A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Healthy Habits & Physical Health 7
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Sleeping Before an Exam
Taking a school exam can be a difficult experience for many students. To get good marks, it is very important to get enough sleep the (19)…………… before the test. If you stay up late, you will feel very tired the next day.
When you are asleep, your body is quietly (20)…………… in bed. However, this quiet time is actually very busy for your (21)…………… . Sleep helps it to remember everything you learned in your classes.
To prepare, you should pack your school bag so you are completely (22)…………… to leave in the morning. You must also make sure you go to bed early. Then, you will wake up feeling strong and happy for (23)…………… . With a good sleep, you will feel great and you can (24)…………… your best in the exam!
19 A afternoon B evening C night
20 A resting B waiting C staying
21 A heart B head C brain
22 A safe B ready C fine
23 A tomorrow B today C yesterday
24 A do B make C get
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (night): "Night" is the correct semantic fit because it is the time when you "get enough sleep." An "afternoon" or "evening" is not the main time for a full sleep before the next day.
20 A (resting): "Resting" fits the phrase-level meaning of a physical body relaxing quietly in bed. "Waiting" (passing time until something happens) and "staying" (not leaving) do not describe the physical state of sleep.
21 C (brain): "Brain" is the correct semantic fit for the organ that is busy trying to "remember everything" you learned. The "heart" pumps blood, and the "head" is the outside body part, so they do not perform this thinking action.
22 B (ready): "Ready" forms the natural English collocation "ready to leave," meaning you are fully prepared. "Safe" and "fine" do not collocate with this structure to describe being prepared.
23 A (tomorrow): "Tomorrow" fits the broader context of the text. Because you pack your bag and go to bed early at night, you wake up prepared for the following day. "Today" and "yesterday" do not fit this future time sequence.
24 A (do): "Do" forms the fixed English collocation "do your best," which means to try as hard as you can. "Make" and "get" are incorrect verbs for this specific phrase.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Cycling for Fitness
Riding a bike is a great way to stay healthy and have fun. When the weather is nice and warm, many people like to go (19)…………… and get some fresh air. You can often see young people enjoying time on their bikes in the local (20)…………… with their friends.
Cycling is a really good form of exercise because it makes your body very (21)…………… . It is especially good for your (22)……………, because you use them to push the bike forward. You can start by doing short journeys and then travel further when you are ready.
However, before you begin (23)……………, you must always check that your bike is working well. You should also wear a hard helmet on your head to (24)…………… safe. If you cycle just a few times a week, you will soon feel amazing!
19 A outside B inside C away
20 A farm B park C garden
21 A heavy B hard C strong
22 A arms B legs C hands
23 A riding B driving C walking
24 A stay B keep C hold
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (outside): The text talks about enjoying nice weather and getting fresh air, which means you need to go "outside". Going "inside" is the opposite of this, and going "away" means leaving for a holiday or trip.
20 B (park): A "park" is a large public green space where people go to ride bikes or play. A "farm" is a place for growing food or keeping animals, and a "garden" is usually a small private area next to a house.
21 C (strong): Exercise builds muscles and makes your body "strong". It does not make a body "heavy" (which means weighing a lot), and we do not use the word "hard" to describe a healthy human body.
22 B (legs): You need to understand how a bike works for this context. You push the bike forward using your "legs" and feet. Your "arms" and "hands" are used to hold the bike, not to push it forward.
23 A (riding): The correct verb for travelling on a bicycle is "riding". We use "driving" for operating a car, bus, or train, and "walking" means moving on your feet without a vehicle.
24 A (stay): The correct collocation for remaining out of danger is to "stay" safe. "Keep" is wrong here because it requires an object (e.g., "keep yourself safe"), and you "hold" an object in your hands.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Eating Food Slowly
Many people eat their meals very quickly because they are busy with school or work. However, doctors say it is a good idea to take your (19)…………… when you sit down to eat.
When you eat slowly, you can spend more time (20)…………… your food. This is very important for your (21)…………… because it helps your body to use the meal easily. Also, if you eat too fast, your brain does not know that you are (22)…………… . Because of this, you might eat more than you really need and feel sick later.
Eating slowly is much (23)…………… for your health. It also gives you the chance to talk with your family and really (24)…………… the delicious meals they make. So, remember to sit down and relax the next time you eat!
19 A time B rest C break
20 A washing B cooking C chewing
21 A stomach B heart C head
22 A heavy B full C ready
23 A kinder B safer C better
24 A enjoy B feel C play
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (time): "Take your time" is the correct natural English collocation which means not to rush. You can "take a rest" or "take a break," but we do not say "take your rest" or "take your break" in this grammatical structure.
20 C (chewing): "Chewing" is the correct semantic fit for the physical action you do with food in your mouth. You "wash" and "cook" food in the kitchen before you sit down to eat it.
21 A (stomach): "Stomach" fits the phrase-level context as the specific part of the body that digests meals. Your "heart" and "head" are important body parts, but they do not process the food you eat.
22 B (full): "Full" fits the broader context as the exact word for the feeling when you have eaten enough food and are not hungry anymore. "Ready" and "heavy" do not describe this specific bodily feeling.
23 C (better): "Better for your health" is a natural English collocation when talking about nutrition and habits. We use "safer" to talk about avoiding physical danger, and "kinder" is used to describe a person's friendly personality.
24 A (enjoy): "Enjoy" is the correct semantic fit to describe finding pleasure in a delicious meal. You do not "feel" a meal in this way, and while young children might "play" with food, it contradicts the context of having a pleasant, relaxing family meal.