A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Mental Well-being, Lifestyle & Routines 8
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Video Games Before Bed
Many students enjoy playing video games in their bedrooms. It is a fun way to relax after a long day at school. However, looking at a phone or computer late at night is not a good idea. The light from the screen is very (19)…………… , which makes your brain think it is daytime.
Also, most video games are very fast and (20)…………… . When you play them, your brain becomes very active. This means that if you try to go to bed immediately, you will probably find it (21)…………… to relax. You might spend a long time just looking at the ceiling!
If you have problems (22)…………… at night, doctors say you should leave your devices in another room. Try (23)…………… them off an hour (24)…………… you go to bed. You will wake up feeling much better the next day!
19 A bright B clear C clean
20 A busy B lucky C exciting
21 A hard B strong C heavy
22 A waking B sleeping C dreaming
23 A turning B taking C closing
24 A after B before C until
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (bright): This tests semantic fit. 'Bright' is the correct adjective to describe strong light coming from a screen. 'Clear' describes something that is easy to see through or understand, and 'clean' means it has no dirt, neither of which describes the intensity of light.
20 C (exciting): This tests semantic fit. 'Exciting' correctly describes the thrilling and active nature of a video game. 'Busy' is used for people with a lot to do or crowded places, and 'lucky' is about good fortune, so they do not fit the context of describing a fast game.
21 A (hard): This tests a collocation/fixed phrase. 'Find it hard' is the correct phrase meaning to find something difficult. In English, we do not say we find something 'strong' or 'heavy' when talking about how difficult an activity (like relaxing) is.
22 B (sleeping): This requires understanding the broader context. The entire text is about the difficulties of going to sleep after playing games. Therefore, the problem you are having is 'sleeping'. 'Waking' is the opposite problem, and 'dreaming' happens after you are already asleep.
23 A (turning): This tests a strong A2 phrasal verb. 'Turning off' is the correct verb phrase for stopping a machine or electronic device from working. You do not 'take off' or 'close off' a phone or computer in this context.
24 B (before): This tests phrase-level meaning and logical sequence. To help you sleep, you need to turn the devices off earlier in the evening, which is an hour 'before' bed. Doing it 'after' you go to bed makes no sense, and 'until' does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Walking Without a Phone
Many young people carry their smartphones everywhere they go. But sometimes, it is a great idea to go for a short walk without one. When you practice (19)…………… your phone at home, you can enjoy the quiet time.
Instead of playing games, you can spend time (20)…………… at the trees and birds in the park. Without a screen in front of your face, you will quickly notice beautiful things in the (21)…………… around you. Also, because you are not holding a device, your (22)…………… are completely empty.
Walking without a phone is a very healthy activity for your brain. It helps you relax and makes you feel very (23)…………… . Next time you go outside, try it yourself. It is a wonderful way to (24)…………… a break from technology and enjoy nature.
19 A leaving B forgetting C dropping
20 A looking B seeing C watching
21 A world B earth C ground
22 A hands B arms C shoulders
23 A free B busy C expensive
24 A take B make C do
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (leaving): Semantically, "leaving" is the correct choice because the text says you "practice" doing this, meaning it is a planned decision. "Forgetting" is an accident, and "dropping" means letting something fall to the floor.
20 A (looking): "Looking at" is the correct natural verb pattern and collocation. In English, you use the preposition 'at' after 'look', but you "see" or "watch" something directly without a preposition.
21 A (world): At a phrase level, "the world around you" is a common expression for your general environment. The "earth" usually refers to the whole planet, and the "ground" is only the physical floor under your feet.
22 A (hands): Semantically, your "hands" are the specific body parts used for "holding a device," which means they become empty when you do not bring a phone. You do not hold a phone with your "arms" or "shoulders."
23 A (free): Based on the broader context of relaxing and being away from technology, you feel "free." Walking to relax does not make you feel "busy," and "expensive" is used to describe how much something costs, not a human emotion.
24 A (take): "Take a break" is a correct and very common fixed collocation. In English, we do not use the verbs "make" or "do" with a break.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Enjoying the Weekend
For most teenagers, the weekend is their favourite part of the week. Because there are no lessons, it is the perfect time to relax and rest. After a busy week of studying, many students love (19)…………… late on Saturday morning. This helps their bodies get the energy they need.
The weekend is also a great time to go (20)…………… . Many young people enjoy (21)…………… the afternoon with their friends. They might go to the park, watch a film, or just sit and talk. Doing these activities together helps them to feel happy and (22)…………… about their homework for a while.
On Sunday evening, it is important to get (23)…………… for the next few days. Students usually pack their bags and choose their clothes. A good weekend helps everyone feel much (24)…………… before school starts again on Monday.
19 A sleeping B resting C dreaming
20 A away B outside C downstairs
21 A keeping B passing C spending
22 A forget B leave C lose
23 A ready B sure C safe
24 A better B richer C braver
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (sleeping): This is a semantic fit. Remaining in bed until a later time than usual is called 'sleeping' late. While 'resting' is relaxing, we do not use it with 'late' in this way, and 'dreaming' happens while you sleep but does not describe the physical action of staying in bed.
20 B (outside): This fits the broader context. The next sentence mentions going "to the park", which means leaving the house and being 'outside'. Going 'away' means travelling to a different town or country on a trip, and 'downstairs' means moving to a lower floor inside a building.
21 C (spending): This is a grammatical collocation. In English, we use the verb 'spend' to describe passing a period of time with someone (spend the afternoon). While 'passing' has a similar meaning in other languages, it is not the natural English verb here, and you cannot 'keep' an afternoon.
22 A (forget): This is a phrase-level fit. The correct English expression for not thinking about a stressful topic for a short time is to 'forget about' it. We do not use the verbs 'leave' or 'lose' with the preposition 'about' in this way.
23 A (ready): This is a strong collocation. The fixed English expression for preparing yourself for a future event or day is to 'get ready'. You can 'get sure' about facts or 'get safe' from danger, but neither fits the context of packing bags for Monday.
24 A (better): This is a semantic fit. After resting and having fun, a person's physical and emotional health improves, meaning they feel 'better'. A weekend of resting does not give you money to make you 'richer', and 'braver' describes having courage to face danger.