Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 38 with Answers and Audioscripts

1 B   2 C   3 B   4 A   5 C

Audioscript

1   Where are they meeting?

A:   Are you still coming to the cinema tonight?

B:   Yes, shall we meet in the new coffee shop first?

A:   I’m not sure. I went there yesterday.

B:   We could meet in front of the library?

A:   No, the coffee shop is a better idea.

2   What time does the match start?

A:   Hurry up, Jane! We’ll be late for the basketball match!

B:   Don’t worry, Dad, it doesn’t start until 10 o’clock.

A:   Yes, I know. But the bus leaves at twenty to ten and it’s already half past nine!

3   What’s the man’s job?

A:   Jim’s a nice guy, isn’t he? I met him when I was at the doctor’s last week.

B:   Yes, he was a teacher at my son’s school, you know.

A:   Really? Isn’t he a police officer? I’m sure he is.

B:   He is now, but before that he taught English.

4   What did the boy lose?

A:   Hello, can I help you? You don’t look very happy.

B:   I put my camera next to the radio over there, and now I can’t find it.

A:   Oh dear, that’s a shame. Have you got a mobile phone? You can take photos with that instead?

5   What does she choose?

A:   So, Shirley, what are you having to eat?

B:   Well, I quite like meat, and I love vegetables, so I’m not sure.

A:   Why not have a pizza which has got both on it?

B:   Yeah, I’ll do that. It’s the easiest thing to order.

6 George   7 90   8 100   9 swimming pool   10 opposite

Audioscript

Good morning boys and girls. Let’s have a look at the hotel information for our trip to Edinburgh. When we arrive in town, we’ll go straight to St Andrew Square, which is 5 minutes’ walk from the railway station and very close to our hotel, the Dork, which is in George Street. Tell your parents that the price for a double room is 120 pounds a night, and a single room is 90 pounds a night. So, if you’re sharing a room, the price is 60 pounds a night.

The hotel is very big, there are 100 bedrooms, but we only need 20, possibly on the same floor.

It’s a very nice hotel with a lot of facilities, such as a gym, a sauna and even a swimming pool, but we won’t have time for any of those, we’ve got a very busy schedule!

So, did you get the address right? It’s George Street, and the hotel is opposite the Post Office.

11 B   12 B   13 A   14 A   15 A

Audioscript

A:   Hello, can I help you?

B:   Ah, yes please. I’m looking for a present for my mum. It’s her birthday next week.

A:   Let me see. Ah, here’s a very lovely painting. What do you think?

B:   I really like the colour but it’s too expensive for me. What else have you got?

A:   I know, how about his old guitar: you can’t play it anymore, but it would look very good on the wall in your living room?

B:   My mum already has a guitar. She likes old things, you know, like stuff from the past. She thinks modern furniture is horrible!

A:   Then this Italian glass lamp is the perfect gift! I found it in a shop in Spain last year. It’s fifty years old and very special. It still works too.

B:   Oh yes. The painting was very beautiful, but this table lamp is the best for Mum!

A:   Fine. So, that’s thirty pounds.

B:   Oh, I haven’t got the money now. Can you keep the lamp until next week? I’ll ask my dad if he can come with me and get it next Tuesday after school.

A:   No problem, I’ll see you next Tuesday.

16 B   17 C   18 A   19 A   20 B

Audioscript

16   You will hear a boy talking to a shop assistant. What is he doing?

A:   Good morning, how can I help you?

B:   Actually, I’m just waiting with my baby sister: my grandfather’s trying on a pair of trousers.

A:   Oh, yes, he’s in the changing room right now. What a pretty sister you have! She looks like you a lot!

B:   Thanks…

17   You will hear a person asking for help. What’s the problem?

A:   Excuse me, where can I buy a ticket? This machine isn’t working and the bus will be here in a minute…

B:   Let me see… you need to select the number of tickets you want to buy first and then put the money in.

A:   Oh, that’s why I couldn’t put the coin in. Thanks for helping me, Madame.

18   You will hear a person asking for directions. What’s the weather like?

A:   Excuse me, I’m afraid I’m lost. Do you know where this sushi restaurant is?

B:   I think it’s the one behind the hospital. But it’s at least five minutes from here and if you walk, you’ll get wet.

A:   Oh, right. I don’t even have an umbrella…

B:   Don’t worry: if you take the underground and get off at the next stop, you’ll be right in front of it.

19   You will hear two friends talking about a trip. Where are they meeting up?

A:   Are you ready for tomorrow’s trip to London?

B:   Sure. I’ve packed the sandwiches and the drinks. Don’t forget the camera. Last time we were already on the coach when you realised you had left it at home…

A:   Don’t worry, Adam. See you tomorrow at the gate. The coach will be there at 7,30.

20   You will hear a person asking for information. When is the next bus?

A:   Excuse me, I need to go to Leeds. Does this bus go there?

B:   I’m afraid not. The one that goes to Leeds left at half past four. The bus runs every hour until 6.30: that’s the last bus of the day.

A:   Well, it’s ten to five. I guess I’ll have a walk by the river while I wait for the next bus, then. Thanks.

21 F   22 B   23 D   24 G   25 H

Audioscript

Lisa:   Hi, Karen, have you seen your sister today?

Karen:   Of course I haven’t! It’s Sunday, and you know my sister always goes ice skating on Sundays!

Lisa:   Oh yes. I suppose I’ll have to see her tomorrow then.

Karen:   What? On Monday? No, she’s joined a gym and she goes there every week.

Lisa:   How about Tuesday? Do you think she’ll be free then?

Karen:   Maybe. But she usually goes to play tennis on Tuesdays.

Lisa:   Oh yeah. And on Wednesday she has her painting class.

Karen:   No, painting is now on Thursday. But you won’t see her Wednesday because we’re all going out to a restaurant for my dad’s birthday.

Lisa:   OK, I’ll wait until Friday!

Karen:   Umm, no, football is on Friday.

Lisa:   What? She can’t even play football!

Karen:   Yeah, I know. But she likes to go and watch. Perhaps you can try and see her next week instead?