A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Wild Weekends 4
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A skating dog
14-year-old Yara writes about training her pet.
Hi! I am Yara, and I am 14 years old. My favourite hobby is skateboarding. I spend a lot of time practising in the park near my house. I also have a pet bulldog called Buster. He is a very clever dog and he loves learning new things. Last week, I decided to try something completely new. I wanted to teach Buster how to ride my skateboard! I thought it would be a very fun and interesting project for us to do together, and my friends wanted to see it too.
On Saturday morning, I took Buster out into the garden. The sun was shining, and we were both very excited. I put my skateboard on the hard path and called Buster to come and look at it. But when he touched it with his nose, the skateboard moved forward a little bit. Buster was very surprised and quite afraid of the rolling wheels.
Because he was frightened, Buster didn't want to go near the skateboard again. He jumped back and started barking at it very loudly. I felt a bit sad. I tried to push the skateboard slowly to show him that it was safe, but he just barked even more. I thought my great idea was a terrible mistake, and that Buster would never be a skater dog.
Then, I had a better idea. I picked up the skateboard and moved it onto the soft green grass. Because the grass was thick, the wheels couldn't roll at all. This time, when Buster touched it, the board stayed perfectly still. He carefully put one foot on it, and then another. When he was finally standing on the board, I gave him a delicious meat treat. I am so pleased! Tomorrow, I am going to try moving the board along the path very slowly while he stands on it.
14 Why did Yara want to teach Buster to ride a skateboard?
A to do a fun activity together with her pet
B because her friends asked her to show them a trick
C to help him learn how to run faster in the park
15 How did Buster feel when he first touched the skateboard?
A surprised that the garden path was so hard
B frightened because the wheels started moving
C excited to go out into the sunny garden with Yara
16 What happened when Yara pushed the skateboard slowly?
A Buster made a lot of loud noise at the board.
B Buster decided he wanted to go near it again.
C Buster jumped onto the board by mistake.
17 Why did Yara put the skateboard on the grass?
A so Buster could eat his delicious meat treat there
B because the hard path was hurting Buster's feet
C to stop the wheels on the board from moving around
18 What is Yara planning to do tomorrow?
A push Buster on the skateboard on the path
B give Buster some different types of food
C buy a new skateboard to use on the grass
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Yara says she wanted to teach him because "I thought it would be a very fun and interesting project for us to do together." Option A matches this meaning. Option B is a partial truth trap; her friends "wanted to see it", but they didn't ask her to do it. Option C is wrong logic; she practises in the park, but she didn't teach him this so he could run faster.
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, the text states that when he touched it, the board moved and Buster was "quite afraid of the rolling wheels." Option B correctly paraphrases this. Option A is a wrong reference trap; the path was hard, but he was surprised by the skateboard moving, not the path. Option C is a partial truth trap; they were excited to go into the garden, but that was before he touched the skateboard, not when he touched it.
16 A - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Yara says that when she pushed the skateboard, "he just barked even more." Option A correctly paraphrases barking as making a loud noise. Option B is wrong logic because the text says he "didn't want to go near the skateboard again". Option C is wrong logic because he jumped back away from the board, not onto it.
17 C - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, Yara explains that she moved it to the grass because "the wheels couldn't roll at all." Option C correctly matches this reason. Option A is a partial truth trap; she did give him a treat on the grass, but she moved the board there to stop it rolling, not just for him to eat. Option B is wrong logic; the path was hard, but it wasn't hurting him.
18 A - Explanation: This question tests a detail in the final paragraph about future plans. Yara says, "Tomorrow, I am going to try moving the board along the path very slowly while he stands on it." Option A correctly paraphrases this. Option B is wrong logic; she gave him a meat treat today, but she doesn't mention planning to give him different food tomorrow. Option C is wrong logic; she is going to use the same skateboard, not buy a new one.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Music by the river
Sixteen-year-old Zack writes about a day out in nature.
Sixteen-year-old Zack loves spending his free time outdoors. He also really enjoys listening to music. Last Saturday afternoon, the weather was warm and sunny, so Zack decided to walk to the river near his house. He wanted to find a quiet place to relax in nature. When he arrived, he found a large, flat rock right next to the water and sat down.
Zack took his mobile phone out of his pocket and put his headphones on. He chose some very slow, relaxing music. Because it was so quiet by the river, he closed his eyes and just listened to the songs. For a few minutes, everything was completely perfect and peaceful.
Suddenly, a very large frog jumped out of the river and landed right next to Zack’s rock. It made an incredibly loud noise! The frog surprised Zack so much that he jumped up. When he moved, his mobile phone fell out of his pocket. Zack tried to catch it, but it went straight down into the dark, wet mud next to the water.
Zack was very worried. His parents gave him the phone for his birthday, and it was quite expensive. He quickly picked it up from the ground. It was completely covered in brown mud. He used his t-shirt to carefully clean all the dirt off the screen. Luckily, the phone was not broken at all, and the music was still playing!
Even though his phone was safe, Zack decided not to sit on the rock anymore. He walked to a wooden bench that was further away from the river. He sat there to finish listening to his music. Next weekend, he is going to keep his phone safely inside his bag when he visits the river.
14 Why did Zack go to the river on Saturday?
A to find a peaceful place to relax
B to take photos of nature with his phone
C to go swimming in the warm water
15 What did Zack do when he sat on the rock?
A He put his mobile phone into his pocket.
B He closed his eyes to enjoy his music.
C He listened to the quiet sounds of the river.
16 What happened when the frog appeared?
A The frog jumped onto Zack's mobile phone.
B The loud noise made Zack drop his headphones.
C Zack jumped and his phone fell into the mud.
17 What did Zack do after his phone fell?
A He used a piece of clothing to clean the dirt off.
B He asked his parents to buy him a new phone.
C He stopped the music because the phone was wet.
18 What is Zack planning to do next weekend?
A leave his mobile phone at home
B keep his phone in his bag at the river
C sit on a wooden bench near his house
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The text says Zack went to the river because he "wanted to find a quiet place to relax in nature." Option B is a partial truth trap; he had his phone and was in nature, but he went to listen to music, not take photos. Option C uses wrong logic; the weather was warm and he was near water, but he did not go swimming.
15 B - Explanation: The text states that Zack "closed his eyes and just listened to the songs." Option A is wrong logic; the text says he took his phone out of his pocket, not put it in. Option C is a wrong reference trap; he listened to his music on his headphones, not the sounds of the river.
16 C - Explanation: The text explains that the frog surprised Zack so much that he jumped up, and "his mobile phone fell out of his pocket... into the dark, wet mud". Option A uses wrong logic; the frog landed next to the rock, not on his phone. Option B is a wrong reference; his phone fell into the mud, not his headphones.
17 A - Explanation: The text says that Zack "used his t-shirt to carefully clean all the dirt off the screen." A t-shirt is a piece of clothing. Option B is wrong logic; his parents gave him the phone as a present, but he didn't ask them for a new one. Option C is wrong logic; the text says the music was still playing, so he didn't stop it.
18 B - Explanation: In the final paragraph, the text says that next weekend, "he is going to keep his phone safely inside his bag when he visits the river." Option A is a partial truth trap; he is going to keep the phone in his bag, not leave it completely at home. Option C uses a wrong reference; he sat on a wooden bench this weekend after the accident, but his plan for next weekend is about his bag.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Pictures in the morning dew
15-year-old Amy reviews the art of photographing spider webs early in the morning.
My name is Amy, and I am 15 years old. In my free time, I love nature photography. Recently, I tried a new and challenging hobby: taking photos of spider webs in the early morning. I wanted to capture webs covered in tiny drops of water, which people call morning dew. Today, I am writing this blog post to review this special type of photography and share my thoughts.
To get the best pictures, you have to wake up very early before the bright sun dries the water away. Last Saturday, I set my alarm clock for five o'clock in the morning! I put on my warm coat and went out into my garden while my family was still sleeping. The air was cold, but when I saw my first spider web between two flowers, I was very excited.
When you look closely at a web covered in dew, it looks completely magical. The shiny water drops look just like tiny, beautiful diamonds in the morning light. However, taking a good photo is very tricky. On my first try, I leaned close to the web. When I breathed out too heavily, the air from my mouth instantly blew all the water drops off! I felt so disappointed.
Because of this problem, I have some important advice for other photographers. First, you must hold your breath carefully when you take the photo. Second, you should always use a tripod so your camera stays completely still. If you follow these simple steps, you will capture a perfect picture. It takes some practice, but the amazing results are worth getting up early!
14 Why did Amy write this blog post?
A to review her experience of photographing spider webs
B to teach people how to find spider webs in their garden
C to ask other young photographers for some advice
15 What did Amy do on Saturday morning?
A She woke up her family at five o'clock.
B She went outside while it was still very early.
C She bought a new coat because the air was cold.
16 What ruined Amy's first photograph?
A The bright sun dried the water drops quickly.
B She blew air onto the web by breathing.
C A spider moved across the water drops.
17 What is Amy's advice for taking macro photos of spider webs?
A Stop breathing for a moment and keep the camera still.
B Stand far away from the web so you don't break it.
C Practice taking pictures of diamonds in the morning.
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A The secret to taking photos of morning dew
B How to find interesting insects in your garden
C Why morning photography is too difficult for teenagers
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Amy explicitly states, "Today, I am writing this blog post to review this special type of photography". Option A paraphrases this purpose. Option B is a partial truth trap (she mentions her garden, but isn't teaching how to find webs). Option C is wrong logic (she gives advice later in the text, rather than asking for it).
15 B - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Amy mentions setting her alarm for "five o'clock in the morning" and going into her garden. Option B correctly paraphrases going outside early. Option A uses wrong logic (her family was "still sleeping", so she didn't wake them up). Option C is a partial truth trap (she put on a warm coat, but the text doesn't say she bought a new one).
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Amy explains her mistake: "When I breathed out too heavily, the air from my mouth instantly blew all the water drops off!" Option B matches this cause. Option A uses a detail mentioned earlier in the text about what the sun can do, but it wasn't what ruined her photo. Option C is wrong logic and not mentioned in the text.
17 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Amy advises photographers to "hold your breath carefully" and "use a tripod so your camera stays completely still." Option A combines and paraphrases these two recommendations. Option B uses wrong logic (she tells readers to lean in carefully, not stay far away). Option C is a wrong reference trap (she compares water drops to diamonds, but doesn't tell people to photograph real diamonds).
18 A - Explanation: This is a global question testing the main idea of the blog post. Throughout the text, Amy reviews the challenge of photographing dew-covered webs and shares her "secret" tips (holding her breath, using a tripod). Option A is the best title. Option B uses a partial truth (mentions garden, but misses photography). Option C uses wrong logic (Amy thinks the results are worth it, not too difficult).