A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Itineraries: Planning Routes & Vacations 2
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Sarah
To: Emma
Hi Emma,
I am so excited about our trip to Paris next week! On our first day, we are (25) ……………… to visit the Eiffel Tower. We can walk up the stairs (26) ……………… I want to take lots of photos. After that, let's eat lunch (27) ……………… one o'clock near the river. In the afternoon, we can go on (28) ……………… boat ride to see the city. Do you want to go shopping (29) ……………… me later in the evening? Please write back and tell me (30) ……………… you think about this plan.
See you soon,
Sarah
Answer Key & Explanations
25 going
– Why it's right: We use "going" with the verb "to be" (are) and "to" to talk about our future plans.
– Why not 'will': You cannot say "are will"; the modal verb "will" is never used together with the verb "to be" in this way.
26 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to explain the reason for something. Here, wanting to take photos is the reason to walk up the stairs.
– Why not 'so': We use "so" to show a result, but here we need a word that introduces the cause or reason.
27 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "at" to talk about a specific clock time, like "one o'clock".
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for days of the week, but we must use "at" for exact times of the day.
28 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article "a" to suggest a single, general activity for the first time, like "a boat ride".
– Why not 'the': We do not use "the" here because Sarah is suggesting a general boat ride, not one specific boat they have already booked.
29 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "with" to talk about doing an activity together alongside another person.
– Why not 'by': We use "by" to talk about how we travel (like "travel by train"), but we always do activities "with" someone.
30 what
– Why it's right: We use "what" to ask about someone's opinion or thoughts on a specific topic.
– Why not 'how': A lot of learners say "how do you think", but in English, we always use "what do you think" when asking for an opinion.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Tom
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
Are you awake yet? We need (25) ……………… leave the hotel this morning. The manager said we must give the room keys back before midday. We (26) ……………… going to take a taxi to the airport at eleven o'clock. Please can you pack (27) ……………… bags right now? I have already put all my clothes (28) ……………… my big suitcase. Let's meet in the restaurant downstairs (29) ……………… breakfast. We can eat some delicious pancakes, (30) ……………… then we must go to the reception desk. I will wait for you next to the lift!
Tom
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use the infinitive "to" after the verb "need" before another action verb like "leave".
– Why not 'for': We can use "for" before a noun (like "need it for later"), but we cannot use it directly before a base verb.
26 are
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "are" to match the pronoun "We" and complete the "are going to" structure for future plans.
– Why not 'will': You cannot use "will" right before the word "going"; you must always use a form of the verb to be (am/is/are).
27 your
– Why it's right: We use the possessive adjective "your" because Tom is telling his brother to pack the bags that belong to him.
– Why not 'you': "You" is a subject or object pronoun, but we must use a possessive word before a noun like "bags".
28 in
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "in" to show that things (like clothes) are placed inside a closed space or container (like a suitcase).
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for flat surfaces. You put clothes inside a suitcase, not on top of it.
29 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "for" to talk about the reason or purpose of an action, like meeting up specifically "for breakfast".
– Why not 'to': We use "to" before places (to the restaurant) or verbs (to eat), but not directly before the name of a meal in this way.
30 and
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "and" to connect two related ideas or actions that happen one after the other.
– Why not 'but': We use "but" to connect opposite or contrasting ideas, but eating and then going to the desk are just two normal steps in their morning plan.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Emma
To: Lily
Hi Lily,
I am writing a quick note about our school trip to France next week. I am so excited!
Please remember to put your passport in your bag. You cannot travel to another country without (25) ……………… ! My mum also said you need (26) ……………… bring your travel insurance.
We are meeting at the school gates (27) ……………… Saturday morning. It is very early, (28) ……………… make sure you go to bed on time.
Do you want to walk to school (29) ……………… me? I think it will (30) ……………… a really fantastic holiday!
See you tomorrow,
Emma
Answer Key & Explanations
25 it
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun it to replace the singular noun passport so we do not have to repeat the word.
– Why not 'them': We don't use them because passport is a singular word, and them is only used to replace plural nouns.
26 to
– Why it's right: We need the preposition to to create the infinitive verb form to bring. In English, the verb need is followed by an infinitive.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for before a base verb; saying need for bring is grammatically incorrect.
27 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on when we are talking about specific days of the week, like Saturday.
– Why not 'in': We use in for months, years, or parts of the day, but never right before a specific day.
28 so
– Why it's right: We use the linking word so to show the result of a situation. The meeting time is early, and the result is that Lily must go to bed on time.
– Why not 'because': We don't use because here since the reason (it is very early) comes before the gap, not after it.
29 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition with to talk about doing an activity together with someone else.
– Why not 'by': We use by to talk about types of transport (like by bus), but not when we are walking accompanied by another person.
30 be
– Why it's right: We need the base verb be to complete the future tense structure will be to describe what the holiday is going to be like.
– Why not 'is': We cannot use is because the verb to be must always stay in its base form after the modal verb will.