A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Itineraries: Planning Routes & Vacations 6
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Lucy
To: Anna
Hi Anna,
Are you ready for our trip to the zoo (25) ……………… Saturday? I am really excited about it. We need (26) ……………… check the weather forecast online tonight. My dad told me that (27) ……………… might rain in the afternoon. We can take umbrellas (28) ……………… us to stay dry. Can you look at the forecast on your phone? Please tell me (29) ……………… it says. We can ask my mum to drive us there if it rains. Let me know when you (30) ……………… free to talk.
See you soon,
Lucy
Answer Key & Explanations
25 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" before days of the week, like "Saturday".
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for longer times like months or years, but we must use "on" for specific days.
26 to
– Why it's right: The verb "need" must be followed by "to" when it comes directly before another action verb like "check".
– Why not 'for': We cannot say "need for check"; we always use "to" to create the infinitive form of the verb.
27 it
– Why it's right: We use "it" as an empty subject to talk about the weather, like saying "it is sunny" or "it might rain".
– Why not 'there': We use "there" to say that something exists (like "there is rain"), but the action verb "rain" needs the subject "it".
28 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "with" in the phrase "take something with us" to mean we are carrying it on our journey.
– Why not 'by': You can stand "by" an umbrella, but when you carry an object on a trip, you take it "with" you.
29 what
– Why it's right: We use "what" to ask or talk about the specific information that something gives, like the words a forecast says.
– Why not 'how': We use "how" to ask about the way something happens, but we need "what" for the actual information or words.
30 are
– Why it's right: We need the present simple verb "are" to link the subject pronoun "you" to the adjective "free".
– Why not 'do': We use "do" as a helping verb for action verbs (like "do you play"), but we must use the "be" verb for adjectives.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ben
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
I am really excited about going to the street market with you (25) ……………… Saturday. My mum says it is always very crowded there, (26) ……………… we need a good plan if we get lost. Let's meet next (27) ……………… the big clock tower in the main square. I (28) ……………… going to wait for you there because it is the tallest building in town. You can easily see it (29) ……………… everywhere! Please don't forget to bring (30) ……………… mobile phone with you. See you tomorrow.
Ben
Answer Key & Explanations
25 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we talk about specific days of the week, like Saturday or Monday.
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for longer periods of time like months or years, but never for specific days.
26 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" to show the result of a situation. Because the market is crowded, the result is that they need a plan.
– Why not 'because': We use "because" to give a reason, but needing a plan is the result of the crowds, not the reason for them.
27 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" to complete the common preposition "next to", which means beside or very close to something.
– Why not 'at': We can say we will meet "at" the clock tower, but we cannot put "at" directly after the word "next".
28 am
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "am" to match the pronoun "I" and complete the "am 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).
29 from
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "from" to show the place or perspective where you are standing when you look at something.
– Why not 'in': Using "in" would mean you are physically inside everywhere, which does not make sense when talking about seeing a building from far away.
30 your
– Why it's right: We use the possessive adjective "your" because Ben is reminding his cousin to bring the phone that belongs to him.
– Why not 'you': "You" is a subject or object pronoun, but we must use a possessive word before a noun like "mobile phone".
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alice
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am so excited about our trip tomorrow. The ferry leaves at ten o'clock, but we need (25) ……………… get to the harbour very early.
There are usually lots (26) ……………… people there on Saturday mornings. My dad (27) ……………… going to drive us. He says we must leave my house at eight o'clock (28) ……………… the traffic can be bad. Can you come to my house before then?
I think it will (29) ……………… a fantastic trip! Please send a message and let (30) ……………… know if you can make it.
See you tomorrow,
Alice
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We need the preposition to to create the infinitive verb form to get. In English, the verb need is usually followed by an infinitive.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for before a base verb; saying need for get is grammatically incorrect.
26 of
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition of to complete the common phrase lots of when talking about a large amount of something.
– Why not 'for': Students often guess for, but saying lots for people is grammatically incorrect in English.
27 is
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb is to complete the future tense structure is going to for the singular subject My dad.
– Why not 'are': We cannot use are because dad is a singular subject, and are is only used for plural subjects or the pronoun you.
28 because
– Why it's right: We use the linking word because to give the reason for a situation. They must leave early, and the reason is that the traffic can be bad.
– Why not 'so': We don't use so here because it introduces a result, and bad traffic is not the result of leaving early.
29 be
– Why it's right: We need the base verb be to complete the future tense structure will be to describe what the trip is going to be like.
– Why not 'is': We cannot use is because the verb to be must always stay in its base, unchanged form after the modal verb will.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me to complete the common phrase let me know, which Alice 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.