England’s Top Go-Kart Driver
Read about Harry Webb, England’s top young go-kart driver, and choose the best word for each of the six gaps.
Reading Part 4
In this exercise you read a short text about Harry Webb, England’s top young go-kart driver, and choose the best word for each gap. This is good practice for Reading Part 4 of the A2 Key (KET) examination.
- ⏱️ Takes about 20–30 minutes.
- 💡 Skill: reading, grammar and vocabulary.
- 📶 Level: A2 Key (KET) — Pre-Intermediate.
Audio: listen to the text as you read.
Key Words
- go-karting — the sport of racing small, low cars called go-karts
- racetrack — the special road or course where races take place
- manager — a person who organises and looks after someone’s career (here, Harry’s dad)
- motor racing — the sport of racing cars and other motor vehicles
- World Champion — the best driver or player in the world in a competition
Useful Language
- Adverbs of degree — only, more, less: how much (he is only 12).
- Time words — when, where, while: when tells us the time something happened.
- Prepositions — in, on, at: his photos are in magazines.
- be like — like means “similar to” (he wants to be like a normal schoolboy).
- Articles — a, an, the: we say the world (there is only one).
- get + adjective — get angry, get tired: get means “become”.
Exam Tip
In Part 4 you choose one word for each gap from three choices (A, B or C). Read the whole sentence before you choose — the words just before and after the gap give you the answer. Watch the grammar traps: use in for things printed in a magazine; be like means “similar to”; we say the world because there is only one; and get + adjective means “become” (he gets angry).
Drag the words into the correct gaps to complete the sentences about go-karting.
🗣️ Speaking
- Talk about a sport you like watching or playing. Why do you enjoy it?
- Would you like to be famous like Harry? Say why or why not.
- Describe a person you admire. What do they do, and why do you admire them?
✍️ Writing
- Write a short note (25–35 words) to a friend about a sport star you like. Say who they are, what they do, and why you like them.
- Write five sentences about Harry Webb using the key words from this page.
🔎 Vocabulary challenge
- Find three more words connected with motor racing (for example: engine, helmet, lap).
- Match each key word to its meaning, then cover the meanings and test yourself.
- Use each key word in a sentence of your own.
A2 Reading and Writing
Keep practising every part of the A2 Key Reading and Writing paper. Choose a part below to find more free exercises.
Part 1
- Airport Notices
- Restaurant Notices
- School Notices
- Shopping Mall Notices
- Short Messages Exercise 1
- Short Messages Exercise 2
Part 2
Part 3
- Climbing Mount Everest
- Don’t Skip Breakfast
- Edinburgh Festival
- Emirate Airline Manager
- Family Castle
- Getting to Sleep
- London Police Force
- Making Jam
- Photography for Beginners
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
A2 Listening and Speaking
Train your ears and your speaking too. Pick a part of the A2 Key Listening and Speaking test below for more free practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A2 Key Reading Part 4?
A2 Key (KET) Reading Part 4 is a gap-fill task. You read one short text with six gaps and choose the best word for each gap from three choices: A, B or C. It tests grammar and vocabulary.
How many questions are in Reading Part 4?
There are six gaps in Reading Part 4. For each gap you choose one word from three choices: A, B or C.
How can I get better at Reading Part 4?
Read the whole sentence before you choose, and look at the words just before and after the gap. Practise common grammar points such as prepositions, articles, adverbs of degree and verbs like get, have and make.
Is this go-karting exercise free?
Yes. This go-karting Reading Part 4 exercise is completely free to use. You can also download the printable PDF and listen to the audio while you read.
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