A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Teen Travel Trends 1
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The mountain headache
15-year-old Leo writes about his trip to the mountains of Peru.
My name is Leo, and I am 15 years old. Last month, I went on a fantastic holiday to Peru with my family. We travelled there because we wanted to see some famous old stone cities. These ancient ruins are at the top of very high mountains. I love history, so I was really excited to get there and start exploring.
On our first day in the mountains, the weather was beautiful. We left our hotel early to walk up to the ruins. I had a lot of energy, so I walked very fast up the steep paths. I wanted to be the first person to see the amazing old buildings. My parents told me to wait for them, but I didn't listen.
After an hour, I suddenly felt terrible. I got a really bad headache and my stomach hurt. Because we were so high up in the mountains, the air was different and it was difficult to breathe. My dad explained that I was sick because I was moving too quickly. We couldn't go to the ruins that day, and I had to go straight back to my bed.
At the hotel, a kind woman gave me a cup of traditional hot tea. She told me it was a special plant tea that helps visitors feel better in the mountains. I drank it and slept for the rest of the day.
The next morning, my headache was completely gone and I felt great again. We finally visited the ruins, but this time, I walked very slowly! Next year, my family is planning another mountain holiday, and I am going to remember to take my time from the very beginning.
14 Why was Leo excited about his holiday in Peru?
A He wanted to learn about his family's history.
B He hoped to climb to the top of the highest mountain.
C He really enjoys learning about things from the past.
15 What did Leo do on the first morning of the trip?
A He walked up the paths very quickly.
B He listened carefully to his parents' advice.
C He found an amazing old building by himself.
16 Why did Leo have to go back to his bed?
A The weather suddenly changed in the mountains.
B He felt very ill because he was so high up.
C He had a bad stomach ache after eating some food.
17 How did the woman at the hotel help Leo?
A She gave him a useful local drink.
B She showed him the way to his room.
C She bought some special plants for him.
18 What is Leo planning to do on his next holiday?
A travel to the mountains completely alone
B walk more slowly from the start of the trip
C visit exactly the same stone cities in Peru
Answer Key & Explanations
14 C - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Leo says, "I love history, so I was really excited". This matches enjoying learning about things from the past (Option C). Option A is wrong reference; he went with his family and loves history, but he wasn't learning about his family's history. Option B is wrong logic; the ruins were on high mountains, but climbing the highest mountain wasn't his specific goal.
15 A - Explanation: Paragraph 2 says, "I walked very fast up the steep paths." This matches walking up the paths very quickly (Option A). Option B is wrong logic; his parents told him to wait, but the text says "I didn't listen." Option C is a partial truth trap; he wanted to see the old buildings, but he didn't reach or find them on that first morning.
16 B - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Leo got a headache and stomach ache because "we were so high up in the mountains, the air was different". This matches feeling ill because he was high up (Option B). Option A is wrong logic; the weather was "beautiful" and didn't change. Option C is a partial truth trap; his stomach hurt, but it was because of the altitude, not from eating food.
17 A - Explanation: Paragraph 4 states the woman "gave me a cup of traditional hot tea... that helps visitors feel better". This matches giving him a useful local drink (Option A). Option B is wrong logic; he went straight to his bed, but the woman didn't show him the way. Option C is a partial truth trap; the tea was made from special plants, but she didn't buy plants for him.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Leo says about his next trip, "I am going to remember to take my time from the very beginning." This means he plans to walk more slowly from the start (Option B). Option A is wrong reference; the text explicitly says "my family is planning another mountain holiday". Option C is wrong logic; they are planning a mountain holiday, but he doesn't say they are returning to exactly the same cities in Peru.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Getting ready for the beach
16-year-old Mia writes about the best way to prepare for a summer trip.
Hi, I'm Mia and I'm 16 years old. I love the summer because I often go on beach holidays with my friends. Recently, I noticed something new online. Many teenagers try to do very difficult vegetable diets before their trip. They want to look perfect in their holiday photos. I understand this, but I want to share my thoughts on why it might be a bad idea.
Of course, it is always a good idea to eat fresh vegetables. Green food is very healthy for your body. However, some teenagers go too far. They only eat salads and stop eating other important things like bread or meat. They eat very little food because they want to lose weight quickly. I believe this is a very unhealthy way to get ready for a trip.
The biggest problem is how you feel when you arrive at the beach. If you don't eat enough food, you won't have any energy. Holidays should be active and fun! You need energy to swim in the sea, play volleyball on the sand, or explore the local town. If you are too hungry and weak, you will just want to sleep all day in your hotel room and you won't enjoy the trip at all.
So, what is the best way to prepare for a beach holiday? In my opinion, teenagers should forget about crazy diets. Instead, try to do more sports a few weeks before you travel. You can go running, ride your bike, or play tennis. This will help you build strong muscles and give you lots of energy to enjoy your amazing trip!
14 What does Mia say about some teenagers in the first paragraph?
A They want to look good in their holiday pictures.
B They usually go on beach holidays without their friends.
C They want to read about new diets while they travel.
15 Why does Mia think these vegetable diets are a bad idea?
A Teenagers only eat salads when they are on their holiday.
B Teenagers stop eating other important types of food.
C Teenagers eat too much meat before they travel.
16 What does Mia say will happen if you eat very little food?
A You will feel too tired to do fun holiday activities.
B You will forget to book a nice hotel room for the trip.
C You will have to spend all day playing on the sand.
17 What advice does Mia give to teenagers at the end of her blog?
A They should do physical activities before they travel.
B They should start playing tennis while they are on holiday.
C They should eat lots of food to build strong muscles.
18 What is the best title for Mia's blog?
A A better way to get ready for a holiday
B The most popular sports to play on the beach
C How to make healthy vegetable meals at home
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In paragraph 1, Mia says teenagers do this because they "want to look perfect in their holiday photos," which matches A. B is a wrong reference trap; Mia goes with her friends, but she isn't talking about who the other teenagers travel with. C is a wrong logic trap; they read about diets before they travel, not while they travel.
15 B - Explanation: In paragraph 2, Mia says they "stop eating other important things like bread or meat," matching B. A is a partial truth trap because they eat salads before they travel, not on their holiday. C is a wrong logic trap because the text says they stop eating meat, not that they eat too much of it.
16 A - Explanation: In paragraph 3, Mia says if you don't eat enough you will be "too hungry and weak" and "just want to sleep all day", matching A. B is a wrong logic trap using words from the text; she mentions a hotel room, but she does not say you will forget to book one. C is a wrong logic trap; you can't play on the sand if you are weak, you don't have to do it.
17 A - Explanation: In paragraph 4, Mia advises readers to "try to do more sports a few weeks before you travel," matching A (do physical activities before they travel). B is a partial truth trap because she says to play tennis before the trip, not while on holiday. C is a wrong logic trap because doing sports is what builds muscles, not eating lots of food.
18 A - Explanation: This is a global question. The entire text discusses why doing a strict vegetable diet is a bad way to prepare for a holiday, and offers a better alternative (doing sports to get energy), making A the perfect title. B is wrong because the text is about preparing for a holiday, not listing popular beach sports. C is wrong because the blog is about holiday preparation, not cooking recipes.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A difficult lesson in Spain
Fourteen-year-old Noah writes about a problem he had before a big sports match.
Hi, I’m Noah and I am 14 years old. Last month, I travelled to Spain with my parents for a very important tennis competition. I play tennis every day after school, and I was so happy because I played really well and reached the final match. The final was on Sunday morning, so on Saturday evening, I was very excited and quite hungry.
My parents wanted to have dinner in a nice, quiet restaurant near our hotel. But when we were walking down the street, I saw a small food van. It was selling fast food, and it was much cheaper than the restaurant. I really wanted a burger, so I bought one. The meat was quite cold, but I ate it quickly because I was so hungry.
That was a big mistake. At three o'clock in the morning, I woke up with a terrible stomach ache. I felt incredibly hot and I couldn't stop being sick. I spent the rest of the night in the hotel bathroom. My parents were very worried about me and had to call a doctor to our room.
Because I was so ill, I couldn't leave my bed on Sunday. I had to miss my tennis final, and another boy won the first prize. I was really sad about it, but I learned a very important lesson about eating abroad. Next time I travel to another country for a sports match, I am going to be very careful about the food I buy!
14 Why was Noah in Spain?
A to take part in a sports competition
B to have a holiday with his school friends
C to watch a famous tennis match on Sunday
15 What did Noah do on Saturday evening?
A He ate a meal in a quiet restaurant.
B He got some cheap food from a street van.
C He bought a burger because the meat was cold.
16 What happened to Noah in the middle of the night?
A He fell asleep in the hotel bathroom.
B His parents went out to look for a doctor.
C He felt terrible and was very sick.
17 Why did another boy get the first prize?
A Noah was too unwell to play in the game.
B The other boy was much better at tennis.
C Noah had to leave his bed early on Sunday.
18 What is Noah planning to do in the future?
A stop eating burgers when he is at home
B think more carefully about what he eats on trips
C travel to a new country to learn a different sport
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Noah says he travelled to Spain "for a very important tennis competition." Option A correctly paraphrases this. Option B is a partial truth trap; he mentions playing tennis after school, but he went to Spain with his parents, not his school friends. Option C is wrong logic; the final match was on Sunday, but Noah was there to play in it, not watch it.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Noah explains that he saw a food van selling fast food that was cheaper than the restaurant, and he "bought one" (a burger). Option B matches this perfectly. Option A is a wrong logic trap; his parents wanted to go to the restaurant, but they didn't eat there. Option C is a wrong reference trap; the meat was cold when he ate it, but that was not the reason why he bought it.
16 C - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Noah says he woke up at 3 AM with a "terrible stomach ache" and "couldn't stop being sick." Option C accurately paraphrases this. Option A is a wrong logic trap; he spent the night in the bathroom, but the text doesn't say he fell asleep there. Option B is a partial truth trap; his parents called a doctor to the room, they didn't go out to look for one.
17 A - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Noah says, "Because I was so ill... I had to miss my tennis final, and another boy won the first prize." Option A correctly paraphrases being too unwell to play. Option B is a wrong fact; the text never says the other boy was better at tennis. Option C is the opposite of the text, as Noah says he "couldn't leave" his bed.
18 B - Explanation: As a narrative story, the final question focuses on the end of the text. In the last sentence, Noah says, "Next time I travel... I am going to be very careful about the food I buy!" Option B perfectly summarizes this future plan. Option A is wrong logic; he learned a lesson about eating "abroad," not at home. Option C is a partial truth trap; he plans to travel for a sports match, but not to learn a different sport.