A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Student Life, Routines & Study Habits 9
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Taking Notes in Class
Taking good notes during a lesson is a very important skill for students to learn. When the teacher is speaking, you cannot write down everything they say. Instead, you should just write the most important (19)…………… on the page. It is a good idea to (20)…………… attention to the main facts.
Sometimes, teachers speak very (21)……………, so you need to use your pen quickly. While you are (22)…………… to the lesson, you can use a different colour to mark things for the test.
Later in the evening, you should open your (23)…………… and read your work carefully. This helps you remember the information. If you (24)…………… a mistake, you can always ask a friend to help you fix it the next day. Taking clear notes is a great way to do well at school.
19 A words B stories C letters
20 A pay B give C put
21 A fast B loud C heavy
22 A listening B hearing C watching
23 A notebook B dictionary C diary
24 A make B do C get
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (words): You write "words" on a page when taking notes. "Stories" are too long for quick notes, and you do not just write single "letters".
20 A (pay): "Pay attention" is a very common fixed English collocation that means to listen and focus carefully. We do not use the verbs "give" or "put" with the noun "attention" in this way.
21 A (fast): "Fast" describes high speed, which logically explains why you must "use your pen quickly". "Loud" describes the volume of sound, and "heavy" describes weight, so they do not affect writing speed.
22 A (listening): The verb "listen" must be followed by the preposition "to" (listening to the lesson). The verbs "hearing" and "watching" do not use "to" in this grammatical structure.
23 A (notebook): A "notebook" is a book of blank paper used specifically for writing school notes. A "dictionary" is a printed book for finding word meanings, and a "diary" is for writing personal secrets.
24 A (make): "Make a mistake" is a fixed English collocation that means to do something incorrectly. We do not use the verbs "do" or "get" with the noun "mistake".
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Learning New Vocabulary
Learning a foreign language is exciting, but remembering new vocabulary can be hard. One great idea is to write new (19)…………… on small pieces of paper called flashcards. On one side of the card, you write the word in the foreign language. On the other side, you write its (20)…………… in your own language.
You can carry these (21)…………… in your bag and look at them when you are on the bus or waiting for a friend. It is also helpful to spend some time (22)…………… yourself every day. You look at the foreign word and try to (23)…………… the translation before you turn the paper over.
If you do this often, it will quickly get easier to speak. You will also not (24)…………… many mistakes in your next language exam!
19 A words B letters C names
20 A story B meaning C subject
21 A books B notes C cards
22 A testing B passing C guessing
23 A remind B remember C repeat
24 A do B get C make
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (words): The context is learning "vocabulary", which means you learn whole "words". "Letters" are just parts of the alphabet (A, B, C), and "names" is too specific, as you need to learn all types of vocabulary, not just what people or places are called.
20 B (meaning): You write the "meaning" of a word so you understand what it says in your own language. A single word does not have a "story", and a "subject" refers to a school class like math or science.
21 C (cards): The broader context in the first paragraph introduces small pieces of paper called "flashcards". Therefore, "these cards" is the correct reference. You are not carrying heavy "books" or general "notes" in this specific example.
22 A (testing): "Testing yourself" is a common English collocation for checking your own knowledge. You can "pass" an exam, but you cannot "pass yourself", and "guessing yourself" does not make sense.
23 B (remember): "Remember" fits the semantic meaning of trying to think of the translation in your head before looking at the answer. "Remind" requires an object (you remind someone else), and "repeat" means to say something again, not to find it in your memory.
24 C (make): "Make a mistake" is a very common, fixed English collocation. We never use the verbs "do" or "get" with the word "mistake".
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Rainy Day at School
Sometimes the weather is very bad during the school day. When it rains a lot, the playground gets very (19)…………… . Because of this, students cannot go out for their break, and they have to stay (20)…………… the school building.
This is called an indoor break. Instead of running around, children usually have to (21)…………… down at their desks. They often look out of the (22)…………… at the dark clouds and hope for the sun to come out.
However, indoor breaks can still be a lot of fun. Teachers often let the class play board (23)…………… together. Sometimes, students can even draw pictures or read a nice storybook. When the bell rings, everyone is happy and ready to (24)…………… their next lesson.
19 A wet B heavy C dirty
20 A inside B near C between
21 A sit B put C lie
22 A window B glass C screen
23 A games B matches C sports
24 A start B open C turn
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (wet): The context of the sentence explains that "it rains a lot," making the playground "wet" (covered in water). "Heavy" describes the rain, not the ground, and "dirty" does not specifically relate to the direct result of rain in this context.
20 A (inside): The broader context states that students "cannot go out", which means they must remain "inside" the building. Staying "near" the building means they are still outside, and "between" requires two objects (e.g., between the buildings).
21 A (sit): "Sit down" is the correct fixed phrasal verb and collocation for taking a seat at a desk. We do not use the verb "put" without an object, and "lie down" is the action used for going to sleep on a bed, not sitting at a desk.
22 A (window): "Look out of the window" is a common, fixed English phrase. While a window is made of "glass", we do not say "look out of the glass" (we say look through the glass). A "screen" is for an electronic device like a computer or television.
23 A (games): "Board games" is the strict compound noun and collocation for tabletop games (like chess). We do not say "board matches" or "board sports" in English.
24 A (start): "Start a lesson" is the correct verb-noun collocation and semantic fit for beginning a class. You can "open" a book and "turn" a page, but you cannot open or turn a lesson.