A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Trending Now: Tech-Leisure, Gadgets & Pop Culture 7
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Diamond Painting
Diamond painting is a popular new hobby for many young people. To do this craft, you do not need normal paint or brushes. Instead, you use thousands of (19)…………… pieces of plastic called diamonds to create beautiful art.
When you buy a kit, you get a special (20)…………… on a piece of cloth. The cloth has glue on it so the pieces do not fall off. You also get diamonds in many different (21)…………… to match the design.
You use a small tool to pick up the diamonds and put them in the correct places. Because the diamonds are very (22)…………… , the finished art looks fantastic in the sun. People often spend many hours (23)…………… the pieces onto the cloth carefully. It is hard work, but it is very relaxing. You will definitely (24)…………… a lot of fun doing this modern craft!
19 A small B short C low
20 A picture B screen C sign
21 A colours B paints C lights
22 A shiny B clean C dry
23 A sticking B carrying C crossing
24 A have B make C do
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (small): The text describes tiny pieces of plastic. "Small" refers to the overall size of an object. We use "short" for length or height, and "low" for position close to the ground.
20 A (picture): A diamond painting kit gives you a design or "picture" to complete. We look at digital images on a "screen," and a "sign" gives information or directions on the street.
21 A (colours): You need different "colours" of plastic to match the picture. You do not use wet "paints" in this craft, and you cannot put real "lights" onto the cloth from a craft kit.
22 A (shiny): The sentence mentions that the art looks fantastic in the sun. Objects that reflect light are "shiny." Being "clean" (not dirty) or "dry" (not wet) does not explain why it looks bright in the sun.
23 A (sticking): The previous paragraph mentions that the cloth has glue on it. The action of attaching something to glue is "sticking." We use "carrying" when we transport something in our hands, and "crossing" means to go from one side to another.
24 A (have): "Have fun" is a fixed English collocation that means to enjoy an activity. We do not use the verbs "make" or "do" with the word "fun" in this context.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Customizing Your Phone Screen
Smartphones are an important part of daily life for many teenagers. Most people use them to send messages or play games, but you can also make your phone look unique. One popular trend is changing the design of your home screen.
Many young people (19)…………… a lot of time choosing new pictures for their wallpaper. You can (20)…………… photos of your favourite animals, friends, or places. It is a great (21)…………… to make your phone feel special and personal to you.
You can also organize your apps by putting (22)…………… ones, like your clock or calendar, at the top of the screen. Just (23)…………… sure that you do not delete any important software by accident! It is fun to try different styles (24)…………… you find a look that you really love.
19 A spend B take C keep
20 A guess B choose C think
21 A way B plan C idea
22 A careful B useful C busy
23 A do B get C make
24 A until B during C since
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (spend): This tests collocation. In English, we "spend time" doing an activity. "Take" and "keep" do not form this fixed phrase when describing how long a person does something.
20 B (choose): This tests semantic fit. You "choose" photos when deciding which ones you want to use. "Guess" does not make sense in a design context, and "think" requires the preposition "about" (think about photos).
21 A (way): This tests phrase-level meaning. "A great way to do something" is a common A2 fixed phrase that means a good method. While "plan" and "idea" have similar meanings, they do not fit this specific grammatical structure.
22 B (useful): This tests semantic fit. "Useful" describes tools or apps that help you do practical things like checking the time or date. "Careful" and "busy" are adjectives used to describe people, not digital applications.
23 C (make): This tests collocation. In English, the correct fixed expression is to "make sure" when checking or confirming something. We do not use the verbs "do" or "get" with "sure" in this context.
24 A (until): This tests broader context. "Until" connects the ongoing action of trying different styles to the exact moment you find your favourite look. "During" must be followed by a noun phrase, and "since" refers to a point of time in the past.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Digital Colouring Books
Many teenagers enjoy making art in their free time. Today, you do not need paper to do this. You can use a digital colouring book on your tablet. It is very easy to use the bright (19)…………… in these apps to make beautiful pictures.
When you open the app, you see lots of different pages. First, you must (20)…………… the picture you want to complete. You do not need to use pens. Instead, you just touch the glass (21)…………… with your finger to fill the spaces. You can change your mind and try something different without (22)…………… a mistake.
A lot of young people feel that this activity is very (23)…………… after a busy day at school. If you are not very good at (24)…………… your own pictures with a pencil, this is a fantastic way to be creative.
19 A colours B paints C lights
20 A decide B choose C guess
21 A window B mirror C screen
22 A doing B making C having
23 A glad B relaxing C tired
24 A taking B drawing C building
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (colours): This tests semantic fit. A digital app has different "colours" you can select. "Paints" refers to wet, physical liquids which you do not use on a tablet, and "lights" does not fit the context of filling in a picture.
20 B (choose): This tests semantic fit and verb patterns. You "choose" an object (the picture). "Decide" requires a different grammatical structure (decide to do something), and "guess" means giving an answer without knowing, which does not fit the action of picking an image you like.
21 C (screen): This tests broader context. The glass display on the front of a tablet or phone is called a "screen". While a "window" and a "mirror" are also made of glass, they do not belong in a digital context.
22 B (making): This tests a standard A2 collocation. In English, the correct fixed phrase is to "make a mistake". The distractors "doing" and "having" are grammatically incorrect when paired with the noun "mistake".
23 B (relaxing): This tests phrase-level meaning and adjective usage. "Relaxing" correctly describes an activity or hobby that makes you feel calm. The adjectives "glad" and "tired" are used to describe how a person feels, not the activity itself.
24 B (drawing): This tests collocation and context. The text specifically mentions creating pictures "with a pencil", so the correct action is "drawing". "Taking" pictures means using a camera, and "building" is used for making 3D objects or structures.