A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Eco-Adventures 2
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Cleaning up the beach
A holiday can be about more than just relaxing!
Fifteen-year-old Sam went on a beach holiday with his parents last month. They travelled to a beautiful island because Sam loves swimming in the sea. But when he walked down to the beach on the first day, he was very sad. There were lots of empty plastic bottles and old cups in the white sand. He didn't want to spend his holiday in a dirty place.
The next morning, Sam decided to do something about it. He woke up early and walked to a small shop near their hotel. He asked for a plastic shopping bag and then went back to the sea. He started to pick up the rubbish and put it inside his bag. He worked hard for a long time in the hot sun, and soon the bag was full.
Suddenly, Sam had a big problem. The plastic bag he was using was very thin and cheap. Because he put too many heavy bottles in it, the bottom of the bag broke. All the dirty bottles and cups fell out onto the sand again. Sam felt a bit tired and upset. He sat down and didn't know what to do next.
Just then, three local children saw Sam from the street. They ran over to him with some large, strong bags. They smiled and started to help him. Together, they picked up everything very quickly. When they finished, the beach looked beautiful and clean again. Sam was really pleased. Tomorrow, he is going to meet his new friends again to play beach volleyball!
14 Why was Sam sad on the first day of his holiday?
A The sand was full of things people threw away.
B He didn't like the hotel that his parents chose.
C He wasn't able to go swimming in the sea.
15 What did Sam do the next morning?
A He cleaned the street near his hotel.
B He got a bag from a local shop.
C He asked the hotel staff for some help.
16 Why did the bottles fall on the sand again?
A Sam was too tired to carry the heavy bag.
B Sam dropped the bag because the sun was too hot.
C Sam used a bag that broke very easily.
17 What happened in the end?
A Some children arrived with better bags to use.
B Sam gave his broken bag to the kids.
C The kids took a long time to clean the beach.
18 What is Sam planning to do tomorrow?
A clean a different beach on the island
B invite the local children to his hotel
C play a sport with his new friends
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because the text says there were "lots of empty plastic bottles and old cups in the white sand." Option B is a partial truth; the text mentions his parents and a hotel later, but he wasn't sad about the hotel. Option C is wrong logic; he didn't want to swim in a dirty place, but it doesn't say he wasn't able to swim at all.
15 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because Sam "walked to a small shop" and "asked for a plastic shopping bag." Option A is wrong logic; he walked to a shop near the hotel, but he cleaned the beach, not the street. Option C is a partial truth; he stayed in a hotel, but he didn't ask the hotel staff for help.
16 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because the plastic bag "was very thin and cheap" and "the bottom of the bag broke." Option A is wrong logic; Sam felt tired after the bag broke, not before. Option B is a partial truth; he worked in the hot sun, but he didn't drop the bag because it was hot.
17 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because three local children ran over to him "with some large, strong bags." Option B is wrong logic; Sam didn't give his bag to the kids, they brought their own. Option C is wrong because the text says they picked everything up "very quickly," not that it took a long time.
18 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because the final sentence says Sam is going to meet his new friends "to play beach volleyball!" Option A is wrong logic; the beach is clean now, but he is planning to play, not clean another beach. Option B is a partial truth; he is meeting the kids, but he isn't inviting them to his hotel.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A thirsty walk in the mountains
Fourteen-year-old Tina writes about a hike with her family.
Hi, I’m Tina and I’m 14 years old. Last weekend, my family and I went for a long walk in the mountains. I decided to bring my new metal water bottle with me. I love it because it means I don't have to buy plastic bottles from the shop anymore. I want to help the environment, so taking my own metal bottle on the trip was a great idea.
The weather was beautiful, but it was very hot and sunny. We walked for a long time up a difficult path. Because the sun was so strong, I had to drink from my bottle very often to stay cool. I also had to carry a heavy bag on my back, which made my legs feel really tired!
After two hours, we were only halfway up the mountain. I wanted another drink, but when I lifted my bottle, it was completely empty! My parents checked their bags, but they didn't have any extra water to give me. I felt extremely thirsty, and I was worried that I couldn't finish the walk.
Then, my dad suddenly heard a noise. We walked a bit further and found a small river of water coming out of the rocks. It was a natural mountain spring! The water looked incredibly clean and fresh. I quickly put my metal bottle under the rocks to fill it up to the top.
When I drank the water, it was freezing cold and tasted even more delicious than the water from home! I felt so much better immediately. I am definitely going to bring my metal bottle on all our mountain trips from now on. It is brilliant to know that nature can give you the best drink ever!
14 Why did Tina take her metal bottle on the trip?
A She wanted to stop using plastic bottles.
B She wanted to clean up the environment.
C She needed to buy something from the shop.
15 Why did Tina drink so much water at the beginning of the walk?
A She wanted her heavy bag to feel lighter.
B The bright sun made her feel very hot.
C She was walking much faster than her parents.
16 What problem did Tina have halfway up the mountain?
A Her parents lost the bags with the water.
B Her legs hurt too much to continue walking.
C There was no water left for her to drink.
17 How did Tina and her family find the mountain spring?
A They saw a river from the top of the rocks.
B They looked for it on a map of the mountain.
C They followed a sound that her father heard.
18 What is Tina going to do in the future?
A take water from her home on every trip
B buy a new metal bottle for her next holiday
C always carry her bottle when she visits the mountains
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The correct answer is A because Tina says she brought the metal bottle because she doesn't "have to buy plastic bottles from the shop anymore." Option B is a partial truth; she wants to "help the environment," but the text does not say she was cleaning it up. Option C is wrong logic; she took the bottle so she wouldn't have to buy things from a shop, not because she needed to buy something.
15 B - Explanation: The correct answer is B because the text says, "Because the sun was so strong, I had to drink from my bottle very often to stay cool." Option A uses wrong logic; although she had a heavy bag, she did not drink water just to make the bag lighter. Option C is wrong logic and is not mentioned in the text.
16 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because Tina's bottle was "completely empty" and her parents "didn't have any extra water to give me." Option A is a wrong reference; her parents checked their bags, but they didn't lose them. Option B is a partial truth mixed with wrong logic; her legs felt tired and she was worried she couldn't finish, but she did not stop because they hurt too much.
17 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because the text states that Tina's dad "suddenly heard a noise" and when they walked further, they found the water. Option A is a wrong reference; the water was coming out of the rocks, but they didn't see it from the top of the rocks. Option B is wrong logic because they didn't use a map to find it.
18 C - Explanation: The correct answer is C because in the final paragraph Tina says, "I am definitely going to bring my metal bottle on all our mountain trips from now on." Option A is wrong logic; she says the mountain water tasted better than water from home, not that she will bring water from home. Option B is a wrong reference; she plans to use the metal bottle she already has, not buy a new one.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Camping without a trace
Sixteen-year-old Umar writes a blog about protecting our green forests.
My name is Umar and I am 16 years old. I love the outdoors, and my absolute favourite thing to do in summer is go camping. Last week, I went overnight with my older brother to a wild forest. It was beautiful, but I was quite shocked to see plastic bottles left by other people. That is why I want to write this blog post about a very simple but important rule: 'leave no trace'.
When you camp in the wild, you must look after the nature around you. The most important part of the 'leave no trace' rule is simple: everything you bring into the forest must come home with you. When people throw food or packets on the ground, it causes big problems. Wild animals can eat the rubbish, become very sick, and even die. We must protect them.
However, keeping the forest clean is not always easy or pleasant. After cooking dinner, you are left with empty tins, dirty plastic packets, and old food. Putting these smelly, wet items straight back into your backpack is a horrible experience. Last year, I ruined my favourite bag because some old soup leaked inside it, which made me very angry.
Fortunately, I have found an excellent way to solve this problem. Now, I always bring several small, strong bags with me. I put all my rubbish inside one bag, tie it carefully, and then put that bag inside a second one. This 'double-bag' method stops any liquids or bad smells from getting out. It keeps the forest clean and protects your expensive camping gear at the same time!
14 Why did Umar decide to write his latest blog post?
A He wants to share his favourite summer camping spots.
B He saw rubbish that other campers left in the forest.
C He enjoyed an overnight trip with his older brother.
15 According to Umar, why is dropping rubbish dangerous?
A It can make the wild animals living there ill.
B It stops people from finding the forest paths.
C It makes the clean river water unsafe to drink.
16 What happened to Umar on a camping trip last year?
A He forgot to pack enough food for his dinner.
B He lost a backpack that he liked very much.
C He damaged his favourite bag with liquid food.
17 What advice does Umar give about packing rubbish?
A Use two bags together so nothing leaks out.
B Wash all your dirty plastic packets in the river.
C Buy special expensive bags before you travel.
18 What is the main purpose of Umar's blog post?
A to teach readers how to cook nice meals while camping
B to complain about how difficult it is to camp with family
C to explain how to keep forests clean when you camp
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Umar states, "I was quite shocked to see plastic bottles left by other people. That is why I want to write this blog post...". This matches option B. Option A is wrong logic; he mentions liking camping, but he does not share his favourite spots. Option C is a partial truth trap; he did go with his brother, but that was not the reason he decided to write the post.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Umar explains that wild animals eat the rubbish, "become very sick, and even die," which matches the phrase "make the wild animals living there ill" in option A. Option B uses vocabulary related to forests but is not mentioned in the text. Option C is wrong logic; water is mentioned in the context of the prompt topic, but river water is never discussed in this paragraph.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Umar writes, "Last year, I ruined my favourite bag because some old soup leaked inside it". Soup is a liquid food, making option C correct. Option A is a wrong reference trap regarding dinner. Option B is a partial truth; his bag was ruined (damaged), but he did not lose it.
17 A - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Umar advises campers to put rubbish inside one bag and then "put that bag inside a second one" because this "double-bag" method stops liquids from escaping. This matches option A. Option B introduces an unmentioned action (washing items in a river). Option C is wrong reference; he says the bags protect his expensive camping gear, not that the rubbish bags themselves are expensive to buy.
18 C - Explanation: This is a global reading question. The main theme of the whole blog post is encouraging people to follow the 'leave no trace' rule and explaining the best way to carry rubbish away to keep the forest clean. This matches option C. Option A is a wrong reference trap because he mentions cooking dinner, but gives no recipes. Option B is wrong logic; he went with his brother but did not complain about him.