Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 19 with Answers and Audioscripts

1 B   2 A   3 B   4 A   5 A

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1   Where will David put his sister’s mobile phone?

David:   What’s wrong, Angela?

Angela:   I’ve lost my phone, David. I think I left it on my bookshelf this morning.

David:   Look! Here it is. It’s on the sofa. Shall I leave it there or put it back on your bookshelf?

Angela:   Please leave it on that little table in my bedroom and I’ll take it with me when I leave home.

David:   OK, fine.

2   What will the girl buy?

Man:   Hello, can I help you?

Girl:   I’m not sure what to buy for my brother. He wants to use the internet but he’s interested in photography, too. So, I thought I might buy him a camera or a computer.

Man:   Computers are a bit expensive. What about a mobile phone? Then he can use the internet and take photos.

Girl:   That sounds like a good idea to me.

3   How much did the boy’s father pay for the TV?

Alicia:   Wow! That’s a big TV, Tom!

Tom:   Isn’t it great? My dad got it for a really good price.

Alicia:   My parents bought one last month for £350, but it’s not as big as yours.

Tom:   We bought it for an amazing price. It was £375 before, but it was on sale, so it only cost £250.

Alicia:   You were lucky! Shall we watch a film?

Tom:   Good idea.

4   What did the cat break?

Girl:   Who broke that?

Boy:   I was making a cup of tea to have with my sandwich when I saw that the cat was on the kitchen table.

Girl:   And what happened?

Boy:   I shouted at the cat because it was going to eat the sandwich from my plate. Then, it jumped off the table and knocked the lamp on to the floor. I was sad to see my nice lamp was broken.

5   Which man is the girl’s father?

Dad:   In my opinion, this is the best digital camera that is available in our shop now, Debbie.

Girl:   Why do you think it’s worth buying it, Dad?

Dad:   Well, many top photographers and journalists use it. It’s got a big memory and the battery lasts longer than most cameras.

Girl:   But it is very expensive, isn’t it?

Dad:   Yes. We also have cheaper cameras at the shop, but this one really is the best.

6 17th June   7 occupations

8 4   9 technology   10 Rogers

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Woman:   I know you are preparing for the test on Monday, June 9th. However, because you are final-year students, you need to think about a career, too. So, before term ends, on June 20th, (6) someone will visit the school, on June 17th to give careers advice. (7) On this day, you will be able to find out about many different occupations. We hope that this will help you choose an interesting career. It is never too early to start thinking about the future!

(8) The event will be from 9am to 4pm. From 11am until midday, (9) the first talk will be for anyone interested in science and technology and from 2pm until 3pm, the second talk will be about languages.

(10) If you would like more details, please speak to Mr. Rogers, that’s R-O-G-E-R-S. He will add your name to a list of those interested in the event. There is also an information sheet at the back of the hall that you can take home with you to read.

11 C   12 B   13 C   14 B   15 A

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Teacher:   (11) Hello Tom. I see your name isn’t on the list for the after-school swimming club.

Tom:   (11) Yes, I know that, Miss Helen.

Teacher:   I thought you wanted to be in the school swimming team.

Tom:   I do. But (12) do you think I’m good enough?

Teacher:   (12) If you practise, yes.

Tom:   That’s the problem. I can’t come twice a week.

Teacher:   Too much homework?

Tom:   It’s not just that. My parents both work, so they can’t take me back home by car. (13) I usually have to go home by bus. It’s too far to walk, you see.

Teacher:   So, why can’t you come to the club and just leave school later?

Tom:   Because I have to go home with my sister.

Teacher:   She’s younger than you, isn’t she?

Tom:   Yes. My parents think she’s too young to travel alone.

Teacher:   I suppose so. (14) Does she like swimming?

Tom:   (14) Not as much as studying.

Teacher:   Do you think she might join the swimming club? Then you could still go home together.

Tom:   She might agree to come and watch but she won’t take part.

Teacher:   OK. Why don’t you ask her if she wants to come?

Tom:   So, (15) it’s not too late to add my name to the list?

Teacher:   (15) Not if you do it before the end of the week. There are still two places left.

Tom:   OK. I hope my sister agrees!

16 C   17 B   18 C   19 C   20 A

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16   You will hear a brother and sister talking together. Where are they?

Boy:   Have you got everything you need, now?

Girl:   Nearly. I just need one more thing.

Boy:   OK, but I’m getting hungry.

Girl:   Oh, look at this! It’s lovely. I’ll buy it. There’s only one left and it’s my size!

Boy:   Well, please be quick, as the chemist will close soon and I need some medicine.

17   You will hear two friends talking. What does the girl have to do on Saturday?

Boy:   Let’s go to the beach on Saturday! Don’t tell me you need to do your homework, again.

Girl:   This time I have to stay home for another reason. I can’t leave Bella, my dog, alone.

Boy:   Well, bring her to the beach, too! She’ll love it there!

Girl:   OK, then. I’ll also bring a ball for her to play with.

18   You will hear a teacher talking to one of his students. Why was Sarah late at school?

Teacher:   Hi Sarah! You’re late! You didn’t have a problem with the traffic, did you? Your dad drives you to school, doesn’t he?

Girl:   It wasn’t too bad, actually. But my brother had to go on a trip today and my dad drove him to the train station. So I had to come to school on foot. My house is a bit far, you know

Teacher:   Ok then, I understand.

19   You will hear two classmates talking. Why is the girl upset?

Boy:   Congratulations, Jill!

Girl:   Thanks, Tony.

Boy:   You don’t sound too happy. You got the best grades for maths!

Girl:   Yes. That’s why I should have the maths prize.

Boy:   I understand. But the prize is only for the student who has improved most, over the whole year.

Girl:   But I studied hard, too!

Boy:   I know. Maybe I would think the same as you, if my grades were as good as yours.

20   You will hear a boy talking about his teacher. What do we know about Mr. King’s new car?

Boy:   I saw Mr King park a new car outside the school yesterday. His brother has lent it to him and he can keep it until he gets his licence. His brother decided to buy the car before getting his licence first, because he saw it in the sale. What a strange thing to do!

21 A   22 G   23 D   24 C   25 F

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Jim:   That was a fun lesson!

Lisa:   I think we all chose interesting things to put in the ‘time box’.

Jim:   Yes. They would certainly help people in the future understand how we live our lives today.

Lisa:   Your idea was popular, Jim!

Jim:   Well, everyone uses mobile phones for chatting, listening to music and playing games!

Lisa:   That’s true. But (21) I didn’t like Fiona’s idea.

Jim:   (21) I know. Who plays board games today?

Lisa:   (22) Clare’s idea was better. You can learn a lot from a photo. What people wore, for example.

Jim:   Yes. But you could learn more about clothes by looking at a fashion book.

Lisa:   I agree. (23) What did you think of Jack’s choice?

Jim:   (23) You mean the menu that he chose. It’s an interesting idea, but it wouldn’t give much information about what we eat today.

Lisa:   Yes. A food magazine would be better.

Jim:   I’m surprised you didn’t choose that, (24) Lisa. You love food!

Lisa:   Not as much as I love going out and listening to music!

Jim:   And spending money!

Lisa:   That’s why (24) I thought about choosing money for the ‘time box’. If I didn’t choose that I’m sure I would choose the MP3 player.

Jim:   But (25) Kevin got there first! Anyway, an MP3 player is still a good idea.