KET - Key English Listening: Identifying Key Information Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You will hear a woman leaving a message for a friend about a party. What time will the party start?
- At 7:00 PM
- At 7:30 PM
- At 8:00 PM (Correct answer)
- At 8:30 PM
Correct answer: At 8:00 PM
The message says, 'I know I told you the party was at half past seven, but my brother needs to pick up our cousins from the station, so we're starting a bit later now, at 8 o'clock.' The key information is the changed time, which is 8:00 PM.
Question 2: You will hear a man talking to a shop assistant. How much does the ticket to the museum cost?
- £10
- £12 (Correct answer)
- £15
- £20
Correct answer: £12
The man asks, 'How much is a ticket for an adult?' The assistant replies, 'It's usually £15, but we have a special offer this week, so it's only £12.' The specific price for this week is the key information.
Question 3: You will hear a girl talking to her friend about her holiday plans. Which of the following will she need to buy?
- A new camera
- A swimming costume
- A suitcase
- A guidebook (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A guidebook
The girl says, 'I've already got my new swimming costume and my dad is lending me his suitcase. I thought about buying a camera, but my phone is good enough. I do need to get a guidebook for the city, though.' This clearly states the one item she still needs to purchase.
Question 4: You are listening to a tour guide giving information about a bus tour. Where will the bus make its final stop?
- The City Museum
- The Old Castle
- The Grand Hotel (Correct answer)
- The Central Market
Correct answer: The Grand Hotel
The guide says, 'After we visit the City Museum, we will go to the Old Castle. From there, the tour will end, and the bus will take you all back to the Grand Hotel.' The final destination mentioned is the Grand Hotel.
Question 5: You will hear a teacher making an announcement to a class. What subject is the homework for?
- History (Correct answer)
- Science
- English
- Maths
Correct answer: History
The teacher says, 'Please remember to finish the maths worksheet for tomorrow. Also, don't forget the homework I'm giving you now, which is to read the next chapter of your history book.' The homework being assigned at that moment is for History.
Question 6: You will hear two friends planning to see a film. Which day will they go to the cinema?
- On Thursday
- On Friday (Correct answer)
- On Saturday
- On Sunday
Correct answer: On Friday
One friend asks, 'Are you free on Thursday?' The other replies, 'I have a dentist appointment. How about Friday?' The first friend agrees, 'Friday is perfect for me.' They decide on Friday.
KET - Key English Listening: Identifying Key Information Questions and Answers
You will hear a woman leaving a message for a friend about a party.
What time will the party start?