A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Everyday Food, Meals & Cooking 2
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Packing a School Lunchbox
Many students bring their own food to school every day. It is important to pack a healthy lunchbox so you have enough energy for your classes. First, you need to (19)…………… sure your box is clean and ready to use.
A sandwich is always a great choice, but you should also include some fresh (20)……………, like an apple or a banana. You also need a drink. You can put a small bottle of water in your bag (21)…………… you will get thirsty during the day.
It is a good idea to put your food inside a smaller plastic bag before you pack it. This stops your school books from getting (22)…………… if your water bottle opens. Finally, when you get home, remember to (23)…………… your empty lunchbox out of your bag. This way, it will be ready to use (24)…………… the next morning.
19 A make B do C keep
20 A dish B fruit C meal
21 A but B so C because
22 A wet B cold C dirty
23 A put B take C bring
24 A again B soon C almost
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (make): 'Make sure' is a fixed collocation meaning to check that something is true or done. 'Do sure' and 'keep sure' are grammatically incorrect in English.
20 B (fruit): This relies on semantic fit. An apple or a banana are types of 'fruit'. A 'dish' or a 'meal' refers to a larger, prepared plate of food, which does not fit the context of a simple apple or banana.
21 C (because): This tests phrase-level meaning. The conjunction 'because' is needed here to explain the reason for packing water (getting thirsty). 'But' introduces a contrast, and 'so' introduces a result, neither of which makes sense in this sentence.
22 A (wet): This requires understanding the semantic fit based on the context. If a water bottle opens, the water will make the books 'wet'. Water does not inherently make books 'cold' or 'dirty'.
23 B (take): This tests a phrasal verb/collocation. 'Take something out of' means to remove it from a container (the bag). 'Put' means to place something inside, and 'bring' does not collocate with 'out of' in this context.
24 A (again): This relies on understanding the broader context of a daily routine. You use the lunchbox one day, and you prepare it to use it 'again' (one more time) the next day. 'Soon' and 'almost' do not fit the meaning of repeating an action.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Making a Fresh Fruit Salad
Making a fresh fruit salad is a fun and healthy way to enjoy a great snack. First, you need to choose your favourite fruits. Many people like to use bananas, oranges, and red (19)…………… .
Before you start, it is important to make sure everything is clean. You should begin by (20)…………… the fruit carefully in cold water. Next, it is time for (21)…………… the fruit into small pieces. You need a knife for this, so always be careful with your fingers!
When the fruit is in pieces, put everything together into a large (22)…………… . If you think the fruit is not very (23)…………… , you can add a little honey or apple juice over the top. Finally, use a large spoon to mix it all together. Now your delicious healthy dish is (24)…………… to eat!
19 A apples B carrots C potatoes
20 A washing B brushing C making
21 A cutting B breaking C pulling
22 A bowl B bottle C glass
23 A sweet B hot C salty
24 A ready B sure C able
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (apples): "Apples" is the only option that is a fruit, which fits the broader context of making a fruit salad alongside bananas and oranges. "Carrots" and "potatoes" are vegetables.
20 A (washing): "Washing" correctly collocates with cleaning food in "cold water." "Brushing" is not the standard way to clean most fruit in water, and "making" does not fit the meaning of the sentence.
21 A (cutting): "Cutting" is the correct semantic fit for dividing fruit into "small pieces" using a knife. "Breaking" and "pulling" do not describe using a knife.
22 A (bowl): A "bowl" is the correct container for mixing and serving a salad. A "bottle" or a "glass" is used for drinks, not for a mixture of chopped fruit.
23 A (sweet): "Sweet" fits the broader context because adding honey or fruit juice adds sweetness to food. "Hot" and "salty" are incorrect flavour adjectives for this dish.
24 A (ready): "Ready" forms the fixed phrase "ready to eat," meaning the meal is finished and prepared. "Sure" and "able" do not collocate with this structure to describe a completed dish.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Cooking Hot Soup
When the weather is cold and it gets dark early, cooking hot soup is a great idea. You can make it easily at home with just a few things. First, you need a large (19)…………… to cook the soup in.
Next, you should wash and cut up some fresh (20)……………, like carrots, potatoes, and onions. Put them in the water and turn on the cooker. Soon, the water will start (21)…………… .
You must cook the soup until everything is soft and ready to eat. This usually (22)…………… about thirty minutes. When the soup is finished, put it in a bowl. Eating hot soup will help to (23)…………… you warm on a cold winter evening. You can also have it with a nice (24)…………… of fresh bread.
19 A bowl B pot C plate
20 A vegetables B fruits C plants
21 A baking B cooking C boiling
22 A spends B has C takes
23 A stay B keep C hold
24 A piece B part C group
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (pot): A "pot" is a deep metal container used for cooking things on a cooker. A "bowl" is what you eat the soup from later, and a "plate" is completely flat.
20 A (vegetables): Carrots, potatoes, and onions belong to the food group called "vegetables". They are not "fruits", and "plants" is too general a word for preparing food.
21 C (boiling): When water gets very hot on a cooker and bubbles, it is "boiling". We use the word "cooking" for the food itself, and "baking" is for making cakes or bread in an oven.
22 C (takes): When we talk about how much time is needed to do an activity, we use the verb "takes" (e.g., "it takes thirty minutes"). We use "spends" for people (e.g., "he spends time"), not for a process.
23 B (keep): The correct phrase is to "keep" someone warm. "Stay" is wrong because it does not take an object (you can "stay warm", but soup cannot "stay you warm").
24 A (piece): We say a "piece" of bread when talking about a slice or a broken bit of food. We do not usually say a "part" of bread, and a "group" is used for people or separate things.