A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Everyday Transport & Getting Around 5
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Missing the Bus
Many students use the local city bus to travel to school every day. Most mornings, everything goes well. However, sometimes things go wrong, and you find out that you are (19)…………… . When this happens, you have to eat your breakfast very fast and hurry out the door. You might find yourself (20)…………… quickly down the street to reach the bus stop.
Sadly, as you get near, you see the bus drive away. You know you cannot (21)…………… it now. Missing a bus is always annoying because it means (22)…………… there for a long period until another one arrives.
You usually check your phone to see when the (23)…………… bus will come. Luckily, in most towns, you do not have to sit in the cold for very long. It arrives soon, and you can still get to your first lesson on (24)…………… .
19 A slow B late C long
20 A driving B riding C running
21 A catch B hold C keep
22 A staying B waiting C resting
23 A next B other C new
24 A day B hour C time
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (late): This tests semantic fit. In the context of missing a bus and having to hurry, you are "late". "Slow" and "long" do not fit the context of running out of time.
20 C (running): This relies on the broader context of the paragraph. Because you are hurrying from your house to the bus stop on foot, you are "running". You would not be "driving" or "riding" a vehicle to get to the bus stop.
21 A (catch): "Catch" is the correct natural collocation for getting onto public transport like a bus or train. You cannot "hold" or "keep" a bus.
22 B (waiting): This tests phrase-level meaning. When you expect public transport to arrive, you are "waiting" for it. "Staying" or "resting" do not carry the meaning of anticipating an arrival.
23 A (next): This tests semantic fit. The "next" bus is the one that arrives directly after the one you missed. "Other" could mean a completely different bus route, and "new" refers to the age of the vehicle.
24 C (time): "On time" is a highly common A2-level collocation meaning to arrive punctually or not late. We do not say "on day" or "on hour" in this context.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Taking a Tram
Trams are a great way to travel around many big cities in the world. They are a bit like trains, but they do not go under the ground. Instead, they travel along metal (19)…………… on the (20)…………… .
When you want to travel by tram, you have to wait at a special stop. Trams are often quite (21)…………… because they share the road with cars, buses, and bicycles. However, they are perfect for sightseeing. They usually have very big (22)……………, so passengers can look outside and see famous buildings easily.
Trams cannot turn left or right easily like cars can. If someone walks in front of a tram, the driver will ring a loud (23)…………… to tell them to move away. Finally, you must always (24)…………… a ticket before you get on, and keep it safe for your whole journey!
19 A rails B paths C floors
20 A street B address C way
21 A late B quiet C slow
22 A mirrors B windows C screens
23 A phone B clock C bell
24 A buy B pay C earn
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (rails): 'Rails' is the correct semantic fit for the metal lines that trains and trams travel on. 'Paths' are small walkways in parks or forests for people, and 'floors' are inside buildings.
20 A (street): 'Street' describes the physical road in a town or city where the tram travels. An 'address' is a specific house number and name, and 'way' refers to a direction, not a physical driving surface.
21 C (slow): 'Slow' fits the broader context perfectly because the text explains they share the road with other traffic, which restricts their speed. 'Late' means not on time, and 'quiet' refers to sound, not speed.
22 B (windows): At the phrase level, passengers look through 'windows' to see the buildings outside. 'Mirrors' are used for looking at yourself or seeing behind you, and 'screens' are found on computers or TVs.
23 C (bell): 'Ring a bell' is the correct collocation for making a warning sound on a tram or bicycle. Drivers do not ring a 'phone' or a 'clock' to warn people outside on the street.
24 A (buy): 'Buy a ticket' is the correct English collocation for getting a ticket with money. While you pay for a ticket, you cannot 'pay a ticket', and you do not 'earn' a ticket for public transport.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Sharing a Car to School
Many families choose to share a car when they travel to school or work. This is called carpooling, and it is a great idea. Instead of using two or three cars, people travel (19)…………… in just one. This means there is less traffic on the roads in the (20)……………, when everyone wants to get to their classes early.
Carpooling is also very good for the world around us. Because fewer people are (21)……………, cars make less dirty air. It also helps parents to (22)…………… money on petrol because they can share the cost.
For students, carpooling can be a lot of fun. You can chat with your (23)…………… on the way to school. It is an easy way to (24)…………… your daily journey a bit more interesting.
19 A together B along C around
20 A afternoon B evening C morning
21 A driving B riding C walking
22 A save B keep C hold
23 A friends B guests C members
24 A make B do C put
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (together): 'Travel together' means to go somewhere with other people. This fits the context of sharing one car. 'Along' and 'around' do not describe people travelling in a group.
20 C (morning): The text mentions getting to classes 'early'. This happens in the morning, making it the only logical choice for the broader context.
21 A (driving): You 'drive' a car. You 'ride' a bike or a horse, and 'walking' does not involve a vehicle. 'Driving' is the only word that links correctly to cars and dirty air.
22 A (save): 'Save money' is a standard English collocation meaning to spend less. We do not say 'keep money' or 'hold money' when talking about reducing the cost of something.
23 A (friends): Students share rides and chat with other students they know, which are their friends. 'Guests' are people who visit your home, and 'members' usually belong to a club or team.
24 A (make): 'Make' is the correct verb to use with an object and an adjective (make your journey interesting). We do not use 'do' or 'put' in this grammatical structure.