A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Furry Family Trips 3
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Flying with Barnaby
16-year-old George writes about a stressful day at the airport.
I am George, and I am 16 years old. Last month, my family and I moved from England to a new house in France. We couldn't leave our lovely old cat, Barnaby, behind, so he had to travel on the airplane with us. To do this, animals need a special health passport. My parents gave Barnaby's passport to me to keep safe in my bag.
When we arrived at the airport, it was extremely busy. There were people everywhere. We found the check-in desk, and we waited in a long line. Finally, it was our turn. The friendly woman behind the desk asked for our tickets and Barnaby's health passport. I opened my bag to get it, but I suddenly felt very worried. The small blue book wasn't there!
I looked inside all the different pockets of my bag, but it was completely empty. Barnaby was making loud noises in his travel box, and I thought he was going to have to stay in England. My parents were very surprised and asked me to check my clothes. I put my hand inside my winter coat, but I only felt my own passport.
Then, I had a sudden idea. I opened my own passport, and Barnaby's health document was hiding right inside it! I remembered that I put them together the night before so I wouldn't lose them. I gave the document to the woman, and she smiled. Everything was perfect, and we all flew safely to our new home. Barnaby loves the French countryside, but next time we travel, my parents will hold his passport!
14 Why did the cat need a passport?
A to go to a new animal hospital in England
B to fly to another country with George's family
C because George's parents bought a new cat in France
15 How did George feel when he opened his bag at the desk?
A afraid because an important document was missing
B tired after standing in a long line for a long time
C annoyed because the airport was so busy with people
16 What did George's parents tell him to do?
A open the travel box to calm the cat down
B look for the passport inside his coat
C leave his empty bag at the airport
17 Where was Barnaby's health passport?
A inside one of the small pockets of George's bag
B inside the pocket of George's parents' winter coat
C together with George's own travel document
18 What will happen the next time the family travels?
A George's mother or father will look after the cat's document.
B Barnaby will have to stay behind in the French countryside.
C George will remember to put both of the passports in his bag.
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, the text says the family moved to France and the cat "had to travel on the airplane with us. To do this, animals need a special health passport." Option B perfectly paraphrases flying to another country. Option A is a partial truth trap; the text mentions a "health" passport, but they are leaving England, not going to a hospital. Option C is wrong logic; they brought their "old cat", they didn't buy a new one.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, George says, "I opened my bag to get it, but I suddenly felt very worried. The small blue book wasn't there!" Option A matches this meaning, with "afraid" paraphrasing "worried". Option B is a partial truth trap; they did stand in a long line, but that's not why he felt worried. Option C is a partial truth trap; the airport was busy, but he was stressed about the missing book, not the crowds.
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, George says, "My parents were very surprised and asked me to check my clothes." Option B correctly paraphrases checking clothes as looking inside his coat. Option A is wrong logic; the cat was making loud noises in the box, but the parents didn't ask him to open it. Option C is wrong logic; the pockets were empty, but they didn't tell him to leave the bag.
17 C - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, George explains, "I opened my own passport, and Barnaby's health document was hiding right inside it!" Option C perfectly describes this. Option A is a partial truth trap; he looked in his bag earlier, but the passport wasn't there. Option B is a wrong reference trap; he looked in his own winter coat, not his parents' coat.
18 A - Explanation: This question tests the final paragraph detail about the future. George says, "...next time we travel, my parents will hold his passport!" Option A correctly paraphrases this. Option B is wrong logic; Barnaby loves the countryside now, but the text doesn't say he will stay behind next time. Option C is wrong logic; George specifically says his parents will hold it, meaning he will not be the one keeping it in his bag.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The hidden waterfall
Fourteen-year-old Hannah writes about getting lost in the forest.
Fourteen-year-old Hannah loves spending time outdoors. Last Saturday, she and two of her best friends decided to go for a long walk. They wanted to explore the large, wild forest that is just behind their town. The weather was warm and sunny, so they felt very excited to spend the whole day in nature.
The forest was incredibly beautiful, and the girls walked for a long time. They looked at the tall green trees and listened to the wild birds singing. But after two hours, they realised they had a big problem. They walked past a very large old oak tree and took a wrong turn.
Suddenly, everything looked different and they couldn't see the walking path anymore. Hannah tried to use her mobile phone, but it didn't work deep in the forest. They tried very hard to find the way back to the main road, but they were completely lost. Because of this, her friends started to feel a bit frightened.
Then, Hannah heard something interesting. It was the loud sound of moving water. She told her friends to listen carefully and they walked towards the noise. Soon, they found a beautiful, hidden waterfall. The water was falling over some big rocks and into a fast river.
Hannah remembered that rivers usually flow towards towns. So, the girls just followed the water. After another hour, they saw their town again and finally arrived home safely. Even though they got lost, they loved the waterfall. Now, they are planning to go back there next weekend, but they will take a good map with them!
14 Why did Hannah and her friends go to the forest?
A to spend the day exploring in nature
B to look for a special town they heard about
C to enjoy the sunny weather in a beautiful garden
15 What happened after the girls walked for two hours?
A They went the wrong way near a large tree.
B They started to look for an old oak tree.
C They stopped to listen to some birds singing.
16 Why were Hannah's friends frightened?
A They were walking on a very dangerous path.
B They didn't know how to get back to the road.
C Hannah lost her mobile phone in the forest.
17 How did the girls find the hidden waterfall?
A They followed a fast river.
B They climbed over some big rocks.
C They walked towards a loud noise.
18 What are the girls planning to do next weekend?
A return to the forest to see the waterfall
B buy a new map of their local town
C go for a walk next to a different river
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The text states that they "wanted to explore the large, wild forest" and "felt very excited to spend the whole day in nature." Option B uses wrong logic; the forest is behind their town, they weren't looking for a special town. Option C is a partial truth trap; they enjoyed the sunny weather, but in the forest, not in a garden.
15 A - Explanation: The text says that after two hours, they "walked past a very large old oak tree and took a wrong turn." Option B is wrong logic; they walked past the tree by accident, they didn't start looking for it. Option C is a partial truth trap; they listened to birds earlier during the walk, but this wasn't the problem that happened after two hours.
16 B - Explanation: The text explains that they "tried very hard to find the way back to the main road, but they were completely lost" and because of this, her friends felt frightened. Option A is a wrong reference trap; the text says they couldn't see the path anymore, not that the path was dangerous. Option C is wrong logic; Hannah's phone didn't work, but she didn't lose it.
17 C - Explanation: The text says that Hannah heard the loud sound of moving water and "they walked towards the noise" to find the waterfall. Option A is wrong logic; they followed the river after they found the waterfall to get home. Option B is a wrong reference trap; the water was falling over the big rocks, the girls didn't climb over them.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, the text says that because they loved the waterfall, "they are planning to go back there next weekend". Option B is a partial truth trap; they plan to take a good map with them, but the text doesn't say they are buying a map of their town. Option C uses wrong logic; they are going back to the same place, not a different river.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A special bird-watching trip
15-year-old Ian writes about his family holiday in Scotland.
My name is Ian, and I am 15 years old. Last summer, I went on a special family holiday to Scotland. We went there because I really wanted to see puffins. Puffins are beautiful little birds with bright, colourful faces. They live on high cliffs near the ocean. To see them, we had to buy tickets for a small tourist boat. I am writing this post to share my experience with you.
When we finally arrived at the cliffs, it was amazing. There were thousands of puffins flying around and sitting on the rocks. It looked like a magical place. I spent a long time watching them and taking lots of photos with my camera. It is wonderful to see so many wild birds close to you in nature.
However, there was a big problem during our trip. It wasn't the weather, because the sun was shining all day. The problem was the ocean. The sea in Scotland can be very rough, and our small boat moved up and down a lot in the dark water. Because of this, almost everyone on the boat started to feel terribly sick. Even my dad had to sit down and close his eyes.
Because of this problem, I have some important advice for anyone who wants to do this trip. You should definitely go to see these beautiful birds, but you must be careful. You need to buy some medicine for seasickness at the pharmacy. Make sure you take it an hour before you step onto the boat. If you do this, you will feel fine and have a fantastic day!
14 Why did Ian go to Scotland?
A He wanted to write a blog post about the ocean.
B He hoped to look at a special kind of bird.
C He decided to go on a boat trip with his friends.
15 What does Ian say about the puffins?
A There was a huge number of them at the cliffs.
B They flew away when he used his camera.
C They came to sit on the tourist boat.
16 Why did people feel sick on the trip?
A The weather suddenly became very bad.
B The boat trip lasted for too many hours.
C The boat moved around badly in the water.
17 What is Ian's advice for tourists?
A Have a big meal before you step onto the boat.
B Take some medicine before the trip starts.
C Buy your tickets an hour before the boat leaves.
18 What is Ian doing in this text?
A explaining how to take beautiful photos of the sea
B reviewing a boat trip to see some wild birds
C telling a funny story about losing his medicine
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Ian says, "We went there because I really wanted to see puffins." Option B correctly paraphrases this reason. Option A uses wrong logic (he is writing a blog post about his experience now, but that wasn't his reason for travelling). Option C is a partial truth trap (he went on a boat trip, but with his family, not his friends).
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Ian explains that "There were thousands of puffins flying around and sitting on the rocks." Option A correctly paraphrases "thousands" as a "huge number". Option B is wrong logic (he says he spent a long time taking lots of photos, they didn't fly away). Option C is a partial truth (the birds were close, but they sat on the rocks, not on the boat).
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Ian says the sea was rough "and our small boat moved up and down a lot in the dark water. Because of this, almost everyone on the boat started to feel terribly sick." Option C matches this cause perfectly. Option A is wrong logic (the text specifically states, "It wasn't the weather, because the sun was shining"). Option B is not mentioned in the text.
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Ian advises tourists to buy medicine and "Make sure you take it an hour before you step onto the boat." Option B correctly describes taking medicine before the trip starts. Option A is wrong logic (the text mentions medicine, not food/meals). Option C is a partial truth trap (he mentions an hour before stepping on the boat, but for taking medicine, not buying tickets).
18 B - Explanation: This is a global question testing the overall purpose of the text. Throughout the blog post, Ian is reviewing his experience on a boat trip to see puffins (wild birds) and giving advice to future tourists. Option B accurately describes this. Option A is a partial truth (he mentions taking photos, but the text is not a guide on how to photograph the sea). Option C is wrong logic (he didn't lose his medicine).