A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Healthy Habits & Physical Health 8
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Milk for Strong Bones
Milk is a very popular drink that comes from farm animals like cows, goats, and sheep. At first, it just looks like a simple (19)…………… liquid, but it is actually full of good things for you. Doctors always say that milk is very important for the human (20)…………… .
The best thing about milk is that it contains calcium. Calcium is amazing for building (21)…………… bones. This is very helpful for young children and teenagers because they are still (22)…………… fast. Drinking a glass of milk every day can really help you become (23)…………… and healthy.
Many students enjoy having some cold milk with their morning cereal, (24)…………… they have lots of energy for their school lessons. You can also drink it warm before you go to sleep!
19 A clear B clean C white
20 A body B life C person
21 A hard B heavy C strong
22 A making B growing C turning
23 A high B long C tall
24 A so B but C because
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (white): This relies on semantic fit. Milk is naturally a 'white' color. It is not 'clear' (which means you can see through it, like water), and while it is safe to drink, 'clean liquid' is not the natural way to describe its physical appearance here.
20 A (body): This tests a strong A2 collocation/noun phrase. 'The human body' is the correct fixed phrase for our physical form. We do not say 'the human life' in this context, and 'the human person' is repetitive and unnatural.
21 C (strong): This tests a collocation. 'Strong bones' is the correct fixed phrase in English to describe healthy bones that do not break easily. We do not usually say 'hard bones' or 'heavy bones' when talking about health and nutrition.
22 B (growing): This requires understanding the broader context. The text is talking about children and teenagers developing into adults. The correct verb for this natural physical change is 'growing'. You do not use 'making' or 'turning' for getting older and bigger.
23 C (tall): This tests semantic fit. 'Tall' is the correct adjective to describe the vertical height of a person. 'High' is used for objects like walls or mountains, and 'long' is used for horizontal distance or hair, not a person's height.
24 A (so): This tests phrase-level meaning. The conjunction 'so' is needed here to introduce the result of drinking milk with cereal (the result is having lots of energy). 'Because' introduces a reason, and 'but' introduces a contrast.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Staying Healthy in Winter
Winter is a beautiful season, but it can also be very difficult for our bodies. When the temperature drops, it gets very (19)…………… in the mornings. If you want to play (20)…………… with your friends, you must prepare before you leave the house.
You should always put on a thick (21)…………… over your jumper. This important piece of clothing traps the heat and keeps your body (22)…………… . You should also remember to cover your head and hands.
If you do not wear the right clothes, you can easily (23)…………… a bad cold. This means you will have to stay in bed and miss school. Looking after your body is the best way to stay (24)…………… until the warmer weather returns.
19 A cold B cool C fresh
20 A outside B away C far
21 A coat B shirt C dress
22 A warm B hot C clear
23 A catch B make C do
24 A healthy B safe C kind
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (cold): Semantically, "cold" is the correct adjective to describe the extreme weather in winter when the temperature drops. "Cool" refers to slightly lower temperatures (like in autumn), and "fresh" describes clean air, not freezing weather.
20 A (outside): At a phrase level, "play outside" is the correct adverb of place meaning in the open air, which matches "before you leave the house." You do not "play away" or "play far" in this general everyday context.
21 A (coat): Based on the broader context of winter weather and wearing something "thick" over a "jumper", a "coat" is the only logical choice. A "shirt" or a "dress" is not thick outdoor winter wear and does not go over a jumper.
22 A (warm): Semantically, clothes are designed to keep your body "warm" (a comfortable, safe temperature). Clothes do not make your body dangerously "hot", and "clear" does not describe temperature.
23 A (catch): "Catch a cold" is a correct and very common fixed collocation for getting sick. In English, we do not use the verbs "make" or "do" with illnesses.
24 A (healthy): "Stay healthy" is the correct collocation and semantic choice for avoiding sickness and not having to "stay in bed." "Safe" means avoiding physical accidents or danger, and "kind" is a personality trait.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Doing Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a very popular sport for young people all over the world. It is a great way to build a strong and healthy body. To do gymnastics well, you have to be very good at (19)…………… your arms and legs. This helps you stretch easily.
When you do gymnastics in a sports hall, you usually work on a large (20)…………… . This is very important because it is completely (21)…………… and keeps you safe if you fall. Of course, nobody is perfect on their first day. Because of this, you must spend a lot of time (22)…………… your new skills.
In gymnastics, you also have to jump and turn in the air. (23)…………… your body in these ways is very exciting. If you work hard, you will soon see a big difference in what you can do. It is a fantastic way to (24)…………… new friends and have a lot of fun.
19 A pointing B closing C bending
20 A carpet B blanket C mat
21 A warm B soft C clear
22 A practising B testing C checking
23 A Moving B Sending C Bringing
24 A do B get C make
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (bending): This is a semantic fit. The correct verb for changing the shape of your arms and legs at the joints is 'bending'. You 'point' a finger or toe, and you 'close' your eyes or a door.
20 C (mat): This is a semantic fit. A thick piece of material placed on the floor for sports is a 'mat'. A 'carpet' is fixed to the floor of a house, and a 'blanket' is used on a bed to stay warm.
21 B (soft): This fits the broader context. The text explains that it "keeps you safe if you fall", which means the material must be 'soft'. 'Warm' describes temperature, and 'clear' means easy to see through (like glass).
22 A (practising): This is a collocation. We 'practise' new skills in a sport so we can get better at them. You 'test' a machine or a student, and you 'check' information or answers.
23 A (Moving): This fits the phrase-level meaning. The general action of jumping, turning, and changing the position of your body is 'moving'. You do not 'send' or 'bring' your own body in this grammatical way.
24 C (make): This is a strong collocation. In English, the fixed expression for meeting new people and starting a friendship is to 'make friends'. We do not 'do' or 'get' friends.