A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Mental Well-being, Lifestyle & Routines 5
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Learning to Say Thank You
Saying "thank you" is one of the most important things we can learn to do. It is a very simple way to be (19)…………… to other people. When someone does something nice for you, it is always a good idea to (20)…………… these two special words.
Think about a time when you helped a friend with their homework. When they smiled and said thanks, it probably made you (21)…………… really good inside. You do not have to buy expensive presents to be a (22)…………… person.
Sometimes, just (23)…………… someone a little of your time or helping them with a problem is the best gift. It only (24)…………… a second to say thank you, but it can make a very big difference to someone's day.
19 A polite B lucky C safe
20 A speak B tell C use
21 A look B feel C think
22 A brave B sure C kind
23 A giving B keeping C borrowing
24 A spends B makes C takes
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (polite): "Polite" is the correct semantic fit for having good manners and treating other people nicely. "Lucky" and "safe" do not fit the context of good social behaviour.
20 C (use): "Use" forms the correct collocation with "words" (to use words). "Speak" is usually followed by a language or used without an object, and "tell" requires a person (tell someone).
21 B (feel): "Feel" fits the phrase-level meaning of having a positive emotion ("feel really good inside"). "Look" refers to physical appearance, and "think" refers to using your brain, not your emotions.
22 C (kind): "Kind" is the correct semantic fit to describe a nice, helpful person. "Brave" means not being afraid, and "sure" means being certain, so they do not fit this meaning.
23 A (giving): "Giving" fits the broader context of offering your time to help someone instead of buying them a present. "Keeping" and "borrowing" mean you take or hold something for yourself, which is the opposite meaning.
24 C (takes): The verb "takes" forms the grammatical collocation "It takes + time" (it takes a second) to measure how long an action lasts. "Spends" requires a person as the subject (you spend time), and "makes" is incorrect for measuring time.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Taking Deep Breaths
It is normal to feel nervous before a big test at school. Many students worry about not doing well on an important (19)…………… . However, there is a simple trick that can help you feel better. You just need to (20)…………… a few deep breaths.
To do this right, sit comfortably and close your eyes. Take a very (21)…………… breath in through your nose. Count to three, and then let the air out of your mouth. This kind of (22)…………… sends a message to your brain.
It tells your body that you are safe. Soon, you will start to feel much more (23)…………… instead of worried. When you open your eyes, you will be completely (24)…………… to pick up your pen and start writing.
19 A exam B class C lesson
20 A do B make C take
21 A late B slow C short
22 A sleeping B resting C breathing
23 A kind B calm C fair
24 A ready B free C open
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (exam): The first sentence introduces the topic of a "test". An "exam" is another word for a test. A "class" or a "lesson" is a time for learning, not usually something you worry about passing or failing in this way.
20 C (take): The correct fixed phrase is to "take a breath". We do not say "make a breath" or "do a breath" in English.
21 B (slow): To relax, you must breathe without rushing, which means taking a "slow" breath. A "late" breath does not make sense for time, and a "short" breath will not help you relax.
22 C (breathing): The sentences before this describe moving air in and out of your body, which is called "breathing". While "sleeping" and "resting" are also relaxing activities, they do not match the exact action described.
23 B (calm): The word "calm" describes a quiet, relaxed feeling that is the opposite of being worried or nervous. "Kind" describes a nice person, and "fair" means treating everyone equally.
24 A (ready): When you are fully prepared to do an activity, you are "ready" to do it. We do not say you are "free to pick up your pen" or "open to pick up your pen" in this context.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Tech-Free Hour
Many young people spend a lot of time on their computers and smartphones. But doctors say it is a good idea to have a tech-free hour every day. This means you turn (19)…………… all your screens for sixty minutes.
During this time, your house becomes very (20)…………… . Without the internet, it is easier to relax your brain and do other activities. Some students enjoy (21)…………… in the local park or riding a bike. This light exercise is great for your body. Other people prefer to stay inside to read a book.
Having no phones is also great for families because everyone can spend time together. You can sit around the table and enjoy (22)…………… about your day. It is easy to (23)…………… this a daily habit. Soon, you will (24)…………… happier and sleep much better!
19 A down B off C out
20 A quiet B empty C dark
21 A standing B climbing C walking
22 A talking B saying C telling
23 A put B do C make
24 A keep B stay C feel
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (off): "Turn off" is the correct phrase-level meaning for completely stopping the power to a screen or machine. "Turn down" only means to lower the volume, which does not fit a tech-free hour, and "turn out" is generally used for lights.
20 A (quiet): "Quiet" is the correct semantic fit to describe a space without the noise of videos or video games. The house is not "empty" because the family is still inside, and turning off phones does not make a room "dark."
21 C (walking): This fits the broader context of the next sentence, which describes this activity as "light exercise." "Standing" is not an exercise, and "climbing" is usually a heavy exercise, not a light one you typically do in a local park.
22 A (talking): "Talking" is the correct choice because it is the only verb here that collocates naturally with the preposition about (talking about your day). You "say" words, and you "tell" someone a story, but you do not say or tell about.
23 C (make): "Make a habit" is the correct natural English collocation for starting a new routine. You do not "do" or "put" a habit.
24 C (feel): "Feel" is the correct semantic fit when describing your own emotional or physical state (feel happier). While you can "stay happy," you cannot naturally say "stay happier" in English, and "keep" would require a different grammar structure.