Amanda Thomas

KET
Practice Tests

EXTRA

FIVE Practice Tests

for the Cambridge ESOL
Key English Test

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LESSON 1

Paper 1

Exercise 1
1 and 2 but 3 or 4 If 5 because 6 so

Reading and Writing

Part 1
1G 2D 3A 4E 5C
Part 2
6 B 7 A 8 B 9 C 10 A
Part 3 (11-15)
11 A 12 B 13 C 14 A 15 C
Part 3 (16-20)
16 A 17 C 18 F 19 D 20 E
Part 4
21 A 22 B 23 B 24 C 25 A 26 C 27 B
Part 5
28 B 29 C 30 B 31 A 32 B 33 B 34 C 35 C 36 A
Part 6
36 sugar 37 bread 38 juice 39 coffee
40 hungry
Part 7
41 of 42 has 43 Every/Each 44 can 45 myself
46 a 47 In 48 with 49 because 50 all/every
Part 8
51 City Sports Centre 52 4 p.m. 53 6.30 p.m.
54 photographs 55 ticket
Part 9
Sample answer

Dear Jo,
I am very sorry I cant come to your house for
lunch, my mum wants me to help her do the
shopping. Why dont we meet for a coffee in the
afternoon?
Love Sally

Paper 2

Listening

Part 1
1A 2B 3C 4A 5B
Part 2
6 D 7 C 8 B 9 A 10 H
Part 3
11 B 12 C 13 B 14 C 15 B
Part 4
16 Italian 17 30 18 Monday 19 Bridge
20 4916553
Part 5
21 champ 22 8 23 20 minutes 24 (hot) milk
25 ham

Key

TEST 1 (from page 7)

Page 27

Exercise 2
1c 2d 3e 4f 5b 6a
Exercise 3
Open answers

Exercise 4
1 because 2 or 3 but 4 if

LESSON 2

Page 28

Exercise 1
Example:
1 no, not c
2 10.15 digital version, 9 oclock traditional
version
3 9 oclock

Question 3
1 A is what the woman had last time, and B is
what she is having as a starter

2 I think Ill have the chicken

Question 4
1 I just passed the finishing line about a second
before him.
2 I ran past him I overtook him

Exercise 2
Open answers

TEST 2 (from page 29)

Paper 1

Reading and Writing

Part 1
1B 2D 3G 4A 5E
Part 2
6 B 7 C 8 B 9 B 10 C
Part 3 (11-15)
11 A 12 B 13 B 14 A 15 B
Part 3 (16-20)
16 E 17 A 18 D 19 G 20 B
Part 4
21 A 22 B 23 C 24 A 25 C 26 B 27 A
Part 5
28 B 29 B 30 A 31 C 32 B 33 C 34 A 35 B

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Part 6
36 paper 37 postcard 38 email 39 envelope
40 stamp
Part 7
41 Do 42 there 43 is 44 me 45 as 46 mind
47 with 48 because 49 to 50 if

Exercise 3
make

take

friends, the bed,

a cake, a mistake,
dinner, a noise,
a plan

Part 8
51 Megan Watson 52 Ridgewater School
53 boots 54 38 55 7.99

LESSON 4

Part 9

Exercise 1

Sample answer

Dear Harry
My flight arrives at 10.30. The flight number is
XT37N. I eat everything! If possible, I would like
to visit Oxford.
See you next week, Francesco (your name)

Paper 2

Listening

Part 1
1A 2A 3A 4C 5A
Part 2
6 B 7 H 8 D 9 A 10 C
Part 3
11 B 12 A 13 A 14 C 15 C

Q6 Q7
Q8
tues wed thurs

a photo, a shower,
the bus, a holiday,
a walk, medicine

Page 50
Q9
fri

Q10
sat

Exercise 2
1 at school 2 future 3 painting notices, making
cakes, making drinks, washing dishes, giving
prizes

Part 4
16 cleaners 17 15th July 18 12 oclock
19 6.00 20 Mrs Pertwee

Paper 1

Part 5
21 7 22 main hall 23 free 24 2.30 25 6.30

Part 1
1E 2A 3C 4G 5H

LESSON 3

Page 49

Exercise 1
1 trip 2 Travel/Travelling 3 journey
- trip: to talk about going to a particular place for
a special purpose
- journey: to talk about the time and distance
travelled only
- travel: to talk about the activity of travelling in
general (travel is also a verb).

Exercise 2
1 remembered 2 dont forget/remember 3 forget
4 forgotten
1 known 2 meet 3 met 4 know
1 finished 2 stop/stopped 3 stop 4 finish

TEST 3 (from page 51)

Reading and Writing

Part 2
6 B 7 A 8 C 9 B 10 B
Part 3 (11-15)
11 A 12 B 13 A 14 B 15 B
Part 3 (16-20)
16 D 17 A 18 F 19 G 20 B
Part 4
21 B 22 C 23 B 24 B 25 C 26 B 27 C
Part 5
28 C 29 C 30 A 31 A 32 B 33 B 34 C 35 A
Part 6
36 ambulance 37 dentist 38 medicine 39 nurse
40 accident

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Part 8
1 flowers 2 small 3 20 (th) 4 Grandma 5 Charlotte
Part 9
Sample answer

Dear Teacher
I am sorry I cant come to class today because
I am going on holiday. I will be away for two
weeks. I am going to London. I will visit lots of
museums and practise my English. From, Eric

Paper 2

Listening

Part 1
1C 2C 3A 4C 5B

Exercise 2
1 B is wrong because Eric says it is possible to
travel around the country by bus but he went
by car. C is wrong because they took their
bicycles in the car with them.
2 A is wrong because Eric says hotels were too
expensive. B is wrong because Eric says he will
camp next time.

TEST 4 (from page 73)

Paper 1

Reading and Writing

Part 1
1H 2F 3E 4C 5G
Part 2
6 B 7 C 8 A 9 B 10 C

Part 2
6 A 7 C 8 G 9 E 10 F

Part 3 (11-15)
11 A 12 B 13 C 14 A 15 B

Part 3
11 B 12 B 13 A 14 C 15 C

Part 3 (16-20)
16 G 17 D 18 H 19 E 20 F

Part 4
16 Time 17 29th December 18 3 0clock
19 12.50 20 Woodham

Part 4
21 B 22 C 23 A 24 A 25 C 26 C 27 B

Part 5
21 Scotland 22 13 24 Makkovik 25 500
26 31st December

Paper 3

Speaking

1G 2F 3A 4E 5C 6D 7B

LESSON 5

Page 71

Part 5
28 A 29 B 30 C 31 A 32 B 33 C 34 A 35 B
Part 6
36 towel 37 umbrella 38 ships 39 tourists
40 islands
Part 7
41 am 42 every/each/one/any 43 last
44 with 45 hope 46 your/the 47 a/another
48 If 49 this/the 50 make/arrange

Exercise 1
1F 2E 3C 4D 5A 6B

Part 8
51 7 p.m. 52 The Monkeys 53 3 54 17
55 0998 666123

Exercise 2
A g, b, c B b, d, e, g C b, h D a, c, e, g
E c, e, g, h F f, i

Part 9

Exercise 3
Open answers

LESSON 6

Page 72

Exercise 1
2 They guide you through the conversation, so
you know where you are and what you should
be listening for. They show you when an
important piece of information is coming

Sample answer

Dear Rebecca,
The party was fun and there were lots of our
friends there. I saw Paul and Sarah, too. I wore
my new jeans and pink top and danced all night
the music was great. See you soon, Alex

Paper 2

Listening

Part 1
1C 2A 3A 4C 5B

Key

Part 7
41 with 42 The 43 for 44 going 45 hope
46 because 47 a 48 of 49 there 50 you

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Part 2
6 G 7 B 8 C 9 H 10 D

Part 5
28 C 29 B 30 A 31 C 32 B 33 A 34 C 35 B

Part 3
11 B 12 B 13 C 14 C 15 A

Part 6
36 guest 37 waiter 38 maid 39 receptionist
40 manager

Part 4
16 Winter 17 new book 18 1.30 19 hall
20 students stories
Part 5
21 The Office 22 26th September 23 9.30
24 menu 25 00465

LESSON 7

Page 93

Exercise 1
1 bicycle 2 horse-riding 3 magazine
4 competition 5 shopping 6 footballer
7 journalist 8 mechanic 9 secretary 10 potato
11 tourist 12 museum 13 exhibition
14 photographer 15 receptionist
Exercise 2
Test your students on the spelling of these words.

Exercise 3
1 islands plural 2 umbrella singular 3 cows plural
4 sugar singular 5 winter singular 6 uniforms
plural

Page 94

Exercises 1, 2, 3

Part 9
Sample answer

Dear ,
I am in Paris for a weekend break in a small
friendly hotel. The weather is warm and sunny,
and I am shopping for new clothes every day!
See you soon,

Paper 2

Listening

Part 1
1B 2B 3C 4B 5A

Part 3
11 C 12 C 13 B 14 A 15 B
Part 4
16 6 p.m. 17 tennis club 18 jeans 19 plates
20 aunt

Open answers

TEST 5 (from page 95)

Reading and Writing

Part 1
1D 2C 3F 4G 5H
Part 2
6 A 7 C 8 B 9 B 10 A
Part 3 (11-15)
11 A 12 C 13 B 14 A 15 C
Part 3 (16-20)
16 E 17 G 18 C 19 A 20 F
Part 4
21 A 22 B 23 A 24 C 25 C 26 A 27 C

Part 8
51 concert hall 52 5 p.m. 53 black dress 54 her
house/Marys house 55 music book

Part 2
6 D 7 B 8 G 9 A 10 E

LESSON 8

Paper 1

Part 7
41 because 42 is 43 about 44 it 45 with
46 pity/shame 47 but 48 brings/gives/buys
49 would 50 Are

Part 5
21 Saturday 27th November 22 89.99 23 9.30 a. m.
24 Red Wood 25 one week

LESSON 9

Page 115

Exercise 1
1 in London 2 on Sunday 3 at the weekend
4 at the bottom 5 interested in 6 listen to
7 invite sbody to do sthing 8 for
Exercise 2
1 Does 2 are 3 have 4 Did
Exercise 3
1 anything 2 them 3 it/this 4 any 5 it, her

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Page 116

Exercise 1
1 Tell Amy that you can go shopping.
2 Say what you want to buy
3 Suggest a place to meet

Key

LESSON 10

Exercise 2
Open answers

LESSON 13

Page 119

Exercises 1, 2

Exercise 2
These may vary depending on how well students
know their teacher! (see table below)
How to start

How to finish

A note/ email
to a friend

Hi, Hello

Love, Bye for now,

See you soon

A note/ email
to a teacher

Dear

Best wishes, From

Open answers

LESSON 14

Page 120

Exercise 1
3 A Could you repeat that?
B Did you say 115?
4 A Could you spell that please?
B How do you spell Hectors?
Exercise 2

LESSON 11

Page 117

Open answers

Exercise 1
on Sunday, in September, Oxford Street, Mrs
Jacobs, the river Nile, my friend Mary, the Eiffel
tower, I am a doctor, the 29th July, at Christmas,
in India

LESSON 15

Rules:
1 names of rivers/places 2 days, months 3 street
names 4 names/titles of people

How do I get there? Is it near the station? What

is the address?

Exercise 2
1 girls 2 girls 3 dogs 4 dogs 5 childrens

What time does it close? Is it open all year? Is it

closed in winter? What date does it open?

Exercise 3
1 Sundays 2 OK 3 OK 4 times 5 OK

Asking about prices

Exercise 4
1 This is your book, isnt it?
2 It was raining last Saturday, but we played
football in the park.
3 At the party we had chicken and rice,
vegetables, salad, cheese and cake.
4 I live in a big house in Henley, which is a small
town near Oxford.
5 Do you live in a village, a town, or a city?

LESSON 12

Page 121

Exercise 1
Asking about location

Asking about times and dates

How much does it cost? Is it expensive? Is it free

for children? Can you pay by credit card? How
much are the tickets?

Asking about activities

What can you do there? Is it interesting? Is there
a caf?

Exercise 2
Open answers

Page 118

Exercise 1
1 belt 2 tomato 3 belt 4 department store
5 department store 6 tomato 7 department store

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CD 1

TEST 1
This is the Key English Test Listening Paper.
There are five parts to the test: Parts One,
Two, Three, Four and Five.
We will now stop for a moment before we
start the test. Please ask any questions now
because you mustnt speak during the test.
Look at the instructions for Part One.
You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation.
For questions 1 to 5, put a tick under the
right answer.
Here is an example:
Which train are they going to catch?
M Are we going to catch the fast train tomorrow?
F Thats the 10.15, isnt it? I think that will get us
there too late. Well have to take the one at 9
oclock because we need to be there by 10.45
at the latest.
M OK.

The answer is the 9 oclock train, so there is a

tick in box A.
Now we are ready to start.
Look at question One.
One: Which photograph does the man like
most?
M I really like these photographs.
F Yes. I love the one of the flowers.
M Me too, but I think my favourite is the one of
the mountains.
F Oh, I thought you would like the sea best.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Two: Which class is the girl going to do?

M Are you going to do your art class again this year?
F Art is on Monday, which is when the new dance
class starts, and all my friends are doing that.
M And you want to be with them. Do they do
singing as well?
F I hope not my music teacher at school says I
cant sing at all!
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Three: What main course does the woman

choose?
F What special dishes have you got this evening?
M Theres grilled fish, grilled chicken and steak.
The steak is very good.

Yes. I had the steak the last time I was here. Im

having fish to start with, so I think Ill have the
chicken for a change.
M OK.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Four: Where did the boy come in the running

race?
F Did you win the running race again?
M Jack was in front of me all the way until the last
10 metres. I just passed the finishing line about
a second before him. The person in third place
came in a long way behind.
F It was a hard race then. You must be tired.
M Yes, really tired.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Five: How long has the girls father been

away?
M When does your dad get back from his
business trip? Hes been away for a long time.
F Yes. Its three weeks now. He wont be back for
another two weeks.
M That is a long time. More than a month.
F I know, but I talk to him every day on the phone.
Now listen again. (Repeat)
This is the end of Part One.

Now look at Part Two.

Listen to Jack telling his mother about his
day trip.
What did he do at each time?
For questions 6 to 10, write a letter A to H
next to each time.
You will hear the conversation twice.
F

What time did you leave this morning Jack? I

didnt hear you go.
M We caught the early train at 9 oclock to get
there before 11 oclock when the museum
opens. If you dont get there then you have to
wait for ages.
F Did you stay there all morning?
M Yes. We had lunch there too. It was raining at
12 and we were very hungry so we didnt go
for a picnic in the park, we ate in the caf.
F Did you go shopping after that?
M Yes but at 2 oclock we were tired so we went
to see a film. That finished at 3.45 so at 4
oclock we went on the river trip.
F You did do a lot! I expect you are very hungry
now.
M Not really. At 6 oclock we were near Park
Street so we went to see Grandma. She was
having supper so we had lots to eat with her.
Now listen again. (Repeat)
This is the end of Part Two.

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F

F Do you have any family holidays for next week?

M Lets see. I have departure dates on the 18th,
the 19th is full and the 20th is no good because
its just for two people.
F Where are the holidays?
M France, Spain and Greece. The cheapest
holiday is in France but that is in an apartment.
If you want to go to a hotel, it will cost less to
go to The Hotel Playa in Spain.
F OK. What kind of hotel is it?
M It has three stars. It has its own beach but it
doesnt have its own swimming pool or
childrens club, Im afraid.
F Thats OK. How much is it per week?
M Lets see. The normal price is two hundred and
ninety pounds per person per week, but you
can get it for two hundred and fifty pounds
each or two hundred and thirty pounds for
fourteen nights.
F Does that include all meals?
M Only breakfast and dinner, and you dont have to
pay for transport from the airport to the hotel.
F What time is the flight?
M Departure time is two oclock and it arrives at
five oclock. The flight is only two hours long
but there is a one hour time difference.
F So what time...
Now listen again. (Repeat)
This is the end of Part Three.

Now look at Part Five.

You will hear someone explaining how to
prepare a vegetable dish.
Listen and complete questions 21 to 25.
You will hear the information twice.

Now look at Part Four.

You will hear a conversation about a restaurant.
Listen and complete questions 16 to 20
You will hear the conversation twice.

Whats your name?

How do you spell your surname?
Where do you live?
How long have you lived there?
Are you a student or do you work?

F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F

You must go to that new restaurant I went to

last night.
Oh yes? Whats it called?
The Garden.
Is it a French restaurant?
Italian. The food is really good, especially the fish.
Is it expensive?
Its not cheap! We paid 120 for four people,
so thats about 30 each.
Yes, that is quite expensive.
They do a cheaper menu on Monday. I think
its half price then.
Thats good. Is it in the centre of town?
Yes, its in Bridge Street, near the cinema. Its
very nice inside and they have a big garden
with lots of tables outside.

Do you have the phone number? Perhaps I will

book a table for next week. Its Marks birthday
on Tuesday.
F Yes here it is... 4916 double 5 3
F Thanks.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Four.

Today I am going to tell you how to make a very

easy vegetable dish from Ireland. This is a dish
made with potatoes and spring onions. Now, the
Irish are famous for their love of potatoes and this
is one of their favourite dishes. Its called champ,
thats C H A M P. If you want to make enough for
four people you will need eight large potatoes.
Boil the potatoes for twenty minutes or until they
are soft. While the potatoes are boiling cut the
onions into very small pieces. When the potatoes
are ready peel and mash them. Add some hot
milk to the potatoes. Some people like to add
butter too, but I dont think you need to. Put the
onions in with the potatoes. This dish should be
eaten very hot. It is very nice eaten with ham.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Five.

This is the end of the test.
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CD 1

Test One, Paper Three, Speaking, Part One

Greetings and Introductions

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CD 1

TEST 2
This is the Key English Test Listening Paper.
There are five parts to the test: Parts One,
Two, Three, Four and Five.
We will now stop for a moment before we
start the test. Please ask any questions now
because you mustnt speak during the test.
Look at the instructions for Part One.
You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice.

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Now look at Part Three.

Listen to a woman asking for information
about a holiday.
For questions 11 to 15, tick A, B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Look at questions 11 to 15 now. You have 20
seconds.
Now listen to the conversation.

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There is one question for each conversation.
For questions 1 to 5, put a tick under the
right answer.
Here is an example:
Which train are they going to catch?
M Are we going to catch the fast train tomorrow?
F Thats the 10.15, isnt it? I think that will get us
there too late. Well have to take the one at 9
oclock because we need to be there by 10.45
at the latest.
M OK.

The answer is the 9 oclock train, so there is a

tick in box A.
Now we are ready to start.
Look at question One.
One: Which dress will Sally wear?
F Which dress shall I wear to the party?
M You always look nice in the black dress.
F Thats my favourite dress but Ill be too hot in
it this evening. I prefer the one with flowers on
it to the white one. What do you think?
M Yes, its better for dancing in.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Two: What time did the man leave the office?

M Sorry Im late. The trains were delayed.
F Not again. I rang the office at 6.30 and you
werent there.
M No. I wanted to get home by 7 oclock to play
tennis, so I left early at 6 and then I had to wait
45 minutes for a train.
F Well, you can have the car tomorrow because
Im working from home.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Three: Which photo shows the womans

grandchildren?
F

These are my grandchildren. Thats Jake, the

oldest. Hes ten.
F Doesnt he look like his mother? The same dark
hair.
F Yes but his sisters are quite different. Theyre like
their father. Poor Jake doesnt have a brother to
play with. I hope the new baby will be a boy.
F Yes, it would be nice for him.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Four: What size shoes will they buy?

M Mum, these shoes are too small.
F Already? Theyre only three months old. I
thought we bought a size 40 so that you would
have lots of room to grow.
M These are only a 39. The 40 was much too big.
F Well, this time well get a 41 to make sure you
can wear them for longer.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

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Five: Where will they meet?

F

The film starts at 8 so shall I meet you at the

cinema at 7.45?
M Why dont we meet at the caf near the cinema?
F I wont have time. Itll take me 20 minutes to
walk from the station and I cant leave work
before 7 today.
M OK. Ill get there early to get the tickets.
Now listen again. (Repeat)
This is the end of Part One.

Now look at Part Two.

Listen to Tom telling his mother about the
sports classes he is doing.
What day will he do each sport?
For questions 6 to 10, write a letter A to H
next to each day.
You will hear the conversation twice.
F

Which sports are you doing on each day this

year, Tom?
M On Monday its swimming again.
F The same as last year so on Tuesday will you
have rugby?
M I cant do it this year because weve got
football on that day.
F Oh. So what about Wednesday?
M I wanted to practise football with my friends
but the teacher said I had to do volleyball. Oh
Mum. Theres a new class on Thursday.
F Whats that then?
M We have to wear white jackets and trousers,
there are different colour belts and we have a
Japanese teacher.
F Karate? Well, I suppose thats less dangerous
than rugby!
M And on Friday I had to choose between tennis
and basketball. All my friends wanted to do
basketball so I decided to do that because dad
can teach me tennis at the weekend.
F But not on Saturdays because youll have team
practice and matches for hockey then.
M Oh thats right. I wont have much time for any
other sports, will I?
F No! I think youre doing more than enough.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Two.

Now look at Part Three.
Listen to Sam telling a friend about his new
school.
For questions 11 to 15, tick A, B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Look at questions 11 to 15 now. You have 20
seconds.
Now listen to the conversation.
M Hi Joe. Its Sam.
M Hello Sam. Hows your new school?

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This is the end of Part Three.

Now look at Part Four.
You will hear a conversation about a holiday
job in a hotel.
Listen and complete questions 16 to 20.
You will hear the conversation twice.
M Hello. This is Seaview Hotel. Jack speaking. Can
I help you?
F Yes. My names Isabelle Cummings. Im ringing
to see if you have any holiday jobs for students
this summer.
M Im afraid all the waitress jobs have gone, but
we have some jobs for cleaners left.
F Thats OK. When do you need people to start?
M Our busy time starts on 25 July, so wed like
new workers to start on 15 July so they can
learn the job.
F Fine. And how many hours per day is it?
M We only have part-time work in the mornings
from 8 to 12, so youll have your afternoons
free.
F Oh thats good. And how much does it pay?
M Have you worked for us before?
F No.
M So youll get 6.00 per hour, otherwise youd
get 6.50.
F I see. And who should I talk to if I want the job?
M The hotel manager her names Mrs Pertwee;
thats P E R T W, DOUBLE E.
F Great. Thanks very much for your help.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Four.

Now look at Part Five.

You will hear a tour guide in a museum
giving some information to visitors.
Listen and complete questions 21 to 25.
You will hear the information twice.
F

Id like to tell you all about our special summer

holiday activities for children at the Science
Museum today. This afternoon we have a special
show about fire. The children will find this very
exciting, but for younger children it may be a
little frightening so its only for 7 to 12 year olds.
Thats on in the main hall next to the main
entrance where you bought your tickets. The
cost for this show is 1.50 for adults and its free
for children. Unfortunately, because of safety
rules, children must have an adult with them.
The show lasts for one hour and starts at 2.30.
If you want to see the show you must get there
early because there is only space for fifty
children. Adults can stand at the back.
If you would like any more information about
the show, please come and ask me or any of
the other guides you see on your tour of the
museum. May I remind you that the museum
will close today at 6.30. Thank you for
listening. I hope you enjoy your visit.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Five.

This is the end of the test.
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Test 2, Paper 3 Speaking, Part 1

Giving information
If you are a student, answer the following
questions:
M What do you think of your school?
What subjects do you study at school?
Which is your favourite subject?
Why do you like it?
Tell me something about your school.

If you are at university, answer the following

questions:
M What do you study at university?
Why did you choose this course?
What do you like about it?
Is there anything you dont like?
Tell me something about your university.

If you are working, answer the following

questions:
M What do you do?
What do you like about your job?
Is there anything you dont like about your job?
Tell me something about your working day.

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M Its good, but its so big I keep getting lost.

And Im very tired because I have to get up
earlier. I have to be in class at 8.30 so I have to
get to school by 8.15 before I used to leave
home at 8.45.
M But do you like it?
M Its strange without my old friends and the
journey to school is longer, but the sport is really
good; theyve even got a swimming pool.
M What are the other boys like?
M Theyre nice enough but they dont listen to
the music we like and they all like Manchester
United.
M Thats terrible. Are the teachers better?
M Theyre not as boring anyway, and most of
them are young so they have new ways of
teaching. They are also easier to get on with;
you can tell them your problems.
M Mmmm. So are you doing all the same
subjects?
M I have to learn another language. Ive decided to
do Spanish. My Dad said I should do Russian or
Chinese but theyll be too difficult for me...
Now listen again. (Repeat)

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TEST 3
This is the Key English Test Listening Paper.
There are five parts to the test: Parts One,
Two, Three, Four and Five.
We will now stop for a moment before we
start the test. Please ask any questions now
because you mustnt speak during the test.
Look at the instructions for Part One.
You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation.
For questions 1 to 5, put a tick under the
right answer.
Here is an example:
Which train are they going to catch?
M Are we going to catch the fast train tomorrow?
F Thats the 10.15, isnt it? I think that will get us
there too late. Well have to take the one at 9
oclock because we need to be there by 10.45
at the latest.
M OK.

The answer is the 9 oclock train, so there is a

tick in box A.
Now we are ready to start.
Look at question One.
One: How many minutes late is Jack for
school today?
F

Why are you so late for school, Jack? Its 9.30.

You should be here at 8.30.
M Sorry, Miss. There was a lot of traffic and the
journey took 45 minutes it usually only takes
half an hour.
F Your Maths class started half an hour ago.
Hurry up now.
M Yes, Miss.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Two: What is the woman going to do this

evening?
M That TV show you like is on television this evening.
F Thats a pity Im meeting Sarah after work.
Were both starting our new Spanish course.
M Oh yes. Well, I can video your programme.
F Thanks. Then I can watch it tomorrow.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Three: What do they want to buy?

M We need to do something with this room. We
need more space.
F Yes, that sofa is too big
M Youre right if we got a new one, we could
move the bookshelf into that corner.

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Yes, and the table can go against the wall. Lets

do that.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Four: Where is Nick?

M
F
M
F

Can I speak to Nick, please? Its David.

Sorry, hes out. Hell be back at 7.
Is he working late tonight?
Hes gone to get the car repaired. He should be
playing football.
M Oh yes. He always plays football on a Tuesday.
Oh well. Ill ring him at work.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Five: What does the man want for his birthday?

F

Your mother wants to know if youd like a

sweater for your birthday.
M She always buys me sweaters and theyre so
expensive. Id prefer a book.
F Books are expensive to send. What about a pen?
M I dont really need one. Anyway, she doesnt
have to post it. She can give it to me when we
see her next month.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part One.

Now look at Part Two.
Listen to Jessica talking to her head teacher,
Mrs Miles, about the end-of-year school party.
What job is each person going to do?
For questions 6 to 10, write a letter A to H
next to each person.
You will hear the conversation twice.
F

Everything is almost ready for the party, Jessica,

but I need some more people to help with all
the work. Well need someone to help move all
the tables and chairs outside.
F My father said he will do that.
F Excellent. What else? Oh yes. Has Miss Martin
painted the notices?
F She said she couldnt this year so she asked
Amy Bland to do them.
F Good. Ill ask Mr Wood to put them up on
Thursday. Now well need lots of cakes because
Mrs Collins said they sold very quickly last year,
so Miss Jakes says she will make some as well.
F Ive got another person to help with teas and
coffees now; Mrs Taylor.
F So thats five people. Fine. And how many do
we need for washing up?
F Weve only got two people so far, but I can do
some.
F Thank you Jessica. Now what about the prizegiving?
F Arent you going to do that, Mrs Miles?
F Of course!
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Now look at Part Three.

Listen to Eric asking Fred about his trip to
New Zealand.
For questions 11 to 15, tick A, B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Look at questions 11 to 15 now. You have 20
seconds.
Now listen to the conversation.
M
M
M
M

Im planning my trip to New Zealand.

Oh yes? What do you want to know?
How much did you spend while you were there?
I spent $1250 with the flight which was about
$500, and while I was there I spent $750.
M Which month is it best to go in?
M I went in December but it was very hot. I think
anytime after August would be OK, say in
October.
M Right. And you stayed for 14 days?
M 18 days, so two and a half weeks really. Three
weeks would be much better.
M Was it easy to travel around by bus?
M Yes, you can do it by bus, but it was cheaper
for me to rent a car with three friends. It was
also easier to take our bikes with us that way.
M What was the best place you visited?
M I liked Milford Sound the most, but my friends
all loved Mount Cook. Lake Tekapo is really
beautiful too.
M Where did you stay?
M In rooms in family houses. Hotels were too
expensive. Next time I go Ill camp.
M Thanks Fred. Thats really useful.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Three.

M Yes. Its 53 Woodham Street. Thats W, double

ODHAM
F OK, Mr Birch, Ill get these tickets sent out to
you as soon as possible. Now, how would you
like to pay?...
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Four.

Now look at Part Five.
You will hear some information about a story
competition.
Listen and complete questions 21 to 25.
You will hear the information twice.
F

The winner of this years National Story

competition for children is Fiona McGowan.
Fiona lives in Scotland with her parents, her
two brothers and her dog. Fiona is one of our
youngest winners ever, at only 13, but not the
youngest, that was in 1995 when Tom Bradwell
won aged just 12.
Fionas story is about a young girl who leaves
her home in Glasgow to go to live in the north
of Canada, where she has a strange adventure.
The story is called Makkovik, thats M A double
K O V I K, which is where the story takes place.
Its very well-written and Im sure all young
people will enjoy it. Fionas story was chosen
out of one thousand stories and Im very
pleased to give her her prize of 500. Dont
worry if you didnt win this time, you can have
another go in our next competition which
closes on December 31st. Good luck to you all
and well done again to Fiona.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Five.

This is the end of the test.

Now look at Part Four.

You will hear a man booking some theatre
tickets.
Listen and complete questions 16 to 20.
You will hear the conversation twice.

TEST 4

F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F

This is the Key English Test Listening Paper.

There are five parts to the test: Parts One,
Two, Three, Four and Five.
We will now stop for a moment before we
start the test. Please ask any questions now
because you mustnt speak during the test.
Look at the instructions for Part One.
You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation.
For questions 1 to 5, put a tick under the
right answer.
Here is an example:
Which train are they going to catch?

World Theatre. Can I help you?

Yes. Id like to book some tickets, please.
Can I take your name, please?
Its Danny Birch.
Which play is it for?
Its called The Time.
OK. And when do you want the tickets for?
Are you open on 28th December?
Were closed Im afraid.
So 29th December then.
3 oclock or 7 oclock?
The afternoon show, please.
Which seats would you like?
Wed like four 12.50 seats, please.
So thats 50 altogether. Can I take your
address please?

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M Are we going to catch the fast train tomorrow?
F Thats the 10.15, isnt it? I think that will get us
there too late. Well have to take the one at 9
oclock because we need to be there by 10.45
at the latest.
M OK.

The answer is the 9 oclock train, so there is a

tick in box A.
Now we are ready to start.
Look at question One.
One: Which tickets do they decide to buy for
the football match?
F How much are the tickets for the match?
M Theyre quite expensive the cheapest are
21.50 and the next ones are 24.50.
F Thats not bad. Last time I paid 28.50. We
wont save much if we get the cheaper tickets.
M Thats true. Lets go for the more expensive
ones then.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Two: What food is the woman going to bring

to the party?
F What do you want me to bring to the party?
M Were having pizza and salad. Mels going to
make a cake, but could you do one of your
special chocolate ones as well?
F Of course I can.
M Great. And Ill buy some really good cheese too.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Three: Where should the man go for breakfast?

M Excuse me, is this the right floor for the
restaurant?
F This is the third floor. The dining room is on
the fourth floor, but its only open for lunch
and dinner.
M I just want to get some coffee and some fruit.
F In the morning we use the coffee bar on the
first floor, or you can eat in your room.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Four: Which activity is Lorna going to do

after school on Monday?
F

Are you going to do that new art class after

school on Monday, Lorna?
F Id like to but its on at the same time as my
swimming class.
F Well, change that to Wednesday like me.
F I do cooking then. Its too late to change
everything now.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Five: What time will the flight from Dublin

arrive?
M Flight AR 312 from Dublin is delayed and will

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now arrive fifteen minutes late at sixteen

twenty five. Passengers waiting to leave for
Dublin on the seventeen ten flight will now
have a short delay.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part One.

Now look at Part Two.
Listen to Liam and Joshua talking about
going to university.
What are they and their friends going to study?
For questions 6 to 10, write a letter A to H
next to each time.
You will hear the conversation twice.
M Hi Liam. I heard you got a place at Cambridge
to study History. Well done.
M Thanks Joshua. And youre going to be a doctor!
M Thats right. I thought I wasnt going to pass
the Mathematics exam, so Im really pleased.
Its a pity Nina didnt get in to do Medicine
too.
M But shes going to do Business Studies now.
Shell enjoy that. What about Sanjeev? He
wanted to do Business Studies as well, didnt he?
M Hes decided hes more interested in computers
so hes going to study that.
M Oh. I think Amaya is really lucky.
M Whys that?
M Because shes going to study what she really
loves the piano. Shell be famous one day
and play in concerts.
M Yes. And I think Omar could be a famous artist.
He should study Art.
M But his parents wont let him. They think artists
dont earn enough money. At least now hell
learn how to draw maps and pictures of rivers!
M (laughs ) And I suppose he can study Art in his
free time.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Two.

Now look at Part Three.
Listen to a man asking for information about
a golf club.
For questions 11 to 15, tick A, B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Look at questions 11 to 15 now. You have 20
seconds.
Now listen to the conversation.
F Westwood Golf Club, Can I help you?
M Yes. Id like some information about joining the
club, please.
F To join for one year it costs 750 for an adult,
1000 for a family and 350 for under 18s.
M I see. And what is there at the club?
F At the moment we just have a restaurant, but
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This is the end of Part Three.

Now look at Part Four.
You will hear a conversation about a visitor
to a school.
Listen and complete questions 16 to 20.
You will hear the conversation twice.
M We have a special visitor coming to the school
next Thursday, Alice.
F Oh yes. Who is it?
M Jane Winter.
F Really! Shes my favourite writer. Will I get to
meet her?
M Yes. Shes coming for the whole day. From 9 till
12 shes going to visit some classes. Then in
the afternoon shes going to talk to the whole
school about her new book.
F But I have Science on Thursday afternoon from
2 until 3.30
M Its OK. Well start afternoon lessons later than
usual at 2.30 so she can to talk to us at 1.30
for an hour.
F Oh good. Where will the talk be in the library?
M I think it will be better in the hall theres
more space there.
F I cant believe shes really coming here!
M Theres one more thing she wants to look at
some of the students stories and I would like
you to show her one of yours.
F Me?! Oh Id love to. Thank you.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Four.

Now look at Part Five.
You will hear some information about a cinema.
Listen and complete questions 21 to 25.
You will hear the information twice.
M Star cinema booking office is now closed. It is

open from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m.

to 10 p.m. Please listen to the following
message for information about the film
showing this week.
Opening this week is the new film by Derek
Hill; The Office. Many tickets have already
been booked for this weekend so book now to
be sure of a seat. It is showing from 26th
September and will be on for two weeks until
9th October. There are three programmes each
day at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. On
Saturdays there is a late show at 11.45 p.m.
Tickets cost 5.50. Students and people over
65 pay 3.50.
Wed like to tell our customers that the cinema
cafe has a new menu and now does hot meals
from only 4. The caf is open until 10 p.m.
To book tickets please call this number now:
Double 9, double 6, 3 DOUBLE OH, 465.
Thank you for listening.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Five.

This is the end of the test.
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TEST 5
This is the Key English Test Listening Paper.
There are five parts to the test: Parts One,
Two, Three, Four and Five.
We will now stop for a moment before we
start the test. Please ask any questions now
because you mustnt speak during the test.
Look at the instructions for Part One.
You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation.
For questions 1 to 5, put a tick under the
right answer.
Here is an example:
Which train are they going to catch?
M Are we going to catch the fast train tomorrow?
F Thats the 10.15, isnt it? I think that will get us
there too late. Well have to take the one at 9
oclock because we need to be there by 10.45
at the latest.
M OK.

The answer is the 9 oclock train, so there is a

tick in box A.
Now we are ready to start.
Look at question One.
One: What time will the museum close today?
M What time does the museum close today?
F The last tickets are sold at 5.30, which gives

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year with showers and a small swimming pool.

M Do you have to wear any special clothes?
F Were not like some clubs where you have to
wear golf trousers! But we do like people to
play in golf shoes only players in
competitions have to wear our club sweaters.
M Right. What about lessons for children?
F Our teacher is excellent, but he doesnt do
group lessons. They usually only do half an
hour, an hour is too much and costs 8 its
always half price for children.
M Mmm. Can visitors play here?
F Yes. But you must be a guest of someone in the
club; theres no need to book. Its 25 during
the week and the same at weekends.
M I see.
F This is a good club because its easy to meet
people were like a big family and you never
have to wait long for a game.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

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you an hour before closing time at 6.30.
M I dont finish work until then.
F Were open later on Thursdays and Fridays until 7.30.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Two: What did Lucy buy at the shop?

M
F
M
F

Did you get what you wanted at the shop, Lucy?

I was looking for this special pen to buy for Emily but they didnt have any, so I got her this CD.
Thats nice. Next time you can look for things from this magazine its much easier to shop this way.
Thats a good idea. Thanks Dad.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Three: How many minutes late was Andres train?

M Sorry Im so late everyone. There was a delay of 40 minutes at the station.
F Its really bad today my secretary was 30 minutes late.
M They said there was a delay of 20 minutes but then we waited for another 20 minutes before the
train arrived.
F Well, weve still got 30 minutes left to decide...
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Four: Which painting did the woman buy?

F Do you like this painting? I got it on holiday.
M Yes, its lovely. I like the colour of the houses.
F Yes. Thats the place I stayed in. I nearly bought one of some boats and there was a really beautiful one of
the mountains, but that was too big.
M Well, I really like this one.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

Five: Which bus should Robert take to Micks house?

M Does the number 33 go near your house, Mick?
M Youll have to change at King Street and then get the 52. Its quicker if you walk to the bridge and
get the number 12.
M Thats a long walk.
M I know, but then you dont have to get two buses.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part One.

Now look at Part Two.
Listen to Charlie telling his mother about what he will do tomorrow.
What activity will he do at each time?
For questions 6 to 10, write a letter A to H next to each time.
You will hear the conversation twice.
M
F
M
F
M

Can you wake me up at 8 tomorrow, Mum? I want to go running before breakfast.

OK, Charlie. What are you doing after that?
At 9 oclock Ive got my first Spanish class with Xavier.
Thats just for an hour, isnt it? Then at 10 you can come to the supermarket with me.
How long will we be out? At 12.30 Dad and I want to take the boat out for a few hours. It should be
windy enough tomorrow.
F Thats OK. What time will you be back?
M I need to be back by 4 because I have to spend a couple of hours studying for a test next week.
F Yes. Thats important. Dad and I are going to the theatre tomorrow evening, so you can eat with us
at 6 if you like.
M OK. At 7.30 Im going to Toms house. Were going to watch the football match together.
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Two.

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M
M
M
M
M
M

Hi Frank. Its Harry. You know that German course you did How long was it?
I went for three weeks but you can go for four two weeks isnt enough.
Did your German get any better?
The grammar is much easier now and it was fun listening to how real Germans speak.
Mmm. Wheres the best place to stay?
Its cheaper if you stay in the school (or at the campsite!) but I lived with a family because I wanted
to practise my German.
M So how much did you spend?
M It costs 300 per week for 3 lessons a day and I paid 500 rent and the flight was 200.
M Right. Are 15 hours of lessons per week enough?
M Some people worked harder than me and did 25 hours per week or even 30, but I dont think you
can really study for that long.
M Uh Uh. So its a good idea to go there?
M Of course. But be careful not to spend all your time with other foreign students. It is a holiday, but
you are there to speak the language...
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Three.

Now look at Part Four.
You will hear a conversation about a party.
Listen and complete questions 16 to 20.
You will hear the conversation twice.
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F

Emma, can you come to my party on 18th October?

I think so. Is it in the afternoon?
Im playing hockey until 3 oclock so itll start at 6 pm.
Thats fine. Where are you going to have the party?
I wanted to have it at home but there isnt enough space, so it will be at the tennis club.
Oh Its nice there. What kind of party is it? Should I wear a party dress?
Were going to play some games, so dont wear anything special your jeans will be fine.
Would you like me to bring a cake or anything?
Thank you. Its alright because my Mums going to do all the food, but we need some more plates.
Could you bring some?
F Of course. Weve got lots. Will the party finish late? Will we all walk home together?
F You wont need to walk. My aunt can take you. She lives near you.
F Thats great...
Now listen again. (Repeat)

This is the end of Part Four.

Now look at Part Five.
You will hear some information about a sale in a sports shop.
Listen and complete questions 21 to 25.
You will hear the information twice.
M The biggest sale of sports goods is happening at Lakeside Sports. The sale starts this Saturday, 27th
November. You wont find lower prices anywhere else thats for sure. Here are just a few examples
football boots from only 15.99, top racing bikes for only 89.99, all sports clothes half price and much,
much more.
Enter our competition and win tickets for the final match at Chelsea. There are games and prizes for all the
family. So be a winner and make sure youre there. The doors open at 9.30 am and we dont close till 8.30
pm every day, except Sunday when we close at 5.30. Why not make a day of it and visit our new caf? The
kids will love our home made burgers and real Italian pizzas... To find Lakeside Sports, follow signs to Red
Wood Shopping Village from the M12 motorway. Special buses are every half an hour from New Street.
Remember youve only got one week to shop at these fantastic prices.

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Listen to Frank telling Harry about a language course he did in Germany.

For questions 11 to 15, tick A, B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Look at questions 11 to 15 now. You have 20 seconds.
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Now listen again. (Repeat)
This is the end of Part Five.
This is the end of the test.

CD 2

Test 5, Paper 3 Speaking, Part 1

Complete practice task for Part 1
Whats your name?
And your surname?
How do you spell your surname?
Where do you live?
Do you like living there?
What do you do?
What do you like about your job or studies?
Is there anything you dont like about it? Why?
What did you do last night?
Which type of music do you like?
Now can you tell me something about your home town?

Writing samples
Test 1, page 19, question 56

Sample 1

Dear Jo
I am very sorry, but I cant go to your house for dinner, because I have a lot of homework and
tomorrow I have a big test. If you want, tomorrow night I can arrive at the train station at 7.30.
Can you meet me?
Im very sorry, love Sally
5 marks
All three parts of the message are clearly communicated with only very minor errors.

Sample 2

Dear Jo
Yes, it is a good idea! I arrive at 7.00 pm because I cant finish my homework for Monday. Yes, can
you meet me at the train station?
Best wishes,
Alice
4 marks
All three parts of the message are communicated, but the reader may be slightly confused by the
second sentence.

Sample 3

Dear Jo
I can come your house for dinner tonight! I arrive at 6.00 pm o clock at train station. Best
wishes,
Sally

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One piece of information is missing. The message is clear, but there are basic grammar errors and it is
too short (candidates automatically lose 1 mark if their script is too short).
Test 3, page 59, question 56

Sample 1

Dear Teacher
I am very sorry but I will not come to class for the next month because I will be on holiday in
Washington D.C. I will meet some friends of my mother and togeader we will go to see the white
house and a couple of beautiful museums.
Best wishes,
Viola
P.S. I will be back on the 1st of April
5 marks
A very full answer, although too long (candidates are not penalised for exceeding the length). All three
points are answered and the message is clear.

Sample 2

Dear mister Brown

I cannot go to class beacouse I am go to Paris whit my family. I will stay hear 2 weeks. I visit the
palace Versaille, the Louvre and Disneyland.
Best wishes,
Valentina
4 marks
Although the three pieces of information are covered and the message is clear, errors in spelling and
grammar mean 5 marks cannot be given.

Sample 3

Dear Charlotte
I cant go to English class on Monday because I go on holiday in the mountain to sky with my
friend Ann. I will returne in Milan on Saturday
Best whishers,
Fillipp
3 marks
The three pieces of information are covered, but the spelling mistakes impede understanding.

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