KEY ENGLISH TEST

Listening

Sample Test 1

Time  Approximately 35 minutes (including 6 minutes’ transfer time)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open the question paper until you are told to do so.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet and
on this question paper.
Listen to the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer all the questions.
While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper.
You will have 6 minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the separate answer
sheet. Use a pencil.
At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

There are five parts to the test.
Each question carries one mark.
You will hear each piece twice.
For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for
you to check your answers.
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Part 1

Questions 1 – 5

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1 Where’s Amanda’s new office?

A B C

2 How does the man get to university?

A B C

3 What does the woman like to do in her free time?

A B C

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4 Where do they decide to go on holiday?

A B C

5 Why is the man late?

A B C

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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 a music festival.

Shelford Music Festival

Length of festival:     4 days

Start date: (6) 

Place: (7) 

Name of African band: (8) 

Bring: (9) 

Phone number for tickets: (10)

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Part 3

Questions 11 – 15

For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear Ava and her friend, Robin, talking about their college camping trip.

11 What does Robin like best about the campsite?

A It’s free to stay there.

B It’s next to a forest.

C It’s quiet.

12 What has Ava borrowed from her brother?

A cooking equipment

B a bag

C some sunglasses

13 What will the weather be like when they’re camping?

A cold at night

B cloudy in the mornings

C windy in the afternoons

14 What do they both want to do at the campsite?

A play games

B sing songs

C build a fire

15 In her blog, Ava’s going to write about

A stars.

B insects.

C plants.

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Part 4

Questions 16 – 20

For each question, choose the correct answer.

16 You will hear a man talking about his new job.

What did he do on his first day?

A visit all the offices

B meet the staff

C talk to the manager

17 You will hear two friends talking about sport.

Why does the man do sport?

A to get fitter

B to be part of a team

C to learn something new

18 You will hear a woman talking about shopping.

What was she looking for in the department store?

A something to wear

B something to eat

C something to read

19 You will hear two friends talking about cooking.

Who is the woman going to prepare a special meal for tomorrow?

A a classmate

B a sports team

C a family member

20 You will hear a man leaving a message for his wife.

What has just happened?

A He’s missed his flight.

B He’s lost his wallet.

C He’s met an old friend.

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Part 5

Questions 21 – 25

For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear a man, Brian, talking to his sister about his new apartment.
Where has he put each piece of furniture?

Example:
0 hall   F
   

Rooms Furniture

21 kitchen A   armchair

22 bedroom B   bookcase

23 sitting room C   carpet

24 bathroom D  clock

25 dining room E   desk

F   lamp

G  sofa

H  table

You now have 6 minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.

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