A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 3 Test – Wild Weekends 5
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Test 1
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A new bed for my cat
Thirteen-year-old Ben writes about making something for his pet.
I love making things in my free time, and I also love animals. Last week, I decided to make a new bed for my cat, Luna. My dad had an old wool jumper in his cupboard. He didn't want to wear it anymore because it was too small for him. I wanted to do something good for the environment, so I decided to use the old jumper to make the bed.
I found a needle and some thread in my mum's bedroom. Before I started, I watched a short video on the internet to learn exactly what to do. I put some soft cotton inside the jumper to make it nice and comfortable for Luna. Then, I was ready to start sewing the pieces together.
However, the work was quite difficult and I made a big mistake. When I joined the long arms of the jumper together, I did it the wrong way. The finished bed didn't look like a normal cat bed at all. Instead, it looked like a strange, round donut! I felt a bit sad because I spent a long time on it and wanted it to look perfect.
I put the funny bed on the floor of my bedroom and waited. I soon found out that Luna didn't care about the strange shape at all. She walked over to the bed, jumped straight inside, and went to sleep there for the whole afternoon. She really loved it!
I am very glad Luna likes her new home. I still have a small piece of my dad's old jumper left on my desk. Tomorrow, I am going to use it to make a little toy mouse for Luna to play with!
14 Why did Ben use his dad's old jumper?
A He wanted to do something kind for the environment.
B It was too small for Ben to wear anymore.
C His dad asked him to make a bed for the cat.
15 What did Ben do before he started sewing the bed together?
A He watched a video online to help him understand the work.
B He asked his mum to give him a needle and some thread.
C He washed the old jumper to make it nice and comfortable.
16 Why did Ben feel a bit sad about the bed?
A He made a mistake and it looked very strange.
B The arms of the jumper were too long for his cat.
C He didn't have enough time to finish it perfectly.
17 What did Luna do when Ben put the bed on the floor?
A She got into it and rested there for a long time.
B She started playing with the strange, round shape.
C She went to sleep on the bedroom floor next to it.
18 What is Ben planning to do tomorrow?
A make something fun for his pet
B put the rest of the old jumper on his desk
C buy a small toy mouse from a shop
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Ben says, "I wanted to do something good for the environment, so I decided to use the old jumper to make the bed." This matches Option A. Option B is a wrong reference trap; the jumper was too small for his dad, not for Ben. Option C uses wrong logic; Ben decided to make the bed himself, his dad didn't ask him to do it.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Ben explains that "I watched a short video on the internet to learn exactly what to do." This matches Option A. Option B is a wrong reference trap; he found the needle in his mum's bedroom, but he didn't ask her to give it to him. Option C is wrong logic; he put soft cotton inside to make it comfortable, he didn't wash the jumper.
16 A - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Ben says he "made a big mistake" and the bed "looked like a strange, round donut!" which made him feel a bit sad. This matches Option A. Option B is a wrong reference trap; he joined the long arms together, but they weren't too long for the cat. Option C is wrong logic; he spent a long time on it, he didn't run out of time.
17 A - Explanation: In the fourth paragraph, the text says Luna "jumped straight inside, and went to sleep there for the whole afternoon." This matches Option A (got into it and rested). Option B uses wrong logic; the bed was a strange shape, but she didn't play with it. Option C is a partial truth trap; she went to sleep, but she slept inside the bed, not on the floor next to it.
18 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Ben states his future plan: "Tomorrow, I am going to use it to make a little toy mouse for Luna to play with!" This matches Option A (making something fun). Option B is a timeline trap; the rest of the jumper is already on his desk right now, it is not his plan for tomorrow. Option C uses wrong logic; he is going to make a toy mouse, not buy one.
Test 2
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The scary footprint
Fourteen-year-old Clara writes about a walk in the woods.
I'm Clara, and I am 14 years old. I love spending my free time outside in nature. Last weekend, it rained a lot, so the ground in the woods near my house was very wet. I decided to go for a walk to look for animal footprints in the mud. I took a special nature book with me to help me learn about the different shapes.
At first, I had a really interesting walk. I looked carefully at the ground and found some tiny footprints. I opened my book and saw that they belonged to a small rabbit. I was very pleased that my book was working so well.
A little later, I saw something that made me feel worried. There was a huge footprint in the dark mud. I quickly turned the pages of my book to find the shape. I decided it was a wild boar, which is a very large and dangerous wild pig! I felt quite scared because I was alone, and I thought the animal was hiding behind the trees.
Before I ran home, I decided to look at the footprint one more time. I got down and looked very closely. Then, I started to laugh! The footprint didn't have animal toes. Instead, it had a star shape on the bottom. It wasn't a dangerous wild animal at all. It was just the footprint of a large pet dog wearing a winter boot!
I felt a bit silly, but it was a great day. Next weekend, I am going to return to the same woods. But this time, I am going to bring my camera to take photographs of all the interesting footprints I see!
14 Why did Clara take her nature book to the woods?
A to help her understand the marks on the ground
B to read a story about wild animals while she walked
C to learn how to keep safe in the wet weather
15 How did Clara feel when she found the first footprints?
A happy that her book was useful to her
B surprised that she saw a small rabbit
C worried because she couldn't see the ground
16 What happened later in the walk?
A Clara dropped her nature book in the dark mud.
B Clara heard a wild pig moving in the trees.
C Clara thought a dangerous animal was nearby.
17 What did Clara realize about the huge footprint?
A A wild pig made it while running in the woods.
B It belonged to a dog with something on its foot.
C Someone drew a picture of a star in the mud.
18 What is Clara planning to do next weekend?
A buy some winter boots for her pet dog
B go for a walk in a different part of the woods
C get some pictures of the footprints she finds
Answer Key & Explanations
14 A - Explanation: The text says she took the book "to help me learn about the different shapes" and look for "animal footprints in the mud", which means to understand the marks on the ground (A). Option B is a wrong logic trap; it is a nature book with pictures of shapes, not a story book to read while walking. Option C uses familiar words ("learn", "wet") but is wrong logic; she didn't take the book to learn about safety in wet weather.
15 A - Explanation: Clara says, "I was very pleased that my book was working so well." This matches option A (happy that her book was useful). Option B is a partial truth trap; she found footprints belonging to a rabbit, but she did not actually see a rabbit. Option C is a wrong reference trap; she was worried later in the story, but at first she looked carefully and could see the ground perfectly well.
16 C - Explanation: The text explains that Clara saw a huge footprint of a dangerous wild pig and "thought the animal was hiding behind the trees." This matches option C. Option A is a wrong logic trap; she quickly turned the pages of her book, she didn't drop it in the mud. Option B is a partial truth trap; she thought an animal was in the trees, but she never actually heard it moving.
17 B - Explanation: Clara looked closely and realized "It was just the footprint of a large pet dog wearing a winter boot!" This matches option B (a dog with something on its foot). Option A is wrong logic; she realized it was not a wild pig at all. Option C is a partial truth trap; the bottom of the boot had a "star shape," but no one drew a picture of a star in the mud.
18 C - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Clara says, "this time, I am going to bring my camera to take photographs of all the interesting footprints". This matches option C (getting pictures). Option A is a wrong logic trap; the text mentions a dog wearing boots, but Clara is not planning to buy boots for her own dog. Option B is a partial truth trap; she is going for a walk, but she explicitly says she will return to the "same" woods, not a different part.
Test 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Making Wooden Animals
Fifteen-year-old Dean writes about his favourite weekend activity.
Hi, I'm Dean, and I am 15 years old. Do you have a favourite weekend hobby? Some people love playing sports or reading books, but I have a different activity. In my opinion, carving shapes from wood is the most relaxing thing you can do. Today, I want to tell you why making small wooden animals is so great, and give you some helpful advice.
I started carving wood last year after watching some online videos. My favourite thing to make is a wooden bear. When you start, you just have a boring, square piece of wood. But after a few hours of careful work with a special knife, it looks like a real wild animal. It is an incredibly satisfying feeling, and it helps me to forget about all my difficult school homework!
However, woodcarving is not always simple, and you need to learn how to do it well. When I first started, I bought cheap, soft wood because I thought it was better for beginners. But that was a bad mistake. If you use soft wood, it breaks very easily when you push the knife too hard. I sadly broke a lot of my early animal models this way, and I felt quite angry.
Because of this problem, I have an important tip for anyone who wants to try this amazing craft. You should always buy a hard wood, like oak, from the shop. Hard wood is much easier to cut slowly, and it helps you to control the small details, like the animal's eyes, nose, or ears. If you use hard wood, you will definitely make a beautiful bear!
14 Why is Dean writing this blog post?
A to ask people about their favourite sports and books
B to show readers where to find real wild animals
C to explain why he enjoys his relaxing hobby
15 What does Dean say about making a wooden bear?
A It is a good way to forget about his school work.
B It is much easier if you watch online videos first.
C It only takes a few minutes to finish it.
16 What problem did Dean have when he first started?
A He couldn't find any cheap wood for beginners.
B He pushed his knife too hard and broke his wood.
C He was too angry to finish his animal models.
17 What is Dean's advice for new woodcarvers?
A They should get hard wood to help them do small details.
B They should buy a special new knife from the craft shop.
C They should cut the wood quickly to make a beautiful bear.
18 What is the best title for this blog post?
A The Best Knives for Carving Wood
B A Great Hobby and How to Start It
C Why Soft Wood is Perfect for Beginners
Answer Key & Explanations
14 C - Explanation: In the first paragraph, Dean says "carving shapes from wood is the most relaxing thing you can do" and that he wants to "tell you why making small wooden animals is so great". Option C correctly paraphrases this. Option A is a wrong reference trap; he mentions sports and books, but he doesn't ask his readers about them. Option B is a wrong logic trap; he makes wooden models of wild animals, he doesn't show readers how to find real ones.
15 A - Explanation: In the second paragraph, Dean says making a bear is a satisfying feeling and "it helps me to forget about all my difficult school homework!" Option A matches this fact. Option B is a partial truth trap; he started the hobby after watching videos, but he doesn't say this makes carving the bear easier. Option C is a wrong logic trap; the text says it takes "a few hours" to make a bear, not a few minutes.
16 B - Explanation: In the third paragraph, Dean explains that if you use soft wood, "it breaks very easily when you push the knife too hard. I sadly broke a lot of my early animal models this way". Option B correctly describes this problem. Option A is a wrong logic trap; he says he bought cheap wood, so he didn't have a problem finding it. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he felt angry because the models broke, not too angry to finish them.
17 A - Explanation: In the final paragraph, Dean's tip is to "always buy a hard wood" because it "helps you to control the small details". Option A perfectly paraphrases this advice. Option B is a wrong reference trap; he talks about a special knife earlier in the text, but his advice here is to buy hard wood from the shop, not a knife. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he states that hard wood is easier to cut slowly, not quickly.
18 B - Explanation: This is a global question testing the overall topic of the text. Dean introduces his favourite relaxing hobby (woodcarving) and then gives advice on what wood to buy if you want to start doing it. Option B covers the whole blog post perfectly. Option A is a partial truth trap; he mentions using a knife, but it is not the main topic of the text. Option C is a wrong logic trap; he explicitly states that using soft wood was a "bad mistake".