A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Mental Well-being, Lifestyle & Routines 10
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Stretching at Your Desk
Many students spend a long time sitting at a desk while they are at school or doing homework. If you stay in the same chair all day, your back and legs can become quite (19)…………… . This is because your body needs to be active.
To help with this problem, doctors say it is a great idea to (20)…………… up every hour. You do not need to do difficult sports. Just spending a few minutes (21)…………… around your bedroom or classroom is enough. You can also reach your (22)…………… high above your head to stretch your back.
Doing this gives your brain a rest, (23)…………… you will be able to think more clearly when you return to your work. When you sit down again, you will usually find that you are (24)…………… much better. Stretching is a very simple habit, but it keeps you healthy!
19 A strong B hard C stiff
20 A climb B stand C wake
21 A moving B travelling C driving
22 A arms B ears C eyes
23 A so B because C but
24 A doing B feeling C making
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (stiff): This tests semantic fit. 'Stiff' is the correct adjective to describe muscles and body parts that are difficult to bend or move after sitting for a long time. 'Strong' is a positive word that does not fit the negative result of sitting, and 'hard' is used to describe solid objects (like a desk), not how muscles feel.
20 B (stand): This tests a strong A2 phrasal verb/collocation. 'Stand up' is the correct action for getting out of a chair. You 'wake up' from sleep, and you 'climb up' a mountain or tree, neither of which makes sense here.
21 A (moving): This requires understanding the broader context. The text is about getting some light physical activity in a small space (a bedroom or classroom). 'Moving around' perfectly describes this. 'Travelling around' is used for visiting different cities or countries, and 'driving around' requires a car.
22 A (arms): This tests semantic fit. When you want to stretch your back, you reach your 'arms' high above your head. You cannot stretch or reach your 'ears' or 'eyes' up into the air in this way.
23 A (so): This tests phrase-level meaning. The conjunction 'so' is needed here to introduce the positive result of giving your brain a rest (the result is being able to think clearly). 'Because' introduces a reason, and 'but' introduces a contrast.
24 B (feeling): This tests a collocation. 'Feeling better' is the correct fixed phrase to describe an improvement in your physical or mental state. We do not say 'making better' in this context (which requires an object), and 'doing better' usually refers to improving at a test or task, not experiencing physical relief.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Baking for Fun
Many young people enjoy baking in their free time. It is a very fun activity to do at the weekend. When you decide to bake, you usually (19)…………… a lot of time in the (20)…………… at home.
Sometimes, it is easy to (21)…………… a mess because you have to mix flour, eggs, and butter together in a big bowl. But baking is also a great way to create (22)…………… things like cakes and biscuits. While the food is cooking in the oven, the whole house (23)…………… wonderful.
After a short time, you can take your food out and eat it. Sharing your delicious food makes everyone feel very (24)…………… . It is an easy hobby to try, and you only need a few simple things to begin.
19 A spend B make C do
20 A kitchen B garden C garage
21 A make B do C build
22 A sweet B clean C cold
23 A smells B looks C sounds
24 A happy B brave C careful
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (spend): "Spend time" is a correct and very common fixed collocation. In English, we do not use the verbs "make" or "do" when talking about using your hours to complete an activity.
20 A (kitchen): Semantically, the "kitchen" is the correct room in a house where people cook and bake food. You do not use an oven or mix eggs in a "garden" or a "garage".
21 A (make): "Make a mess" is the correct natural collocation for making a place untidy. In English, we do not "do" or "build" a mess.
22 A (sweet): At a phrase level, "sweet" is the correct adjective to describe sugary foods "like cakes and biscuits". Cakes and biscuits are not described as "clean" or "cold" when they are just being made.
23 A (smells): Based on the broader context of food "cooking in the oven", the scent travels through the air, so the house "smells" wonderful. The house itself does not "look" or "sound" wonderful just because food is in the oven.
24 A (happy): Semantically, "happy" is the correct positive emotion people feel when they eat delicious food together. Sharing cakes does not naturally make people feel "brave" or "careful".
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Enjoying a Sunny Picnic
Having a picnic is a wonderful way to enjoy a beautiful sunny day. Many families and friends like to (19)…………… a large basket full of tasty food and cold drinks. When they find the perfect place in the park, they usually put a big (20)…………… on the ground. This gives everyone a clean and comfortable place to sit on the soft (21)…………… .
The most popular food for a picnic is often cold (22)…………… because they are very easy to make and eat. You can also bring fresh fruit like apples or strawberries. After eating, some people enjoy playing sports or games, while others just prefer (23)…………… quietly under a tree.
Spending time in the warm (24)…………… is very good for your health and helps you forget about school for a while. A picnic is always a great idea for the weekend.
19 A pack B build C grow
20 A blanket B curtain C towel
21 A grass B carpet C floor
22 A sandwiches B soups C plates
23 A relaxing B waiting C leaving
24 A sun B sky C space
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (pack): This is a collocation. The standard English verb for putting items into a bag, box, or basket for a trip is 'pack'. You 'build' a house or model, and you 'grow' plants.
20 A (blanket): This is a semantic fit. A large piece of material placed on the ground to sit on at a picnic is a 'blanket'. A 'curtain' hangs over a window, and a 'towel' is used to dry your body after washing or swimming.
21 A (grass): This fits the broader context. The text mentions that the picnic is in a "park", so the soft ground outside is 'grass'. A 'carpet' and a 'floor' are surfaces found inside a building or house.
22 A (sandwiches): This is a semantic fit. 'Sandwiches' are a cold food made with bread that is easy to prepare and eat outside. 'Soups' are usually hot and require bowls, and 'plates' are the dishes you eat from, not the food itself.
23 A (relaxing): This fits the phrase-level meaning. Resting quietly under a tree is the action of 'relaxing'. You are not 'waiting' for anything specific to happen, and 'leaving' means going away from the park entirely.
24 A (sun): This is a strong collocation. The fixed English phrase for sitting outside in pleasant, bright weather is being "in the warm sun". You cannot feel the warmth of the 'sky' or 'space' in this grammatical context.