A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – History of Transport & Unusual Travel 2
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Traveling by Submarine
A submarine is a special type of transport that travels under the water. Scientists often use them to explore the sea and learn about fish. When a submarine goes (19)…………… down into the water, it is an exciting journey.
Because there is no sunlight at the bottom of the sea, it gets very (20)…………… outside the windows. The people inside must turn on strong lights to see. A modern submarine is a very large (21)…………… with lots of computers to keep everyone safe.
During the trip, you can look at strange plants and fish living in the (22)…………… . Because it can be dangerous under the water, it is important to (23)…………… to the captain carefully at all times. Going on a submarine is an amazing way to (24)…………… your free time and learn new things.
19 A deep B tall C high
20 A dark B dirty C heavy
21 A machine B factory C tool
22 A ocean B ground C beach
23 A listen B hear C watch
24 A spend B make C do
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (deep): At a phrase level, "deep" correctly describes distance traveling downwards into water. "Tall" and "high" describe distance going upwards into the sky.
20 A (dark): Based on the broader context of the sentence ("Because there is no sunlight"), it becomes "dark". The lack of sunlight does not make the outside "dirty" or "heavy".
21 A (machine): Semantically, a submarine is a type of "machine" (a vehicle with moving parts and computers). A "factory" is a building where things are made, and a "tool" is usually a small object you hold in your hand.
22 A (ocean): Semantically, plants and fish that live underwater are found in the "ocean". They do not live on the "ground" (dry land) or on the "beach" (the sandy area next to the water).
23 A (listen): "Listen to" is the correct verb pattern and natural collocation. The verbs "hear" and "watch" do not take the preposition "to" after them.
24 A (spend): "Spend free time" is a correct and very common fixed collocation. In English, we do not "make" or "do" free time.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Mountain Cable Cars
Many people love visiting the mountains for a holiday. When they want to reach the top of a mountain, they often travel in a cable car. These small cabins move very (19)…………… in the sky. They do not have engines inside them. Instead, they hang from thick, strong metal (20)…………… that pull them all the way up the hill.
Inside the cabin, passengers can relax by (21)…………… down on the comfortable seats. Through the big windows, people can enjoy amazing (22)…………… of the beautiful forests and rocks below. In the winter months, everything on the ground is often covered in deep white (23)…………… .
Some tourists feel a little afraid of being so far from the ground, but cable cars are actually extremely (24)…………… . It is a wonderful way to experience the mountains without going on a long, difficult walk.
19 A long B tall C high
20 A wires B strings C tubes
21 A falling B sitting C resting
22 A views B mirrors C screens
23 A rain B snow C smoke
24 A safe B brave C lucky
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (high): This is the correct semantic fit. "High" is used to describe how far up in the sky something is. "Tall" is used to describe the size of a person or a building from the ground, and "long" describes distance from end to end.
20 A (wires): This requires broader context comprehension. Cable cars hang from thick metal "wires" (cables). "Strings" are much too thin (used for kites or tying small parcels), and "tubes" are hollow inside for liquid or air, which do not pull heavy cabins.
21 B (sitting): "Sitting down" is the correct fixed phrasal verb for taking a seat. You cannot say "resting down", and "falling down" is an accident, not a way to relax on comfortable seats.
22 A (views): This tests a strong vocabulary collocation. Looking out of a window from a high place gives you "amazing views" of the nature below. You look at physical "screens" on computers or TVs, and "mirrors" show your own reflection.
23 B (snow): This is a semantic fit based on local context. The text mentions "winter months" and things being "white" on the ground. This perfectly describes "snow". "Rain" is wet and clear, and "smoke" comes from a fire.
24 A (safe): This tests phrase-level meaning. The text contrasts tourists feeling "afraid" with the reality of the cable cars. The opposite of dangerous is "safe". "Brave" describes a person who has courage, not a transport machine, and "lucky" describes good fortune.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Flying in a Helicopter
Flying in a helicopter is a very exciting way to travel. Unlike an airplane, a helicopter can go (19)…………… up into the air. This makes it very useful for rescuing people from difficult places like mountains or the sea.
Inside a helicopter, it is usually very loud because of the engine. Passengers often have to wear special headphones so they can talk above the (20)…………… . Once the helicopter is high in the (21)…………… , you get a wonderful view of the ground below. It can also fly very (22)…………… , which helps police officers and doctors arrive quickly when there is an emergency.
When the journey is over, the pilot brings the helicopter down. (23)…………… safely can be difficult, so pilots have to do a lot of practice. Many people would love to take a short (24)…………… in a helicopter one day.
19 A tall B straight C long
20 A voice B song C noise
21 A sky B space C weather
22 A early B soon C fast
23 A Landing B Holding C Catching
24 A walk B trip C drive
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (straight): This fits the phrase-level meaning. Moving directly upwards is going "straight up". We use "tall" to describe the height of a person or building, and "long" for horizontal distance.
20 C (noise): This is a semantic fit. "Noise" correctly describes the loud, unpleasant sound made by a helicopter engine. A "voice" comes from a human, and a "song" is musical.
21 A (sky): This is a strong collocation. The fixed expression for being far above the ground in the air is "high in the sky". "Space" is beyond the earth's atmosphere, and "weather" describes the climate, not a physical place you can fly in.
22 C (fast): This is a semantic fit. The text mentions that doctors can "arrive quickly", which means the helicopter travels at a high speed, so it is "fast". "Early" and "soon" describe time, not physical speed.
23 A (Landing): This fits the broader context. The previous sentence explains that the pilot "brings the helicopter down", which means they are "landing". You do not "hold" or "catch" a helicopter when bringing it to the ground.
24 B (trip): This is a strong collocation. In English, we use the phrase "take a trip" to describe going on a journey. While you can take a "walk" or a "drive", you cannot walk or drive a flying helicopter.