A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Everyday Transport & Getting Around 7
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Reading a Bus Timetable
Reading a bus timetable is a useful skill when you want to travel around a town or city. At the bus station, you can usually look at a large board to find information. First, you need to find the correct route (19)…………… so you know you are getting on the right bus.
Timetables show the exact time your bus is (20)…………… the station to start its journey. It is a good idea to arrive at your bus stop a few (21)…………… before this time. If you are late, you might miss your ride! Being a little (22)…………… is always the best plan.
You can also look at the timetable to see when you will reach your town. It tells you what time the bus is (23)…………… at your stop. If you do not understand the timetable, you can always (24)…………… a worker for help.
19 A sign B price C number
20 A leaving B going C travelling
21 A hours B times C minutes
22 A early B fast C quick
23 A arriving B getting C moving
24 A talk B speak C ask
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (number): This tests collocation. "Route number" is the standard phrase for the number displayed on a bus to show where it goes. A "sign" or "price" does not collocate with route in this way.
20 A (leaving): This tests semantic fit and grammar. You say a bus is "leaving" a place. If you used "going" or "travelling", you would need the preposition "from" (e.g., going from the station).
21 C (minutes): This tests phrase-level meaning. "A few minutes" is the correct natural measure of time to wait before a bus arrives. "Hours" is too long, and "times" refers to frequency, not duration.
22 A (early): This tests understanding of the broader context. The previous sentence warns about being "late" and missing the bus. Therefore, being "early" is the logical contrast. "Fast" and "quick" refer to speed, not time management.
23 A (arriving): This tests semantic fit and local collocation. You say "arriving at" a place. The distractor "getting" would need the preposition "to" (getting to your stop), and "moving" does not mean reaching a destination.
24 C (ask): This tests collocation. The correct structure is "ask a worker for help". The distractors "talk" and "speak" would require the preposition "to" (e.g., talk to a worker).
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Walking Across a Bridge
Walking across a very large bridge is an exciting experience. When you stand in the middle, you are often very (19)…………… above the river or the sea. If you look down, you can see boats sailing on the (20)…………… below you.
Many famous bridges are very (21)……………, so it can take a lot of time to walk from one side to the other. Because there are no trees or buildings to stop the weather up there, it is usually quite (22)…………… when you are walking. You might even need to hold onto your hat!
Tourists always love stopping to (23)…………… photos of the beautiful city views. However, if you do not like heights, (24)…………… down at the ground is probably a bad idea. Instead, just keep your eyes on the road in front of you!
19 A high B tall C deep
20 A water B ground C floor
21 A long B slow C late
22 A windy B rainy C cloudy
23 A take B make C do
24 A looking B watching C seeing
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (high): 'High' is the correct adjective to describe a position a long way above the ground or sea. 'Tall' is used to measure a person or building from bottom to top, and 'deep' is used for holes or water.
20 A (water): 'Water' is the correct semantic fit for rivers and seas where boats sail. The 'ground' is solid earth, and a 'floor' is the surface you walk on inside a building.
21 A (long): 'Long' fits the broader context because a long distance explains why it takes "a lot of time" to cross. A bridge itself cannot be 'slow' or 'late' (only the people or cars on it can be).
22 A (windy): 'Windy' perfectly fits the local context of needing to "hold onto your hat". While it could be 'rainy' or 'cloudy' on a bridge, these do not cause hats to blow away.
23 A (take): 'Take photos' is the correct English collocation. We do not 'make' or 'do' photos.
24 A (looking): 'Look' is the only verb here that collocates with the preposition 'at' to direct your eyes ('look down at'). You 'watch' something moving over time, and you 'see' something without trying, but neither uses 'at' in this way.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Riding a Skateboard
Riding a skateboard to the park is a fun and active way to spend your free time. To do this, you stand on a flat wooden (19)…………… and make it move by (20)…………… your foot against the ground. When you are learning, it is important to practice in a quiet place.
Skateboards have four small hard (21)…………… that roll easily. If you go down a hill, you can travel very (22)…………… . Because of this, you must always wear a helmet on your head to stay safe.
The best place to ride is on a smooth, flat bike (23)…………… . Many parks have special areas where you can (24)…………… new friends and learn new tricks.
19 A board B block C piece
20 A dropping B pushing C holding
21 A rings B balls C wheels
22 A soon B early C fast
23 A path B line C floor
24 A make B do C get
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (board): This is the correct semantic fit. A board is a flat piece of wood that you stand on. A 'block' is too thick, and a 'piece' is just a part of something, not the whole object.
20 B (pushing): This fits the exact action described. Pushing your foot against the ground creates the forward movement. You cannot make a skateboard move by 'dropping' or 'holding' your foot.
21 C (wheels): This is the correct noun for the round objects under a vehicle that allow it to roll. 'Rings' are usually jewelry, and 'balls' are used in sports, not for making a skateboard roll.
22 C (fast): The broader context of going down a hill means you will travel at a high speed, which is why you need a helmet. 'Soon' and 'early' refer to time, not speed.
23 A (path): 'Bike path' is a natural English collocation for a route made especially for riding. A 'line' is a mark, and 'floor' is used for the ground inside a building.
24 A (make): 'Make friends' is a standard English collocation meaning to meet and become friendly with new people. We do not say 'do friends' or 'get friends'.