A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Itineraries: Planning Routes & Vacations 4
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Lily
To: Anna
Hi Anna,
We need to find a good place to eat dinner tonight. There are lots of nice restaurants near our hotel, (25) ……………… we can just walk there. What kind of food (26) ……………… you want to eat? I would really love to try some local seafood. I read about a great fish restaurant online, and it isn't very far (27) ……………… here. We should book a table early because it is (28) ……………… most popular place in town. Please tell (29) ……………… if you like this idea. I can also ask the receptionist (30) ……………… help us.
See you later,
Lily
Answer Key & Explanations
25 so
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "so" to show the result of a situation. The restaurants being near is the situation, and walking there is the result.
– Why not 'because': "Because" gives a reason, but walking there is the result, not the reason why the restaurants are near.
26 do
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb "do" to make a present simple question with the subject "you".
– Why not 'are': We use "are" with adjectives or "-ing" verbs, but "want" is a main action verb so we must use "do".
27 from
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "from" after the word "far" to talk about the physical distance between two places.
– Why not 'to': We say that a place is "close to" us, but we always say it is "far from" us.
28 the
– Why it's right: We always use the definite article "the" before superlative adjectives like "most popular".
– Why not 'a': We only use "a" for general descriptions, but "most popular" means it is at the very top, so it is a specific place.
29 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun "me" directly after the verb "tell" to show who is receiving the message.
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun used to start a sentence, but we need an object pronoun immediately after an action verb.
30 to
– Why it's right: The verb "ask" is followed by a person ("the receptionist") and the word "to" when requesting them to do an action (like "help").
– Why not 'for': You can "ask for help", but when "help" is followed by an object like "us", it is an action verb that needs "to".
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Peter
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
Are you excited about our trip to New York next week? I was reading about transport. I think we need (25) ……………… buy travel cards so we can use the subway every day. It's (26) ……………… cheapest way to travel around the big city. We can get (27) ……………… at the main train station when we arrive. My brother says it's usually very busy there (28) ……………… Monday mornings. I want to go quite early (29) ……………… I don't like waiting in long queues. (30) ……………… you want to pay for your ticket in cash or by bank card? Let me know!
See you soon,
Peter
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use the infinitive "to" after the verb "need" before another action verb like "buy".
– Why not 'for': We can use "for" before a noun (like "need it for the trip"), but we cannot use it directly before a base verb.
26 the
– Why it's right: We must always use the definite article "the" before superlative adjectives like "cheapest", "best", or "biggest".
– Why not 'a': We cannot use "a" because superlatives describe one specific, unique thing that stands out from everything else.
27 them
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "them" to replace plural nouns (like "travel cards") so we don't have to repeat the same words in the next sentence.
– Why not 'it': We use "it" for one singular thing, but "travel cards" is a plural noun.
28 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we talk about specific days of the week, even if we add a time of day like "Monday mornings".
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for general times of day like "in the morning", but the specific day "Monday" makes "on" the only correct choice here.
29 because
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "because" to give the reason for an action, explaining exactly why Peter wants to go early.
– Why not 'but': Using "but" connects opposite ideas, but not wanting to wait in queues is the direct reason for going early, not an opposite idea.
30 Do
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "Do" to make a present simple question with the pronoun "you" and the base verb "want".
– Why not 'Are': We use "Are" before adjectives or words ending in "-ing", but we must use "Do" before base verbs like "want".
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Zoe
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am so excited about our trip around the island tomorrow! We need (25) ……………… rent bicycles so we can see everything easily. There is a great bike shop near our hotel, and they open early (26) ……………… the morning.
We can go there right after breakfast. Would you like to meet outside the hotel (27) ……………… eight o'clock? I am sure we will have (28) ……………… really fantastic time.
Remember to bring a hat because it (29) ……………… going to be very hot. Please let (30) ……………… know if this plan is OK.
See you tomorrow,
Zoe
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We need the preposition to to create the infinitive verb form to rent. In English, the verb need is always followed by an infinitive.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for before a base verb; saying need for rent is grammatically incorrect.
26 in
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition in when talking about general parts of the day, to complete the fixed phrase in the morning.
– Why not 'on': We use on for specific days (like on Monday), but never for general parts of the day.
27 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition at when we are talking about specific clock times, like eight o'clock.
– Why not 'in': We use in for months or parts of the day, but never before an exact clock time.
28 a
– Why it's right: We always use the article a in the common English expression have a fantastic time.
– Why not 'the': We do not use the because we are not talking about one specific, measurable time; it is just a fixed, everyday phrase.
29 is
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb is to complete the future tense structure is going to for the singular pronoun it.
– Why not 'are': We cannot use are because it is a singular subject, and are is only used for plural subjects.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me to complete the common phrase let me know, which Zoe uses to ask Sam to tell her his answer.
– Why not 'I': We cannot use the subject pronoun I here because the pronoun comes after the verb let, so it must be an object pronoun.