A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Healthy Habits & Physical Health 3
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Protecting Your Skin from the Sun
Many people love spending time outside during the (19)…………… . It is fun to go to the beach or play in the park with friends. But the sun can sometimes be dangerous. When the weather is very (20)…………… , it is important to protect your body. If you stay in the sun for too long, your skin can become (21)…………… and painful.
To stay safe, you should always use sun (22)…………… before you leave the house. You must (23)…………… sure you put it carefully on your face, neck, and arms. It is also a very good idea to wear a (24)…………… on your head. This helps to keep the bright light out of your eyes. Finally, always remember to drink lots of cold water so you feel healthy and strong!
19 A summer B winter C night
20 A cold B dark C hot
21 A heavy B red C thick
22 A soup B soap C cream
23 A get B make C do
24 A glove B shoe C hat
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (summer): "Summer" fits the broader context of the text, as it is the season when people go to the beach and the sun is strongest. "Winter" is cold, and the sun is not out at "night".
20 C (hot): "Hot" is the correct semantic fit to describe the sunny weather that can be dangerous to your body. "Cold" and "dark" do not fit the meaning of strong sunshine.
21 B (red): "Red" fits the phrase-level meaning of what happens to human skin when it is burned by the sun. "Heavy" and "thick" are incorrect adjectives to describe this physical result.
22 C (cream): "Cream" forms the standard English collocation "sun cream," which is the lotion used to protect skin. "Soup" is for eating, and "soap" is for washing.
23 B (make): "Make" forms the fixed English collocation "make sure," which means to remember or check that you do something. "Get" and "do" cannot be used to form this specific phrase.
24 C (hat): A "hat" is the correct semantic fit for an item of clothing worn "on your head" to block the sun. A "glove" is worn on the hand, and a "shoe" is worn on the foot.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Five a Day
Doctors always say that we should eat plenty of fresh food. It is a good idea to eat five pieces of fruit and vegetables every day. This helps your (19)…………… to grow strong and gives you energy for school and sports.
Fruits and vegetables are important because they are full of natural (20)…………… . To get the best from your food, you should try eating lots of different (21)…………… . For example, a red apple and a green leaf give you different things that you need.
When you feel hungry, try (22)…………… a sweet banana instead of a piece of chocolate cake. You can also (23)…………… a bowl of fresh fruit on the kitchen table so it is easy to find a quick snack. Eating five a day is a perfect way to stay (24)…………… and feel good all year round.
19 A mind B head C body
20 A vitamins B medicines C drinks
21 A sizes B colours C shapes
22 A guessing B choosing C thinking
23 A keep B stay C hold
24 A clean B healthy C safe
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (body): Eating fresh food helps your physical "body" to grow strong and gives you energy for sports. Your "mind" or "head" do not physically grow strong in this context.
20 A (vitamins): Natural healthy things found in fruit are called "vitamins". Fruit does not contain "medicines" (which you get from a doctor) or "drinks".
21 B (colours): The next sentence talks about a "red" apple and a "green" leaf, which are examples of "colours". It does not give examples of "sizes" (big/small) or "shapes" (round/square).
22 B (choosing): When you decide which food you want to eat, you are "choosing" it. You do not "guess" a banana, and "thinking" requires a preposition (thinking about a banana).
23 A (keep): The correct verb for leaving or storing something in a specific place is to "keep" it there. We cannot say "stay a bowl" because stay does not take an object, and "hold" means keeping something in your hands.
24 B (healthy): "Stay healthy" is a very common collocation that means to keep your body in a good condition by eating well. Eating fruit does not make you "clean" (not dirty) or "safe" (not in danger).
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Protecting Your Eyes
Most people know that wearing a hat is a good idea on a hot summer day. But doctors say it is also important to protect your face from the hot (19)…………… .
When you are outside in July or August, the sky can be very (20)…………… . If you do not have sunglasses, it is often difficult to see well. Good sunglasses are excellent for (21)…………… your eyes. You should always remember to (22)…………… them when you leave the house to go to the beach or the park.
You do not need to (23)…………… a lot of money on an expensive pair of sunglasses. You just need to buy a safe pair. Wearing them every day in summer is a great habit for your eye (24)…………… !
19 A light B sun C fire
20 A clear B clean C bright
21 A saving B protecting C hiding
22 A wear B put C dress
23 A pay B give C spend
24 A health B life C fitness
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (sun): This fits the broader context of a hot summer day outside. While "light" and "fire" can also be hot, we do not naturally say "hot light," and there is no "fire" in the sky during summer.
20 C (bright): This is the correct semantic fit to describe a sky full of strong light that makes it difficult to see. A "clear" sky just means there are no clouds, and a "clean" sky is not a natural description.
21 B (protecting): This fits the phrase-level context of keeping a part of your body safe from danger. You "save" money or a person's life, and "hiding" your eyes is not the goal of wearing sunglasses.
22 A (wear): "Wear" is the correct natural collocation for having clothes or glasses on your body. You "dress" a person, not an object, and "put" would require the preposition on (put them on).
23 C (spend): "Spend money on" is the correct English collocation. You "pay" for something, and you "give" money to a person.
24 A (health): "Eye health" is the correct semantic fit and a natural compound noun for keeping your eyes well. "Life" and "fitness" do not collocate with "eye" in this way.