A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Fit Families 2
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Oscar's morning run
Sixteen-year-old Oscar writes about exercising with his pet.
Sixteen-year-old Oscar loves keeping fit. Every morning before school, he goes for a five-kilometre run around his local park. A few months ago, his parents got a large pet dog called Buster. Oscar thought it was a brilliant idea to take Buster with him on his morning runs. It was a great way for them both to stay healthy.
At first, running with Buster was a lot of fun. Oscar held Buster's long lead in his hand, and the dog ran happily next to him. However, Buster is very strong and runs very fast. Sometimes, Oscar's arm felt tired from holding the lead, but he didn't worry too much about it.
Then, one Tuesday morning, Oscar had a big problem. He was running near some tall trees when Buster suddenly saw a small black cat. Buster wanted to catch the cat, so he pulled the lead very hard. Oscar couldn't stop him. He lost his balance, dropped the lead, and fell straight into a large bush with sharp branches.
Oscar wasn't badly hurt, but his legs and arms had some scratches on them. The cat ran away safely, and Buster quickly came back to see if Oscar was okay. When Oscar walked home, he felt a bit silly, and he decided that he couldn't hold the lead in his hand anymore.
That afternoon, Oscar went online and bought a special running belt. Now, he wears the belt around his waist and attaches Buster's lead to it. This means his hands are completely free, and it is much easier to control the heavy dog. Oscar feels very safe now, and he is planning to run a 10-kilometre race with Buster next spring.
14 Why did Oscar start running with Buster?
A He wanted them both to get some exercise.
B His parents asked him to walk the new dog.
C He needed to run faster in the local park.
15 What was the only problem with Buster before the accident?
A He made Oscar's arm feel tired.
B He tried to run away from Oscar a lot.
C He didn't like running next to Oscar.
16 What happened on Tuesday morning?
A A cat made Buster pull Oscar over.
B Buster got lost in the tall trees.
C Oscar tripped over a black cat.
17 What did Buster do after Oscar fell?
A He returned to check on Oscar.
B He caught the cat safely.
C He walked home by himself.
18 What is Oscar planning to do next?
A enter a running competition with his dog
B buy some new equipment on the internet
C teach Buster how to run without a lead
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, the text says taking Buster was "a great way for them both to stay healthy". Option A correctly paraphrases this. Option B is a wrong logic trap; his parents got the dog, but they didn't ask Oscar to walk it. Option C is not mentioned in the text.
15 A - Explanation: The second paragraph states that Buster is strong and "Sometimes, Oscar's arm felt tired from holding the lead". Option A matches this correctly. Option B is wrong logic; he didn't try to run away, he "ran happily next to him". Option C is wrong logic; Buster liked running with him.
16 A - Explanation: The third paragraph explains that Buster "saw a small black cat", "pulled the lead very hard", and caused Oscar to fall into a bush. Option A correctly paraphrases this event. Option B is a wrong reference trap; they were running "near some tall trees", but Buster didn't get lost. Option C is wrong logic; Oscar fell into a bush, he didn't trip over the cat.
17 A - Explanation: The fourth paragraph says that "Buster quickly came back to see if Oscar was okay." Option A correctly matches this action. Option B is wrong logic; Buster didn't catch the cat because it "ran away safely". Option C is a partial truth trap; Oscar "walked home", not Buster by himself.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Oscar says "he is planning to run a 10-kilometre race with Buster next spring." Option A correctly paraphrases this future plan. Option B is a wrong time trap; he "went online and bought a special running belt" that afternoon, so he already did this. Option C is wrong logic; he uses the belt to attach the lead to his waist, so he isn't teaching Buster to run without one.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A special afternoon on two wheels
14-year-old Penny writes about helping her little sister.
Hi! I’m Penny, and I am 14 years old. Last Saturday afternoon, I decided to help my six-year-old sister, Lily. She got a beautiful new bicycle for her birthday, but she didn't know how to ride it. I wanted to teach her, so we went to the quiet park near our house. The sun was shining, and I felt very excited to help her learn this new sport.
At first, things went quite well. I held the bicycle so Lily could sit on it safely. We moved very slowly along the path. She was smiling and having a lot of fun. But then, I tried to let go of the bicycle for just a second. I thought she was ready to ride it alone, but I was wrong.
Suddenly, the bicycle moved too fast and fell over. Lily fell onto the hard ground and hurt her knee. It wasn't a bad accident, but there was a little blood, and she started crying very loudly. She looked really sad and said she never wanted to ride a bike again. I felt terrible because I let go of her too early.
I quickly found a small, colourful plaster in my bag and put it on her knee. After a few minutes, she stopped crying and felt much better. This time, I promised to hold the seat of the bicycle firmly. We tried again, and after ten minutes, her legs were moving perfectly. I slowly took my hands away, and she was finally riding all by herself! Next weekend, we are going to cycle to the lake together for a picnic.
14 Why did Penny go to the park on Saturday?
A to learn how to do a new sport
B to show her sister how to ride a bike
C to buy a birthday present for Lily
15 What happened when they first started moving?
A Penny thought her sister was safe to ride without help.
B Lily asked Penny to let go of the bicycle.
C They cycled very quickly along the path.
16 After the accident, Lily
A cried because she broke the new bicycle.
B was angry because Penny pushed her over.
C decided she wanted to stop learning to ride.
17 What did Penny do when Lily tried to ride the bike again?
A She put a colourful plaster on the seat.
B She rode the bike slowly by herself.
C She held onto the bicycle for her.
18 What is Penny planning to do next weekend?
A go swimming in the lake with Lily
B go on a short bike trip with her sister
C have a picnic in the park near her house
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Penny states, "I wanted to teach her, so we went to the quiet park", matching option B (to show her sister how to ride a bike). Option A is a wrong reference trap; Penny is teaching, not learning. Option C is a partial truth trap; the bike was a birthday present, but they didn't go to the park to buy it.
15 A - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Penny says, "I thought she was ready to ride it alone", matching option A (she thought she was safe to ride without help). Option B is wrong logic; Penny tried to let go of the bicycle, but Lily didn't ask her to do it. Option C is wrong logic; the text says they moved "very slowly", not quickly.
16 C - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Lily "said she never wanted to ride a bike again", which means she wanted to stop learning to ride (C). Option A is a partial truth trap; she cried, but she hurt her knee, she didn't break the bicycle. Option B is wrong logic; Penny let go too early, she didn't push Lily over.
17 C - Explanation: In paragraph 4, when they tried again, Penny says, "I promised to hold the seat of the bicycle firmly", which means she held onto it for her (C). Option A is a partial truth trap; she used a colourful plaster, but she put it on Lily's knee, not the seat. Option B is a wrong reference trap; Penny took her hands away so Lily could ride by herself, Penny didn't ride the bike.
18 B - Explanation: This is a specific detail question focused on the final paragraph. Penny says, "Next weekend, we are going to cycle to the lake together", meaning she will go on a short bike trip with her sister (B). Option A is wrong logic; they are going to the lake, but to cycle and have a picnic, not to swim. Option C is a partial truth trap; they will have a picnic, but they are going to the lake, not the park near their house.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
My grandfather's special medicine
Thirteen-year-old Quinn writes a blog post about health and family.
Hello everyone! I am thirteen-year-old Quinn. Last winter, I was very ill. I had a really bad cough and my throat hurt a lot. I couldn't go to school or play outside with my friends. Then, my grandfather came to visit our house. He told me he had a traditional answer for my problem. He went into the kitchen and made me a special hot ginger tea. Now, I want to write about this experience.
I have always thought that natural medicines are very interesting. It is amazing how people use simple plants to feel better. However, when my grandfather gave me the cup of tea, I didn't want to drink it at all. The water looked quite cloudy and dirty, not like normal tea. It also smelled extremely strong and spicy. I felt sure that it was going to taste terrible.
My grandfather smiled and promised that it was exactly what my body needed. I decided to trust him, but I needed a plan. I held my nose tightly with my fingers so I couldn't smell anything. Then, I closed my eyes and drank the whole cup as fast as I could. The tea felt very hot in my mouth, but it wasn't as bad as I thought.
The most surprising thing happened next. After just a few minutes, my terrible cough completely stopped! My throat felt so much better, and I finally slept well that night. Because of this, I have some advice for all my readers. If your grandparents ever offer you a strange traditional drink, you should definitely try it. Just remember to hold your nose and drink it quickly!
14 Why did Quinn's grandfather make the special tea?
A to show Quinn how to make a traditional drink
B to help Quinn with a painful health problem
C because Quinn asked for something hot to drink
15 Why didn't Quinn want to drink the tea at first?
A He didn't like the way it looked and smelled.
B He thought his grandfather's cup was dirty.
C He doesn't believe that natural plants can work.
16 How did Quinn manage to drink the tea?
A He drank it slowly with his eyes closed.
B He waited for it to stop being hot.
C He stopped himself from smelling it.
17 What advice does Quinn give to his readers?
A Ask your grandparents to make you natural medicines.
B Try the unusual drinks that older relatives give you.
C Always drink your hot tea as fast as you can.
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A A surprising drink that made me well
B How to make traditional ginger tea
C Why I hate the taste of natural medicines
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, the text states that Quinn "had a really bad cough and my throat hurt a lot" and his grandfather "had a traditional answer for my problem" and made the tea. Option B correctly paraphrases this. Option A is a wrong logic trap; the grandfather made it to help him, not to teach him how to make it. Option C uses wrong logic; Quinn didn't ask for a drink, his grandfather offered it.
15 A - Explanation: The second paragraph explains that Quinn didn't want the tea because "The water looked quite cloudy... It also smelled extremely strong". Option A perfectly matches this. Option B is a wrong reference trap; the water looked dirty, not the cup itself. Option C is the opposite of the truth (wrong logic); he thinks using plants to feel better is "amazing" and "interesting".
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, the text says Quinn "held my nose tightly with my fingers so I couldn't smell anything." Option C correctly describes this action. Option A is a partial truth trap; he closed his eyes, but he drank it "as fast as I could", not slowly. Option B is wrong logic; he didn't wait, and the text notes the tea still "felt very hot in my mouth".
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Quinn says, "If your grandparents ever offer you a strange traditional drink, you should definitely try it." Option B is an accurate paraphrase (unusual drinks = strange drink; older relatives = grandparents). Option A is a wrong logic trap; he says to try them if they offer, not to ask them to make the medicines. Option C is a partial truth trap; he says to drink the strange traditional drink quickly, but doesn't say you should always drink all hot tea fast.
18 A - Explanation: This is a global question testing the main idea. The blog is about Quinn trying his grandfather's unusual hot drink, which surprisingly cured his terrible cough. Option A captures this whole story perfectly. Option B is wrong logic; the blog tells a story about drinking the tea, it does not give instructions on how to make it. Option C is a partial truth trap; he thought it would taste terrible, but the main point is that he got well, and he doesn't hate natural medicines.