A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Fuel for Fitness 3
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Chris cooks for his family
Fifteen-year-old Chris writes about making dinner for his parents and younger brother.
Fifteen-year-old Chris loves food, but he recently decided that his family needed to eat healthier meals. His parents usually buy pizzas or burgers for dinner because they are very busy at work. Last weekend, Chris wanted to change this, so he offered to cook dinner for everyone. He planned to make grilled fish with lots of fresh vegetables instead of their usual fast food.
On Saturday afternoon, Chris walked to the local supermarket. He carefully chose the best fish and bought carrots, peas, and potatoes. When he got home, he spent two hours in the kitchen. He cooked the fish slowly and boiled all the vegetables. When everything was ready, he put the plates on the dining table. He felt really pleased with his healthy meal.
However, when the family sat down to eat, there was a problem. His parents thought the food looked delicious, but his younger brother, Leo, was not happy. Leo looked at his plate and started to cry. He said he couldn't eat fish without french fries. He pushed his plate away and refused to eat a single bite of his food.
Chris had to think fast to save the family dinner. He took the boiled potatoes back into the kitchen. He quickly mashed them in a bowl and added a little butter and some garlic. He put the bowl in front of his brother. Leo tried a small amount, smiled, and then ate his whole plate of food!
Chris was very happy that his dinner was finally a success. He feels much more confident in the kitchen now. He is going to find a new healthy recipe on the internet tomorrow, and he hopes to cook for his family again next Sunday.
14 Why did Chris decide to cook dinner?
A He wanted his family to eat better food.
B His parents were too busy to buy pizzas.
C He wanted to eat his favourite fast food.
15 How did Chris feel when the meal was ready?
A tired after shopping at the supermarket
B worried about cooking the fish
C proud of the food he made
16 What was the problem during dinner?
A Chris's parents didn't like the food.
B Leo wanted to eat something different.
C Leo started crying because his food was too hot.
17 To solve the problem, Chris
A prepared the potatoes in a new way.
B cooked some french fries for his brother.
C gave his brother a different vegetable.
18 What is Chris planning to do next?
A put his own healthy recipe on the internet
B make another meal for his family
C teach his brother how to cook
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, the text says Chris "decided that his family needed to eat healthier meals" and wanted to change their habits. Option A correctly paraphrases this. Option B is a wrong logic trap; the parents buy pizzas because they are busy, they aren't too busy to buy them. Option C is wrong logic; he wanted to cook vegetables and fish instead of fast food.
15 C - Explanation: The second paragraph states that when everything was ready, "He felt really pleased with his healthy meal." Option C matches this meaning perfectly. Option A is a wrong reference trap; he spent two hours in the kitchen, not at the supermarket, and he didn't say he was tired. Option B is wrong logic; he chose the best fish and cooked it carefully, but wasn't worried about it.
16 B - Explanation: The third paragraph explains that Leo "said he couldn't eat fish without french fries." Option B correctly paraphrases this. Option A is a wrong reference trap; the text says "His parents thought the food looked delicious." Option C is a partial truth trap; Leo started crying, but because there were no french fries, not because the food was hot.
17 A - Explanation: The fourth paragraph says Chris took the boiled potatoes into the kitchen and "mashed them in a bowl and added a little butter and some garlic." Option A correctly paraphrases this action. Option B is a wrong logic trap; Leo wanted french fries, but Chris mashed the boiled potatoes instead of making fries. Option C is a partial truth trap; Chris gave his brother potatoes, which were already on the plate, not a different vegetable.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Chris says "he hopes to cook for his family again next Sunday." Option B correctly matches his future plan. Option A is a wrong logic trap; he is going to "find" a recipe on the internet, not put his own recipe there. Option C is not mentioned in the text at all.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A very dry mistake!
14-year-old Diana writes about trying a strange new health food.
Hi! I'm Diana, and I'm 14 years old. I do a lot of sports, and I always want to eat healthy food. Last week, I watched a video on the internet by my favourite runner. She said that she eats a special food called 'chia seeds' every day to stay strong. I really wanted to try them, so I went to the large supermarket in my town and bought a bag.
When I opened the bag in my kitchen, the seeds looked very small and black. I didn't know how to eat them, but I was very hungry after my morning run. I thought I could just eat them quickly, like a bowl of normal cereal or some crisps. I took a very large spoon, filled it with the dry seeds, and put them all into my mouth.
Immediately, I knew I made a terrible mistake. The seeds were very dry, and they quickly stuck to all my teeth! They also stuck inside my throat, and it felt really strange. I couldn't talk or eat anything else. I had to run to the sink and drink three large glasses of water just to clean my mouth. It wasn't a fun experience!
After that, I went on the internet to learn more. I found out that you must never eat these seeds when they are dry. You have to mix them with wet food first. Now, I put them in my morning yogurt and leave them for ten minutes. They taste fantastic! I am going to have this delicious snack tomorrow morning before my next big running race.
14 Why did Diana buy the bag of seeds?
A to copy a famous sportswoman
B to make a healthy video for the internet
C to give them to her favourite runner
15 What did Diana do before she ate the seeds?
A She put them in a bowl with some normal cereal.
B She filled a big spoon with them because she was hungry.
C She cooked them in her kitchen for a short time.
16 What happened when Diana put the seeds in her mouth?
A She was not able to say anything.
B She drank some water and felt sick.
C She hurt her teeth on the large spoon.
17 What did Diana learn on the internet?
A She needs to leave the seeds in water for ten minutes.
B She shouldn't eat the seeds without adding something wet.
C She has to eat the seeds at a certain time of day.
18 What is Diana planning to do tomorrow?
A try a new type of morning yogurt
B eat the seeds before a sports competition
C buy another bag of seeds from the supermarket
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Diana says she watched a video of her "favourite runner" who eats the seeds, and then states, "I really wanted to try them". This means she bought them to copy a famous sportswoman (A). Option B is a wrong reference trap; she watched a video on the internet, but she didn't buy the seeds to make her own video. Option C is wrong logic; she bought the seeds for herself to try, not to give them to the runner.
15 B - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Diana says she "was very hungry" and "took a very large spoon, filled it with the dry seeds", which matches option B. Option A is a partial truth trap; she mentions a bowl of normal cereal, but only to explain how she thought she could eat them, she didn't actually mix them with cereal. Option C is wrong logic; she didn't know how to eat them and ate them dry, so she didn't cook them.
16 A - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Diana explains that the seeds stuck inside her throat and "I couldn't talk or eat anything else." This means she was not able to say anything (A). Option B is a partial truth trap; she did drink water to clean her mouth, but the text never says she felt sick. Option C is wrong logic; her teeth are mentioned because the seeds stuck to them, but she didn't hurt her teeth on the spoon.
17 B - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Diana says she learned that "you must never eat these seeds when they are dry. You have to mix them with wet food first" (B). Option A is a partial truth trap; she leaves them for ten minutes, but in "morning yogurt", not in water. Option C is wrong logic; she chooses to eat them in the morning now, but she didn't learn that she has to eat them at a certain time.
18 B - Explanation: This is a specific detail question focused on the final paragraph. Diana states, "I am going to have this delicious snack tomorrow morning before my next big running race", which means she will eat them before a sports competition (B). Option A is wrong logic; she is eating her new favourite snack, but she isn't trying a new yogurt. Option C is a wrong reference trap; she bought a bag in the first paragraph, but she isn't planning to go to the supermarket tomorrow.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A natural way to stop muscle pain
Sixteen-year-old Evan writes a blog post about a healthy food for sports.
Sixteen-year-old Evan loves playing football. He trains hard with his team three times a week. However, after a really long practice, he often has a terrible problem. He gets very bad pains in his leg muscles. These pains are called cramps, and they can hurt a lot. Now, Evan wants to use his new sports blog to tell other teenage players about a fantastic natural way to stop this problem.
When footballers get leg cramps, they usually try to stretch their muscles. Evan explains that doing this is a very good idea, and it can help to stop the pain for a short time. However, stretching your legs will not fix the real problem. After a few minutes, the terrible pain often comes back again and makes it hard to walk. Evan wanted to find a better answer.
Evan read some sports books and learned something very interesting. He found out that the real reason for muscle cramps is actually a lack of a special mineral called potassium. When you run a lot and sweat, your body quickly loses this important thing. You cannot fix a lack of potassium just by stretching your legs on the grass. You need to put it back into your body.
Because of this, Evan has some great advice for other young players. He strongly recommends eating a simple yellow banana immediately after every hard football match. Bananas are delicious and they are full of potassium, so they give your tired muscles exactly what they need. If you eat one every time you play, those terrible leg cramps will never return!
14 Why is Evan writing this blog post?
A to share a helpful answer to a painful sports problem
B to invite other teenagers to join his football team
C to complain about the hard football practices he has
15 What does Evan say about stretching your legs?
A It stops the muscle pain from ever coming back.
B It makes you feel a little better for a few minutes.
C It is a very difficult thing for players to do.
16 According to Evan, why do players get muscle cramps?
A They do not have enough potassium in their bodies.
B They forget to stretch their legs on the grass.
C They drink too much water when they sweat.
17 What does Evan think players should do?
A have a banana straight after a difficult game
B buy some special medicine to stop the cramps
C rest their tired muscles before they play a match
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A The best way to stretch your legs
B A natural cure for muscle pain
C Why footballers need to practice more
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, the text states that Evan wants to "tell other teenage players about a fantastic natural way to stop this problem." Option A correctly paraphrases this. Option B is a partial truth trap; the text mentions his football team and teenagers, but he is not writing to invite them. Option C uses wrong logic; he has hard practices, but he is not complaining about them.
15 B - Explanation: The second paragraph explains that stretching "can help to stop the pain for a short time." Option B accurately matches this meaning. Option A is the opposite of the truth (wrong logic); the text says the pain "often comes back again." Option C is not mentioned in the text.
16 A - Explanation: In the third paragraph, the text says the real reason for cramps is "a lack of a special mineral called potassium" because the body loses it. Option A perfectly describes this lack (do not have enough). Option B is a partial truth trap; the text mentions stretching on the grass, but says stretching cannot fix the problem. Option C uses wrong logic; the text mentions sweat, but does not say drinking water causes cramps.
17 A - Explanation: The final paragraph says Evan recommends "eating a simple yellow banana immediately after every hard football match." Option A correctly paraphrases this advice. Option B is a wrong logic trap; Evan recommends a "natural way" (a banana), not medicine. Option C is a partial truth trap; the text mentions "tired muscles" and "play", but Evan's advice is to eat a banana after a match, not to rest before one.
18 B - Explanation: This is a global question. The text is an informative blog post explaining the real cause of leg cramps and recommending a banana as a natural way to fix the problem. Option B captures the main topic perfectly. Option A is a wrong logic trap; the text specifically explains that stretching does not fix the real problem. Option C is a partial truth trap; football is the context of the story, but the text is not about practicing more.