A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Classroom Explorers 1
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A cold day for a phone
14-year-old Peter writes about a problem on his school ski trip.
My name is Peter and I am 14 years old. Last week, my school organized a fantastic ski trip to the mountains. I was very excited because I love winter sports. I really enjoy taking photographs, so I made sure to pack my new smartphone. I wanted to take some beautiful pictures of the white mountains and my classmates.
On the first morning, we put on our heavy ski boots and walked outside. There was so much deep snow everywhere! My friends and I started skiing down a small hill. Suddenly, I saw a beautiful view and stopped to take a quick photo. But my hands were very cold, and I accidentally dropped my phone into the deep snow.
I quickly found it, but I soon had a terrible problem. Because the snow was freezing, the phone screen went completely black. I pushed the buttons many times, but nothing happened. The phone was completely dead. I felt really worried because it was quite new, and I didn't want my parents to be angry.
I didn't know what to do, but my sports teacher saw me. He told me that very cold weather can make phone batteries stop working. He told me to put the phone inside the pocket of my winter jacket to keep it warm. I kept it there while we skied for the rest of the morning.
When we went inside for lunch, I tried to turn my phone on again. I was so happy when the screen lit up! It worked perfectly. In the afternoon, I took lots of amazing pictures of my friends skiing. I had a brilliant trip, and tonight I am going to make a special photo book for my classmates!
14 Why did Peter bring his smartphone on the trip?
A He wanted to take pictures of the other students.
B He wanted to play winter sports games on it.
C His school asked him to take photos for them.
15 What happened on the first morning of the trip?
A Peter dropped his phone and couldn't find it.
B Peter dropped something when he stopped to look at the view.
C Peter's hands were too cold to put his ski boots on.
16 How did Peter feel about his phone?
A annoyed because the screen was too dark to see
B angry because he broke the buttons in the snow
C worried about what his mother and father would think
17 What did the sports teacher do?
A He carried Peter's phone inside his own jacket.
B He went inside to fix the phone's battery.
C He explained why the phone stopped working.
18 What is Peter planning to do tonight?
A buy a brilliant new phone for his next trip
B use his pictures to make something for his friends
C show his parents the amazing photos he took
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In paragraph 1, the text says Peter wanted "to take some beautiful pictures of the white mountains and my classmates" (classmates = other students). Option B is a wrong logic trap; the text says he loves winter sports, but he didn't bring the phone to play games. Option C is a wrong reference trap; the school organised the trip, but they didn't ask him to take photos.
15 B - Explanation: In paragraph 2, the text states Peter "stopped to take a quick photo" of a beautiful view, but his hands were cold and he "dropped my phone" (dropped something). Option A is a partial truth trap; he dropped it, but the next paragraph says "I quickly found it". Option C is a wrong reference trap; his hands were cold when he dropped the phone, not when he put his ski boots on.
16 C - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Peter says "I felt really worried... and I didn't want my parents to be angry" (parents = mother and father). Option A is a wrong logic trap; the screen wasn't just too dark to see, it was "completely dead". Option B is a wrong logic trap; he pushed the buttons, but he didn't break them.
17 C - Explanation: In paragraph 4, the sports teacher told Peter "that very cold weather can make phone batteries stop working" (explained why it stopped). Option A is a wrong reference trap; the teacher told Peter to put the phone in his own winter jacket, the teacher didn't carry it. Option B is a wrong logic trap; they stayed outside and skied for the rest of the morning, the teacher didn't go inside to fix it.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Peter says "tonight I am going to make a special photo book for my classmates" (make something for his friends). Option A is a wrong logic trap; his phone works perfectly now, so he doesn't need to buy a new one. Option C is a partial truth trap; he took amazing photos, but he plans to make a book for his classmates tonight, not show them to his parents.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A day at the museum
Thirteen-year-old Queenie writes about a school trip.
I'm Queenie, and I am 13 years old. Last week, my class went on a special trip to the big natural history museum in the centre of our city. We went there to look at dinosaur bones and see some very old art. I am writing this blog to share my thoughts about our visit and to tell you what I learned.
The best part of the trip was definitely the dinosaur room. Right in the middle of the room, there was a giant T-Rex skeleton. Our art teacher gave us some paper and asked us to sit on the floor and draw it. I am not usually very good at drawing, but I really enjoyed looking closely at the huge bones. It was much more fun than just reading about dinosaurs in a school book!
However, there is one difficult thing about visiting this museum. The building is incredibly big, with lots of different rooms, and there are always hundreds of tourists inside. Because of this, it is very easy to lose your group. After lunch, I spent a few extra minutes looking at a beautiful painting. When I turned around, my class was not there! I felt quite worried until I finally found them again in the next room.
Because of my experience, I have some important advice for anyone who visits this museum with their school. You must always try to stay very close to your teacher. Also, before you start walking around the building, you should choose a safe place to meet. If you do this, nobody will get lost, and everyone will have a fantastic trip!
14 Why is Queenie writing this blog?
A to give directions to a museum in the city
B to describe her experience on a school trip
C to teach her classmates about dinosaur bones
15 How did Queenie feel about drawing the dinosaur?
A She liked it more than learning from a book.
B She was surprised that she could draw it so well.
C She was tired of sitting on the floor for so long.
16 What happened to Queenie after lunch?
A She got quite angry with the tourists in the room.
B She forgot to look at the beautiful paintings.
C She couldn't find the other students in her class.
17 What does Queenie think students should do?
A hold their teacher's hand when they walk around
B agree on a place to meet before they explore
C wait outside the building if they get lost
18 What is the best title for this blog?
A A great school trip with one small problem
B How to become a better artist in a day
C The most boring museum in the city
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Queenie says, "I am writing this blog to share my thoughts about our visit". Option B correctly paraphrases this purpose. Option A is a wrong reference trap; the museum is in the city, but she isn't giving readers directions on how to get there. Option C is wrong logic; she went to look at dinosaur bones, but she isn't writing the blog to teach her classmates about them.
15 A - Explanation: The text states that drawing the dinosaur "was much more fun than just reading about dinosaurs in a school book!" Option A perfectly matches this comparison. Option B is wrong logic; she explicitly says, "I am not usually very good at drawing," and never mentions her picture being good. Option C is a wrong logic trap; the text says she sat on the floor, but it doesn't say she was tired of it.
16 C - Explanation: The text explains that Queenie "spent a few extra minutes looking at a beautiful painting" and then realized "my class was not there!" Option C paraphrases this correctly. Option A is a partial truth trap; tourists are mentioned in the paragraph, but she was worried, not angry with them. Option B is wrong logic; she got lost because she looked at the painting for too long, she didn't forget to look at it.
17 B - Explanation: Queenie advises that "before you start walking around the building, you should choose a safe place to meet." Option B correctly paraphrases this advice. Option A is wrong logic; she says to "stay very close to your teacher," but doesn't say you must hold their hand. Option C is a wrong reference trap; she mentions choosing a safe meeting place, but never says to wait outside the building.
18 A - Explanation: As a whole, the blog reviews the school trip, discussing a very positive experience (drawing the dinosaur) and a negative challenge (getting lost briefly). Option A captures this perfectly. Option B is a partial truth trap; they drew in an art lesson, but it is not a guide on how to become a better artist. Option C is wrong logic; she thought the trip was "fantastic" and "fun," not boring.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Funny Mistake in Paris
15-year-old Ryan writes about a school trip to France.
My name is Ryan and I am 15 years old. Last month, I went on a fantastic school trip to Paris, the capital of France. I started learning French two years ago, but I usually only speak it with my classmates. My teacher planned this trip because he wanted us to practice having conversations with real local people. I was very excited, but I also felt a bit nervous about making mistakes.
On our second day in Paris, my friends and I had some free time to explore the city. We walked around for hours and took lots of photos of the beautiful buildings. Soon, we all felt very hungry, so we decided to stop at a small café for lunch. I really wanted to order my own food in French without asking my teacher for help.
I looked carefully at the menu and decided to get a chicken sandwich. When the waiter came to our table, I tried my best to order in French. However, I made a very funny mistake. Instead of asking for 'poulet', which means chicken, I accidentally asked for 'cheval', which means horse! My friends didn't understand what I said, but the waiter looked very surprised.
Fortunately, the waiter was very friendly. He laughed kindly and explained my mistake in English. Then, he smiled and taught me the correct French word. I ordered again, and the food was absolutely delicious. Because the waiter was so nice, I didn't feel silly anymore. In fact, I felt much more confident. Next year, I am going to return to France with my parents, and I plan to do all the talking for my family!
14 Why did Ryan's teacher organize the trip to Paris?
A to show the students his favourite places in the capital
B to help the students start learning a new language
C to give students the chance to speak with French people
15 What did Ryan want to do at the café?
A ask for his meal without his teacher's help
B take some photos of the traditional French food
C help his friends understand the menu
16 What happened when Ryan ordered his food?
A His friends laughed at his French.
B He used the wrong word for an animal.
C The waiter brought him a horse sandwich.
17 How did the waiter help Ryan?
A He gave Ryan a free chicken sandwich.
B He told him the right way to say the word.
C He asked Ryan to teach him English.
18 What is Ryan planning to do on his next trip to France?
A travel to Paris with his school teacher again
B work in a French café as a waiter
C speak French for his parents
Answer Key & Explanations
14 C - Explanation: In the first paragraph, the text says the teacher planned the trip because he "wanted us to practice having conversations with real local people," which matches C. A is a wrong reference trap; Paris is the capital, but the teacher didn't plan the trip to show his favourite places. B is wrong logic; Ryan started learning French two years ago, so he isn't starting a new language.
15 A - Explanation: Paragraph 2 explains that Ryan "really wanted to order my own food in French without asking my teacher for help", which matches A (ask for his meal). B is a partial truth trap; he took photos of the buildings, not the food in the café. C is a wrong reference; his friends were there, but he wanted to order his own food, not help them read the menu.
16 B - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Ryan says he made a mistake and "asked for 'cheval', which means horse". Because a horse is an animal, B is the correct answer. A is wrong logic; the text says his friends "didn't understand" him, but it was the waiter who laughed later. C is a wrong logic trap; he asked for a horse sandwich, but the waiter just "looked very surprised" and didn't bring him one.
17 B - Explanation: Paragraph 4 states that the waiter "taught me the correct French word", which means he told him the right way to say it (B). A is wrong logic; the food was delicious, but the text never says it was free. C is a partial truth trap; the waiter explained the mistake in English, but he didn't ask Ryan to teach him the language.
18 C - Explanation: This question focuses on the final paragraph detail. Ryan says that next year he is returning with his parents and plans to "do all the talking for my family", which matches C. A is a wrong reference; he went with his teacher this year, but will go with his parents next year. B is wrong logic; he thought the waiter was nice, but he isn't going to work as a waiter himself.