A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Invites: Trips, Tours & Transport 5
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Mia
To: Lily
Hi Lily,
How are you? My parents and I (25) ……………… going on a boat tour this Saturday. We want to visit (26) ……………… most beautiful islands near our town. It will be a really fun day! (27) ……………… you like to come with us? We are leaving the house (28) ……………… nine o'clock in the morning. The boat has a small restaurant, (29) ……………… we don't need to bring food. You only need to bring your swimsuit and a towel. Please ask your mum and let me know (30) ……………… you can come!
Love,
Mia
Answer Key & Explanations
25 are
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb are to complete the present continuous form. We use are because the subject is plural (My parents and I).
– Why not 'is': We use is for one person or thing, but here there are three people doing the action.
26 the
– Why it's right: We always use the definite article the before a superlative adjective like most beautiful.
– Why not 'a': We cannot use a before superlative adjectives, and we also cannot use it before plural nouns like islands.
27 Would
– Why it's right: We use Would with you like to make a polite invitation to someone.
– Why not 'Do': If you ask Do you like, you are asking a general question about what someone enjoys in life, not inviting them to an event today.
28 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition at when we talk about a specific time on the clock, like nine o'clock.
– Why not 'on': We use on to talk about days of the week or dates, but never for a time on a clock.
29 so
– Why it's right: We use so to show the result of a situation. The boat has a restaurant, and the result is that they don't need to pack their own food.
– Why not 'because': We use because to explain the reason for something, not to show the result.
30 if
– Why it's right: We use if because Mia doesn't know the answer yet, so it is just a possibility. It means 'tell me yes or no'.
– Why not 'that': We use that when we are talking about a true fact, but here Mia is asking about a choice that hasn't been made yet.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Nathan
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
How are things? I am writing to invite you on a trip. My dad and I (25) ……………… planning to go backpacking in the national park next month. We are going to stay there (26) ……………… three days. It is (27) ……………… biggest park in our country, with lots of beautiful mountains to explore. (28) ……………… you want to come with us? You will need to wear strong boots (29) ……………… we are going to walk a long way every day. My dad can easily drive (30) ……………… there in his car. Please write back soon!
Best,
Nathan
Answer Key & Explanations
25 are
– Why it's right: We use 'are' because the subject 'My dad and I' means 'we', which is plural. Together with 'planning', it makes the present continuous tense to talk about future plans.
– Why not 'is': 'Is' is only used for singular subjects like 'he', 'she', or 'it', not for two people.
26 for
– Why it's right: We use 'for' before a period of time, like 'three days' or 'two weeks', to explain how long an activity lasts.
– Why not 'since': 'Since' is used for a specific starting point in time (like 'since Monday' or 'since yesterday'), not a length of time.
27 the
– Why it's right: We must always use the definite article 'the' before superlative adjectives like 'biggest', 'fastest', or 'best'.
– Why not 'a': We cannot use 'a' with a superlative because there can only be one 'biggest' park in the country.
28 Do
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb 'do' to make a present simple question with the main verb 'want' and the subject 'you'.
– Why not 'Are': You cannot say 'Are you want' because 'want' is a main action verb; 'are' is only used with adjectives, nouns, or verbs ending in '-ing'.
29 because / as / since
– Why it's right: We use 'because' to link two ideas together and give a reason. The second part of the sentence explains the reason why you need strong boots.
– Why not 'but': The word 'but' is used to show a difference or contrast between two things, not to give a reason.
30 us
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun 'us' to represent Nathan and Leo after the action verb 'drive'.
– Why not 'we': 'We' is a subject pronoun, which means it must go before a verb to perform the action (like 'we drive'), not after it.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Olivia
To: Emma
Hi Emma,
I have a really great idea for this weekend! There is a new cable car (25) ……………… our town now. It goes right across the river (26) ……………… it looks very exciting. Would you like (27) ……………… try it with me on Saturday? The tickets (28) ……………… quite cheap because we are still students. We can meet at the bus station (29) ……………… ten o'clock in the morning. After the ride, we can also get some pizza for lunch. Please send me a message and tell (30) ……………… what you think.
See you tomorrow,
Olivia
Answer Key & Explanations
25 in
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "in" when talking about towns, cities, and countries to say where something is located.
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for streets or surfaces, but we do not use it for towns or cities.
26 and
– Why it's right: We use "and" to connect two similar or positive ideas together in one sentence.
– Why not 'so': "So" is used to show a result, but here we are just adding more information about the cable car.
27 to
– Why it's right: We always put "to" between the verb "like" and another verb (like "try") when making an invitation or talking about a plan.
– Why not 'for': We can use "for" with a noun (like "for lunch"), but we cannot use it right before a verb like "try".
28 are
– Why it's right: We need the plural verb "are" because the subject of the sentence, "tickets", is a plural noun.
– Why not 'is': We use "is" when we talk about one single thing, but the word "tickets" means there is more than one.
29 at
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "at" to talk about specific exact times on a clock, like "at ten o'clock".
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for general parts of the day (like "in the morning"), but not for exact clock times.
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "me" right after verbs like "tell" or "give" when someone is receiving the action.
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun used for doing an action, but here we need an object pronoun to receive the message.