A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Healthy Habits & Physical Health 1
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Getting Enough Sleep
Getting enough sleep is very important for all young people. When you do not sleep well, you often feel very (19)…………… the next day. This makes it difficult to learn new things at school. Most teenagers need to sleep for about eight or nine (20)…………… every night.
When you are asleep, your body does a lot of important work. Sleep helps your (21)…………… to remember everything you learn during the day. It is also a time for your body to grow and stay strong. You can spend a few minutes (22)…………… quietly before you try to sleep.
It is a good idea to leave your mobile phone in another room. You must (23)…………… sure your room is dark and quiet. Then, you can go to (24)…………… early and wake up feeling great for the next day.
19 A tired B bored C sad
20 A hours B days C minutes
21 A brain B head C heart
22 A resting B waiting C staying
23 A do B make C keep
24 A bed B blanket C pillow
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (tired): "Tired" is the correct semantic fit to describe how your body feels after not getting enough sleep. "Bored" and "sad" are emotions that do not directly relate to a physical lack of sleep.
20 A (hours): "Hours" is the correct semantic fit to measure the length of a normal night's sleep. "Days" is much too long, and "minutes" is much too short.
21 A (brain): "Brain" fits the broader context as the specific organ that thinks and remembers information. "Head" refers to the outside body part, and the "heart" pumps blood, so they do not fit this action.
22 A (resting): "Resting" fits the phrase-level context of relaxing your body quietly before sleep. "Waiting" (passing time for something to happen) and "staying" (not leaving) do not describe this physical relaxation.
23 B (make): "Make" forms the fixed English collocation "make sure," which means to check or ensure something is correct. "Do" and "keep" cannot be used to form this specific phrase.
24 A (bed): "Bed" forms the standard English collocation "go to bed," which means to get into bed to sleep. "Blanket" and "pillow" are objects you use, but they do not form this natural phrase.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Brushing Your Teeth
Everyone wants to have a beautiful smile with clean teeth. To keep your teeth looking (19)……………, you need to brush them at least twice a day. It is a good (20)…………… to clean them in the morning after breakfast and just before you go to bed.
When you clean them, make (21)…………… you use a good toothbrush and special toothpaste. You should spend about two (22)…………… doing this so that all the old food goes away.
If you forget to brush your teeth often, they might begin to hurt. Then, you will have to visit the (23)…………… to fix them! Finally, remember that eating less sugar will also help your mouth stay (24)…………… and strong for a very long time.
19 A white B clear C fair
20 A way B plan C idea
21 A sure B safe C true
22 A seconds B minutes C hours
23 A dentist B nurse C chemist
24 A healthy B fit C well
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (white): We use the word "white" to describe the natural, clean colour of healthy teeth. "Clear" means you can see through something (like glass), and "fair" is usually used to describe light hair or skin colour.
20 C (idea): The phrase "it is a good idea to" is a very common fixed expression used to give advice. We do not use "plan" for simple daily habits like this, and "way" would need a different grammar structure (a good way to clean).
21 A (sure): "Make sure" is a strong collocation meaning to check or ensure that you do something. You cannot "make safe" or "make true" in this context.
22 B (minutes): You need to understand the real-world context here. Brushing teeth properly takes a short amount of time, like two "minutes". "Seconds" is much too short, and "hours" is much too long.
23 A (dentist): A "dentist" is the specific type of doctor who looks after and fixes teeth. A "nurse" helps sick people in a hospital, and a "chemist" prepares medicine in a shop.
24 A (healthy): We use the word "healthy" to describe a part of the body (like the mouth) that is in good condition and not ill. "Fit" and "well" are used to describe a whole person's physical condition or sports ability.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Washing Your Hands
Keeping our hands clean is one of the easiest ways to stay healthy. Every day, we touch many different things like doors, desks, and animals. These things often have tiny germs on them. If you do not wash your hands, you might (19)…………… a cold and feel sick.
Because of this, doctors say it is very (20)…………… to wash our hands often. The best time to do this is just before you start (21)…………… your food or after you play outside.
To do a good job, you cannot just use cold water. You should always use some warm water and a little (22)…………… . It does not (23)…………… a long time to wash them. Finally, use a towel to dry them. Washing your hands every day will keep your whole body safe and (24)…………… !
19 A hold B take C catch
20 A careful B important C special
21 A eating B drinking C looking
22 A cream B oil C soap
23 A spend B take C stay
24 A tidy B clear C clean
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (catch): "Catch a cold" is the correct natural English collocation for getting sick. You do not "hold" or "take" a cold.
20 B (important): This fits the broader context of doctors giving advice that is necessary for your health. "Careful" describes a person's behavior (e.g., be careful), and "special" does not fit the factual context of basic health advice.
21 A (eating): This fits the phrase-level context of consuming solid "food." You "drink" liquids, not food, and "looking" would require the preposition at (looking at your food).
22 C (soap): "Soap" is the correct semantic fit for the substance you mix with warm water to wash yourself. "Cream" and "oil" are things you might put on your skin after washing, but they do not clean your hands.
23 B (take): "Take a long time" is the correct natural collocation for describing the duration of an activity. A person "spends" time, but an action "takes" time. You cannot "stay" a long time in this grammatical structure.
24 C (clean): "Clean" is the correct semantic fit for a body that has been washed and is free from germs or dirt. "Tidy" is used for organized rooms or spaces, and "clear" is used for things you can see through (like water or glass).