morning" is the correct phrase-level fit, as breakfast is eaten at the start of the day and provides energy for the hours that follow. "Week" and "month" are too long to describe the energy from a single simple meal.
24 A (takes): The verb "takes" forms the grammatical collocation "It takes + time" (it takes a short time) to describe how long an action lasts. "Makes" and "keeps" are incorrect verbs for measuring time in this structure.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Washing the Dishes
Helping to wash the dishes after a family meal is a very useful thing to do at home. Before you begin, you must take all the dirty (19)…………… and cups to the kitchen sink. If you want to get them really (20)……………, it is a good idea to do the washing up right away.
First, fill the sink with some (21)…………… water. You also need to add a little special (22)…………… to the water. This helps to take away the old food easily.
Use a sponge to rub everything carefully. After you (23)…………… washing, put the things on the side of the sink. Finally, another person can help by (24)…………… the wet dishes with a soft towel before putting them away in the cupboard.
19 A plates B meals C ovens
20 A clean B fresh C clear
21 A warm B dry C sweet
22 A soap B oil C salt
23 A finish B close C end
24 A drying B brushing C sweeping
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (plates): "Plates" are flat dishes that you put food on, which you carry to the sink to wash. You cannot wash a "meal" (the event of eating), and "ovens" are large cooking machines that you cannot carry.
20 A (clean): When you wash dirty dishes, the goal is to get them "clean". We use "fresh" to talk about food (like fruit) or air, and "clear" means you can see through something (like glass).
21 A (warm): You need a comfortable heat, or "warm" water, to wash dishes well. Water cannot be "dry", and "sweet" is a taste for food like sugar or cake, not for dishwater.
22 A (soap): You add "soap" to water to make bubbles and wash away dirt. You would not add "oil" or "salt", because these are used for cooking food, not for cleaning things.
23 A (finish): We use the verb "finish" to talk about coming to the end of an activity like washing. We do not "close" an action (you close a door), and we do not usually say "end washing" in this way.
24 A (drying): Using a towel to take water off wet dishes is called "drying" them. You "brush" your hair or your teeth, and you "sweep" the floor with a broom.