A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Tips: Recommending Routes, Rides & Destinations 5
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Max
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
I am very excited about our trip (25) ……………… Rome tomorrow morning. We want to buy some nice souvenirs, (26) ……………… please do not bring too much cash with you. It is (27) ……………… bad idea to carry lots of money in the city centre. It is very easy to lose things when there are crowds of people, (28) ……………… you should only take enough cash for lunch. I (29) ……………… going to pay for our museum tickets with my card. Can (30) ……………… bring your small black bag instead of the big one?
See you tonight,
Max
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition to to show movement or a trip towards a destination, like a city or country.
– Why not 'in': We use in to talk about being already inside a place, but not for the journey or movement towards it.
26 but
– Why it's right: We use but to connect two different ideas and show a contrast. They want to buy things, and the surprising contrast is that Leo still shouldn't bring much money.
– Why not 'because': We use because to give a reason. The desire to buy souvenirs is not the reason to avoid bringing money.
27 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article a before a singular noun phrase like bad idea when we are expressing a general thought or opinion.
– Why not 'the': We use the when we are talking about a specific, exact idea that both people already know, but here Max is making a general statement.
28 so
– Why it's right: We use so to show the result of a situation. It is easy to lose things in crowds, and the result is that Leo should only take a little cash.
– Why not 'because': We use because to explain the reason for something, not to introduce the result or consequence.
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 always use am with the pronoun I.
30 you
– Why it's right: We need the subject pronoun you because Max is directly asking his brother to do the action (bring the bag).
– Why not 'he': Max is writing a direct message to his brother, so he must use you to speak to him, not the third-person he.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Lucy
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am so happy that you are visiting my city next month! I want (25) ……………… recommend a great tour guide for your trip. His name is Marco, and he is (26) ……………… best guide in town. He knows a lot (27) ……………… our local history. He is also very funny, (28) ……………… he always tells great jokes! Marco speaks English very well, so you will understand everything he says. (29) ……………… you want me to send you his phone number? Please let (30) ……………… know soon.
Love,
Lucy
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: After the verb want, we must use to before the next base verb (to recommend).
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for before a base verb to show what we want to do.
26 the
– Why it's right: We always use the definite article the before a superlative adjective, like the best or the oldest.
– Why not 'a': You cannot use a with best because there is only one "best" guide in town.
27 about
– Why it's right: When we have information on a subject, we use the preposition about after the verb know (know a lot about).
– Why not 'of': Students often guess know of, but to describe deep knowledge on a topic, about is the correct preposition.
28 because
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction because to give a reason for something. Here, it explains the reason why Marco is funny.
– Why not 'but': We use but to introduce a contrasting idea, not to give a reason.
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 English phrase let me know, which means "tell me later".
– Why not 'I': You cannot use the subject pronoun I here because Lucy is receiving the action of the verb let.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ben
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am looking at the map for our road trip tomorrow. We (25) ……………… going to drive for six hours! I think we should stop at the Blue Bear Cafe (26) ……………… lunch. It is a very famous place next (27) ……………… the highway. My brother went there last year (28) ……………… he said the burgers are amazing. (29) ……………… you want to eat there with me? We can easily stop at about one o'clock. It is much cheaper (30) ……………… the restaurants in the city. Please let me know what you think.
See you,
Ben
Answer Key & Explanations
25 are / 're
– 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".
26 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "for" with meals, like "for lunch" or "for breakfast", to explain the purpose of doing something.
– Why not 'to': We use "to" right before a verb (like "to eat"), but we use "for" right before a noun like "lunch".
27 to
– Why it's right: We always put "to" after the word "next" to complete the preposition "next to", which describes a place right beside another place.
– Why not 'at': We can say a place is "at" the end of a road, but the fixed English phrase is always "next to".
28 and
– Why it's right: We use "and" to connect two similar or related ideas together in one sentence.
– Why not 'but': We use "but" to show a contrast or a problem, but here Ben is just adding more positive information to the story.
29 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".
30 than
– Why it's right: We always use "than" right after a comparative adjective (like "cheaper" or "bigger") to compare two different things or places.
– Why not 'that': "That" is a pronoun used to point at things; it is never used to compare two things in an English sentence.