A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Trending Now: Tech-Leisure, Gadgets & Pop Culture 3
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Attending a Comic Convention
Many teenagers love going to comic conventions. A comic convention is a big event where fans of comic books and movies meet.
When you go to a convention, you can see lots of interesting things. Many people enjoy dressing up as their favourite (19)…………… . They spend a long time making beautiful (20)…………… at home. It is very fun to walk around (21)…………… these special clothes all day.
Inside the large building, there are usually many different shops. Fans often (22)…………… a lot of money buying comic books, toys, and art. Sometimes, famous actors visit the convention too. You can (23)…………… a photo with them if you wait in a long line.
Because comic conventions are very popular, they are always full of (24)…………… . It is a great place to make new friends who share the same hobbies as you.
19 A characters B actors C readers
20 A costumes B uniforms C suits
21 A wearing B holding C carrying
22 A spend B pay C leave
23 A take B make C do
24 A people B members C teams
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (characters): Fans dress up as the "characters" (the fictional people in the stories). They do not usually dress up as the "actors" (the real people who play the roles) or the "readers" (the people reading the book).
20 A (costumes): Special clothes designed to look like a character are called "costumes". We use "uniforms" for school or work, and "suits" for formal business clothes.
21 A (wearing): You put clothes on your body, which means you are "wearing" them. You use your hands if you are "holding" or "carrying" something.
22 A (spend): "Spend money" is a common English collocation. We do not use the verb "leave" in this way, and the verb "pay" must be followed by the preposition "for" (pay for comic books).
23 A (take): "Take a photo" is a fixed English collocation. We do not use the verbs "make" or "do" when talking about using a camera to get a picture.
24 A (people): A large public event like a convention is full of "people". "Members" is used for private clubs, and "teams" is used for sports groups, which do not fit the context of a general crowd.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Collecting Enamel Pins
Many young people enjoy making their school bags look special. A very popular hobby today is collecting small enamel pins. You can buy these little metal pictures of almost anything, from cute animals to game characters. They are usually very (19)…………… and make your bag look fantastic.
When students get a new pin, they love (20)…………… it on the front of their bag. It is a great (21)…………… to show everyone what things you like. Some teenagers only have one or two pins, while others cover their whole bag!
You do not have to leave them on your bag. You can also (22)…………… them on a winter jacket or a hat. If you see a beautiful pin on another student's bag, you can (23)…………… them where they bought it. Collecting these items does not (24)…………… a lot of money, and it is a fun hobby for everyone.
19 A careful B colourful C delicious
20 A making B doing C putting
21 A idea B plan C way
22 A dress B wear C carry
23 A ask B tell C speak
24 A spend B pay C cost
Answer Key & Explanations
19 B (colourful): This tests semantic fit. Enamel pins are bright and have many colours, so "colourful" is the correct description. "Delicious" is used to describe food, and "careful" is used to describe a person's behaviour.
20 C (putting): This tests collocation. In English, we use the verb "put" with the preposition "on" when we attach or place an object onto a surface. We do not use the verbs "making" or "doing" for placing an item on a bag.
21 C (way): This tests phrase-level meaning. "A great way to show" is a common A2 fixed phrase that means a good method. While "idea" and "plan" are related words, they do not fit this specific grammatical structure.
22 B (wear): This tests semantic fit. You "wear" accessories like a pin on your clothing or hat. "Dress" refers to putting clothes on a person (e.g., dress yourself), and "carry" means holding something in your hands or arms.
23 A (ask): This tests broader context. If you want to know where someone got their pin, you "ask" them a question. "Tell" means you are giving them information, and "speak" requires the preposition "to" (speak to them).
24 C (cost): This tests collocation and grammar. We use "cost" when the subject is the object or activity (Collecting these items does not cost money). "Spend" is only used when a person is the subject (e.g., you spend money), and "pay" requires the preposition "for" (pay for them).
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Never Lose Your Keys Again
Many students carry a house key in their school bag every day. But it is very easy to lose small things. If you often (19)…………… your keys, there is a clever new piece of technology to help you.
You can put a small wireless tracking tag on your key ring. These tags are very light, so you can easily (20)…………… them with you everywhere. If you cannot find your keys, you do not need to spend time (21)…………… in your room.
Instead, you just use a special app on your smartphone. When you press a button on the (22)…………… , the tag on your keys starts making a loud noise. This makes it very easy to hear exactly where they are. Using a tracking tag is a wonderful (23)…………… to keep your things safe. Then you never have to (24)…………… outside for your parents to come home!
19 A lose B drop C miss
20 A carry B hold C wear
21 A looking B watching C seeing
22 A screen B glass C window
23 A way B road C path
24 A wait B rest C stop
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (lose): This tests semantic fit. When you do not know where an object is, you "lose" it. "Drop" means to let something fall to the floor physically, and "miss" is used for being late for transport (miss a bus) or feeling sad because someone is not there.
20 A (carry): This tests phrase-level meaning. When you take an object with you from place to place, you "carry" it. "Hold" means having something in your hands at that exact moment, and "wear" is only used for clothes or jewelry.
21 A (looking): This tests collocation and verb usage. When you are trying to find something, the correct verb is "look" (looking in a room / looking for). "Watching" is for moving things like TV or a sports match, and "seeing" is a passive action of noticing something with your eyes.
22 A (screen): This tests broader context. The previous sentence talks about using a smartphone. The digital glass part of a phone where you press buttons is called a "screen". While a screen is made of "glass", you press the screen. A "window" is used in a building to look outside.
23 A (way): This tests a very common A2 collocation. The phrase "a wonderful way to [do something]" is a fixed expression in English describing a method or idea. "Road" and "path" refer to physical routes for walking or driving and cannot be used in this grammatical structure.
24 A (wait): This tests semantic fit within the context. If you are locked out of your house, you must "wait" for someone to arrive. "Rest" means to relax when you are tired, and "stop" means to finish moving, neither of which make sense with the phrase "for your parents to come home".