KET - Key English Listening: Identifying Key Information 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?

Accepted Answer

At 8:00 PM

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

£12

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A guidebook

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The Grand Hotel

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

History

Answer

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.

KET - Key English Test Practice Test

KET - Key English Test Practice Test

KET - Key English Listening: Identifying Key Information Questions and Answers