A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 4 Test – Young Explorers, Travelers & Adventurers 7
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Test 1
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Hot Air Balloon Flight
Leo Davis is a fourteen-year-old boy from Australia, and he loves exciting adventures. Last month, he went on a hot air balloon flight with his parents.
Before they left, Leo had to (19)…………… sure that he had warm clothes. It gets very cold when you are high up. To fly a hot air balloon, you do not need an engine. Instead, you stand inside a large wooden (20)…………… under the balloon. A big fire heats the air inside the balloon to push it up.
Leo is very good (21)…………… staying calm, so he did not feel afraid. He really enjoyed flying quietly through the (22)…………… . During the trip, Leo decided to (23)…………… lots of beautiful photos of the fields below. When the balloon finally returned to the (24)…………… , Leo was very happy.
19 A do B get C make
20 A box B basket C bag
21 A in B on C at
22 A sky B space C weather
23 A catch B do C take
24 A ground B floor C street
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (make): This tests a standard A2 collocation. The correct fixed phrase is 'make sure', which means to check that something happens or is done correctly. The verbs 'do' and 'get' do not form this phrase.
20 B (basket): This is a semantic fit. The specific open, wooden container that people stand in under a hot air balloon is called a 'basket'. A 'box' is typically closed, and a 'bag' is made of soft material for carrying small items.
21 C (at): This tests phrase-level meaning. When talking about a person's skill or ability, the correct preposition to use after the adjective 'good' is 'at' (e.g., good at reading, good at staying calm). We do not say 'good in' or 'good on' for personal skills.
22 A (sky): This is a semantic fit. The open air above the earth where clouds, birds, and balloons fly is the 'sky'. 'Space' is much higher where the stars and planets are, and 'weather' describes conditions like rain or sun.
23 C (take): This tests a strong collocation. The correct fixed English expression for using a camera to record an image is to 'take photos'. We do not use the verbs 'catch' or 'do' to form this phrase.
24 A (ground): This requires understanding the broader context of the text. The balloon is flying over "fields" and then comes back down to the earth, so it lands on the 'ground'. A 'floor' is the surface inside a building, and a 'street' is a paved road for cars in a town.
Test 2
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Trip to the Amazon
Last year, 14-year-old Leo went on an amazing trip to South America with his family. They visited the Amazon, which is one of the longest (19)…………… in the world. To explore the area, they had to travel by (20)…………… because there are very few roads.
Every morning, Leo woke up early and sat outside. He wanted to (21)…………… sure that he saw as many wild animals as possible. The Amazon (22)…………… is full of amazing wildlife, and the trees are huge. Leo loved watching the noisy monkeys jumping above him. He also enjoyed looking for bright (23)…………… frogs on the large leaves. He spent hours (24)…………… photos of everything with his new camera.
The trip was a fantastic experience for Leo. He hopes to go back and explore more of South America one day.
19 A lakes B seas C rivers
20 A boat B bus C train
21 A do B make C get
22 A garden B jungle C park
23 A green B straight C tall
24 A doing B making C taking
Answer Key & Explanations
19 C (rivers): The Amazon is a famous body of flowing water, which is a 'river'. A 'lake' is a large area of water surrounded by land, and 'seas' are made of saltwater and are much larger.
20 A (boat): The text says there are "very few roads", meaning cars or buses cannot be used. Since the Amazon is a river, travelling by 'boat' is the only logical answer for the context.
21 B (make): The correct collocation is to 'make sure', which means to check or ensure that something happens. In English, we never say 'do sure' or 'get sure'.
22 B (jungle): The Amazon is a vast, wild tropical forest, which is a 'jungle'. A 'garden' and a 'park' are much smaller areas that are usually planted and looked after by people.
23 A (green): Frogs in the wild are often 'green', and the phrase 'bright green' is a very natural adjective combination. 'Straight' is used for lines or hair, and 'tall' is used for height, which do not describe a small frog.
24 C (taking): The correct collocation for capturing an image with a camera is 'taking photos' (or taking pictures). We do not say 'making' or 'doing' photos in English.
Test 3
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Snow Camper
Max is fourteen years old and he loves winter adventures. Last year, he decided to do something very different and went camping in the snow with his father.
When you sleep outside in December, the air is very (19)…………… , so you must wear thick clothes. Max and his dad worked together to (20)…………… sure their winter tent was completely closed. Inside, Max placed his heavy sleeping bag on the ground. A good sleeping bag is important to (21)…………… you warm during the long night.
In the morning, they woke up early to (22)…………… time sitting together around a small fire. Max really loved the trip, (23)…………… it was not an easy thing to do. He thinks that snow camping is a wonderful (24)…………… for anyone who likes nature.
19 A cold B dark C strong
20 A make B do C get
21 A keep B let C hold
22 A spend B pass C stay
23 A but B so C because
24 A activity B job C subject
Answer Key & Explanations
19 A (cold): This word fits the semantic meaning of winter weather and the need to wear thick clothes to protect yourself. "Dark" refers to a lack of light, and "strong" is used to describe wind or muscles, not the air temperature.
20 A (make): "Make sure" is a common set collocation that means to check or confirm that something is safe or correct. You cannot say "do sure" or "get sure" in English.
21 A (keep): "Keep someone warm" is a fixed phrase meaning to maintain a comfortable body temperature. "Hold" means to grasp something in your hands, and "let" would require the verb "be" (let you be warm), so neither fits the grammar or meaning here.
22 A (spend): "Spend time" is the correct English collocation for using your time to do something. We do not use "stay" for time, and while time "passes", we do not use it in this active phrase structure.
23 A (but): This conjunction is needed for the broader context to show a contrast: Max loved the trip, but (on the other hand) it was not easy. "So" shows a result, and "because" shows a reason.
24 A (activity): "Activity" is the correct word for something you do for fun or as a hobby. A "job" is work you do to earn money, and a "subject" is something you study in school (like maths), so neither fits the meaning of snow camping.