A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Holidays, Vacations & Travel Experiences 10
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Packing a Backpack
Going away for a weekend trip is always exciting, but it is important to pack carefully. You do not need a large suitcase for just two days. A (19)…………… bag, like a backpack, is usually the perfect choice.
Before you put anything inside, think about the (20)…………… you will need to wear. It is a good idea to only choose your favourite things. You should also check the weather so you do not pack heavy winter coats in the summer.
When you fill your backpack, you must keep it quite (21)…………… so it is not difficult to move around. (22)…………… a heavy bag all day can quickly make you feel tired. When you finally put the bag on your (23)…………… , it should feel comfortable. This will help you enjoy (24)…………… your time exploring a new place!
19 A small B short C low
20 A clothes B dresses C uniforms
21 A light B thin C easy
22 A Carrying B Pulling C Driving
23 A back B front C neck
24 A spending B making C doing
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (small): Semantically, "small" is the correct word to describe the overall size and volume of a bag. "Short" describes height, and "low" describes distance from the ground.
20 A (clothes): Semantically, "clothes" is the correct general word for the items you pack to wear on a weekend trip. "Dresses" are only one specific type of clothing, and "uniforms" are worn specifically for school or a job.
21 A (light): Based on the broader context of avoiding something "heavy" that is difficult to move, "light" is the correct word to describe the bag's weight. "Thin" describes something that is not thick, and you do not describe a physical object's weight as "easy".
22 A (Carrying): At a phrase level, you "carry" a backpack because you lift and hold it on your body. You "pull" a suitcase with wheels, and you "drive" a car or bus.
23 A (back): Based on the real-world context and natural phrasing, a backpack is designed to be worn on your "back". It is not worn on your "front" or your "neck".
24 A (spending): "Spend time" is a correct and very common fixed collocation. In English, you do not "make time" or "do time" in the context of enjoying a holiday activity.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Delayed Flight
Travelling by air is usually very fast, but sometimes things do not go as planned. When bad weather arrives, your flight might be (19)…………… . This means you cannot leave the airport at the correct time. As a result, passengers spend a lot of time (20)…………… for their new flight time.
During this delay, it is a good idea to find a comfortable place to rest. You can see many people (21)…………… down on chairs near the shops or cafes. To help the time pass quickly, some travellers enjoy (22)…………… a good book or a magazine. Others prefer to look at their phones.
Finally, an airport worker will announce that your (23)…………… is ready for you to get on. Even though the delay was boring, you can now relax and enjoy your safe (24)…………… to your holiday destination.
19 A slow B late C far
20 A looking B staying C waiting
21 A putting B sitting C resting
22 A watching B seeing C reading
23 A plane B bus C train
24 A path B trip C street
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (late): "Late" is the correct semantic fit for a flight that does not leave at the correct time. "Slow" means moving without much speed, and "far" is used for a long distance, not a time delay.
20 C (waiting): "Waiting for" is the correct phrase-level collocation for staying in a place until something happens (like a flight). "Looking for" means searching for a lost object, and you do not "stay for" a flight time.
21 B (sitting): "Sitting down" is a correct and natural phrasal verb. You cannot say "resting down", and "putting down" requires an object (like putting down a heavy bag).
22 C (reading): "Reading a book" is a strong standard collocation. While you use your eyes for all three verbs, you do not "watch" or "see" a book to understand its text.
23 A (plane): This requires broader context comprehension. The text is about being at an "airport" and going on a "flight". Therefore, the correct vehicle to get on is a "plane", not a "bus" or a "train".
24 B (trip): "A safe trip" is a natural vocabulary collocation for travelling to a holiday destination. A "path" and a "street" are physical places you walk or drive on; they do not describe the travel experience itself.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Arriving Home After a Holiday
Going on a long holiday is a wonderful adventure. But arriving back at your own house can feel just as good. After a long journey by plane or train, most people feel very (19)…………… . However, they are usually quite (20)…………… to be back in their own rooms.
The first job is always opening your luggage. Many travellers do not enjoy (21)…………… their suitcases, but it is a good idea to do it right away. When the bags are completely empty, you can finally go to (22)…………… for a long night of sleep.
The next day, you have to return to your normal life. You might miss the places you visited, but you will always have the beautiful (23)…………… of your trip. It is also a lot of fun (24)…………… your friends all about your travels.
19 A bored B tired C lazy
20 A happy B worried C sorry
21 A packing B unpacking C checking
22 A bed B rest C home
23 A minds B ideas C memories
24 A saying B speaking C telling
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (tired): This is a semantic fit. A long journey physically exhausts you, making you feel 'tired'. 'Bored' means you have nothing interesting to do, and 'lazy' is a personality trait, neither of which fit the physical result of travelling.
20 A (happy): This fits the semantic meaning of the sentence. Returning to your own comfortable room gives a positive feeling, so you are 'happy'. You would not normally be 'worried' or 'sorry' to sleep in your own room.
21 B (unpacking): This fits the broader context. Because the travellers have just arrived home and the text later mentions the bags being "empty", they must be taking their clothes out, which is 'unpacking'. 'Packing' is what you do before you leave, and 'checking' does not empty the bags.
22 A (bed): This is a strong collocation. The standard English phrase for the routine of going to sleep is "go to bed". We do not say "go to rest", and "go to home" is grammatically incorrect (we say "go home").
23 C (memories): This fits the phrase-level meaning. The things you remember from a past trip are your 'memories'. Your 'mind' is where you think, and 'ideas' are new thoughts or plans, not pictures of the past.
24 C (telling): This is a grammatical collocation. In English, the verb 'telling' can be followed directly by a person (telling your friends). If we use the other options, we must add the preposition 'to' (saying to / speaking to).