KEY

LISTENING SAMPLE TEST

AUDIOSCRIPT

Cambridge English, Key English Test – Listening. Sample Test.

There are five parts to the test. You will hear each piece twice.

We will now stop for a moment.

Please ask any questions now because you must NOT speak during the test.

Now, look at the instructions for Part One.

Pause 05"

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Pause 02"

Look at question 1.

Pause 05"

1 Where does the man decide to go for the weekend?

F: Ben, would you like to come to the beach with us this weekend? There’s room in
our house there and it’s going to be hot.
M: Well, I'm thinking of spending the time cycling. I want to follow the river as far as
Forest Hill.
F: You can go there another weekend. Come on, it’ll be fun!
M: Okay, thanks.

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

2 What will the woman have in the café?

M2: Would you like something to eat with your coffee?

F2: I am a little hungry.
M: The sandwiches are good here; I’ll have a sandwich and a coke.
F: The chocolate cake looks good to me. I’ll have a piece of that.

Pause 05"
Now listen again.

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Pause 05"

3 What is Lucy wearing?

M: Hi, Lucy, you look nice. Is that a new t-shirt?

F: No – I've had it for a long time. But the skirt is new.
M: Yes, that's unusual for you. You usually wear jeans.
F: Yes, I prefer jeans.

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

4 When will the coach leave today?

F: Excuse me, driver. I know it’s already quarter past four, but is there
time for me to go and buy some postcards?
M: OK. We never leave before half past four, and this afternoon it’ll be four
forty-five when we go, because I’ve got to wait for another group.
F: Good, so I’ve got thirty minutes.
M: Yes, but please don’t be late.

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

5 Which building is the library opposite?

F: Excuse me, I’m looking for the library? Is it near here?

M: It’s not too far. It’s just across the road from the post office.
F: Oh I know, I go past the supermarket, don’t I?
M: Yes you do, and then turn left at the cinema.

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

That is the end of Part One.

Pause 10"
Now look at Part Two.
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Pause 05"

For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word, or a
number, or a date, or a time. Look at questions 6 – 10 now. You have
10 seconds.

Pause 10"

You will hear a man giving information about a television programme.

M: …..and later this evening on Channel 2 you can go with John Miles into the
countryside. He will visit the beautiful old village of Honeyford, 50 kilometres
from London. The programme is called 'Village Life' and takes you into a
village that is full of history. John visits the church, which is 600 years old and
crosses the famous Honeyford bridge.

In the village, John has some interesting conversations with the farmers who
live there. He hears their stories about working in the countryside. This
programme is at seven twenty-five, straight after the seven o'clock news.
Don't miss it.

Pictures and stories from this programme are in John Miles' new book called
'The Countryside'. If you would like this book, the number to call is 0170
2886. Or you can buy it at most good bookshops. People who enjoy the
programme will want to have the book. It costs twelve pounds fifty. There is
also a DVD of the programme at fifteen pounds.

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

That is the end of Part Two.

Pause 10"

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Now look at Part Three.
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Pause 05"

For each question, choose the correct answer. Look at questions 11 – 15 now. You
have twenty seconds.
Pause 20"

You will hear Fay talking to her friend Carl about seeing a film at the cinema.

M: Did you go out with Gary and Hannah yesterday, Fay?

F: No, Carl, I went to the cinema with Jenny.
M: Did you see the film September Song?
F: We couldn’t get tickets. Red River was on - it’s fantastic - but I’ve seen it, so it was
Baseball People instead.
M: What did you think of it?
F: Well, it needed to be shorter. The actors weren’t famous but they were great, and the
music was wonderful.
M: Was the cinema busy?
F: Yes, very. I was really unhappy when a large group sat behind us, talking loudly, but when
the film began they stopped. Some mobiles rang in the middle of the film - I really hate
that! But at least people didn’t answer them.
M: Oh! I’m going tonight. Is there anywhere to eat near the cinema?
F: The café opposite’s really good but it closes too early so try the restaurant on the corner.
The hotel has amazing food but it’s too expensive. How will you get home?
M: A taxi’s really quick but it’s hard to get one at night, and there isn’t a bus stop near my
house, so I’ll walk – it isn’t far.
F: Good idea.

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

That is the end of Part Three.

Pause 10"

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 Now look at Part Four.

Pause 05"

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Pause 05”

16 You will hear a customer talking to a shop assistant in a shoe shop.

What’s the problem?

F: I love these shoes, especially in this deep* red – they’re not at all pink or orange,
you know. I always wear size 39, so I don't know why they feel wrong. But they
do, and that’s a pity! Everybody’s wearing this sort of thing nowadays*, so I’d like
to as well. But I can’t wear anything that hurts my feet.

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

17 You will hear a woman leaving a phone message for her friend. Why’s the
woman phoning?

F: Hi, I get in at 4.30 tomorrow afternoon. Can’t wait to tell you about my new job! I’ll
get a coffee in that amazing place we went to last time and wait there for you to
finish work. I don’t mind waiting – I’m reading a really good book about an
Australian detective*, so I’ll be quite happy. Looking forward* to tomorrow!

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

18 You will hear a man talking about climbing a mountain. Why was it difficult
to climb?

M: Climbing the mountain was really hard! I spent hours in the gym for a week before
I went, but I started too late so I wasn't really ready to do it. There wasn't much
rain, in fact* it was quite pleasant. Next time I'll practise more, so I won't need so
much help from the others* in the group.

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 Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

19 You will hear part of a talk in a museum. What’s the talk about?

M: This is one of the most interesting things in the museum. The colours are
extraordinary*, and so bright! It doesn’t work at the moment, unfortunately, but
we’re going to repair it. So if you come back next month it will tell* you the right
time! It was in a famous concert hall for two hundred years; the musicians
loved it.

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

20 You will hear a man talking about how he gets to work. How does he get to
work at the moment?

M: It’s an easy journey from my house to the office, and when the company gives me
a space in the car-park, I’ll drive. But for now, I’m enjoying the short walk* along
the river to the station, where I catch the 7.30 each morning. You have to be
careful, though*, because a lot of people ride their bikes along the path!

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

That is the end of Part Four.

Pause 10"

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Now look at Part Five.
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Pause 05"

For each question, choose the correct answer. Look at questions 21 - 25 now. You
have 15 seconds.

Pause 15"

You will hear Gillian talking to a friend about a flat. What is wrong with each room
in the flat?

F: It’s so difficult to find good flats for students. I’ve just seen another terrible
one!
M: What was wrong with it, Gillian?
F: Everything! I couldn’t put on the light in the hall because it didn’t look safe.
M: Oh no! What about the living room?
F: Well, there were nice new windows but the room wasn’t big enough for four
students.
M: Was there a dining room?
F: Yes, but it was really dark in there, even with the light on.
M: That’s no good! Was the kitchen OK?
F: Well, the cooker was nice and modern. But no-one has cleaned the floor in
there for years. It looked terrible!
M: And the bathroom?
F: There was no heating in there - it was like a fridge.
M: That doesn’t sound very nice. Were the bedrooms better?
F: Not really. We’re all students so we need a place for our books, but the
bedrooms didn’t have any shelves at all.
M: You’re right, we need a better flat than that!

Pause 05"
Now listen again.
Repeat
Pause 05"

That is the end of Part Five.

Pause 10"

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

Pause 05’
*ping*
You have one more minute.

Pause 01’
*ping*

That is the end of the test.

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