A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Mental Well-being, Lifestyle & Routines 9
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Packing Your School Bag
Many students find the morning a very difficult time. When you wake up late, you often have to run around your house. You do not want to start your day by (19)…………… to find your things. This makes you feel worried before you even arrive at school.
To stop this problem, it is a good idea to pack your school bag the (20)…………… before. After you finish your homework, check your timetable for the next day. You must (21)…………… sure you have everything you need. You can put your heavy (22)…………… and your pencil case into your bag.
When you do this, your morning becomes much more relaxing. You have plenty of time to eat a healthy breakfast with your family. Your bag is completely (23)…………… to take to school. Packing early is a very (24)…………… way to start your day!
19 A staying B resting C rushing
20 A night B week C month
21 A do B make C keep
22 A desks B shelves C books
23 A safe B ready C true
24 A easy B soft C light
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (rushing): "Rushing" is the correct semantic fit for moving very fast because you are late and trying "to find your things". "Staying" (not leaving a place) and "resting" (relaxing) do not fit this stressful morning action.
20 A (night): "Night" fits the broader context of the text. Preparing "the night before" is the logical time to pack for the very next morning. A "week" or "month" is much too early to pack a school bag.
21 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.
22 C (books): "Books" is the correct semantic fit for heavy school items that you can physically put "into your bag". "Desks" and "shelves" are large pieces of classroom furniture.
23 B (ready): "Ready" fits the phrase-level meaning of being completely prepared ("ready to take"). "Safe" (protected from danger) and "true" (correct) do not collocate with this structure to describe a packed bag.
24 A (easy): "Easy" correctly collocates with "way" to describe a simple and helpful method or habit. "Soft" and "light" are adjectives used to describe the physical feel or weight of an object, not a method or action.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Stargazing
Looking at the stars is a wonderful way to relax after a busy day. To see the stars well, you must find a place that is very (19)…………… . It is best to go far away from bright city lights.
When you find a nice area, you can lie on a warm blanket and look (20)…………… at the night sky. The countryside is usually very (21)…………… . This helps you to forget about your busy day and feel calm.
You do not need any special things to enjoy this simple hobby. Many young people love (22)…………… time just watching the changing sky with their friends. Sometimes, you might even see a shooting star. They look really (23)…………… as they travel fast. After an hour of watching the sky, your body will feel completely (24)…………… to go to bed and sleep well.
19 A dark B black C deep
20 A up B out C around
21 A quiet B slow C lazy
22 A keeping B doing C spending
23 A beautiful B handsome C kind
24 A ready B free C open
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (dark): The next sentence talks about staying away from bright lights, which means the place needs to be "dark". We use "black" for a specific colour, not the lighting of a place, and "deep" is used for water or holes.
20 A (up): The sky is above you, so the correct direction is to look "up". "Look out" means to be careful or to look through a window, and "look around" means to check in all directions.
21 A (quiet): The countryside is peaceful and has very little noise, so it is "quiet". "Slow" means not moving fast, and "lazy" is used to describe a person who does not want to work.
22 C (spending): The correct collocation is to "spend" time doing an activity. We do not say "keeping time" (which is for watches or music) or "doing time" for a fun hobby.
23 A (beautiful): We use the adjective "beautiful" to describe objects or sights that are very nice to look at, like a star. "Handsome" is usually used to describe a good-looking man, and "kind" describes a nice personality.
24 A (ready): The correct phrase is to be "ready" to do something, meaning you are fully prepared for it. We do not say your body feels "free" (which means costing nothing or having no plans) or "open" to go to bed.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Doing a Jigsaw Puzzle
Many people enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles in their free time. It is a fantastic hobby that helps you to relax and focus your mind. When you open the box, you see hundreds of small (19)…………… mixed together. Your job is to put them all in the correct place to make a beautiful (20)…………… .
To begin, it is a good idea to clear the kitchen (21)…………… so you have lots of space. Then, you can start looking for the edges. Sometimes, (22)…………… the right part can take a long time. But you do not need to hurry. Doing a puzzle is a very (23)…………… activity, and this is why it is so good for your brain.
While you are working on it, you forget about your daily problems. When you finally finish it, you will (24)…………… very proud of your hard work!
19 A pieces B slices C parts
20 A picture B sign C card
21 A desk B table C shelf
22 A meeting B catching C finding
23 A late B slow C lazy
24 A feel B make C stay
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (pieces): "Pieces" is the correct semantic fit for the small cardboard shapes that make up a jigsaw puzzle. "Slices" is used for food like bread or cake, and "parts" is generally used for machines or the body.
20 A (picture): This fits the broader context of what you create when you put a jigsaw puzzle together. A "sign" gives information on a road or building, and a "card" is something you write in for a birthday.
21 B (table): "Kitchen table" is a correct natural English collocation for the large flat furniture where families eat or do large activities. We do not say "kitchen desk," and a "shelf" is used for storing things on a wall, not building a puzzle.
22 C (finding): "Finding" is the correct phrase-level meaning for locating the missing object you are looking for. You "meet" a person, and you "catch" a ball or a bus, but you "find" a puzzle piece.
23 B (slow): "Slow" is the correct semantic fit for an activity that takes a long time and means you do not need to "hurry". "Late" refers to the time of day, and "lazy" is used to describe a person who does not want to work, not an activity itself.
24 A (feel): "Feel proud" is the correct natural collocation when describing your own emotional reaction to finishing a difficult task. "Make" would require an object (e.g., make you proud), and "stay" means to remain in a condition, which does not fit the initial feeling of finishing.