A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Modern Hobbies, Games & Entertainment 7
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Speedcubing
Many young people enjoy playing with a Rubik's Cube. This famous puzzle has six sides with different colours. To finish the game, you must make every side show only one colour.
Today, some people play this game as a sport called speedcubing. In speedcubing competitions, players try to solve the puzzle very (19)…………… . They spend many hours practising and learning how to move their (20)…………… quickly.
Players do not look at the cube the whole time. First, they (21)…………… time studying the colours. Then, they begin (22)…………… the sides of the cube. The best players in the (23)…………… can finish the puzzle in under six seconds! If you want to try speedcubing, you can find many videos on the internet to (24)…………… you learn.
19 A fast B soon C early
20 A hands B arms C legs
21 A spend B take C keep
22 A turning B opening C crossing
23 A world B earth C space
24 A help B give C ask
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (fast): We need an adverb that describes the speed of an action (solving the puzzle). "Fast" means doing something quickly. "Soon" and "early" are adverbs of time that describe when something happens, not how quickly it is done.
20 A (hands): Based on the context of holding and solving a small puzzle like a Rubik's cube, you must use your "hands" to make small, careful movements. You do not solve a small puzzle with your "arms" or "legs."
21 A (spend): "Spend time" is a very common English collocation that means to use your time doing an activity. We do not use the verbs "take" or "keep" in this structure when talking about doing an activity like studying.
22 A (turning): To change the colours on a Rubik's Cube, you must move the flat pieces in circles. This action is called "turning." You cannot "open" a solid cube, and "crossing" means to go from one side of a place to another.
23 A (world): The phrase "in the world" is a fixed English expression used to mean everywhere on the planet. We do not say "in the earth" or "in the space" when talking about global competitions or people.
24 A (help): The context is about watching videos so you can learn something new. The videos will "help" (assist or make it easier for) you to learn. They do not "give" you learning, and they cannot "ask" you anything.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Doing Jigsaw Puzzles
Doing a large jigsaw puzzle is a popular hobby for many families. It is a very relaxing activity to do on a cold or rainy day. To begin, you open the box and put all the small (19)…………… on a large table.
Most people look for the straight sides first. This helps them build the outside of the puzzle. Then, they look at the (20)…………… on the front of the box. This shows them what the final puzzle should look like. Sometimes, it is difficult to see the right colours, and you might (21)…………… a long time trying to finish just one small area.
Building a big puzzle is often very (22)…………… work, so you must be patient. You cannot finish it in just one hour! However, it is a wonderful feeling when you finally (23)…………… the last piece. After that, you can invite your friends to (24)…………… at your beautiful work.
19 A pieces B blocks C slices
20 A page B picture C sign
21 A give B keep C spend
22 A late B low C slow
23 A catch B meet C find
24 A see B look C watch
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (pieces): This tests semantic fit. A jigsaw puzzle is made of small "pieces". "Blocks" are hard wooden or plastic squares for building, and "slices" is used for food like bread or cake.
20 B (picture): This tests semantic fit. A puzzle box has a "picture" (an image or photo) on the front to show what you are making. A "page" is inside a book, and a "sign" gives information on a street or in a building.
21 C (spend): This tests collocation. In English, we "spend time" doing an activity. We do not use the verbs "give" or "keep" with an amount of time in this way.
22 C (slow): This tests broader context. The text explains that you need to be patient and cannot finish quickly, which means the work is "slow". "Late" means happening after the correct time, and "low" means close to the ground.
23 C (find): This tests phrase-level meaning. You look for the last puzzle piece until you "find" it. You "catch" moving objects like a ball, and you "meet" people.
24 B (look): This tests collocation and grammar. The verb "look" is the only option here that can be followed by the preposition "at" (look at your work). You "see" or "watch" something without using "at".
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Art of Origami
Origami is the famous Japanese art of paper folding. Many teenagers enjoy this interesting hobby. You do not need scissors or glue. You only need a square piece of paper.
When you learn origami, you begin by (19)…………… the paper in different ways. It is important to follow the instructions carefully. Soon, you can change the flat paper into many beautiful (20)…………… .
The most popular thing to make is an animal with wings. It is a paper (21)…………… that looks like it can fly. People in Japan often make these to give to their friends, and they (22)…………… a lot of fun doing it.
Making origami is a wonderful way to (23)…………… your free time. It also helps you learn how to make small, careful movements with your (24)…………… .
19 A drawing B folding C cutting
20 A shapes B sizes C lines
21 A horse B fish C bird
22 A get B make C have
23 A keep B spend C stay
24 A arms B hands C legs
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (folding): This tests semantic fit and context. The first sentence gives the topic as "paper folding". Additionally, the text states you "do not need scissors," which makes "cutting" incorrect. "Drawing" is also wrong because there is no mention of pens or pencils.
20 A (shapes): This tests semantic fit. When you do origami, you change the paper into 3D figures or "shapes" (like boxes or animals). "Sizes" just means big or small, and "lines" are flat marks, neither of which describe the final beautiful object you make.
21 C (bird): This tests broader context. The previous sentence gives the clues: an "animal with wings". The text also says it looks like it can "fly". A "bird" is the only option that fits this description.
22 C (have): This tests a standard A2 collocation. In English, the correct fixed expression is to "have fun". We do not say "get fun", and "make fun" means to laugh at someone in an unkind way, which changes the meaning completely.
23 B (spend): This tests a very common collocation. The correct verb to use with time (like "free time") is "spend". You cannot "keep" or "stay" free time.
24 B (hands): This tests phrase-level meaning and context. You use your fingers and "hands" to make small, careful movements when making origami. It is not possible to fold small pieces of paper with your "arms" or "legs".