A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Animal Behaviors & Outdoor Experiences 2
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Life in the Dark
Many animals around the world are nocturnal, which means they are active when it is dark. During the day, they usually sleep and hide from the hot sun. When the sun finally goes (19)…………… in the evening, they wake up and start to move around.
Because there is very little light at night, these animals need special bodies to help them. For example, owls have very large eyes so they can (20)…………… clearly in the dark. Other nocturnal animals, like bats, have excellent ears. They prefer to (21)…………… for their food at night because they can hear tiny insects flying in the air.
Nocturnal animals (22)…………… a lot of time hunting in the quiet forest. Being awake at night is a good (23)…………… for these animals because there are fewer dangerous animals around. Also, the weather is usually much (24)…………… at night, which helps them save energy.
19 A away B out C down
20 A see B look C watch
21 A look B find C catch
22 A spend B keep C take
23 A plan B idea C way
24 A warmer B cooler C brighter
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (down): The correct phrasal verb for the sun disappearing in the evening is "goes down" (sets). "Goes out" is used when a fire or light stops burning, and "goes away" means to leave a place.
20 A (see): We use the verb "see" to talk about the physical ability of our eyes to view things. "Look" requires the preposition "at" (look at something), and "watch" is used for paying attention to moving things (like a film or a game).
21 A (look): The verb "look" naturally collocates with the preposition "for" to mean searching. We do not say "find for" or "catch for" when an animal is actively trying to hunt its food.
22 A (spend): We use the verb "spend" when an animal or person uses time to do an activity (spend a lot of time). "Keep" does not collocate with time, and we use "take" when an activity requires time (it takes time), not when someone uses their time.
23 B (idea): The phrase "a good idea" is a standard English collocation. A "plan" implies a conscious human arrangement, and "way" would require a different grammatical structure (e.g., a good way to live).
24 B (cooler): This relies on the broader context of the text. The first paragraph mentions the animals hiding from the "hot sun." Therefore, the weather at night is the opposite: "cooler." "Warmer" and "brighter" contradict the factual context of nighttime.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Working Dogs
Many dogs are wonderful pets, but some dogs also have very important jobs. Police and rescue animals work closely with humans to (19)…………… people in danger. Because they are very (20)……………, they can learn to understand many different instructions quickly.
One of the best things about these dogs is their amazing nose. If someone is lost in a large, dark forest, it is very difficult for police officers to see them. However, a rescue dog can easily follow the person's (21)…………… . When the dog discovers the person, it barks loudly to tell the rescue team.
It (22)…………… a long time for people to train these animals, but they always do a fantastic (23)…………… . At the end of a busy day, they go (24)…………… home to rest with their owners, just like any normal pet.
19 A help B care C look
20 A clever B careful C clear
21 A smell B taste C sound
22 A takes B makes C spends
23 A job B work C plan
24 A back B away C out
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (help): 'Help' is the correct semantic fit because it can be followed directly by a person (help people). 'Care' requires the preposition 'for' or 'about', and 'look' requires the preposition 'after' to mean the same thing.
20 A (clever): 'Clever' is the correct semantic fit to describe an animal that is smart and learns quickly. 'Careful' means trying to avoid danger, and 'clear' is used for things that are easy to see or understand, not for intelligence.
21 A (smell): In this broader context, a dog uses its 'amazing nose' to track a 'smell'. A dog does not use 'taste' or 'sound' to follow someone with its nose.
22 A (takes): 'It takes [time]' is a fixed phrase-level structure used to talk about how much time is needed to complete an action (training the animals). 'Makes' does not fit this grammatical structure, and 'spends' would need a person as the subject (e.g., 'People spend a long time...').
23 A (job): 'Do a fantastic job' is a strong, natural English collocation. Because there is the article 'a' before the gap, we cannot use 'work' (which is uncountable). 'Plan' does not naturally follow the verb 'do' in this context.
24 A (back): 'Go back' is a fixed phrasal verb meaning to return to a place. In this context, the dogs are returning home after work. 'Go away' means to leave, and 'go out' means to leave your house for entertainment, neither of which makes sense here.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Helpful Guide Dogs
Guide dogs are amazing animals that help people who cannot see. To do this important work, a dog must be very (19)…………… and calm. People (20)…………… a long time training them to understand different instructions before they are ready to help.
When a blind person wants to go outside, their guide dog helps them to walk on the busy (21)…………… . The dog's main task is to (22)…………… its owner and stop them from walking into dangerous places. For example, the dog will always stop at a road and wait until it is (23)…………… to cross.
Having a guide dog (24)…………… a big difference to someone's life. It helps them to travel easily and feel confident. A guide dog is not just a helpful animal; it is also a wonderful friend.
19 A clever B brave C strong
20 A spend B make C pass
21 A streets B floors C fields
22 A lead B carry C bring
23 A safe B sure C true
24 A makes B does C gives
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (clever): This tests semantic fit. The next sentence explains that the dogs must "understand different instructions", which requires intelligence. "Clever" fits this perfectly. "Brave" means not being afraid, and "strong" relates to physical power, neither of which are the focus here.
20 A (spend): This tests a very common A2 collocation. In English, we use the verb "spend" with the noun "time" to describe passing hours, days, or months doing an activity. We do not use the verbs "make" or "pass" with time in this specific active structure.
21 A (streets): This tests semantic fit. The text describes walking outside in areas that have roads and traffic, which are called "streets". A "floor" is inside a building, and a "field" is an open area of grass in the countryside.
22 A (lead): This tests broader context. The text explains that the dog shows the way and stops the person from walking into danger. This action of guiding someone is called "leading". "Carry" means to pick someone or something up, and "bring" means to move something toward the speaker.
23 A (safe): This tests phrase-level meaning. The phrase "safe to cross" means that crossing the road can happen without any danger from cars. "Sure" and "true" do not make sense when describing a situation free from physical danger.
24 A (makes): This tests a fixed collocation. The expression "make a difference" means to improve a situation or change it in a good way. We never use the verbs "does" or "gives" in this specific phrase.