A2 Key (KET) Listening Test 1 – Part 5
Practice for the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) Listening Part 5 with this matching exercise. Listen to the conversation and match each speaker to the activity they want to do. This section tests your ability to understand specific information in conversations.
Instructions: Listen to the dialogue. For each speaker, choose the activity they want to do. There are three extra activities which you do not need to use. You will hear the recording twice.
Explanations
Speaker 1 – Answer: C (Go shopping). At 0:02 the speaker says: “I really want to go shopping.” There is a new clothes store and the speaker needs a new dress. The party is next week, so it is a reason for shopping, not one of the plans for Saturday.
Speaker 2 – Answer: A (Go to the sports center). At 0:08 the speaker says: “I don’t mind shopping, but I’d rather do something more active. How about going to the Sports Center?” I don’t mind does not mean they want to go shopping. Swimming is mentioned, but at the sports center, not at the beach.
Speaker 3 – Answer: B (Watch a movie). At 0:15 the speaker says: “I’m not really in the mood for sports. I’d prefer something relaxing, like watching a movie.” Sports are mentioned only to reject them.
Speaker 4 – Answer: D (Visit the science museum). At 0:25 the speaker says: “I’m not a big fan of comedies. I’d rather go to the Science museum.” The comedy film is mentioned, but the speaker does not want to see it.
Speaker 5 – Answer: E (Eat at an Italian restaurant). At 0:37 the speaker says: “I like the idea of the museum, but I’d also love to eat something delicious. How about going to that new Italian restaurant?” The museum is mentioned first, but the speaker’s own suggestion is the restaurant.
Exam tip: Listen for phrases that show what someone wants, such as I really want to…, I’d rather…, I’d prefer… and How about…? Speakers often mention other activities only to reject them (I’m not a big fan of…, I’m not in the mood for…).