A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Modern Hobbies, Games & Entertainment 3
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Modern Treasure Hunt
Many people enjoy playing a modern treasure hunt game. To play, you do not use an old paper map. Instead, you only (19)…………… a smartphone or a GPS to help you.
Players look at a special map on their phone to find the exact (20)…………… where the treasure is. The treasure is usually a small plastic box. Other players (21)…………… these boxes carefully in woods, parks, or near interesting buildings in the city.
Inside the box, there is always a little paper book. You write your name in it to show you found it. Sometimes, there is also a small toy. If you decide to (22)…………… the toy home, you must put something new inside for the next person.
Geocaching is a wonderful activity because it makes people spend more time (23)…………… . It is an exciting way to go for a long (24)…………… and explore new areas with your family.
19 A need B ask C hope
20 A place B space C room
21 A hide B cover C close
22 A take B hold C catch
23 A outside B far C above
24 A walk B trip C tour
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (need): The context explains what equipment is required to play the game. You "need" a smartphone to play. You do not "ask" or "hope" a phone.
20 A (place): A "place" refers to a specific location where something is. "Space" is too general and refers to an empty area, and "room" usually refers to the space inside a building or a physical capacity.
21 A (hide): The game is a treasure hunt, which means someone must "hide" (put out of sight) the boxes for others to find. "Cover" means to put something over an object, and "close" means to shut it.
22 A (take): "Take something home" is a common English phrase meaning to carry an object to your house. You do not "hold" or "catch" an object home.
23 A (outside): The text mentions looking in woods, parks, and city streets. These are all places in the fresh air, so people spend time "outside." "Far" and "above" do not fit the meaning of the sentence.
24 A (walk): "Go for a walk" is a fixed English collocation. We do not use the preposition "for" with the other nouns in this context; you go "on" a trip or "on" a tour.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
K-Pop Dance Cover Groups
K-pop is a very popular kind of music from South Korea. Many young people around the world love listening to the songs and watching the music videos. Some fans enjoy the music so much that they start their own dance cover groups.
In these groups, friends learn the exact dance moves from their favourite K-pop videos. They (19)…………… a lot of time practising together after school. It is not always easy to (20)…………… the professional dancers, so they have to watch the videos very carefully. Sometimes they (21)…………… mistakes, but they always try again.
When a group is ready, they often put on special (22)…………… so they look like the real singers. Then, they film themselves dancing and put the video on the internet. This is a great (23)…………… to show their hard work to other fans. It is an exciting hobby, and anyone can (24)…………… it if they like moving to music!
19 A keep B take C spend
20 A copy B learn C repeat
21 A do B make C get
22 A clothes B pieces C forms
23 A idea B plan C way
24 A test B check C try
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (spend): This tests collocation. In English, we "spend" time doing an activity. We do not use the verbs "keep" or "take" with a lot of time in this specific active way.
20 A (copy): This tests semantic fit. To "copy" means to do exactly the same thing as someone else, which is what these dancers do. You "learn" from someone (not learn a person), and you "repeat" words or actions, not people.
21 B (make): This tests collocation. The correct English phrase is to "make a mistake" when you do something wrong. We do not use the verbs "do" or "get" with this noun.
22 A (clothes): This tests semantic fit. "Clothes" are the things you wear to look like someone else, such as a famous singer. "Pieces" and "forms" do not make sense in this context about dressing up.
23 C (way): This tests phrase-level meaning. "A great way to do something" is a common A2 phrase meaning a good method. While "idea" and "plan" are related words, they do not fit the grammatical structure "is a great ___ to show".
24 C (try): This tests broader context. You "try" a new hobby or activity to see if you like it. You "test" machines or ideas, and you "check" information or answers.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Collecting Vinyl Records
Many teenagers listen to music on their smartphones every day. However, a lot of young people are now collecting old vinyl records. These are big black discs that hold recorded music. They are from the past, but they are becoming very (19)…………… again.
To play a vinyl record, you must have a special (20)…………… called a record player. When you put the disc on it, you can hear the songs. Records come (21)…………… big square covers. Many fans enjoy looking at the beautiful art on the front while they (22)…………… to their favourite bands.
Finding old records is a fun (23)…………… . You can visit small music shops or look on the internet to find them. Sometimes, you can buy a great record for a very low (24)…………… . Collecting vinyl is a wonderful way to enjoy music.
19 A favourite B famous C popular
20 A tool B machine C engine
21 A inside B around C between
22 A hear B listen C sound
23 A hobby B subject C game
24 A price B bill C money
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (popular): This tests semantic fit. When something is liked by many people at a certain time, it is "popular". "Famous" is used for people or places that are well-known for doing something, and "favourite" requires a noun after it (e.g., their favourite music).
20 B (machine): This tests semantic fit within a factual context. A record player is an electronic piece of equipment, which is a "machine". An "engine" provides power to move a vehicle (like a car), and a "tool" is typically a simple hand-held object (like a hammer).
21 A (inside): This tests phrase-level prepositional meaning. Vinyl records are placed physically "inside" their cardboard covers. "Around" means surrounding something on the outside, and "between" is only used when there are two separate things.
22 B (listen): This tests a very common A2 collocation. In English, you always "listen" to something or someone (listen + to). The verb "hear" does not take the preposition "to", and "sound" does not fit the action of a person paying attention to music.
23 A (hobby): This tests broader context. Collecting items for pleasure in your free time is called a "hobby". It is not a "game" because there is no winning or losing, and a "subject" is something you study in school like math or science.
24 A (price): This tests a standard collocation. The fixed phrase for buying something cheaply is "a low price". You cannot say "a low money" because money is uncountable. A "bill" is a piece of paper showing what you must pay at a restaurant, not the cost of the item itself.