A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Mental Well-being, Lifestyle & Routines 7
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Drawing to Show Your Feelings
Many young people enjoy making art when they want to show how they feel. If you have a busy day at school, drawing a picture can really help you. You only need some pencils and a piece of (19)…………… . When you sit down to draw, your (20)…………… becomes very calm and you can forget your problems.
Painting is another great way to express your feelings. You can choose different (21)…………… to show if you are happy or sad. For example, people often use bright yellow to show they are feeling good. You do not have to be a famous artist to do this. You can just (22)…………… fun!
Some students like to work in a (23)…………… room, but others like listening to music while they paint. You can spend an hour or two (24)…………… your beautiful pictures. It is a fantastic hobby for everyone.
19 A paper B notebook C desk
20 A mind B brain C head
21 A colours B shapes C numbers
22 A make B have C get
23 A quiet B dark C clean
24 A building B doing C making
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (paper): "Paper" forms the standard English collocation "a piece of paper." A "notebook" is a whole object made of many pages, and a "desk" is a piece of furniture, so they do not fit this phrase.
20 A (mind): "Mind" is the correct semantic fit for the part of you that thinks, feels, and becomes "calm." The "brain" is a physical organ inside the body, and the "head" is the outside body part, so they do not fit this emotional meaning.
21 A (colours): "Colours" fits the broader context of the text because the very next sentence gives "bright yellow" as an example of what people use. "Shapes" and "numbers" do not connect to this clue.
22 B (have): "Have" forms the fixed English collocation "have fun," which means to enjoy yourself. "Make" and "get" are incorrect verbs for this specific phrase.
23 A (quiet): "Quiet" fits the phrase-level meaning because it contrasts directly with the second half of the sentence, which talks about students who "like listening to music." "Dark" and "clean" do not fit this logical contrast about sound.
24 C (making): "Making" is the correct semantic fit for creating art or pictures. "Building" is used for 3D structures like houses or models, and "doing" does not collocate with creating a picture.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Walking a Dog
Having a dog as a pet is not just fun, but it is also very good for your health. Doctors say that spending time (19)…………… is important for young people. When you have a dog, you have to go for walks every day. You can take your pet to the local (20)…………… or walk near your home. This keeps your body (21)…………… and helps you to stay fit.
Walking is also a wonderful way to rest your brain after a long day at school. It is hard to feel worried when you are playing with a friendly (22)…………… . Dogs love to run and catch things, and watching them can make you feel really (23)…………… .
If you want to feel good, it is a great (24)…………… to spend some time walking a dog. It is the perfect activity for your mind and body.
19 A away B inside C outside
20 A park B zoo C farm
21 A changing B moving C turning
22 A animal B insect C bird
23 A rich B happy C lucky
24 A plan B way C idea
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (outside): The context of the text is about going for walks, which means you need to spend time "outside" in the fresh air. "Inside" is the opposite of this, and spending time "away" usually means going on holiday or leaving your town.
20 A (park): A "park" is a very common public green space where people go to walk their dogs. You do not usually take a dog to a "farm" (which is for farm animals and growing food), and dogs are not allowed in a "zoo".
21 B (moving): The correct collocation for staying active and exercising is to keep your body "moving". We do not say keep your body "changing" or "turning" when we talk about general fitness.
22 A (animal): The text is talking about a dog, which belongs to the "animal" family. A dog is not an "insect" (like a fly) or a "bird" (which has wings and flies).
23 B (happy): Watching a dog play gives you a nice, positive feeling, so it makes you feel "happy". It does not make you "rich" (having lots of money) or "lucky" (having good fortune by chance).
24 C (idea): "It is a great idea to" is a very common fixed phrase used in English to give advice. We do not use "plan" for simple daily habits like this, and "way" would require a different grammar structure (e.g., "a great way to spend time").
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Quiet Breakfast
Breakfast is the first meal of the day. Many families usually turn on the television or look at their phones while they eat. However, doctors say that having a quiet breakfast is a much better way to (19)…………… the day.
When you eat without the TV, the room is completely (20)…………… . This gives you time to enjoy your food and notice what you are (21)…………… . Without the noise of a screen, you can also spend a few minutes (22)…………… about your plans for the day.
Because you are not watching a show, you usually finish your meal faster. This gives you extra time in the (23)…………… to (24)…………… ready for school. Tomorrow, remember to leave the television off and enjoy a peaceful meal!
19 A start B open C make
20 A silent B empty C clear
21 A eating B cooking C drinking
22 A thinking B talking C asking
23 A morning B afternoon C evening
24 A get B make C do
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (start): "Start the day" is the correct natural English collocation for beginning your morning. "Open" is used for doors or shops, and you cannot "make" a day in this context.
20 A (silent): "Silent" is the correct semantic fit to describe a room with no noise from a TV. "Empty" means there is no one inside the room (but the family is there), and "clear" describes something you can see through like glass.
21 A (eating): This fits the phrase-level context of consuming "food" during a meal. You do not "cook" your food while sitting at the table, and you "drink" liquids, not solid food.
22 A (thinking): "Thinking" is the correct semantic fit because it naturally pairs with the preposition about for mental plans. Because it is a "quiet" breakfast, you are not using your voice, so "talking" and "asking" are incorrect.
23 A (morning): This fits the broader context of the text, which is about having breakfast before going to school. Breakfast does not happen in the "afternoon" or "evening".
24 A (get): "Get ready" is the correct natural English collocation for preparing yourself to go somewhere, like school. You do not "make" or "do" ready in English.