KET Listening: Identifying Key Information 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You hear an announcement at a train station: 'The 10:15 service to Brighton is delayed by twenty minutes and will now depart from platform three, not platform two.' From which platform will the train depart?
- Platform 1
- Platform 2
- Platform 3 (Correct answer)
- Platform 4
Correct answer: Platform 3
The announcement corrects the platform to three.
Question 2: A woman says to a friend: 'I started my new job on Monday, but I don't have to go in until ten because my manager works flexible hours.' What time does she start work?
- 8 a.m.
- 9 a.m.
- 10 a.m. (Correct answer)
- 11 a.m.
Correct answer: 10 a.m.
She states she doesn't have to go in until ten o'clock.
Question 3: You hear a recorded message: 'Our offices are closed on public holidays. For urgent matters, please call our emergency line at 555-0199.' What should you do on a public holiday if it's urgent?
- Visit the office in person
- Send an email
- Call the emergency line (Correct answer)
- Wait until offices reopen
Correct answer: Call the emergency line
The message instructs callers to use the emergency line for urgent matters on holidays.
Question 4: Two students are talking. Girl: 'Did you finish the science project?' Boy: 'Almost — I still need to add the conclusion and print it.' What does the boy still need to do?
- Start the project
- Add the introduction and print it
- Add the conclusion and print it (Correct answer)
- Find more research
Correct answer: Add the conclusion and print it
The boy says he still needs to add the conclusion and then print the project.
Question 5: A tour guide says: 'The museum entry fee is twelve dollars for adults and half price for children under twelve.' How much does a ten-year-old child pay?
- $12
- $8
- $6 (Correct answer)
- $4
Correct answer: $6
Half of the $12 adult price is $6 for children under twelve.
Question 6: You hear a radio advertisement: 'Buy two large pizzas and get the third one free this weekend only.' What is the promotion?
- One free pizza with any purchase
- Buy one get one free
- Buy two large pizzas, get one free (Correct answer)
- 50% off all pizzas
Correct answer: Buy two large pizzas, get one free
The offer is specifically buy two large pizzas and receive the third free.
Question 7: A woman leaves a message: 'Could you pick up some milk, eggs, and bread on your way home? Actually, forget the bread — we still have some.' What should be bought?
- Milk, eggs, and bread
- Milk and bread only
- Milk and eggs only (Correct answer)
- Eggs and bread only
Correct answer: Milk and eggs only
She cancels the bread, so only milk and eggs are needed.
KET Listening: Identifying Key Information 3
You hear an announcement at a train station: 'The 10:15 service to Brighton is delayed by twenty minutes and will now depart from platform three, not platform two.' From which platform will the train depart?