A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Invites: Trips, Tours & Transport 1
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Anna
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am so excited about our holiday (25) ……………… Spain! Our flight leaves at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, so we need to be at (26) ……………… airport early. My dad booked a taxi to take me there. It (27) ……………… going to pick me up at half past seven. (28) ……………… you like to share the taxi with me? We can travel together, and it will be much cheaper (29) ……………… taking two taxis. If you want to come, please let (30) ……………… know soon.
See you tomorrow!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition to to show movement or a trip towards a destination. Here, Anna is talking about travelling to Spain.
– Why not 'in': We use in to talk about being inside a country, but not for travelling towards one.
26 the
– Why it's right: We use the definite article the with places in a town when it is clear which one we mean. Because there is usually only one local airport, we say at the airport.
– Why not 'an': We only use an when we are talking about any general airport, but here they are going to a specific one.
27 is
– Why it's right: We need the verb is to complete the future form is going to. It matches the singular subject It (the taxi).
– Why not 'has': We do not use has with going to when we are talking about future plans.
28 Would
– Why it's right: We use Would with you like to politely invite someone to do something.
– Why not 'Do': If you ask Do you like, you are asking about someone's general hobbies or preferences, not giving an invitation.
29 than
– Why it's right: We use than when we compare two things. Here, sharing a taxi is being compared to the price of taking two separate taxis.
– Why not 'then': Then is used to talk about time or what happens next, not for comparing things.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me to complete the common phrase let me know, which simply means 'tell me'.
– Why not 'I': We cannot use the subject pronoun I directly after the verb let.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ben
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
How are you? My family and I (25) ……………… going on a camping trip near the lake next month. We would love it if you could come (26) ……………… us! We are planning to stay in a very big tent (27) ……………… three nights. My dad is going to rent a boat, so we can go fishing every day. (28) ……………… you want to join us? You don't need to bring a sleeping bag (29) ……………… we have an extra one. Please write back soon and tell (30) ……………… your answer!
Best wishes,
Ben
Answer Key & Explanations
25 are
– Why it's right: We use 'are' because 'My family and I' means 'we', which is a plural subject. Together with 'going', it creates the present continuous tense to talk about future plans.
– Why not 'is': 'Is' is only used for singular subjects like 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
26 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition 'with' when we do an activity together alongside other people. The phrase 'come with us' is very common.
– Why not 'to': You can say 'come to a place', but you must say 'come with a person'.
27 for
– Why it's right: We use 'for' before a period of time, like 'three nights' or 'two weeks', to explain how long an activity lasts.
– Why not 'since': 'Since' is used for a specific starting point in time (like 'since Monday' or 'since 2020'), not a length of time.
28 Do
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb 'do' to make a present simple question with the main verb 'want' and the subject 'you'.
– Why not 'Are': You cannot say 'Are you want' because 'want' is a main verb; 'are' is only used with adjectives, nouns, or '-ing' verbs.
29 because / as / since
– Why it's right: We use 'because' to link two ideas and give a reason. The second part of the sentence explains the reason why Alex doesn't need to bring a sleeping bag.
– Why not 'but': The word 'but' is used to show a difference or contrast, not to give a reason.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun 'me' after the verb 'tell' to show who is receiving the action.
– Why not 'I': 'I' is a subject pronoun, which means it must go before a verb (like 'I tell'), not after it.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Clara
To: Ben
Hi Ben,
How are you today? I often see you walking to school (25) ……………… the morning. I always ride my new bike because I think it is much faster (26) ……………… walking there. I want to know if you would (27) ……………… to ride our bikes to school together. My house is actually very close (28) ……………… yours, so we can easily meet at the park. We (29) ……………… going to have a lot of fun riding together every day! Please write back and let (30) ……………… know what you think about this great idea.
See you tomorrow,
Clara
Answer Key & Explanations
25 in
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "in" when talking about parts of the day, like "in the morning" or "in the evening".
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for specific days of the week (like "on Monday"), not for general parts of the day.
26 than
– Why it's right: We use "than" after a comparative adjective (like "faster") to compare two different things.
– Why not 'that': "That" is used to point at things, but it is never used to compare two things in a sentence.
27 like
– Why it's right: "Would you like to" is a very common and polite phrase used to invite someone to do something.
– Why not 'want': We can say "Do you want to", but we must use "like" when the question starts with the word "Would".
28 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "to" right after the adjective "close" to show that two places are near each other.
– Why not 'near': "Near" means the same thing, but we never put the word "to" after "near".
29 are
– Why it's right: We need the plural verb "are" to complete the "be going to" grammar structure for future plans with the subject "We".
– Why not 'is': We use "is" for singular subjects (he, she, it), but we must use "are" for plural subjects like "we".
30 me
– Why it's right: "Let me know" is a very common everyday expression that simply means "tell me".
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun, but here we need an object pronoun after the verb "let".