Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 36 with Answers and Audioscripts

1 B   2 A   3 A   4 B   5 C

Audioscript

1   Which postcard do they choose?

A:   Shall we send Amy a postcard? I really like this one with the river.

B:   But we’re staying next to a lake, not a river!

A:   Hmm, there aren’t any postcards with the lake. How about this one with the mountains?

B:   No, that looks too boring. Let’s send her the first one you liked.

2   Where is the girl going next?

A:   Are you going to tennis practice, Sue?

B:   Yes, Dad, but I need to go to the library first. I have to return a couple of books.

A:   Oh, could you get me the newspaper then?

B:   OK, I’ll get it on my way back from tennis.

3   What time is the art class tomorrow?

A:   Hi, Joanna, are you going to the art class at half past two tomorrow?

B:   Yes, but it starts later this week. The teacher won’t be back from the school trip until a quarter past two.

A:   Oh yes, now I remember. Then I’ll see you there at quarter past three, right?

B:   OK, see you there.

4   What did Cathy’s mother do on holiday?

A:   How was your holiday, Cathy?

B:   Brilliant! I skied the whole time and my brother went snowboarding.

A:   But your brother is only 5 years old!

B:   Well, my mother was with him. She usually prefers relaxing in the sun while we ski, but this time she taught him to snowboard.

5   How did Samantha get home from school?

A:   Sorry I’m late, Mum…

B:   What happened? Was there a problem with your new scooter?

A:   I didn’t take the scooter today. Unfortunately, I missed the bus back home, so Adam’s father gave me a lift.

B:   Oh, he drives so slowly! That’s why it took you so long.

6 nine   7 trainers   8 12.15   9 sandwiches   10 surfboard

Audioscript

Welcome to Georgetown Sports Camp. I’d like to give you some information: during your time at the camp you will find fourteen different sports, five indoor activities and nine outdoor sports. If you want to do a sport, just write your name on the lists of the sports you would like to do.

Now, clothes. For most sports you can just wear shorts and a T-shirt. As we do both indoor and outdoor sports, make sure you have a pair of trainers with you, too.

Lunch is served at the snack bar from quarter past twelve and quarter to two. You will find sandwiches and drinks to buy there, but if you want salad or fruit, you need to go to the little shop near the bus stop. Don’t eat too much or you won’t be able to run and jump!

For each sport you do, you will get a mark and each mark goes into your final score. If you get over 190 marks in total, you will get a tennis racket. The maximum score is 250 and those who get that score will win a surfboard.

I hope everything is clear.

11 B   12 A   13 B   14 A   15C

Audioscript

Father:   Sandy, do you remember the family we met on holiday in Austria…?

Sandy:   Yes, they have a boy, right? Karl. He’s 13 like me…

Father:   That’s right. Well, they’re coming to England next week. They’ve never been here so I want to plan something fun for them. What do you think?

Sandy:   Well, they must spend a day in London! They could start the day by going on a tour bus around the city. Then they could go to the theatre or one of the many parks?

Father:   Do you think the boy will like that? How about going to a museum?

Sandy:   Actually, I found it a bit boring.

Father:   But everyone visits museums on holiday!

Sandy:   I think you should choose something outdoors, like a trip to the coast. Karl loves windsurfing.

Father:   I’m not sure his parents like windsurfing though. Maybe I could drive them all to the countryside.

Sandy:   Why not… It’s very relaxing so I’m sure they’ll like it.

Father:   Or maybe I should just call them and ask?

Sandy:   No. Let’s write a list of things they could do and then email it to them. They can choose what they’d would prefer to do.

Father:   Good idea!

16 B   17 A   18 C   19 A   20 B

Audioscript

16   You will hear a girl and her brother talking about a birthday party. What did the girl like most?

A:   So, did you enjoy Elizabeth’s party?

B:   I did, but I think she should have invited more people from our school. I didn’t know anybody there. Fortunately, I danced to my favourite music all the time.

A:   Well, what I really loved was the cake. Elizabeth’s mum made it!

B:   I just had a little slice. You know I prefer eating sandwiches and chips at parties.

17   You will hear two friends talking about a teacher. Why is she leaving the school?

A:   Have you heard about Ms Jenkins? She’s leaving the school next week.

B:   Yes. I was really sad, but I understand she wants to live closer to her old parents. She’s going to teach in a school near their house.

A:   I thought she was bored of teaching and had changed her job. After all, she can speak four languages. She can travel everywhere.

18   You will hear two friends talking about a test. They agree that

A:   How did you find the test, Ewan? It took me ages to finish it.

B:   It wasn’t as long as some of the other ones. I studied a lot for it, but it was still really hard.

A:   Yeah, you’re right. The ones we did in the first term were much easier.

B:   Let’s hope the next one will be better!

19   You will hear two friends talking about some photos. Which one does the girl want to use for a competition?

A:   Look, Ted. Do you like my photo for the competition?

B:   I don’t know. What’s so special about a tree in the middle of a field? I think the one with the butterfly is much better.

A:   Yes, maybe you’re right. It’s more colourful. I chose blank and white for the tree, but maybe it’s a bit sad. Anyway, I’m sure Terry will win with her picture of the beach.

20   You will hear two friends talking about afternoon courses. What is the boy interested in?

A:   So, which course are you doing this year?

B:   Well, I really enjoyed learning to paint better last year, but this year I’d like a change. I love acting and I’d really like to be an actor one day.

A:   I know, but it’s not that easy. Why don’t you do the guitar course with me? I’m sure you’ll like it.

B:   I’m already learning to play the piano. Maybe I’ll learn the guitar next year.

21 G   22 B   23 D   24 H   25 C

Audioscript

Mother:   So how did the school fashion show go, Michael?

Michael:   Oh, it went really well. Everybody enjoyed making their own clothes.

Mother:   So, whose was the best?

Michael:   Well, Martha’s trousers were the most surprising. She used her father’s old coat to make them, you know.

Mother:   And what about June? Every time I see her, she’s wearing a new pair of shoes!

Michael:   Yes, she is crazy about shoes. But, no, she made a pretty skirt out of an old dress.

Mother:   And James loves wearing ties, doesn’t he?

Michael:   Yes, but he didn’t make one. He made a hat from plastic bottles. That was my favourite!

Mother:   I’d like to see a photo of that!

Michael:   Actually, I took some photos. Look… here’s one of Steve. He made a very funny T-shirt.

Mother:   It’s great! And did anyone like your jumper?

Michael:   I think so, but Walter’s hoodie was much nicer than my jumper. He loves fashion. I’m sure he’ll be famous one day.