A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Fit for a Cause 3
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Gina's hospital visit
Fifteen-year-old Gina writes about making some new friends.
Fifteen-year-old Gina loves helping people. Last month, she wanted to do something kind for others in her town. She decided to visit the local hospital to spend time with some sick teenagers. These young people couldn't leave their beds, so their days were often very boring. Gina packed a big bag full of board games and went to see them.
When Gina arrived at the hospital, she felt a bit nervous. A friendly nurse took her into a large room with three teenagers. At first, the room was completely quiet. Gina felt very awkward. She stood next to the beds and didn't know what to talk about. She started to worry that her visit was a bad idea because nobody was speaking.
Then, Gina opened her bag and took out a funny drawing game. In this game, one person draws a picture very quickly, and the other players have to guess what it is. She asked the teenagers if they wanted to try it. They thought it looked interesting and agreed to play.
As soon as they started playing, everything changed. Gina tried to draw a picture of a horse, but it looked like a fat dog. The teenagers thought this was very funny and laughed loudly at her terrible drawing. Soon, everyone forgot to be shy. They were all chatting, smiling, and having a great time together.
The afternoon passed very quickly. When it was time to go home, Gina felt incredibly happy. The teenagers thanked her for the fun day and asked her to come back. Gina promised to visit them every weekend with more games. She is so glad she went to the hospital, and she can't wait to see her new friends again.
14 Why did Gina go to the hospital?
A to do something nice for young people
B to help the hospital nurses with their work
C to give her old board games away
15 How did Gina feel when she first met the teenagers?
A She was surprised by the size of the room.
B She was angry that the room was so quiet.
C She was worried because it was hard to talk.
16 What do we learn about the drawing game?
A It takes a long time to finish.
B The players have to guess what a picture is.
C The teenagers already knew how to play it.
17 Why did the teenagers laugh during the game?
A because Gina was very bad at drawing
B because Gina drew a funny dog on purpose
C because Gina told them a funny story
18 What is Gina planning to do?
A invite her new friends to visit her house
B leave her games at the hospital for the teenagers
C go back to the hospital every week
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, the text says Gina "wanted to do something kind for others" and decided to visit "sick teenagers." Option A correctly paraphrases this. Option B is a wrong logic trap; the text mentions a nurse later, but Gina didn't go there to do the nurses' work. Option C is a wrong logic trap; she packed games to play with the teenagers, not to give them away.
15 C - Explanation: The second paragraph states that Gina "didn't know what to talk about" and started to "worry that her visit was a bad idea." Option C correctly matches this. Option A is a partial truth trap; she went into a "large room", but she wasn't surprised by it, she was nervous. Option B is a partial truth trap; the room was "quiet", but she felt awkward, not angry.
16 B - Explanation: The third paragraph explains that in the game, "the other players have to guess what it is." Option B perfectly matches this rule. Option A is wrong logic; the text says the person draws a picture "very quickly," so it doesn't take a long time. Option C is wrong logic; Gina asked if they wanted to "try it," meaning it was a new game for them.
17 A - Explanation: The fourth paragraph says the teenagers "laughed loudly at her terrible drawing" (she tried to draw a horse, but it looked bad). Option A correctly paraphrases this. Option B is a wrong logic trap; her drawing looked like a fat dog because it was bad, but she didn't draw a dog on purpose. Option C is a wrong logic trap; they laughed at her picture, not a story.
18 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, the text says Gina "promised to visit them every weekend." Option C correctly paraphrases this future plan. Option A is a wrong logic trap; the teenagers "couldn't leave their beds," so she can't invite them to her house. Option B is a wrong logic trap; she is going to visit them "with more games," but she isn't leaving them there permanently.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Translating on the football field
14-year-old Harry writes about helping a visitor at his sports club.
Hi! I’m Harry, and I’m 14 years old. I love playing football for my local club, and I also really enjoy studying Spanish at school. Last week, our manager invited a special guest coach from Madrid to teach us. The new coach didn't speak much English, so I decided to help him talk to the other players.
At the beginning of the lesson, everything was very easy. The coach, Mr. Silva, asked the boys to run fast and pass the ball to each other. I translated his instructions into English. The players listened carefully and did a great job. Mr. Silva smiled and was very pleased with my language skills.
However, later in the afternoon, there was a problem. Mr. Silva suddenly stopped the game and shouted a very long, difficult Spanish word. He wanted the team to try a completely new way of playing. I felt quite worried because I didn't know this word from my school books. I just stood there and couldn't translate it for my teammates.
I didn't want to stop the lesson, so I had to think quickly. I asked Mr. Silva to show me what he meant. The coach started moving his arms to show the players where to stand on the grass. I copied his hand movements, and suddenly, all the boys understood the plan perfectly without any words.
The rest of the training session was fantastic, and our team played a great game. After the practice, Mr. Silva said a big thank you to me. Next month, I am going to travel to Spain for a holiday with my family, and I really want to watch a real match in Madrid!
14 Why did Harry decide to help the guest coach?
A He wanted to learn how to speak Spanish.
B The coach could not speak English very well.
C His manager asked him to translate the lesson.
15 How did Mr. Silva feel at the start of the practice?
A happy because Harry translated his words well
B surprised because the boys ran very fast
C angry because the players did not listen
16 What happened in the middle of the game?
A The players decided to try a different sport.
B Mr. Silva forgot some words in Spanish.
C Harry didn't understand what the coach said.
17 How did Harry solve the problem?
A He found the new Spanish word in his school book.
B He asked his teammates to explain the plan.
C He used his hands to help the team understand.
18 What is Harry planning to do next month?
A go to a football game in Spain
B invite Mr. Silva to visit his family
C play a real match for a Spanish club
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Harry says, "The new coach didn't speak much English, so I decided to help him." This matches option B. Option A is wrong logic; Harry already studies Spanish at school, so he didn't help just to learn it. Option C is a wrong reference trap; the manager invited the coach, but the manager didn't ask Harry to translate.
15 A - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Harry explains that after he translated the instructions, Mr. Silva "was very pleased with my language skills," which means he was happy (A). Option B is a partial truth trap; the coach asked the boys to run fast, but the text doesn't say he was surprised by them. Option C is wrong logic; the text explicitly states the players "listened carefully."
16 C - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Harry says Mr. Silva shouted a difficult word and "I didn't know this word... and couldn't translate it." This means Harry didn't understand him (C). Option A is wrong logic; Mr. Silva wanted to try a "new way of playing", not a different sport. Option B is a wrong reference trap; it was Harry who didn't know the word, not Mr. Silva forgetting it.
17 C - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Harry says he "copied his hand movements, and suddenly, all the boys understood." This matches using his hands to help (C). Option A is a wrong logic trap; he specifically mentions in the previous paragraph that he didn't know the word from his school books. Option B is a wrong reference trap; he asked Mr. Silva to show him, he didn't ask his teammates to explain.
18 A - Explanation: This is a specific detail question focused on the final paragraph. Harry says, "Next month, I am going to travel to Spain for a holiday... and I really want to watch a real match." This matches option A. Option B is a wrong reference trap; he is traveling with his family, not inviting Mr. Silva to visit them. Option C is wrong logic; he wants to watch a match, not play for a Spanish club.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
We need a place to skate!
Sixteen-year-old Iris writes a blog post about getting a skatepark for her town.
Hello! I am Iris, and I am sixteen years old. I love skateboarding with my friends, but our town doesn't have a safe place for us to practice. Many teenagers want a local skatepark, but they don't know how to get one. Because of this, I want to use my blog to share some important information about how you can officially get permission to build a skatepark in your area.
First, I need to tell you what you must never do. Sometimes, young people find a piece of empty land and try to build wooden ramps themselves without asking anyone. This might seem like a fun idea, but it is actually a big mistake. If you build something without permission, the police will soon come and tell you to stop. It is very disappointing when people take your hard work away.
Instead of building things in secret, there is a much better way. You should write a letter to the mayor of your town. It is very important that this letter is polite and formal. You shouldn't sound angry or complain too much. In your letter, you need to explain clearly why a skatepark is a good idea. Tell the mayor that it will give teenagers a safe place to do sports and stay healthy.
After you send your letter, you might have to wait a while for an answer. However, I highly recommend doing things this way. If you speak to the town leaders officially and politely, they are much more likely to listen to you and support your project. Getting a skatepark takes time, but doing it the right way is definitely the best plan!
14 Why is Iris writing this blog post?
A to invite young people to practice a sport with her friends
B to tell teenagers how to get an official place to skateboard
C to describe a safe new skatepark that opened in her town
15 What happens if teenagers build ramps on empty land without asking?
A The police will make them stop doing it.
B They will have a very fun time working together.
C They will need to buy a lot of expensive wood.
16 What advice does Iris give about the letter?
A It needs to explain how to build the ramps safely.
B It should complain about the town's problems.
C It must be written in a polite way.
17 Why is it a good idea to speak to the town leaders officially?
A They usually write back to teenagers very quickly.
B They will build the skatepark much faster for the teenagers.
C They are more likely to help with the teenager's project.
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A The best way to ask for a skatepark
B How to build a wooden ramp yourself
C Why teenagers are angry with the police
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Iris says she wants to use her blog to share information about "how you can officially get permission to build a skatepark". Option B perfectly matches this purpose. Option A is a partial truth trap; she mentions skateboarding with friends, but she isn't inviting people to join them. Option C uses wrong logic; the town doesn't have a skatepark yet, which is why she is writing.
15 A - Explanation: The second paragraph explains that if you build without permission, "the police will soon come and tell you to stop." Option A accurately paraphrases this. Option B is a wrong logic trap; the text says it "might seem like a fun idea, but it is actually a big mistake." Option C is not mentioned in the text.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Iris states, "It is very important that this letter is polite and formal." Option C matches this advice. Option A is a wrong reference trap; the letter needs to explain why a skatepark is a good idea, not how to build it safely. Option B is the opposite of the truth (wrong logic); Iris specifically warns, "You shouldn't sound angry or complain too much."
17 C - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Iris recommends doing it this way because the leaders "are much more likely to listen to you and support your project." Option C correctly paraphrases this (support = help with). Option A is a wrong reference trap; she says you "might have to wait a while for an answer", not that they write back quickly. Option B is a wrong logic trap; she says "getting a skatepark takes time", it doesn't happen faster.
18 A - Explanation: This is a global question testing the main idea of the blog. The whole text is a guide on the correct and legal way to ask the town for a skatepark. Option A captures this perfectly. Option B is a partial truth trap; the text mentions building a ramp yourself, but only to explain why it is a bad idea. Option C uses wrong logic; she mentions the police stopping illegal building, but the blog is not about being angry with them.