A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Trending Now: Tech-Leisure, Gadgets & Pop Culture 1
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Collecting Character Figures
Many teenagers enjoy collecting toy figures. These toys usually look like famous (19)…………… from films, video games, or comic books. Factories use strong (20)…………… to make them, and they often have a large head and a very (21)…………… body.
Collectors love looking for rare figures on the internet. They are very interested in (22)…………… these toys from special websites or shops in town. It is always exciting to bring a new one home.
Many people do not open the boxes when they get a new figure. Instead, they put them carefully on the (23)…………… in their bedroom. This helps to (24)…………… sure the boxes stay clean and look new. Over time, anyone can build a very large and colourful collection!
19 A characters B actors C singers
20 A plastic B paper C glass
21 A small B low C short
22 A buying B paying C spending
23 A shelves B floors C stairs
24 A make B do C get
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (characters): The text mentions films, video games, and comic books. The people or creatures in these stories are called "characters." "Actors" only play roles in films, and "singers" make music, which does not fit comic books or video games.
20 A (plastic): Toy figures are typically solid and durable, which means factories use "plastic." "Paper" is not strong enough for this kind of toy, and "glass" is easily broken and dangerous for everyday children's toys.
21 A (small): The sentence contrasts the size of the head with the rest of the figure. The opposite of a large head is a "small" body. We use "low" for height from the ground, and "short" describes the length or height of a person, but "small" is the natural fit for the overall volume of a toy's body.
22 A (buying): You can "buy" a toy from a shop. The distractor "paying" must be followed by the preposition "for" (paying for these toys), and "spending" must be followed by money and "on" (spending money on these toys).
23 A (shelves): Collectors want to display their figures carefully to keep them safe. The best piece of furniture for this is a set of "shelves." You would not put a clean, boxed collection on "floors" or "stairs" where people walk.
24 A (make): "Make sure" is a fixed English collocation that means to check or ensure that something happens. We do not use the verbs "do" or "get" with the word "sure" in this context.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Going to a 4D Cinema
Going to a 4D cinema is a very exciting experience for young people. In a normal cinema, you just sit in your chair and look at the screen. But in a 4D cinema, the seats are very different. They can (19)…………… around very fast. This will (20)…………… you feel like you are travelling inside the film!
You also need to be careful while you are (21)…………… the movie. When it rains in the story, real water might fall on your head! It is an amazing (22)…………… to spend an afternoon with your family or friends.
The tickets for these special movies usually cost a bit more money. However, many teenagers often (23)…………… their pocket money on them because they are so much fun. It is a fantastic trip, and you will never (24)…………… your first 4D film!
19 A travel B walk C move
20 A make B do C get
21 A looking B watching C seeing
22 A way B plan C idea
23 A pay B give C spend
24 A forget B lose C miss
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (move): This tests semantic fit. Objects like seats can "move" in a room. They cannot "walk" because they do not have legs, and they do not "travel" because they are not going on a journey to a new place.
20 A (make): This tests collocation. In English, we use the verb "make" to talk about causing an emotion or feeling (make you feel). We do not use the verbs "do" or "get" in this specific structure.
21 B (watching): This tests semantic fit. We "watch" a movie, television, or a screen because we are paying attention to something happening over time. "Looking" requires the preposition "at" (looking at), and "seeing" refers to briefly noticing something with your eyes.
22 A (way): This tests phrase-level meaning. "An amazing way to do something" is a common A2 phrase that means a great method or option. While "plan" and "idea" are similar in meaning, they do not fit this specific grammatical structure.
23 C (spend): This tests collocation. You "spend" money on something you want to buy. If you use "pay", you must use the preposition "for" (pay for them), and "give" does not make sense with the preposition "on".
24 A (forget): This tests broader context. The text describes how exciting and fun the 4D cinema is, which means it will be a strong memory that you will not "forget". You "lose" a physical object (like a phone), and you "miss" an event if you do not go to it.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Using a Smart Fridge
Today, many families have a smart fridge in their kitchen. A normal fridge only keeps your food (19)…………… , but a smart one can do much more.
On the front door, there is usually a large computer (20)…………… . You can use this to read recipes or leave messages for your family. The fridge also has special cameras (21)…………… . When you are at the supermarket, you can look at your phone to see what food you have at home. This means you know exactly what you need (22)…………… opening the fridge door.
If you do not want to go to the shops, the fridge can help you. You can use it to (23)…………… food from the internet, and a driver will bring it to your house. A smart fridge (24)…………… life much easier for everyone.
19 A cold B dark C quiet
20 A screen B television C window
21 A inside B indoors C underneath
22 A without B across C during
23 A buy B pay C spend
24 A makes B does C has
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (cold): This tests semantic fit. The main purpose of a fridge is to keep food at a low temperature, which is "cold". While a fridge might be "dark" when closed or "quiet", these are not the reasons we use it for food.
20 A (screen): This tests semantic fit. The flat glass part of a computer that shows pictures and text is called a "screen". A "television" is a completely separate device, and a "window" is used in a building to look outside.
21 A (inside): This tests broader context. The cameras look at the food stored in the fridge, so they must be "inside" it. "Indoors" means inside a house or building (not a machine), and "underneath" means directly below the fridge.
22 A (without): This tests phrase-level meaning. The text explains that the cameras let you see your food, so you do not need to open the door. The correct preposition to say you do not do an action is "without" (without opening). "Across" and "during" do not fit this meaning.
23 A (buy): This tests a very common collocation. In English, you "buy" food or items. The verb "pay" requires the preposition "for" (pay for food), and "spend" is used with money or time (spend money), not directly with the items you purchase.
24 A (makes): This is a classic A2 collocation test. In English, the correct fixed phrase is to "make life easier". The verbs "does" and "has" are grammatically incorrect in this expression.