Practice KET A2
Practice KET A2
Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
1 Where’s the girl going this afternoon?
Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
You will hear a teacher talking to a class about a new music club.
New music club
A actor G receptionist
21 Tyler …… B coach H tour guide
22 Ava …… C dentist
23 Mark …… D journalist
24 Victoria …… E mechanic
25 Bobby …… F pilot
Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a
number or a date or a time.
You will hear a woman telling some students about their visit to the zoo.
Zoo visit
Name of project: Helping
Animal to draw: (6) ………………………………
Time to give animals water: (7) ……………………………… a.m.
Name of baby lion: (8) ………………………………
Age of oldest dolphin: (9) ………………………………
Get free: (10) ………………………………
Listening Part 3
Questions 11-15
Page For each question, choose the correct answer.
| 5 You will hear Jasmine talking to her aunt about a camping trip.
11 Where did Jasmine and her aunt go swimming?
A in the sea
B in the river
C in the lake
12 How did Jasmine feel about sleeping in a tent to start with?
A excited
B afraid
C unhappy
13 What did Jasmine’s aunt like cooking?
A omelette
B steak
C pasta
14 Jasmine’s aunt thought the campsite
A needed a shop.
B had good showers.
C was too small.
15 Which activity did Jasmine like best?
A cycling
B fishing
C running
Listening Part 4
Questions 16-20
For each question, choose the correct answer.
16 You will hear a girl, Teresa, talking to her friend.
Who’s Teresa waiting for?
A a classmate
B a member of her family
C a teacher
17 You will hear a boy phoning his mother.
Why is he phoning her?
A to ask about something
B to give her some news
C to say sorry for something.
18 You will hear two friends talking about a new café.
How will they find out where the new café is?
A They’ll ask another friend.
B They’ll check on the internet.
C They’ll look at a poster.
19 You hear a girl and her dad talking about a boat tour.
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Why do they decide to go on the boat tour today?
A It’s cheap today.
B The weather’s good.
C They know the guide.
20 You will hear a boy, Hugo, talking to his teacher.
What must Hugo do first?
A help another teacher
B help the school secretary
C help another student
Listening Part 5
Questions 20-25
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear a girl talking to her mum about her friends and their hobbies. What
hobby does each friend have?
Example:
0 Mateo H
Friends Hobbies
A acting
B being in a band
21 Hannah ……
C building models
22 Christopher ……
D climbing
23 Samantha ……
E learning languages
24 Andrew ……
F photography
25 Grace ……
G swimming
H watching movies
Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 03 with Answers and
Audioscripts
Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer
1 What time does the nature programme start?
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Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a
number or a date or a time.
You will hear a boy leaving a message for a friend about a football match.
Football match
Day: Saturday
Name of stadium: (6) ………………………………
Bus number: (7) ………………………………
Cost of ticket: (8) £ ………………………………
Wear: (9) ………………………………
Bring: (10) ………………………………
Listening Part 3
Questions 11-15
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Hitomi talking to her friend Freddie about her visit to Hardin
Castle.
11 Who did Hitomi go to Hardin Castle with?
A her classmates
B her family
C her neighbours
12 What was the weather like?
A cold
B wet
C windy
13 What do Hitomi and Freddie both like best at Hardin Castle?
A the Queen’s bathroom
B the yellow bedroom
C the dining room
14 Freddie went to the castle because he wanted
A to learn about history.
B to take photos.
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C to find out about birds.
15 What’s on at the castle next month?
A a running race
B an exhibition of old cars
C a painting course
Listening Part 4
Questions 16-20
For each question, choose the correct answer.
16 You will hear a girl talking about a video.
Which part of the video didn’t she understand?
A the beginning
B the middle
C the end
17 You will hear two friends talking about a concert.
What’s the boy’s opinion of the concert?
A It was boring.
B It was terrible.
C It was unusual.
18 You will hear a boy talking to his dad about going to the city centre.
Why are they going to the city centre?
A to meet someone
B to buy something
C to watch something
19 You will hear a teacher talking to his class.
What information is he giving his student?
A They’re going to start a new project.
B They’re going to have their lesson outside.
C They’re going to have a longer lesson.
20 You will hear a boy talking about his sister, Emma.
Who has Emma married?
A an artist
B a tour guide
C a cook
Listening Part 5
Questions 20-25
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Angela talking to her uncle about the problems with her old
school. What problem was there in each place in the school?
Example:
0 hall F
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A crowded
B noisy
21 cafeteria ……
C not clean
22 library ……
D not modern
23 classrooms ……
E not useful
24 lift ……
F too far
25 office ……
G too small
H too warm
Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 04 with Answers and
Audioscripts
Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 How much did the boy’s football shirt cost?
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Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a
number or a date or a time.
You will hear Rosie’s aunt telling her about a dance competition.
Dance competition
For children from: 13-15
Date to enter by: (6) ………………………………
Send: (7) ………………………………
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Place: (9) ………………………………
First prize: (10) £ ………………………………
Listening Part 3
Questions 11-15
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Tommy talking to his friend Olga about their class party.
11 Which date is the class party?
A 25th June
B 28th June
C 1st July
12 What does Olga think Tommy should wear to the party?
A his black jeans
B his blue shorts
C his green T-shirt
13 What’s Olga worried about?
A singing at the party
B playing the guitar
C helping tidy up
14 Why will Tommy arrive at the party late?
A He’ll have to wait for a lift.
B There aren’t many buses.
C He wants to play tennis first.
15 What’s Olga going to take to the party?
A some balloons
B some paper plates
C some food
Listening Part 4
Questions 16-20
For each question, choose the correct answer.
16 You will hear two classmates talking together.
How did the girl come to school today?
A by car
B by train
C on foot
17 You will hear a girl talking to a man who works at a museum.
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What’s the girl looking for?
A her bag
B her coat
C her folder
18 You will hear a boy talking about learning French.
How did he improve his French?
A by visiting France
B by watching French cartoons
C by emailing his French penpal
19 You will hear a girl talking to her aunt about her hobbies.
Which hobby does the girl like doing now?
A looking after animals
B taking photos of animals
C collecting toy animals
20 You will hear a headteacher talking to the whole school.
What’s new at the school this year?
A a cafeteria
B a sports hall
C a music room
Listening Part 5
Questions 20-25
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear a boy talking to a friend about the presents he bought during a
family trip round Europe. What present did he buy in each country?
Example:
0 Germany E
Countries Presents
21 Poland …… A backpack
22 Switzerland …… B calendar
23 Italy …… C dictionary
24 Spain …… D guidebook
25 Portugal …… E kite
F mug
G photo album
H postcards
Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 05 with Answers and
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Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 How will Luciana invite her friends to her birthday party?
Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a
number or a date or a time.
You will hear a boy leaving a message for a friend about some homework.
Homework
Subject: English
What to write: (6) ………………………………
Number of words: (7) ………………………………
Remember to add: (8) ………………………………
Get ideas from: (9) www. ……………………………… .com
Date to give to teacher: (10) ………………………………
Listening Part 3
Questions 11-15
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Dan talking to a shop assistant in a sports shop.
11 Dan thinks plastic skateboards are
A cheap.
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B popular.
C light.
12 What colour skateboard does Dan prefer?
A purple
B yellow
C grey
13 The shop assistant says the best skateboard for Dan is about
A 16 cm wide.
B 18 cm wide.
C 20 cm wide.
14 What free gift can Dan get from the shop?
A a backpack
B some gloves
C a scarf
15 When will Dan buy a skateboard?
A on Wednesday
B on Friday
C on Saturday
Answer & Audioscript
Listening Part 4
Questions 16-20
For each question, choose the correct answer.
16 You will hear two friends talking about eating healthy food.
Why are they talking about eating healthy food?
A They’ve just read about it.
B They’ve just watched a video about it.
C They’ve just listened to a talk about it.
17 You will hear a boy talking about his history project.
Who gave him some information about it?
A a person who works as a guide
B a woman who lives near him
C a teacher he knows
18 You will hear a girl talking about her clothes.
Why does she want to buy some new clothes?
A to look nice at a party
B to go on holiday
C to play a new sport
19 You will hear a teacher talking about a problem.
Where is there a problem?
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A in the playground
B in the sports hall
C in the cafeteria
20 You will hear a brother and sister talking about their pet rabbit.
What don’t they like about having pets?
A talking to them
B brushing them
C giving them food
Answer & Audioscript
Listening Part 5
Questions 20-25
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear a boy talking to a classmate about the things he is going to do next
week. What is he going to do on each day?
Example:
0 Monday C
Days Things to do
A finish a school project
B go on a trip
21 Tuesday ……
C go to a party
22 weekend ……
D help a neighbour
23 Wednesday ……
E make a meal
24 Thursday ……
F send emails
25 Friday ……
G take money to school
H visit the city library
Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 06 with Answers and
Audioscripts
KET (A2) Listening Tests
Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 How did Carrie hurt her leg?
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Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a
number or a date or a time.
You will hear a teacher telling some students about a class trip.
Class trip
Visit a: castle
Cost of trip: (6) £ ………………………………
Day of trip: (7) ………………………………
Time bus leaves school: (8) ……………………………… a.m.
Bring: (9) ………………………………
Name of special
(10) ………………………………
exhibition:
Listening Part 3
Questions 11-15
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Nadia and Tom talking about their new school.
11 How will Nadia get to their new school?
A by bike
B by bus
C on foot
12 What doesn’t Tom like about the school uniform?
A the jacket
B the shirt
C the trousers
13 How many students are there in the new school?
A under 500
B about 800
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C more than 1000
14 Which subject does Nadia like?
A chemistry
B maths
C biology
15 What will they do on the first day?
A have a class quiz
B visit the school library
C meet all their teachers
Listening Part 4
Questions 16-20
For each question, choose the correct answer.
16 You will hear a teacher talking about a trip.
What has changed?
A the cost
B the time
C the transport
17 You will hear two students talking about a problem.
Where’s the boy’s phone?
A in the teacher’s desk
B in his brother’s bag
C in his house
18 You will hear a boy talking about buying some boots.
Why did he buy the boots?
A They’re comfortable.
B He likes the colour.
C They’re in fashion.
19 You will hear a girl talking about playing tennis.
How does she feel after playing?
A angry
B hungry
C tired
20 You will hear two friends talking about a new teacher.
What do they like about the new teacher?
A He’s clever.
B He’s friendly.
C He’s famous.
Listening Part 5
Page Questions 20-25
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You will hear a girl talking to her uncle about the books she has read at school.
How does she feel about each book?
Example:
0 The Delay H
Books Feelings
A boring
B funny
21 Crunch ……
C good beginning
22 My Island ……
D hard to understand
23 Dangerous Animals ……
E sad
24 The Invitation ……
F scary
25 Skating Star ……
G too short
H useful
Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 07 with Answers and
Audioscripts
Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 How will David travel?
Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a
number or a date or a time.
You will hear a woman talking to a group of students about the library.
Library Information for Students
Hours during term time: 24 hours a day
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Number of books you can take out: (7) ……………
Cost of returning CDs and
(8) £…………… per day
magazines late:
Cost of first library card: (9) ……………
To get a card, give in a form and: (10) ……………
Listening Part 3
Questions 11-15
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Jane talking to her friend, David, about going to the cinema.
11 What does Jane want to see at the cinema?
A She doesn’t have a clear idea.
B She wants to see the new James Bond film.
C She wants to see a love story.
12 Robert
A can’t come to the cinema.
B likes action films.
C prefers not to see the James Bond film.
13 The sad film
A is about two people who die.
B doesn’t sound good to David.
C is the only choice.
14 David thinks
A the comedy would be good for children.
B the comedy is a good choice for everyone.
C not everyone likes comedies.
15 Jane
A will meet David at the cinema at about eight.
B says the film starts at about eight.
C will go to David’s house at about eight.
Listening Part 4
Questions 16-20
For each question, choose the correct answer.
16 You will hear a woman talking to her friend about a meal at a restaurant.
What did she eat?
A steak
B fish
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C pasta
17 You will hear a man explaining why he was late for work.
Why was he late?
A He woke up late.
B The train was late.
C The bus was slow.
18 You will hear two friends talking about holidays.
Where did Anita go?
A New York
B Florida
C Los Angeles
19 You will hear two friends talking about shopping.
What do they need from the supermarket?
A potatoes
B carrots
C onions
20 You will hear a man talking on the phone.
Why can’t he come to the party?
A He has to go to work early.
B His mother is visiting him.
C His mother had an accident.
Listening Part 5
Questions 20-25
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Greta talking to Anthony about holidays.
What type of holiday will each person go on?
Example: Anthony B
People Type of holiday
21 Julie A sightseeing
22 Greta B walking
23 John C cycling
24 Jenny D camping
25 Ed E no holiday
F sailing
G skiing
H beach
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Practice
KET (A2) Listening Test 08 with Answers and
Audioscripts
Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 What might Mark look like now?
Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a
number or a date or a time.
You will hear a woman talking about her work experience.
Work experience: Jessica Chapman
Job: Online language teacher
Taught: Students in (6) …………
Lessons: (7) ………… hours a week
Number of students: three to (8) …………
In lessons: talked, played (9) ………… and sang songs
Worked: from (10) ………… to September
Listening Part 3
Questions 11-15
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Laura talking to her friend John about her trip to Scotland.
11 Which city didn’t Laura visit?
A Aberdeen
B Glasgow
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C Dundee
12 How many people went with Laura?
A two
B three
C four
13 They stayed
A in guest houses
B in hotels
C at the universities
14 What does Laura like about St Andrews?
A She likes the area.
B A lot of people live there.
C The buildings there are old.
15 Laura wasn’t sure about living in Edinburgh because
A it is a big city.
B there isn’t enough to do there.
C it costs a lot of money to live there.
Listening Part 4
Questions 16-20
For each question, choose the correct answer.
16 You will hear a teacher talking to a student.
What does he say about her work?
A Her homework and project were both excellent.
B Her project was excellent, but her homework was not very good.
C Her project was good, but her homework was better.
17 You will hear a man talking about to his friend about a photograph.
Who is the woman in the photograph?
A his sister
B his cousin
C his aunt
18 You will hear a man talking to his friend about a jacket.
Why did he buy it?
A to look good
B to keep warm
C to wear to work
19 You will hear a mother talking to her son.
Why is she unhappy?
A He made the floor dirty.
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B He didn’t tell her where he was.
C He didn’t remember to buy milk.
20 You will hear two friends talking about their day.
What did they do first?
A They went shopping.
B They had something to eat.
C They went to a museum.
Listening Part 5
Questions 20-25
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Sally talking to James about different documents and books.
Which person do they belong to?
Example: Dad F
People Documents
A notebook
B diary
21 Jane
C postcards
22 Mum
D menu
23 Granny
E bills
24 Grandpa
F passport
25 George
G photo album
H driving licence
Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 09 with
Answers and Audioscripts
Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 What time is Margaret’s train?
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Listening Part 3
Questions 11-15
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Peter talking to his friend Linda about going
camping.
11 Who is Peter going camping with?
A colleagues
B old school friends
C colleagues and old school friends
12 How many nights are Peter and his friends going camping
for?
A three nights
B two nights
C one night
13 Peter
A thinks his house is dirty.
B wants a cleaner for his house.
C needs somebody to paint his bathroom.
14 How many tents are they taking?
A one
B two
C four
15 Peter and his friends
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B will have their own milk and cereal for breakfast.
C will pay for three meals a day.
Listening Part 4
Questions 16-20
For each question, choose the correct answer.
16 You will hear a woman shopping for shoes.
Which pair of shoes does she buy?
A the brown ones
B the green ones
C the black ones
17 You will hear a woman describing something she lost.
What did she lose?
A a suitcase
B a purse
C a handbag
18 You will hear two friends talking.
What is Paul going to make?
A a cake
B an omelette
C fried eggs
19 You will hear a man talking about his holiday to his friend.
What animal did he ride?
A an elephant
B a camel
C a horse
20 You will hear a woman talking to her friend.
Why is she upset?
A Jean was not at home.
B The taxi was expensive.
C The taxi driver didn’t help with her luggage.
Listening Part 5
Questions 20-25
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear John and Fiona talking about what to do with the
family at the activity centre. What activity will each person do?
Example: John B
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A tennis
B golf
21 Billy
C football
22 Fred
D swimming
23 Fiona
E horse riding
24 Keith
F table tennis
25 Shona
G badminton
H no activity
Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 10 with
Answers and Audioscripts
KET (A2) Listening Tests
Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Who is Jenny’s brother?
Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap.
Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
You will hear a student giving a presentation about a famous
inventor.
Listening Part 5
Questions 20-25
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Max talking to Ellie about a barbecue. What will
each person bring?
Example: Ellie G
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21 George
C fruit
22 Jack
D drinks
23 Max
E sausages
24 Sophie
F ice
25 Oscar
G burgers
H desserts
Practice KET (A2) Listening Test 11 with
Answers and Audioscripts
Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 What will they buy Timmy for his birthday?
Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap.
Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
You will hear a speaker giving information about a skiing trip.
Skiing trip
Country: Italy
Dates of trip: 2nd – (6) …………… January
Cost of trip: (7) £……………
Not included in price: Lunch and (8) ……………
Free lessons: Every (9) ……………
Lessons are important for: (10) ……………
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Listening Part 3
Questions 11-15
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Nigel talking to his friend Elizabeth about his
course at university.
11 Nigel is happy because
A he can study with friends.
B he can spend his spare time with his friends.
C he can study with his best friends.
12 How many students will be in Nigel’s group?
A two
B three
C four
13 What do they have to do in their project?
A start selling things to students
B start a student shop
C start a new business
14 Nigel and Jenny
A want to sell pens, notebooks and bags to students.
B want to sell food and drink to students.
C have different ideas about what to sell.
15 Elizabeth thinks
A students are good at selling things.
B students often can’t buy things.
C students like spending money.
Listening Part 4
Questions 16-20
For each question, choose the correct answer.
16 You will hear a woman talking to a friend about an
experience.
Where did she go?
A to a film
B to a play
C to an opera
17 You will hear a man and a woman talking.
Where has the man been?
A fishing
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C swimming
18 What will they have for breakfast?
A cereal, eggs and toast
B eggs and toast
C toast
19 You will hear two friends talking.
What did Karen want to buy?
A clothes
B food
C books
20 You will hear two friends talking.
What new piece of furniture has David got?
A a sofa
B a table
C an armchair
Listening Part 5
Questions 20-25
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Paul and Donna talking about summer jobs. What
job does each person have?
Example: Donna B
People Job
A cleaner
21 Clare B waiter
22 Kevin C journalist
23 Paul D factory worker
24 Tony E tour guide
25 Katherine F farm worker
G receptionist
H teacher
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