A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Mental Well-being, Lifestyle & Routines 1
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Reading Before Bed
Many people like to read a book before they go to sleep at night. It is a very good habit because it helps your body to relax. After a long, busy day at school, your brain needs some (19)…………… time. When you read, you enter a different world. You can enjoy wonderful (20)…………… about interesting people and places. This helps you forget about your problems. You only need to read a few (21)…………… every night to feel good.
Also, looking at a real book is much better than looking at a mobile phone. The bright light from a screen can (22)…………… you awake. However, reading a paper book makes your eyes tired in a natural way. Soon, you will start to feel very (23)…………… and ready for bed. It is a fantastic way to end the day. If you do this, you will spend the whole night (24)…………… well.
19 A quiet B empty C slow
20 A words B letters C stories
21 A pieces B pages C parts
22 A stay B keep C hold
23 A calm B safe C kind
24 A staying B waiting C sleeping
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (quiet): "Quiet" is the correct semantic fit for a relaxing, peaceful period of time ("quiet time") that helps your brain rest. "Empty" and "slow" do not naturally describe this kind of relaxation.
20 C (stories): "Stories" is the correct semantic fit for the tales about people and places found in books. "Words" and "letters" are parts of language, but you do not read them "about interesting people."
21 B (pages): "Pages" is the correct semantic fit and collocation for the physical sheets of paper inside a book. "Pieces" and "parts" do not collocate with reading a physical book.
22 B (keep): "Keep" forms the standard English collocation "keep you awake," which means to stop someone from falling asleep. "Stay" and "hold" cannot be used in this specific phrase.
23 A (calm): "Calm" fits the phrase-level meaning of feeling peaceful and relaxed before going to sleep. "Safe" (protected from danger) and "kind" (nice to others) do not describe this physical and mental feeling of resting.
24 C (sleeping): "Sleeping" fits the broader context of what you do successfully through the night after you get into bed. "Staying" (not leaving a place) and "waiting" (passing time for a result) do not describe resting at night.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Taking a Screen Break
Many young people spend a lot of time on their phones every day. This is a good way to talk to friends, but it can make your (19)…………… feel very tired. Doctors say that staring at a bright screen for too long is bad for you.
Because of this, it is important to take short breaks. Every twenty minutes, you should try (20)…………… away from your phone for a moment. You can stand up and walk (21)…………… to get some fresh air. This simple activity helps your body to rest.
It is also a great (22)…………… to leave your phone in another room when you do your homework. Finally, when it is time to go to bed, you must (23)…………… off your phone completely. A good night of sleep will help you to (24)…………… healthy and ready for the next day.
19 A ears B eyes C hands
20 A looking B watching C seeing
21 A outside B above C across
22 A way B plan C idea
23 A close B finish C turn
24 A stay B stand C hold
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (eyes): You use your "eyes" to look at a phone screen, so they are the body part that gets tired. Your "ears" are for listening, and your "hands" hold the phone, but the text specifically mentions staring at a bright screen.
20 A (looking): The correct phrase is "looking away", which means moving your eyes to see something else. We do not say "watching away" or "seeing away" in English.
21 A (outside): To get fresh air, you need to leave the building and go "outside". Walking "above" or "across" does not make sense without an object (like across the room).
22 C (idea): "It is a great idea to" is a very common fixed phrase used for giving advice. We do not use "plan" for simple daily habits like this, and "way" needs a different grammar structure (a great way to leave).
23 C (turn): The correct phrasal verb to stop a machine or phone from working is to "turn" it off. Many learners make the mistake of using "close", but we only close physical things like doors or books.
24 A (stay): "Stay healthy" is a common collocation meaning to continue to be in good physical condition. We cannot "stand healthy", and "hold" means keeping a physical object in your hands.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Spending Time in Nature
Many people spend most of their days inside school or at home. But doctors say it is a very good idea to spend time in nature. When you are feeling sad or tired, a trip to a forest or park can really help.
In these places, there are usually many tall (19)…………… and beautiful plants to look at. Just looking at the (20)…………… leaves can make you feel calm. Many people also enjoy (21)…………… slowly along small paths. This light exercise is great for your body.
Another great thing about nature is the sounds. It is usually very (22)…………… away from the busy city streets. You can sit down and (23)…………… to the birds singing. Spending a few hours outside is a wonderful way to (24)…………… your free time!
19 A trees B flowers C bushes
20 A green B clear C clean
21 A walking B climbing C standing
22 A quiet B empty C dark
23 A listen B hear C watch
24 A spend B take C keep
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (trees): This is the correct semantic fit for plants in a forest that are naturally "tall". "Flowers" and "bushes" grow much closer to the ground and are not generally described as tall in this context.
20 A (green): "Green" is the correct semantic fit for the natural colour of leaves on healthy trees and plants. "Clear" describes something you can see through (like glass or water), and "clean" does not describe a plant's natural appearance.
21 A (walking): This fits the phrase-level context of moving slowly "along small paths". You "climb" up mountains or trees, and "standing" means you are not moving at all, which contradicts the idea of doing "light exercise".
22 A (quiet): This fits the broader context of the text, contrasting the relaxing sounds of nature with noisy, "busy city streets". "Empty" just means there are no people, and "dark" describes a lack of light, not sound.
23 A (listen): "Listen" is the correct natural English collocation because it is followed by the preposition to (listen to something). You can "hear" or "watch" birds, but neither of these verbs can be followed by to.
24 A (spend): "Spend free time" is the correct English collocation for using the time when you are not at school or work. You can "take a break" or "keep a promise," but you do not "take" or "keep" free time.