A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Tips: Recommending Routes, Rides & Destinations 1
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Peter
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
I am leaving my house now. I know we planned to get (25) ……………… taxi to the cinema, but I think we should use the subway instead. There is a lot (26) ……………… traffic in the city centre today because of the bad weather. We should take the train (27) ……………… a taxi will be too slow. The subway is always much faster (28) ……………… driving a car. It will only take ten minutes! I (29) ……………… going to walk to the station soon. Can you meet me there (30) ……………… five o'clock? Please let me know.
See you soon,
Peter
Answer Key & Explanations
25 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article a before a singular noun like taxi when we are talking about one in general.
– Why not 'the': We use the when we mean one specific taxi we already ordered, but here Peter is talking about finding any taxi.
26 of
– Why it's right: We always need the preposition of to complete the common fixed phrase a lot of, which means a large amount of something.
– Why not 'for': We cannot say a lot for when we are describing a large amount or number of things in English.
27 because
– Why it's right: We use because to explain the reason for a decision. Here, the taxi being too slow is the reason why they should take the train.
– Why not 'so': We use so to show the result of a situation, but here we need a word to introduce the reason.
28 than
– Why it's right: We always use than when we are comparing two different things. Here, the speed of the subway is being compared to the speed of driving.
– Why not 'then': Then is used to talk about time or what happens next in a story, not for comparing two things.
29 am / 'm
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb am to complete the future form am going to. It always matches the subject pronoun I.
– Why not 'are': We use are with you, we, or they, but we must never use it with the pronoun I.
30 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition at when we talk about a specific time on the clock, like five o'clock.
– Why not 'on': We use on to talk about days of the week or dates, but never for a time on a clock.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Zoe
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I know you are looking for a holiday place near the sea. I want (25) ……………… tell you about a lovely bed and breakfast. We went there last summer and we had (26) ……………… great time. The rooms are very clean, and it is not too expensive. The beach is close, (27) ……………… you can walk there in five minutes. You can even see the water (28) ……………… your bedroom window! The owners are really friendly and they make delicious food. (29) ……………… you want me to send you the website? Please let (30) ……………… know soon.
Love,
Zoe
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: After the verb want, we must use to before the next base verb (to tell).
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for before a base verb to show what we want to do.
26 a
– Why it's right: We always use the article a to complete the common English phrase have a great time.
– Why not 'the': We use a because Zoe is talking generally about an experience, not one specific time that Sam already knows about.
27 so
– Why it's right: We use the linking word so to show the result of a situation. The beach is close, and the result is that you can walk there quickly.
– Why not 'because': We use because to give a reason, but here Zoe is explaining the result of the beach being close.
28 from
– Why it's right: We use the preposition from to show where you are standing or looking when you see something.
– Why not 'in': We do not use in to describe looking out of a window from inside a room.
29 Do
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb Do to make a present simple question with the pronoun you.
– Why not 'Are': We cannot use Are here because the main verb (want) is in its base form, not an -ing form.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me to complete the very common phrase let me know, which means "tell me later".
– Why not 'I': You cannot use the subject pronoun I here because Zoe is receiving the action (being told the answer).
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alex
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Are you ready for our school trip tomorrow? I am very excited (25) ……………… going to the mountains. Our teacher said that we need to pack carefully today. You must remember (26) ……………… bring a warm jacket with you. The sun is hot during the day, (27) ……………… it gets very cold at night. I am going to put two extra sweaters in my bag. (28) ……………… you want to walk to the bus stop with (29) ……………… tomorrow morning? We can meet at eight o'clock. Please (30) ……………… me know!
See you tomorrow,
Alex
Answer Key & Explanations
25 about
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "about" after the adjective "excited" when we are looking forward to doing something.
– Why not 'for': We can say we are ready "for" a trip, but we must always use "about" with the word "excited".
26 to
– Why it's right: After the verb "remember", we use "to" plus another verb when we must not forget to do an action.
– Why not 'for': We can use "for" before a noun, but we must always use "to" right before a main verb like "bring".
27 but
– Why it's right: We use "but" to connect two ideas that show a strong contrast between the hot day and the cold night.
– Why not 'so': We use "so" to show a result, but here we are contrasting two opposite types of weather.
28 Do
– Why it's right: We use the auxiliary verb "Do" at the beginning of a question in the present simple tense with the subject "you".
– Why not 'Are': We use "Are" with adjectives or verbs ending in "-ing", but here the main verb is "want", so we must use "Do".
29 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "me" after the preposition "with" because Alex is talking about Sam walking together with him.
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun used for doing an action, but here we need an object pronoun to follow a preposition.
30 let
– Why it's right: "Let me know" is a very common everyday English expression that simply means "tell me" or "give me an answer".
– Why not 'give': We can "give" someone an answer, but the exact verb we always use in this fixed phrase is "let".