A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Schoolyard Sports 1
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The morning mindfulness club
15-year-old Eva writes about a new activity she started at her school.
My name is Eva, and I am 15 years old. School can be very busy, and sometimes students feel tired before the day even begins. I wanted to help my friends to relax. So, last month, I decided to start a 10-minute mindfulness club. We needed a quiet place, so my teacher let me use an empty classroom.
On the first day of the club, five students came. We met early in the morning before our first lesson. I told everyone to sit on the floor, close their eyes, and just think about their breathing. For a few minutes, the room was perfectly quiet. Everyone looked very peaceful.
But then, something unexpected happened. Right in the middle of our silence, the big school bell rang. It was time for classes to start. The bell is always really loud, and it gave us all a big shock. We all opened our eyes quickly. At first, I was worried that the loud noise ruined our relaxing morning.
However, nobody was upset. I smiled and said that we can't stop the noise around us, but we can stay calm. We all took one last deep breath together. Instead of feeling stressed, we all stood up and walked to our classrooms feeling very happy and prepared to learn.
Now, our mindfulness club meets twice a week. I am very pleased with how much it helps everyone. At the moment, there are only six of us, but I am going to ask the teachers to put a poster in the hall. I hope more students will join us next term.
14 Why did Eva start the mindfulness club?
A She wanted to give her friends a way to rest.
B She needed an empty classroom to study in.
C Her teacher asked her to help the tired students.
15 What did the students do at the club on the first day?
A They listened to Eva talk for ten minutes.
B They sat quietly at their school desks.
C They focused on how they were breathing.
16 What was the problem during the quiet time?
A Eva forgot when her first lesson started.
B A loud noise frightened the group.
C Someone opened the classroom door quickly.
17 How did the group feel after the bell rang?
A annoyed because it ruined their morning
B relaxed and ready for their school day
C stressed because they were late for class
18 What is Eva planning to do next term?
A start a new club that meets twice a week
B try to get new people to come to the club
C help the teachers to make a poster for the hall
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Eva says, "I wanted to help my friends to relax." This matches Option A (give her friends a way to rest). Option B is a wrong logic trap; she needed an empty classroom for the club, not to study in. Option C is a wrong reference trap; her teacher let her use the room, but the teacher didn't ask her to start the club.
15 C - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Eva says she told everyone to "think about their breathing." This matches Option C. Option A is a wrong timing trap; it was a 10-minute club, but they didn't listen to her talk the whole time (the room was quiet). Option B is a partial truth trap; they sat quietly, but they sat on the floor, not at desks.
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Eva explains that the "big school bell rang" and it was "really loud, and it gave us all a big shock." This makes Option B correct. Option A is an invented detail; there is no mention that she forgot the time. Option C is a wrong reference trap; the text says they "opened our eyes quickly", not that someone opened a door quickly.
17 B - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Eva says that after the bell rang, nobody was upset and they walked to their classrooms "feeling very happy and prepared to learn." This matches Option B. Option A is a wrong logic trap; Eva was worried at first that it ruined the morning, but nobody was actually annoyed. Option C is a wrong logic trap; they were not stressed or late.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Eva says she is going to ask teachers to put up a poster because she hopes "more students will join us next term." This matches Option B (get new people to come). Option A is a wrong reference trap; the current club already meets twice a week, she isn't starting a new club. Option C is a partial truth trap; she will ask the teachers to put a poster in the hall, not make it with them.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A terrible sports lesson
13-year-old Finn writes about a difficult day at school.
Hi, I’m Finn and I am thirteen years old. I usually enjoy sports, but last Tuesday, I had a very stressful morning at school. I woke up late, so I had to pack my school bag very quickly. When I arrived at my classroom, I looked inside my bag. I felt terrible because my sports clothes and trainers were not there. I left them on my bed at home!
This was a big problem because we had a sports lesson in the afternoon. We had to run a 1500-metre race. I spoke to my sports teacher, Mr Harris, and explained my mistake. I hoped he would say I didn't need to run. However, he told me that I still had to do the race in my normal school uniform! I was really worried because I didn't want to make my expensive school trousers dirty.
Luckily, my best friend Tom heard our conversation. He told me that he had an extra pair of sports shorts in his locker. He played football the day before and forgot to take them home. He kindly gave them to me to wear. I still had to run in my school shirt and my heavy black shoes, but at least my trousers were safe inside my bag.
The race was actually okay. Running in school shoes was quite difficult and my feet hurt a little bit, but I didn't finish last! My white school shirt was a bit wet, but my mum washed it easily that evening. I was just glad that I didn't ruin my school trousers. I learned an important lesson that day. Now, I always get my sports kit ready the evening before school!
14 Why didn't Finn have his sports clothes with him?
A He forgot to put them inside his bag.
B He was late for his afternoon sports lesson.
C He lost them on his way to the classroom.
15 What did the sports teacher tell Finn to do?
A wear his everyday school clothes for the race
B run a longer distance than the other students
C miss the sports lesson because of his mistake
16 How did Tom help Finn?
A He went to his locker to get Finn's shoes.
B He lent Finn something to run in.
C He asked the teacher if Finn could play football.
17 How did Finn feel about his run?
A surprised that his black shoes were comfortable
B angry because he finished the race last
C pleased that his school trousers were okay
18 What is Finn going to do in the future?
A prepare his school bag the night before
B ask his mum to wash his sports clothes
C buy a new pair of shoes for running
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Finn says he packed his bag "very quickly" and realised he "left them on my bed at home". Option A correctly paraphrases this. Option B is a partial truth trap; he woke up late, but he wasn't late for the lesson yet. Option C is wrong logic; he left the clothes at home, he didn't lose them on his way to school.
15 A - Explanation: In paragraph 2, the teacher tells Finn that he "still had to do the race in my normal school uniform". Option A accurately matches this. Option B is wrong logic; the text says the race was 1500 metres, but never says Finn had to run further than others. Option C is a wrong logic trap; Finn hoped he could miss the lesson, but the teacher said no.
16 B - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Tom tells Finn he had an "extra pair of sports shorts" and "gave them to me to wear." Option B correctly describes this action. Option A is a wrong reference trap; Tom went to his locker, but it was to get his own shorts, not Finn's shoes. Option C is a partial truth trap; Tom played football the day before, but he didn't ask the teacher if Finn could play.
17 C - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Finn says, "I was just glad that I didn't ruin my school trousers." Option C perfectly reflects this feeling. Option A is wrong logic; he says running in his shoes was "difficult" and his feet hurt, so they were not comfortable. Option B is wrong logic; he specifically notes that he "didn't finish last".
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Finn explains his future plan: "Now, I always get my sports kit ready the evening before school!" Option A accurately paraphrases this new routine. Option B is a wrong reference trap; his mum washed his shirt that evening, but he isn't asking her to wash his sports clothes in the future. Option C is wrong because the text never mentions buying new shoes.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Running away from stress
Gina, 16, writes about a great way to feel better before a test.
Hi everyone! I’m Gina and I’m 16 years old. Next week, I have my final history exams at school. In the past, I always felt extremely stressed and worried before big tests. I couldn't sleep well and I often felt sick. But recently, I found a great way to feel better. I started waking up early to go for a run in the park, and it really helps me fight the exam stress.
Many students like to wake up at six o'clock in the morning to do more studying. I used to do this too. I thought that reading my notes one last time was a good idea. But actually, studying that early just makes your brain tired. When you sit at your desk for hours before an exam, you don't feel ready for it. You just feel more nervous and tired.
Now, my mornings are very different. I put on my sports clothes and do a fast twenty-minute run outside. The fresh air is fantastic. When I run, I don't think about dates or facts for my history test. I just listen to the birds and look at the trees. After my run, my head is completely clear and I feel full of energy for the school day.
If you often feel worried about your school exams, I think you should try my idea. On the morning of a test, you must close your textbooks and stop reading. Leave your desk, go outside, and go for a short jog instead. You will feel much happier and calmer when you walk into the exam room to take your test!
14 Why does Gina go running in the morning?
A because her history teacher told her to do it
B to feel less worried about her school tests
C to learn how to run faster in the park
15 What does Gina think about studying at six o'clock in the morning?
A It is a good way to read all your notes.
B It helps you feel ready for the school day.
C It makes you feel too tired before a test.
16 What happens when Gina goes for a run?
A She stops thinking about her school work.
B She tries to remember important history facts.
C She feels too tired to go to school.
17 What does Gina tell other students to do?
A Walk to school early on the day of the exam.
B Do some exercise instead of studying on test days.
C Read your books outside in the fresh air.
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A How to get high marks in history
B The best parks for morning running
C A great way to stop exam stress
Answer Key & Explanations
14 B - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Gina says, "I started waking up early to go for a run in the park, and it really helps me fight the exam stress" (feel less worried). A is wrong reference; the text mentions her history exams, but her teacher didn't tell her to run. C is wrong logic; she runs to feel better, not to learn how to run faster.
15 C - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Gina states, "studying that early just makes your brain tired... You just feel more nervous and tired." A is a partial truth trap; she says she used to think reading her notes was a good idea, but she doesn't think so anymore. B is wrong logic; she explicitly says, "you don't feel ready".
16 A - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Gina explains, "When I run, I don't think about dates or facts for my history test. I just listen to the birds... my head is completely clear" (she stops thinking about school work). B is wrong logic; the text specifically says she does not think about facts. C is wrong reference; it is studying early that makes her tired, whereas running makes her "feel full of energy."
17 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Gina gives advice: "On the morning of a test, you must close your textbooks and stop reading... go outside, and go for a short jog instead." A is a partial truth trap; she mentions the morning of the exam and walking into the exam room, but doesn't tell them to walk to school early. C is also a partial truth trap; she tells them to go outside, but explicitly says to "close your textbooks," not read them outside.
18 C - Explanation: This is a global question. The entire text is an informative blog post advising students to use morning runs to fight their stress before exams. A is a partial truth trap; she mentions her history exams, but the text does not give advice on how to pass them or get high marks. B is also a partial truth; she mentions running in the park, but it is not a review of different parks.