A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Mental Well-being, Lifestyle & Routines 3
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Tidy Bedroom
Having a tidy bedroom is very important for young people. When your (19)…………… is in a mess, it can be difficult to relax. Many students feel happier when their space is clean and clear.
You do not have to spend hours (20)…………… it. First, you should pick up your dirty (21)…………… from the floor and put them in the wash. Put your clean things away in the cupboard. Next, you must (22)…………… sure your desk is completely clear. This makes (23)…………… your school books much easier when you want to study.
When everything is in the correct place, the space will look really (24)…………… . A clean bedroom is good for your brain. It helps you to think clearly and sleep better at night!
19 A flat B room C building
20 A cleaning B washing C brushing
21 A shoes B plates C clothes
22 A make B do C get
23 A looking B finding C meeting
24 A polite B kind C nice
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (room): "Room" fits the broader context of the text, referring back to the "bedroom" mentioned in the first sentence. A "flat" or a "building" is much too large and does not fit the specific context of a personal bedroom space.
20 A (cleaning): "Cleaning" is the correct semantic fit and collocation for making a room tidy. "Washing" is usually used for cleaning things with water (like a car or dishes), and "brushing" is used for hair or teeth.
21 C (clothes): "Clothes" is the correct semantic fit for dirty items on a bedroom floor that you put "in the wash". "Plates" belong in the kitchen, and "shoes" are not normally put into a washing machine.
22 A (make): "Make" forms the fixed English collocation "make sure," which means to check or ensure something is done. "Do" and "get" cannot be used to form this phrase.
23 B (finding): "Finding" fits the phrase-level meaning of locating your books to study. "Looking" is incorrect because it requires the preposition "for" (looking for), and "meeting" is only used for people.
24 C (nice): "Nice" is the correct adjective to describe the pleasant visual appearance of a tidy room. "Polite" and "kind" are adjectives used to describe a person's behaviour, not a physical place.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Doing One Thing at a Time
Many young people like to do several things at the same time. For example, they listen to loud music or watch videos when they are doing their (19)…………… . They think this is a good way to save time. However, scientists say this is not true.
Our (20)…………… cannot think about two big jobs well. When you try to do this, you actually work more slowly. If you turn off your phone, you can work very (21)…………… and learn much more. It also helps you to stop making mistakes.
Focusing on just one thing makes learning (22)…………… and fun. It is a good (23)…………… to put your phone in another room until you finish your work. After (24)…………… all your tasks, you can relax and enjoy your free time.
19 A homework B class C lesson
20 A body B head C brain
21 A early B fast C soon
22 A easy B soft C light
23 A plan B idea C thought
24 A closing B ending C finishing
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (homework): The correct collocation is to "do" your "homework". We use the verb "have" (not do) when we talk about a "class" or a "lesson" at school.
20 C (brain): The "brain" is the specific organ inside your head that understands and thinks about things. Your "head" and "body" are physical outside parts that do not actively "think" in this way.
21 B (fast): The text is talking about the speed of your work, so "fast" is the correct word. "Early" and "soon" are used to talk about time, not how quickly someone does an activity.
22 A (easy): When learning is not difficult, it is "easy". "Soft" describes how something feels when you touch it (like a pillow), and "light" describes something that does not weigh much.
23 B (idea): "It is a good idea to" is a very common fixed phrase in English used to give advice. We do not usually say "it is a good plan" for small, everyday habits, and we do not use "thought" in this grammar pattern.
24 C (finishing): When you complete jobs or tasks, you are "finishing" them. You "close" a physical object like a door or a book, and you "end" an event like a game or a story.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Waking Up on Time
Many young people find it difficult to get out of bed for school in the (19)…………… . When their (20)…………… rings, they often want to sleep for a few more minutes. However, doctors say that having a good sleep routine is very important.
To feel great all day, you should try to wake up at the exact same time every day. This includes the weekend, too! When you do this, your (21)…………… learns when it is time to rest and when it is time to be active. After a few weeks, it becomes very (22)…………… to get up without any problems.
If you change your sleep times a lot, you might (23)…………… very tired at school. This makes it difficult to (24)…………… attention to your teachers. So, choose a good time to wake up and do it every day. You will soon see a big difference!
19 A morning B afternoon C evening
20 A alarm B bell C radio
21 A body B head C health
22 A easy B kind C safe
23 A feel B stay C keep
24 A pay B give C make
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (morning): This fits the broader context of the text, as school typically starts early in the day, making this the time you "get out of bed." Waking up for school does not happen in the "afternoon" or "evening."
20 A (alarm): This is the correct phrase-level meaning for the specific device or sound set to wake you up. A school "bell" rings, but it is not used by your bed, and a "radio" plays music or talking, rather than "ringing."
21 A (body): "Body" is the correct semantic fit for the physical part of you that learns a physical routine or sleep rhythm. Your "head" is literal and does not collocate this way, and your "health" is a state of being, not something that "learns."
22 A (easy): "Easy" is the correct semantic fit to describe something that happens "without any problems." "Kind" describes a nice person, and "safe" means free from danger, neither of which describes the difficulty of waking up.
23 A (feel): "Feel tired" is the correct natural English collocation for experiencing a lack of energy. "Stay" means you were already tired and didn't change, and "keep" does not collocate directly with the adjective "tired" in this way (you cannot "keep tired").
24 A (pay): "Pay attention" is the correct and standard collocation for focusing on and listening to someone, like a teacher. You cannot "give" or "make" attention in English.