A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Classrooms Without Walls 2
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Sleeping under the stars!
14-year-old Sara writes about a school science trip.
My name is Sara, and I am 14 years old. Last week, my science class went on a fantastic trip to a famous planetarium in another city. A planetarium is a special building where you can look at the ceiling and learn about space. To get there, we had to meet at school very early and take a long bus journey. I was excited, but I also felt really tired.
When we arrived, a friendly guide met us at the door. He took us into a huge, round room. We all sat in very comfortable chairs to watch a special movie about the night sky. When the movie started, the lights went down, and it became completely dark inside the room.
Because I got up so early that morning, I had a big problem. I only wanted to rest my eyes for a minute, but the dark room made me very sleepy. Suddenly, I fell asleep in my chair! I completely missed the first twenty minutes of the movie about the moon and the stars.
Then, the guide stopped the movie to talk to the students. He spoke loudly about a really interesting black hole in space. His voice woke me up immediately. I opened my eyes and listened to him. His story was so amazing that I didn't feel tired anymore, and I stayed awake for the rest of the day.
I really enjoyed the trip, but I am sad that I missed the beginning of the movie. Next month, I am going to ask my parents to take me to the same planetarium. But this time, I will make sure I go to bed early the night before!
14 Why was Sara tired at the beginning of the trip?
A She went to bed very late the night before.
B She had to wake up very early to catch the bus.
C She travelled to another city to see her family.
15 What happened when the movie began?
A The guide asked the students to sit down.
B The room was no longer full of light.
C The students felt very comfortable.
16 During the first part of the movie, Sara
A slept through the start of the film.
B learned some new things about the moon.
C wanted to go and rest in a different room.
17 Why did Sara wake up?
A The science movie finally finished.
B A student asked a question about a black hole.
C The guide started talking loudly about space.
18 What is Sara planning to do in the future?
A go to sleep earlier before her next visit
B ask her science teacher to show the movie again
C watch a film about the stars at home with her parents
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Sara says, "we had to meet at school very early and take a long bus journey," which explains why she was tired. This matches Option B. Option A is wrong logic; she plans to go to bed earlier next time, but doesn't say she went to bed late this time. Option C is a partial truth; she travelled to another city, but with her science class, not her family.
15 B - Explanation: The text says, "When the movie started, the lights went down, and it became completely dark". This means the room was no longer full of light (Option B). Option A is wrong logic; the students were already sitting in their chairs before the movie started. Option C is a partial truth trap; the chairs were comfortable, but this is a description of the chairs, not an event that happened when the movie began.
16 A - Explanation: Paragraph 3 says, "I fell asleep in my chair! I completely missed the first twenty minutes of the movie". This matches sleeping through the start of the film (Option A). Option B is wrong logic; the movie was about the moon, but she didn't learn about it because she was asleep. Option C is wrong logic; she only wanted to rest her eyes for a minute in her chair, she didn't want to change rooms.
17 C - Explanation: Paragraph 4 says the guide "spoke loudly about a really interesting black hole in space. His voice woke me up". This matches Option C. Option A is wrong logic; the guide stopped the movie, it didn't finish. Option B is wrong reference; it was the guide who talked about the black hole, not a student.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Sara says, "this time, I will make sure I go to bed early the night before!" This means she plans to go to sleep earlier before her next visit (Option A). Option B is wrong logic; she wants to see the movie again, but she will ask her parents to take her to the planetarium, not ask her teacher. Option C is wrong logic; she wants to go back to the planetarium with her parents, not watch a film at home.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Homework on the move
16-year-old Tom writes about trying to study while travelling.
Hi, I'm Tom and I'm 16 years old. Last weekend, I took a long train journey to visit my grandparents. I usually listen to music or play games when I travel. However, this time, I had a big history essay to finish for school. So, I decided to take my laptop with me and do my homework on the train. I want to tell you about my experience.
I booked a seat in the quiet carriage of the train. It was actually a fantastic place to work. There were no noisy children, and people didn't talk loudly on their mobile phones. Because it was so peaceful, it was very easy for me to focus on my writing. I felt really happy because I wrote the first part of my essay very quickly.
But soon, I had a big problem. I needed to look at some information on the internet for my history project. The train offered free Wi-Fi, but it was terrible. Every time we travelled through the countryside or inside a dark tunnel, the internet stopped working completely. I couldn't open any of the websites I needed. I felt quite angry because I had to stop working and wait for a long time.
In the end, I finished my essay late at night when I arrived at my grandparents' house. I still believe the train is a great place to study because it is so quiet. However, I have some important advice if you want to work while travelling. You should always download all your reading materials before you leave home. Then, you can easily work offline and you won't need the internet at all!
14 Why did Tom use his laptop on the train?
A He wanted to play some new games.
B He had to complete some school work.
C He needed to write an email to his grandparents.
15 What did Tom like about the quiet carriage?
A He could use his mobile phone to call people.
B It was a peaceful place to concentrate on his writing.
C He met some interesting people to talk to.
16 What problem did Tom have on the journey?
A He forgot to bring the information for his project.
B The internet connection wasn't very good.
C The train stopped working in the countryside.
17 What does Tom advise other students to do?
A finish all their homework when they arrive at their grandparents' house
B save the information for their project to their computer before the journey
C always check that the train has free internet before leaving home
18 What is the best title for Tom's blog?
A How to study well on a train journey
B The best websites for your school history projects
C A great way to travel across the countryside for free
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Tom says he used his laptop because he "had a big history essay to finish for school," which matches B (complete some school work). Option A is a wrong logic trap; he says he usually plays games, but not this time. Option C is a partial truth trap; he was travelling to visit his grandparents, but he wasn't writing an email to them.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Tom says, "Because it was so peaceful, it was very easy for me to focus on my writing," which matches B. Option A is a wrong logic trap; the text says people didn't talk on their mobile phones there. Option C is a wrong logic trap; it was a quiet carriage where people didn't talk loudly, so he didn't chat with interesting people.
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Tom says the free Wi-Fi "was terrible" and "the internet stopped working completely", matching B. Option A is a wrong logic trap; he needed information from the internet, he didn't forget to bring it. Option C is a wrong reference trap; the internet stopped working in the countryside, the train itself did not stop.
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Tom says, "You should always download all your reading materials before you leave home," which means saving the information before the journey (B). Option A is a wrong logic trap; Tom finished his essay at his grandparents' house, but he doesn't advise other people to do this. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he says if you download everything, you "won't need the internet at all."
18 A - Explanation: This is a global question. The entire text is a review of Tom's experience doing his homework on a train, including the good points (it's quiet) and bad points (bad Wi-Fi), and ends with advice on how to do it better. This makes A the best title. Option B is wrong because he never lists or recommends any websites. Option C is wrong because he is not writing about travelling for free.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A surprising concert in Italy
Sometimes you don't need everything you think you need!
Fifteen-year-old Uma loves singing. She is a member of her school choir. Last summer, she went on a special trip to Italy with the choir for a summer concert tour. She was really excited because she loves travelling and making music with her friends.
On the day of their first big concert, the choir travelled by bus to a beautiful old theatre in Rome. They had to wear special white shirts and black trousers. They arrived at the theatre two hours early so they could practise their songs one last time. Uma felt a little nervous, but she was ready to sing.
Ten minutes before the show started, Uma went to her bag to get her music folder. She needed it to read the songs. She opened the bag and looked inside, but the folder wasn't there! Suddenly, she remembered that she left it on her bed in the hotel. She felt very worried because there was no time to go back and get it.
She told her music teacher about the problem. The teacher smiled and told Uma to just do her best. When the concert started, Uma took a deep breath. She closed her eyes and began to sing. To her surprise, she remembered all the words perfectly!
Uma sang the entire concert and didn't make a single mistake. After the show, the people in the theatre clapped loudly, and her teacher was very pleased. Uma felt very proud of herself. For their next choir trip to France, Uma is going to pack her bag the night before so she doesn't forget anything!
14 Why was Uma excited about the trip?
A She planned to go on a summer holiday with her family.
B She enjoys visiting new places and singing with her group.
C She wanted to start a new choir at her school.
15 Why did the choir arrive early at the theatre?
A to buy their special clothes for the show
B to travel around the beautiful old city of Rome
C to have time to prepare before the concert
16 What problem did Uma have before the show?
A She forgot to bring the paper with her songs on it.
B She couldn't find her bag in the hotel room.
C She didn't have enough time to get ready for the concert.
17 What did Uma's teacher do when Uma told her about the problem?
A She told Uma to go back to the hotel quickly.
B She was nice and told Uma to try her best.
C She told Uma not to sing in the concert.
18 What is Uma planning to do for her next trip?
A learn how to sing without making mistakes
B travel to France to watch a concert
C put her things in her bag earlier
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because the text says Uma was excited because "she loves travelling and making music with her friends." Option A is a wrong reference trap; the text mentions summer, but she travelled with her school choir, not her family. Option C is wrong logic; she is already a member of the school choir, she isn't starting a new one.
15 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because the text states they arrived two hours early "so they could practise their songs one last time" (prepare). Option A is wrong logic; they had to wear special clothes, but they didn't arrive early to buy them. Option B is a partial truth trap; Rome is a beautiful old city, but they travelled to the theatre, not around the city to sightsee.
16 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because Uma couldn't find her music folder (which she needed "to read the songs") because she left it on her hotel bed. Option B is a partial truth trap; she left her folder in the hotel room, but she had her bag with her at the theatre. Option C is wrong logic; there was "no time" to go back to the hotel, but she was already dressed and ready for the concert.
17 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because the text says the teacher "smiled and told Uma to just do her best." Option A is wrong logic; the text says there was no time to go back to the hotel, and the teacher did not tell her to do this. Option C is wrong logic; the teacher encouraged her to sing, she didn't tell her to stop.
18 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because in the final paragraph, Uma says she is "going to pack her bag the night before" so she doesn't forget anything. Option A is wrong logic; she already sang the whole concert without making a single mistake. Option B is a partial truth trap; she is travelling to France, but for a "choir trip" to sing, not to watch a concert.