A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Itineraries: Planning Routes & Vacations 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: Sophie
Hi Sophie,
I am so excited about our holiday next week! We need to find our way around the city easily. On our first morning, we can go (25) ……………… the tourist information centre. I read online that they give everyone (26) ……………… free map of the city. We will not get lost if we take it (27) ……………… us! After we get the map, what (28) ……………… you want to do? There are lots (29) ……………… interesting museums near the centre. Please write back and tell (30) ……………… if you like this plan.
See you soon,
Ella
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "to" after the verb "go" to show the destination or direction of a journey.
– Why not 'at': You can arrive "at" a place, but you always go or travel "to" a destination.
26 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article "a" to talk about a singular object for the first time, like "a free map".
– Why not 'the': We do not use "the" here because they do not have the map yet, so it is just a general map, not a specific one they already know about.
27 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "with" in the phrase "take something with us" to mean we are carrying it alongside us on our journey.
– Why not 'by': We use "by" for types of transport (like "travel by bus"), but when you carry an object, you take it "with" you.
28 do
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb "do" to make a present simple question when the subject is "you".
– Why not 'are': We cannot say "are you want" because "want" is a main action verb; we only use "are" with adjectives or verbs ending in "-ing".
29 of
– Why it's right: The word "lots" must always be followed by the preposition "of" when we are talking about a large amount or number of something.
– Why not 'about': You can read or hear "about" museums, but the correct fixed phrase for a quantity is always "lots of" (or "a lot of").
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun "me" directly after the action verb "tell" to show who should receive the message.
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun used to start a sentence, but we need an object pronoun immediately after a verb.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Noah
To: Liam
Hi Liam,
Are you ready (25) ……………… our holiday to Spain next week? I looked at the airline tickets today. It is very expensive to take two bags on the plane, (26) ……………… we need to share one large suitcase. This way, we can save a lot (27) ……………… money to spend on our trip! I have (28) ……………… biggest suitcase in our house. I want (29) ……………… pack everything tomorrow night. We (30) ……………… going to leave for the airport very early on Saturday morning.
Let me know!
Noah
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "for" after the adjective "ready" when it is followed by a noun, like "our holiday".
– Why not 'to': We only use "ready to" when an action verb comes next, like "ready to go".
26 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" to talk about the result of a situation. The result of extra bags being expensive is that they need to share one suitcase.
– Why not 'because': We use "because" to give a reason, but sharing a suitcase is the result of the high price, not the reason for it.
27 of
– Why it's right: The word "of" is needed to complete the very common expression "a lot of", which simply means a large amount.
– Why not 'for': "A lot for" is not a correct grammatical phrase to describe a quantity of something.
28 the
– Why it's right: We must always use the definite article "the" before superlative adjectives like "biggest", "best", or "fastest".
– Why not 'a': We cannot use "a" because superlatives describe one specific, unique thing that stands out from everything else.
29 to
– Why it's right: We use the infinitive "to" after the verb "want" before an action verb like "pack".
– Why not 'for': We can use "for" before a noun (e.g., "for our trip"), but we cannot use it directly before a base verb.
30 are
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "are" to match the plural pronoun "We" and complete the "are going to" structure for future plans.
– Why not 'will': You cannot use "will" right before the word "going"; you must always use a form of the verb to be (am/is/are).
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Maya
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am really looking forward to our school trip tomorrow. The train journey is going (25) ……………… take almost three hours. Because it is (26) ……………… a very long trip, I think we should bring some food with us.
I can make some nice sandwiches for our lunch. (27) ……………… you want to have chicken or cheese? My mum bought a lot (28) ……………… delicious snacks at the supermarket yesterday. I (29) ……………… going to bring them in my bag.
Perhaps you can bring some cold drinks? Please let (30) ……………… know if this is a good idea.
See you at the station!
Maya
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We need the preposition to to complete the future tense structure is going to before the base verb take.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for before a base verb; saying going for take is grammatically incorrect.
26 a
– Why it's right: We use the article a before a singular noun phrase (very long trip) to describe what kind of thing it is.
– Why not 'an': We only use an before words that start with a vowel sound, and the word very starts with a consonant sound.
27 Do
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb Do to start a present simple question when the subject is you and there is a main verb (want).
– Why not 'Are': We cannot use Are because the sentence has a base verb (want), and we only use Are in questions with -ing verbs or adjectives.
28 of
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition of to complete the common phrase a lot of when talking about a large amount of something.
– Why not 'for': Students often guess for, but saying a lot for delicious snacks is grammatically incorrect in English.
29 am
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb am after the pronoun I to complete the going to future tense structure.
– Why not 'was': We don't use was because Maya is talking about a future plan for the trip, not an action in the past.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me to complete the common English phrase let me know, which means to tell someone your answer.
– Why not 'I': We cannot use the subject pronoun I here because the pronoun comes after the verb let, so it must be an object pronoun.