A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Fit Families 5
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The broken window
14-year-old Xena writes about a football game at home.
My name is Xena and I am 14 years old. I love playing football, and I am even in the school team. Last weekend, my cousin Leo came to visit my family. We both enjoy sports, so we decided to play football together. We didn't want to walk all the way to the sports centre, so we stayed at home. We went into my small back garden to practise taking penalty kicks.
My garden is not very big, and there are lots of plants, so we had to be careful. We used two old chairs to make a goal. Leo is taller than me, so he was the goalkeeper first. I put the ball on the grass and got ready to score. The first few kicks were great, and we were having a lot of fun in the sun.
Then, it was time for my last penalty kick. I wanted to score a really good goal, so I kicked the ball as hard as I could. But my foot hit the bottom of the ball, and it went too high in the air. It flew over Leo's head and went straight into the kitchen window. There was a loud noise, and the glass broke into pieces!
My parents ran into the kitchen. They weren't very angry, but I felt terrible. I immediately said sorry for the accident. I told my dad that I wanted to use my pocket money to pay for the new window glass. The window is fixed now, but things have changed. I still love playing football with Leo, but we always practise at the local park now!
14 Why did Xena and Leo play in the garden?
A They didn't feel like travelling to the sports centre.
B They needed to practise for a school football match.
C Leo wanted to see the plants in Xena's back garden.
15 What happened during the first part of their game?
A Xena stood between two old chairs to be the goalkeeper.
B Xena and Leo needed to watch out for the garden plants.
C Xena scored a goal because the sun was in Leo's eyes.
16 Why did the ball hit the kitchen window?
A Leo pushed the ball over the goal by mistake.
B The ball bounced off an old chair and hit the glass.
C Xena kicked the ball much higher than she planned to.
17 What did Xena do after the accident?
A She asked her dad for some extra pocket money.
B She offered to pay for the new glass herself.
C She helped her parents to clean up the broken window.
18 What is Xena planning to do in the future?
A stop playing sports with her cousin completely
B spend more of her free time in the back garden
C play football with Leo in a different place
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Xena says, "We didn't want to walk all the way to the sports centre, so we stayed at home." This matches Option A. Option B is a partial truth trap; Xena is on the school team, but they were just playing for fun, not practicing for a match. Option C is a wrong logic trap; there are plants in the garden, but Leo didn't ask to see them.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Xena explains that there are lots of plants, "so we had to be careful." This matches Option B (needed to watch out for the plants). Option A is a wrong reference trap; Leo was the goalkeeper, not Xena. Option C is a wrong logic trap; they had fun in the sun, but she doesn't say the sun was in Leo's eyes.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Xena says her foot hit the bottom of the ball and "it went too high in the air." This matches Option C. Option A is a wrong reference trap; the ball flew over Leo's head, but he didn't push it. Option B is an invented detail; they used chairs as a goal, but the ball didn't bounce off them.
17 B - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Xena says, "I told my dad that I wanted to use my pocket money to pay for the new window glass." This matches Option B. Option A is a wrong logic trap; she wanted to use her pocket money, not ask for extra money. Option C is an invented detail; her parents ran into the kitchen, but the text doesn't say she helped clean up the glass.
18 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Xena states her future rule: "I still love playing football with Leo, but we always practise at the local park now!" This matches Option C (play in a different place). Option A is the opposite of what she says, as she still loves playing with him. Option B is a wrong logic trap; they will go to the park, not spend more time in the garden.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Choosing the right shoes
15-year-old Yara writes about a shopping trip with her parents.
Hi, I’m Yara and I am fifteen years old. I enjoy running in the park every evening, but recently my feet started to hurt. My old trainers were too small for me. So, last Saturday, my parents took me to a large sports shop in town to buy some new running shoes. I was very excited because I wanted to find something that looked really cool.
When we arrived at the shop, I immediately saw a pair of bright pink shoes. They were beautiful and I really wanted my parents to buy them for me. I quickly put them on my feet. Unfortunately, there was a big problem. The shoes were much too narrow. When I tried to walk in them, they hurt my toes a lot. I felt quite sad because they were my favourite colour.
Then, my dad brought me a different pair of shoes to try. They were dark grey and looked really ugly. I didn't want to wear them at all. But when I put my feet inside them, I was surprised. They were very soft and comfortable. There was plenty of space for my toes. The shop assistant explained that they were the perfect shape for my feet.
Because they were so comfortable, my parents decided to buy the grey shoes for me. They were also a bit cheaper than the pink ones, so my dad was happy! Yesterday, I wore them for my evening run. They felt fantastic, and I actually ran much faster than usual. I still think the colour is terrible, but I don't care. Now I know that feeling comfortable is much more important than looking good!
14 Why did Yara go to the sports shop with her parents?
A She needed to get some bigger running shoes.
B She wanted to start running in the park.
C She lost her old trainers in town.
15 What was the problem with the pink shoes?
A They were the wrong colour for Yara.
B They did not have enough space for Yara's feet.
C They were too expensive for Yara's parents.
16 When Yara first saw the grey shoes, she
A thought they looked very comfortable.
B disliked the way they looked.
C asked the shop assistant about their shape.
17 Why was Yara's dad happy about the grey shoes?
A They were the best shape for his feet.
B They were his favourite colour.
C They didn't cost as much money.
18 How does Yara feel about her new shoes now?
A pleased because they help her to run better
B angry because she still hates their dark colour
C surprised that her parents bought them for her
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Yara says she went to the shop because her "old trainers were too small." Option A correctly paraphrases this reason. Option B is a wrong logic trap; she already enjoys running in the park, she didn't go to the shop to start a new hobby. Option C is a partial truth trap; she went to a shop in town, but she didn't lose her trainers.
15 B - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Yara explains that the pink shoes "were much too narrow" and "hurt my toes". Option B perfectly matches this lack of space. Option A is a wrong logic trap; the pink shoes were actually her "favourite colour". Option C is a wrong reference trap; the text doesn't say the pink shoes were too expensive, only that they hurt her feet.
16 B - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Yara says the grey shoes "looked really ugly. I didn't want to wear them at all." Option B accurately describes her dislike. Option A is wrong logic; she thought they looked ugly, and only realised they were comfortable after she put them on. Option C is a wrong reference trap; the shop assistant explained the shape to Yara, Yara didn't ask about it.
17 C - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Yara says the grey shoes "were also a bit cheaper than the pink ones, so my dad was happy!" Option C correctly paraphrases spending less money. Option A is a wrong reference trap; the shoes were the perfect shape for Yara's feet, not her dad's. Option B is a wrong reference trap; pink was Yara's favourite colour, but the text doesn't mention the dad's favourite colour.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Yara describes her current feelings and the result: they "felt fantastic, and I actually ran much faster than usual." Option A accurately matches this positive result. Option B is a wrong logic trap; she still thinks the colour is terrible, but she says "I don't care," so she is not angry. Option C is a wrong logic trap; her parents decided to buy them earlier in the story, but she isn't surprised by this now.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A terrible sports drink!
Zack, 14, writes about a problem he had at a tennis match.
Hi everyone! I’m Zack, and I’m 14 years old. I play tennis for my school team, and we have matches against other schools every weekend. Today, I am writing this blog post because I want to talk about a big mistake I made last Saturday. I want to tell you why you should never ask your little sister to pack your sports bag for you!
Last weekend, I had a very important tennis match. In the morning, I was late and I had too many things to do. My little sister saw that I was worried, and she offered to put everything in my bag for me. I thought this was a really helpful idea, so I said yes. She packed my racket, a clean towel, and my sports bottle.
The match was very long and difficult. I ran a lot, and soon I felt incredibly hot and thirsty. During a short break, I sat down and quickly took my bottle out of my bag. I needed some water, so I took a very big drink. But it wasn't water! It was cold, salty vegetable soup from yesterday's lunch! It tasted absolutely disgusting, and it made me feel quite sick.
Because of my terrible drink, I couldn't play very well in the second half of the match. So, I have some important advice for anyone who plays sports. You must always pack your own bag. You should put everything in it the night before your game. Then you will know exactly what is inside, and you won't get any terrible surprises!
14 Why is Zack writing this blog post?
A to invite his little sister to watch a tennis game
B to describe a school team that plays on weekends
C to explain a bad decision that he made
15 Why did Zack's sister pack his bag?
A Zack didn't have enough time to do it himself.
B Zack asked her to help him with his problem.
C She wanted to use his new tennis racket.
16 What happened during the break in the match?
A Zack went to buy a large bottle of water.
B Zack drank something that wasn't very nice.
C Zack decided to eat some cold vegetables.
17 What does Zack think athletes should do?
A tell their sisters not to pack any surprises
B stop drinking water in the second half of a game
C get their bags ready the day before a match
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A A horrible surprise in my sports bag
B How to make a healthy sports drink
C The best way to win a school tennis match
Answer Key & Explanations
14 C - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Zack says, "I want to talk about a big mistake I made" (a bad decision). A is a wrong logic trap; his sister packed his bag, but he isn't inviting her to a game. B is a partial truth trap; he mentions playing for a school team on weekends, but describing the team is not the main reason he is writing the post.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Zack explains that he was "late and I had too many things to do" (he didn't have enough time to do it himself). B is a wrong logic trap; he didn't ask her to help; she "offered" to do it when she saw he was worried. C is a wrong reference trap; she packed his racket for him, she didn't want to use it herself.
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Zack took a big drink from his bottle, but it was cold, salty soup that "tasted absolutely disgusting" (something that wasn't very nice). A is a partial truth trap; he needed water and took his bottle out, but he didn't go to buy one. C is a wrong detail trap; the soup was made of vegetables, but he drank it from a bottle—he didn't decide to eat vegetables.
17 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Zack gives advice: "You should put everything in it the night before your game" (get their bags ready the day before). A is a wrong logic trap; he says athletes must pack their own bags, not just tell their sisters what to do. B is a wrong reference trap; he played badly in the second half because of the soup, he doesn't tell people to stop drinking water.
18 A - Explanation: This is a global question. The entire text is about Zack finding disgusting cold soup instead of water in his bag, and advising readers to pack their own bags to avoid "terrible surprises". B is wrong because the drink was not healthy or good for sports. C is a partial truth trap; it is about a tennis match, but he gives no advice on how to win it (and he actually played badly).