A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Everyday Food, Meals & Cooking 4
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Sunday Pancakes
Many families like to make something special to eat on a Sunday morning. One popular food to cook at the (19)…………… is pancakes. They are easy to make because you only need milk, flour, and eggs. You mix everything together in a large bowl. Then, you put some butter in a hot (20)…………… pan.
When the butter melts, you pour a little of the mix into the (21)…………… . You have to wait for a minute before you turn it over. Pancakes are usually very (22)…………… and round.
When they are ready, people like to put different things on them. Some people add fresh fruit like strawberries, while others prefer to use (23)…………… and lemon juice. Eating pancakes together is a great way to (24)…………… Sunday with your family.
19 A weekend B holiday C afternoon
20 A cooking B heating C frying
21 A pan B dish C plate
22 A low B flat C short
23 A sugar B salt C ice
24 A spend B take C stay
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (weekend): The broader context of the first sentence mentions "Sunday morning," which is a day of the weekend. "Afternoon" contradicts the morning setting, and Sunday is a regular day off, not a special "holiday".
20 C (frying): "Frying pan" is the correct, natural English collocation for the flat metal tool used for cooking on a stove. While you use it for cooking and heating, "cooking pan" and "heating pan" are not natural phrases.
21 A (pan): This is the correct semantic fit for the equipment you cook the pancake in, continuing from the previous sentence. A "dish" or a "plate" is what you use to serve the food after it is cooked, not during.
22 B (flat): This describes the exact physical shape of a pancake. "Low" and "short" describe height, but they are not used to describe the shape of food like this.
23 A (sugar): In the context of adding sweet things to a pancake, "sugar" is the logical choice to pair with lemon juice. "Salt" is not a typical topping for this kind of meal, and "ice" does not fit the phrase or context.
24 A (spend): "Spend" is the correct collocation when talking about passing time with someone (spend Sunday / spend time). You cannot "take" a Sunday in this context, and "stay" does not grammatically fit before the noun "Sunday".
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Washing Vegetables
It is very important to wash vegetables before you eat them or cook with them. When vegetables come from the farm, they often have small pieces of (19)…………… on them. If you eat this, it can make you feel ill.
To get your food totally (20)…………… , you must wash it carefully. First, put the vegetables into the (21)…………… in your kitchen. Then, hold them under cold (22)…………… for a minute or two. You can use your hands to rub them gently.
This important job usually (23)…………… only a few minutes to do. After you finish washing them, the vegetables are (24)…………… to eat. Now you can enjoy your healthy food without worrying!
19 A dirt B ground C land
20 A clear B clean C tidy
21 A sink B cooker C fridge
22 A water B liquid C drink
23 A takes B makes C spends
24 A safe B sure C true
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (dirt): "Dirt" is the correct semantic fit for the earth or soil found on unwashed vegetables. "Ground" and "land" refer to the large surface of the earth and do not fit this small-scale context.
20 B (clean): "Clean" is the correct adjective to describe food after it is washed. "Clear" usually means you can see through something, and "tidy" is used for a neat room or space, not washed food.
21 A (sink): A "sink" fits the broader context as the correct place in a kitchen where you wash things. A "cooker" is for heating food, and a "fridge" is for keeping food cold.
22 A (water): "Water" forms the natural phrase "cold water," which is used for washing food. "Liquid" is too general and scientific, and a "drink" is for consuming, not washing.
23 A (takes): The verb "takes" forms a grammatical collocation to measure time ("takes only a few minutes"). "Makes" and "spends" are incorrect verbs for this structure.
24 A (safe): "Safe" creates the fixed phrase "safe to eat," meaning the food will not harm you. "Sure" and "true" do not collocate with this structure.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Making a Fruit Smoothie
Making a fruit smoothie is a great way to enjoy a healthy drink at home. First, you need to choose your favourite fresh (19)……………, like strawberries, bananas, or apples. Wash them carefully and cut them into small pieces.
Next, put the pieces into a machine called a (20)…………… . You can also add some milk or sweet yogurt to (21)…………… the smoothie taste really good. If it is a hot summer day, you should add some (22)…………… to keep the drink nice and cold.
Turn the machine on for about one minute. It does all the (23)…………… for you very quickly. When it is ready, pour the smoothie into a tall glass. You can sit down and enjoy (24)…………… this delicious treat right away!
19 A fruit B plant C vegetable
20 A cooker B fridge C blender
21 A make B have C get
22 A glass B ice C sugar
23 A fixing B mixing C joining
24 A eating B tasting C drinking
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (fruit): Strawberries, bananas, and apples belong to the food group called "fruit". They are not "vegetables", and we do not usually call the food we eat "plants".
20 C (blender): A "blender" is a machine that cuts and mixes food into a liquid. A "cooker" is used for making food hot, and a "fridge" is a large box used for keeping food cold.
21 A (make): We use the verb "make" to talk about causing something to be a certain way (e.g., "make it taste good"). "Have" and "get" do not fit this grammar pattern here.
22 B (ice): The text says this will "keep the drink nice and cold". "Ice" is frozen water, which makes drinks cold. "Sugar" makes things sweet, and you do not put a "glass" inside the machine.
23 B (mixing): When you put different foods together to make one thing, it is called "mixing". You "fix" something if it is broken, and you "join" two pieces of wood or a club.
24 C (drinking): A smoothie is a liquid that you put in a glass, so you "drink" it. We use "eating" for solid food, and "tasting" just means trying a small amount of something to see if you like it.