A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Future Streams: Planning Tech Purchases & Digital Catch-ups 8
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ella
To: Mia
Hi Mia,
How are you? I am very tired today (25) ……………… I did not sleep well last night. I looked (26) ……………… my phone in bed for a long time. The bright screen is really bad for my eyes!
I want (27) ……………… make a new plan. We should turn (28) ……………… our phones after 9 p.m. every evening. I think we will feel much better (29) ……………… next day. We can read a book or listen to some quiet music instead.
(30) ……………… you think this is a good idea? Please write back soon!
Love,
Ella
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use because to give a reason for something. Ella is tired today, and not sleeping well is the reason why.
– Why not 'so': We use so to talk about a result, but here we need a word that explains the cause.
26 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition at after the verb look when we focus our eyes on a specific object (look + at + something).
– Why not 'on': We often talk about things being on a phone, but the action verb look must always be followed by at.
27 to
– Why it's right: We always use to after the verb want when it is followed by another action verb (want + to + base verb).
– Why not 'for': We never use the preposition for immediately before a base action verb like make.
28 off
– Why it's right: We use off with the verb turn to make the phrasal verb turn off, which means stopping a machine or electronic device from working.
– Why not 'out': We can put out a fire or a light, but we always turn off electronic devices like phones or televisions.
29 the
– Why it's right: We use the definite article the in the fixed time phrase the next day to talk about the specific day that follows today.
– Why not 'a': We do not use a here because there is only one specific 'next day', not a general choice of many days.
30 Do
– Why it's right: We use Do at the beginning of a present simple question with the pronoun you and a main base verb like think.
– Why not 'Are': We use Are with adjectives or verbs ending in -ing, but never with a base action verb like think.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Noah
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
I have a great surprise for our bedroom. Mum bought us (25) ……………… new smart home speaker today! I'm really excited about it. We can use it to listen (26) ……………… music and play games. The new speaker is still (27) ……………… the box right now. I want to set it up this evening. (28) ……………… you going to be free after dinner? We need to connect (29) ……………… to the internet first. I think it will be a lot of fun. Please let (30) ……………… know when you are coming home.
See you later,
Noah
Answer Key & Explanations
25 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article 'a' before a singular noun phrase ('new smart home speaker') when we are mentioning it to the reader for the first time.
– Why not 'the': We use 'the' for specific things the reader already knows about, but Noah is introducing this new item as a surprise.
26 to
– Why it's right: The verb 'listen' is always followed by the preposition 'to' when we are paying attention to a sound or music.
– Why not 'for': We can wait 'for' something or look 'for' something, but in English, we always listen 'to' something.
27 in
– Why it's right: We use the preposition 'in' to talk about an object that is enclosed or located inside a 3D space, like a box.
– Why not 'on': We use 'on' to describe things touching a flat surface, not for things that are sitting inside a container.
28 Are
– Why it's right: We use 'Are' at the beginning of a question in the 'going to' future tense with the subject pronoun 'you'.
– Why not 'Do': We use 'Do' with simple base verbs (like 'Do you want?'), but the -ing verb 'going' always needs a form of 'to be' as a helper.
29 it
– Why it's right: We use the singular object pronoun 'it' to replace 'the speaker' so we do not have to repeat the same noun again in the next sentence.
– Why not 'them': 'Them' is a plural pronoun, but we need a singular pronoun because there is only one speaker.
30 me
– Why it's right: The phrase 'let me know' is a very common fixed expression that simply means 'tell me' or 'give me information'.
– Why not 'I': We must use the object pronoun 'me' after the verb 'let', not the subject pronoun 'I', because Noah is the person receiving the information.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Maya
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Our geography teacher told us to make a digital presentation about mountains. I think we should finish (25) ……………… before the weekend. I am going to the school library tomorrow afternoon to find (26) ……………… good books. Would you like to come (27) ……………… me?
We can read about the mountains together. After that, we can start making the slides (28) ……………… my new laptop. It is a very big project, (29) ……………… I am sure it will be fun. Please tell (30) ……………… what time you are free.
See you tomorrow!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 it
– Why it's right: We use the pronoun "it" to replace a singular noun that was already mentioned, which in this case is the "presentation".
– Why not 'them': The word "them" is used for plural nouns, but a "presentation" is a single thing.
26 some
– Why it's right: We use "some" in positive sentences to talk about an amount or number of things when we don't know the exact quantity.
– Why not 'any': We usually use "any" in questions and negative sentences, but this sentence is positive.
27 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "with" to show that two or more people are going somewhere or doing an activity together.
– Why not 'for': You can do a helpful favour "for" someone, but you travel to places "with" them.
28 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we talk about looking at digital screens or devices, like "on a laptop" or "on TV".
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for things inside physical containers, but never for digital files or software on a computer.
29 but
– Why it's right: We use "but" to show a contrast between two ideas. It is a big project (which sounds like hard work), but they will still enjoy it.
– Why not 'so': We use "so" to show the result of a situation, and being "fun" is not the logical result of being a "big project".
30 me
– Why it's right: Maya is asking Sam to give her information, so we need the object pronoun "me" after the action verb "tell".
– Why not 'I': The word "I" is a subject pronoun, which means it starts a sentence before a verb, but it cannot come right after a verb.