A2 Key (KET) Listening Practice Tests
10 A2 Key (KET) Listening practice tests in the real format, timed like the exam, with answers when you finish. Five parts, about 30 minutes: pictures, notes, and multiple-choice conversations.
A2 Key (KET) Listening Practice Test 1 with Answers
A free, interactive A2 Key (KET) Listening practice test with answers, about 30 minutes.
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This A2 Key (KET) Practice Test 1 has 1 paper — Listening. Choose a paper below to start; your browser will load the interactive version automatically.
Listening
Part 1 — Listen and choose the picture
For each question, choose the correct picture.
Part 2 — Listen and complete the notes: School trip to the Science Museum
You will hear a teacher talking to her class about a school trip. For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
- Listen and write: Day of trip:
- Listen and write: Meet in front of the school at:
- Listen and write: Price of museum ticket: £
- Listen and write: You must bring a:
- Listen and write: Name of museum guide: Mrs
Part 3 — Listen and choose
You will hear Emma talking to her friend Dan about her holiday. For each question, choose the correct answer.
- Where did Emma go on holiday this year? (A) France (B) Spain (C) Italy
- How long was Emma on holiday? (A) One week (B) Ten days (C) Two weeks
- Where did Emma and her family stay? (A) In a tent (B) In her aunt's flat (C) In a hotel
- What did Emma enjoy most? (A) The beach (B) The swimming pool (C) The boat trip
- What food did Emma eat a lot of? (A) Fish (B) Pizza (C) Chicken
Part 4 — Listen and choose
You will hear five short recordings. For each question, choose the correct answer.
- What does the boy like most about his new school? (A) The building (B) The teachers (C) The sports lessons
- Why can't Josh come to football practice? (A) He is busy (B) He is hurt (C) He is tired
- Which platform does the London train leave from today? (A) Platform two (B) Platform four (C) Platform six
- What did the girl think of the film? (A) It was boring (B) It was scary (C) It was funny
- Why is Sam's mum calling him? (A) To tell him she will be home late (B) To ask him to cook dinner (C) To ask him to go to the shops
Part 5 — Listen and match
You will hear Sara talking to her friend Jack about her family's hobbies. What is each person's hobby? For each question, choose the correct answer (A-H).
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Phones & messagingComputers & the internetOnline life
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Holidays & travelAirports & hotelsSightseeing & the beach
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Shops & shoppingClothes & fashionMoney & presents
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Wild animalsPets & natureWeather & the planet
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Music & instrumentsFilms & TVConcerts & hobbies
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Daily routineHome & roomsFamily life & chores
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FriendsParties & celebrationsFestivals
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About the A2 Key Listening paper
Five parts, about 30 minutes: pictures, notes, and multiple-choice conversations.
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