A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Weather, Geography & Earth Science 4
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Hot Water from the Earth
A geyser is a special kind of hot spring that shoots warm water high into the air. Geysers are quite rare because they need specific conditions under the ground to form. Most of the world's geysers are located inside national (19)…………… , where the natural environment is protected.
Deep underground, hot rocks heat the water until it reaches a very high (20)…………… . The water gets so hot that it turns into steam and pushes its way up through small openings in the earth. Suddenly, the geyser shoots a huge tower of water up into the sky.
Some geysers shoot water every few minutes, while others make people (21)…………… for many hours or even days. Visiting these amazing places is a popular activity, but visitors must (22)…………… the safety rules and stay on the path. Getting too (23)…………… to a geyser can be dangerous because the water is extremely hot. If you travel to see one, do not (24)…………… to bring a camera to take pictures!
19 A parks B gardens C courts
20 A degree B heat C temperature
21 A wait B stay C rest
22 A follow B listen C keep
23 A close B near C next
24 A miss B forget C lose
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (parks): A "national park" is a specific, well-known compound noun for a protected natural area. "Gardens" are usually smaller or man-made, and "courts" are used for sports or legal matters.
20 C (temperature): We use the noun "temperature" to describe how hot or cold something gets (reaches a high temperature). "Degree" is a unit of measurement (e.g., 100 degrees) rather than the physical state itself, and "heat" is redundant after "hot rocks heat the water".
21 A (wait): In this context, "make people wait" refers to passing time until an event happens (the next eruption). "Stay" means remaining in a location, and "rest" implies relaxing/sleeping, neither of which captures the concept of expecting an event.
22 A (follow): The correct verb that collocates with "rules" is "follow" (follow the rules). You cannot "listen the rules" without the preposition to, and "keep" does not form this standard collocation.
23 A (close): The adjective "close" requires the preposition "to" (close to a geyser). "Near" does not take "to" directly after it (near a geyser), and "next" requires to but implies directly alongside or touching, which is less precise for safe distance.
24 B (forget): We use "forget" with an infinitive verb (forget to bring) to remind someone to do a task. You cannot "miss to bring", and "lose" means to misplace an object.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Northern Lights
The Northern Lights are a beautiful natural show in the sky. You can usually find them in very cold (19)…………… near the top of the world, like Norway and Canada. Every year, people travel from far away to (20)…………… time watching this amazing event.
To see the lights, you need a very dark night sky. They often look (21)…………… magic clouds dancing in the air. The most common colour is a bright green (22)…………… , but sometimes you can see pink or purple, too.
If you want to go on a trip to see them, it is a good (23)…………… to wear a lot of warm clothes. You usually have to stand outside in the snow for a long time. But when the sky finally changes colour, you will never (24)…………… it!
19 A countries B towns C spaces
20 A spend B keep C hold
21 A like B as C same
22 A light B star C fire
23 A idea B plan C answer
24 A forget B lose C leave
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (countries): 'Countries' is the correct semantic fit because Norway and Canada are nations. 'Towns' are much smaller places, and 'spaces' does not fit the context of a geographical location.
20 A (spend): 'Spend time' is a strong, fixed English collocation used to describe doing an activity. 'Keep' and 'hold' do not form a natural phrase with 'time' in this context.
21 A (like): 'Look like' is a fixed phrase-level structure used to say that two things have a similar appearance. 'As' and 'same' do not fit this grammatical structure.
22 A (light): 'Light' is the correct semantic fit to describe the glowing colours in the sky. A 'star' is a specific object in space, and a 'fire' burns with heat and smoke, neither of which describes the Northern Lights.
23 A (idea): 'A good idea' is a very common English collocation used when giving advice or talking about a smart choice. 'Plan' refers to a future schedule, and 'answer' does not make sense here.
24 A (forget): In this broader context, seeing the lights is such a wonderful memory that you will always remember it, meaning you will never 'forget' it. You cannot 'lose' or 'leave' a memory in this way.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Dangerous Tornadoes
Tornadoes are powerful and dangerous storms that happen in many parts of the world. They look like a dark, spinning cloud that reaches from the sky down to the (19)…………… . Inside a tornado, the wind moves in a circle very quickly. These winds are so fast that they can (20)…………… heavy things up into the air, including cars and big trees.
Most tornadoes do not last for a very long (21)…………… . They usually stop after just a few minutes. However, because the wind is so (22)……………, a tornado can break houses and other buildings very easily.
If you live in a place where tornadoes happen, it is important to know what to (23)…………… when one comes. People usually hide in a small room inside their house to stay (24)…………… until the storm is over. It is always best to be prepared!
19 A ground B floor C field
20 A pick B take C catch
21 A time B hour C way
22 A strong B heavy C hard
23 A do B make C get
24 A safe B sure C clear
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (ground): This tests semantic fit. In English, the solid surface of the earth outside is called the "ground". A "floor" is the surface you walk on inside a building, and a "field" is a specific open area of grass, not the general surface of the earth.
20 A (pick): This tests a phrasal verb collocation. The verb "pick" goes with "up" to mean lifting something from the ground into the air. We do not use "take up" or "catch up" to describe physically lifting heavy objects in this way.
21 A (time): This tests phrase-level meaning. The expression "for a long time" is a fixed phrase used to describe how many minutes, hours, or days something lasts. An "hour" does not fit the structure "a very long...", and a "way" relates to physical distance.
22 A (strong): This tests semantic fit. We use the adjective "strong" to describe wind that moves very fast and has a lot of power. We use "heavy" for things like rain or snow, and "hard" for solid objects.
23 A (do): This tests a common collocation. The phrase "know what to do" is used when talking about taking the correct action in a situation. We do not use "make" or "get" in this specific phrase.
24 A (safe): This tests broader context. The sentence explains that people hide in a small room during a dangerous storm. The reason for hiding is to protect themselves, making "safe" the only logical choice. "Sure" and "clear" do not fit this context of physical protection.