Rosanna Depin

Catherine Witherby

Key
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Test 1 Test 2

Reading & Writing 1 Reading & Writing 1

1G 2E 3F 4C 5A 1F 2D 3G 4H 5A

Reading & Writing 2 Reading & Writing 2

6 B 7 C 8 C 9 B 10 C 6 B 7 A 8 B 9 B 10 C

Reading & Writing 3 Reading & Writing 3

11 C 12 B 13 A 14 A 15 C 16 D 17 H 18 A 11 C 12 A 13 C 14 A 15 C 16 C 17 A 18 G
19 F 20 E 19 H 20 F

Reading & Writing 4 Reading & Writing 4

21 C 22 B 23 A 24 A 25 C 26 B 27 B 21 A 22 A 23 C 24 B 25 B 26 C 27 A

Reading & Writing 5 Reading & Writing 5

28 B 29 C 30 B 31 C 32 B 33 A 34 A 35 A 28 C 29 C 30 A 31 B 32 B 33 A 34 C 35 A

Reading & Writing 6 Reading & Writing 6

36 ticket 37 platform 38 passengers 36 pillow 37 towel 38 clock 39 key 40 kitchen
39 seat 40 luggage
Reading & Writing 7
Reading & Writing 7 41 to 42 am 43 us 44 have 45 but 46 any
41 put 42 the 43 a 44 got 45 where 47 are 48 there 49 on 50 have/take
46 was/felt 47 could 48 were
49 will/can/could 50 for Reading & Writing 8
51 the bar 52 7 oclock 53 7.30 p.m.
Reading & Writing 8 54 in North Street 55 the tickets
51 Swanley Water Park 52 7.45 a.m. 53 20
54 6 p.m. 55 sun cream Reading & Writing 9
Open answers
Reading & Writing 9
Open answers
Listening 1
1C 2C 3A 4B 5B
Listening 1
1A 2A 3C 4C 5B Listening 2
6 A 7 G 8 H 9 B 10 F
Listening 2
6 F 7 H 8 E 9 D 10 G Listening 3
11 B 12 A 13 C 14 B 15 B
Listening 3
11 B 12 B 13 A 14 A 15 C Listening 4
16 Maths 17 6:30 18 milk
Listening 4 19 7:30 20 Aunt Rose
16 August 17 2 weeks 18 play tennis
19 international food 20 12 hours Listening 5
21 3.30 22 newspapers 23 free
Listening 5 24 snacks 25 Mr Johnson
21 Harding Department Store 22 12th March
23 7 oclock 24 6 25 students
Speaking 1
Open answers
Speaking 1
Open answers Speaking 2
Open answers
Speaking 2
Open answers
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Test 3 Test 4
Reading & Writing 1 Reading & Writing 1
1F 2E 3H 4A 5D 1E 2H 3A 4C 5F

Reading & Writing 2 Reading & Writing 2

6 C 7 C 8 A 9 B 10 A 6 B 7 B 8 A 9 C 10 A

Reading & Writing 3 Reading & Writing 3

11 B 12 B 13 C 14 B 15 A 16 H 17 A 18 F 11 B 12 A 13 B 14 C 15 C 16 G 17 F 18 C
19 D 20 G 19 A 20 E

Reading & Writing 4 Reading & Writing 4

21 A 22 B 23 C 24 B 25 A 26 C 27 C 21 B 22 A 23 B 24 C 25 C 26 A 27 A

Reading & Writing 5 Reading & Writing 5

28 A 29 B 30 C 31 C 32 A 33 B 34 B 35 B 28 C 29 A 30 C 31 B 32 C 33 A 34 A 35 C

Reading & Writing 6 Reading & Writing 6

36 lake 37 forest 38 grass 39 stars 40 cows
Reading & Writing 7
41 a 42 about 43 booked/made 44 an 45 told
46 more 47 been 48 go 49 do 50 will/would
Reading & Writing 8
51 Bluewater Centre 52 8.00 a.m
53 trainers and light clothes 54 anything special
55 a sandwich
36 playground 37 beach 38 museum
39 cathedral 40 zoo
Reading & Writing 7
41 Listening 42 in 43 at/during 44 for 45 was
46 in 47 read 48 the 49 on 50 them
Reading & Writing 8
51 25th 52 chocolate 53 large
54 18 55 Happy Birthday

Reading & Writing 9 Reading & Writing 9

Open answers Open answers

Listening 1 Listening 1
1A 2C 3C 4B 5A 1C 2B 3A 4B 5C

Listening 2 Listening 2
6 C 7 H 8 A 9 B 10 F 6 D 7 B 8 H 9 C 10 E

Listening 3 Listening 3
11 C 12 A 13 B 14 A 15 B 11 C 12 A 13 C 14 B 15 B

Listening 4 Listening 4
16 bag 17 4oclock 18 opposite 19 train 20 taxi 16 funny 17 tall 18 MrBouvier
19 boring 20 married
Listening 5
21 computers 22 digitallibraries 23 screen Listening 5
24 15 25 www.sciencemus.net.uk 21 internationaltourists 22 woods 23 cycling
24 restaurant 25 markets

Speaking 1
Open answers Speaking 1
Open answers
Speaking 2
Open answers Speaking 2
Open answers

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Test 5
Recording script
Reading & Writing 1
1D 2H 3F 4A 5G 01
Black Cat presents
Reading & Writing 2 Key (KET) Practice Tests
6 B 7 C 8 A 9 B 10 C by Ros Depin and Catherine Witherby
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Reading & Writing 3
11 B 12 A 13 A 14 B 15 C 16 F 17 D 18 G 02
19 A 20 H Examiner: Exam Focus: extract from Part 1
One : Where did Jacob go on holiday?
Reading & Writing 4
21 A 22 B 23 C 24 B 25 A 26 B 27 C Boy: I had such a lovely holiday.
Girl: Really? Did you go to London to visit your
Reading & Writing 5 parents?
28 B 29 B 30 B 31 C 32 A 33 A 34 A 35 C Boy: No, we had a holiday at the beach together.
Girl: Sounds nice. I went to the Lakes. It was really
Reading & Writing 6 relaxing.
36 sandwich 37 waitress 38 Cheers! Now listen again.
39 sugar 40 knife
Two : Which gate is the plane leaving from?
Reading & Writing 7 Man: Hurry up. Theyre calling our flight.
41 there 42 At 43 better/faster 44 more Venice. Gate 24.
45 for 46 our 47 has 48 goes Woman: But it says gate 12 on our ticket.
49 as/because/since 50 when Man: I know. And it says Gate 16 on the computer
screen. Theyve probably changed the gate.
Reading & Writing 8 Woman: OK. Lets go then. Gate 24 is quite far away.
51 1st August 52 14th August 53 800
Now listen again.
54 3 55 dog

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Open answers Examiner: Exam Focus: extract from Part 2

Gran: Henry, you should go to bed.
Boy: I know. I have to get up at 7.00 tomorrow. I
Listening 1 have to meet Liam at his house at 8.00.
1B 2C 3A 4B 5A
Gran: What times the train?
Boy: 8.30. It takes an hour to get to town. The
Listening 2 museum opens at 10.00 and we want to be
6 A 7 F 8 G 9 H 10 B
there on time.
Gran: Youre right. Ive heard its a good exhibition.
Listening 3
11 A 12 B 13 C 14 C 15 A Now listen again.

Listening 4 04
16 rock 17 drums 18 Lions 19 screen 20 July Examiner: Exam Focus: extract from Part 3
Boy: Where are you going?
Listening 5 Girl: I have to go to my drum lessons.
21 eight 22 MissJones 23 hiphop
Boy: But I thought you played the piano?
24 3 25 TeachersRoom
Girl: No, I wanted to, but I actually play the guitar.
Then Ms Jones said they were starting drum
Speaking 1 lessons after school.
Open answers Boy: Excellent! Are they expensive?
Girl: Theyre usually 6 per hour but Im only
Speaking 2 paying 5 because Im doing a longer 10-
Open answersRecording script week course
Now listen again.
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Examiner: Exam Focus: extract from Part 4
Mary: The new tennis club is great. Its open to
anyone who lives in the area. You dont even
need lots of stuff. You can borrow rackets.
And theyre free.
Simon: Sounds great! Tennis is usually so expensive.
Mary: No, it only costs 3 to enter. And its open
until 10.00 at night.
Simon: Fantastic! Whats it called?
Mary: Garroux Club. G-A-R-R-O-U-X. I think the
owner is French.
Now listen again.
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Examiner: Exam Focus: extract from Part 5
Well, you know I love cooking and I love writing, but
did you know I also love Christmas? So, this year Ive
written a special book. Christmas and Partridge. You
know how to spell my name P-A-R-T-R-I-D-G-E. My
family love all these dishes and we eat them every
year. I started to cook when I was 10. I loved it. My
mother taught me she was a wonderful teacher. And
now I help others.
Now listen again.
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Examiner: This is the Cambridge Key English Test
Listening paper.
There are five parts to the test. Parts one, two,
three, four and five. We will now stop for a
moment before we start the test. Please ask any
questions now because you must not speak during
the test.
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Examiner: Now look at the instructions for Part
1. You will hear five short conversations. You
will hear each conversation twice. There is one
question for each conversation. For questions 1-5,
put a tick under the right answer.
Here is an example:
Who is Lucy going to the exhibition with?
Lucy: Do you want to go to the new exhibition on
space at the Science Museum?
John: Thatd be nice, but Ill have to ask my parents.
Are you going with your brother?
Lucy: No, my aunt promised to take me. Youll really
like her.
The answer is with her aunt, so there is a tick in
box C. Now we are ready to start.
Look at question one.
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One : Which part of the mans body hurts?
Man: I have to go to the doctor, I think. My
stomach hurts.
Woman: Youre always ill! Last week it was your neck.
Man: I know, and last month I had problems with
my back.
Woman: Well, perhaps you should call for an
appointment and see what the doctor says.
Now listen again.
Two : Where are they going to meet?
Man: Where shall we meet tomorrow morning?
Woman: Lets meet directly at the hairdressers. Its
next to the caf.
Man: Is that near the travel agency?
Woman: Yes, opposite. On the other side of the road.
Man: OK. Ill meet you at ten.
Now listen again.
Three : What has the woman forgotten?
Man: Have you packed all the things you need for
the weekend?
Woman: Yes, Ive got everything in the suitcase.
Man: Including a jacket and an umbrella? You
always forget something.
Woman: Look. Everythings there.
Man: But I cant see your sunglasses.
Woman: Oh, no. Youre right!
Now listen again.
Four : What time is the plane leaving?
Woman: Hurry up. Were late.
Man: Dont worry. We still have lots of time. The
plane doesnt leave until 6 oclock.
Woman: No, it leaves in two hours. At 4.00.
Man: Oh, no. Why do I always get my times wrong?
OK. Im coming.
Now listen again.
Five : Where is Josh going to work?
Woman: Did you hear that Josh has a new job?
Man: Where? At the department store?
Woman: That was last year. Hes been asked to work
at the library now. He worked at a bookshop
for six months. And that helped get him this
job.
Man: Oh, good. Im pleased for him.
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part One.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Two. Listen to Joe
telling his mother about his birthday party.
What is each person going to do? For questions
6-10, write a letter A-H next to each person.
You will hear the conversation twice.
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Mother: So, is everything ready for Saturday?
Joe: I think so.
Mother: I told your father we dont need to buy any
snacks because we have lots of things in the
house.
Joe: OK.
Mother: And, Ive ordered the cake but I dont think Ill
have time to make lots of sandwiches.
Joe: Thanks, Mum. Dont worry. Ill make them.
And Dad promised to get some extra chairs
from Aunt Jill.
Mother: Actually, he spoke to Jill and shell bring them.
She said shed bring some decorations too if
you want.
Joe: No, Im too old I think!
Mother: Um, I agree! Dads promised to take you to
buy some new clothes as a birthday present.
Son: Fantastic. And Ive already seen a great pair of
jeans I like. Ive also spoken to Matt and hell
download the music we need.
Mother: Great. Last year your Uncle Jim chose
some terrible music. Lets hope this time he
remembers to phone everyone on your list.
Joe: I hope so or no one will come on Saturday.
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part Two.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Three. Listen to Kylie
and David talking about their parents returning
from holiday. For questions 11-15, tick A, B or
C. You will hear the conversation twice. Look at
questions 11-15 now. You have 20 seconds.
Now listen to the conversation.
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Kylie: I cant wait for Mum and Dad to come back
from America! I hope they buy me those
trainers I wanted.
David: Theyll probably get me a T-shirt as usual
instead of the sunglasses I asked for.
Kylie: Probably. What time are they arriving? They
were leaving at 10 this morning.
David: Well, they should be here about 9. The
journey takes about 8 hours.
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Kylie: Our neighbours couldnt go to collect them
so Grandpa is going. I hope hell be OK. He
always gets lost. Grandma is going to wait here
with us.
David: Good she can help us clean the house!
Kylie: Good idea. Ill do the bathroom and you do
the bedrooms. And well ask if she can tidy
the living room. Thats easy. We can do the
kitchen together.
David: Thats not a problem. We only have to fill the
fridge with food. Ive washed the dishes and
you cleaned the floor last night.
Kylie: Great. And have you bought the present yet?
David: What did we decide? A book on America or
music?
Kylie: No a DVD, remember? You said Dad never
reads.
David: Of course. Ill go and get it now.
Kylie: OK. Thanks.
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part Three.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Four. You will hear
a conversation about summer holidays. Listen
and complete questions 16-20. You will hear the
conversation twice.
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Girl: I cant wait for school to finish. Im going to
play with my friends all summer. Itll be fun.
Are you going on holiday this summer?
Boy: Yes, Its going to be fantastic. Were going
to France. My aunt and uncle and my two
cousins are coming, too. Were going to camp
and Im going to stay in a tent!
Girl: That sounds brilliant. When are you going?
Boy: In August. Dad has to work in July. Were
going for two weeks.
Girl: And what are you going to do there?
Boy: They plan activities for you. I really want to
play tennis so Im going to have lessons.
Girl: Thats great. But what about the food?
Boy: The tents are really big and have a cooking
area outside. But my parents have said that
sometimes theyll take me to the restaurant.
Theres one there. It has international food.
Girl: Its going to be an amazing holiday. What fun.
Boy: I know. The only problem is the journey. Its
going to take around twelve hours. Its going to
be so boring.
Girl: Youre right. That sounds bad!
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part Four.
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Woman: No, that was her old boyfriend. Mikes short.

16 And hes got long dark hair.
Examiner: Now look at Part Five. You will hear Man: I hope to meet him soon.
a woman on the radio talking about a new
Now listen again.
department store. Listen and complete questions
21-25. You will hear the information twice. Two : What time are the couple taking the train?
Woman: We have to be in London by one oclock, so
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we need to leave quite early tomorrow.
And now for some information on the new department
Man: OK. The journey takes four hours, so we
in town opposite the station. Its finally finished.
should leave by nine.
Harding Department Store thats spelt H-A-R-D-I-
N-G opens on 12th March and will be open seven Woman: Thats fine. Theres a train at that time. Ill
days a week. Itll open every day at 9 oclock and will buy the tickets this afternoon.
close at 9 in the evening from Monday to Saturday. On Now listen again.
Sunday it will close earlier at 7 oclock.
The store sells all the latest fashions, furniture, Three : Where did the woman study Spanish?
electronics and make up and perfume. The building is Man: Im going to Spain soon, so I need to practise
very big and there are six floors full of everything you my Spanish. Do you speak Spanish?
need. And also anything you dont know you need yet! Woman: Yes, quite well. I studied it at university.
The store is giving a discount on the first day it opens. Man: I think youre better than me, then! I only
Everyone who shops there will have a 15% discount studied it at school.
on everything in the store. Students will also have a Woman: Well, I really wanted to go to Spain and study
special 5% discount that they can use all year. So in Madrid but I never had the money to go.
theres no reason for you all to stay at home. Get down
to Harding Department store next week and enjoy your Now listen again.
shopping!
Four : Where is the man going before he takes the
Now listen again. children swimming?
This is the end of Part Five. Woman: Can you take the children swimming this
This is the end of the test. afternoon?
Man: Yes, if you can do the shopping.
Woman: OK.
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Man: But I have to go to the bank first. After
Examiner: Now look at the instructions for Part
swimming I can take them to my mums.
1. You will hear five short conversations. You
Woman: Thats sounds good.
will hear each conversation twice. There is one
question for each conversation. For questions 1-5, Now listen again.
put a tick under the right answer.
Here is an example: Five : Whats the weather going to be like tonight?
Who is Lucy going to the exhibition with? Woman: Its so cold. Do you think its going to snow
Lucy: Do you want to go to the new exhibition on tonight?
space at the Science Museum? Man: They said on the TV that it wont. Its going to
John: Thatd be nice, but Ill have to ask my parents. be foggy. But they said itll probably rain later
Are you going with your brother? this week.
Lucy: No, my aunt promised to take me. Youll really Woman: I cant wait for winter to finish. I hate this
like her. weather.
The answer is with her aunt, so there is a tick in Now listen again.
box C. Now we are ready to start.
This is the end of Part One.
Look at question one.

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One : What does Marys future husband look like? Examiner: Now look at Part Two. Listen to Fergus
and Mandy organising their friends visit.
Woman: Did you hear that Marys getting married
What are they going to do on each of the days?
next month?
For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to
Man: Really? To that tall man with fair hair? each day. You will hear the conversation twice.

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Mandy: Lucia and Mario arrive next week.
Fergus: Great. When?
Mandy: Monday. Theyll probably be tired so perhaps
we can just have dinner at home.
Fergus: OK, well, what should we do the other days?
How about the art museum on Tuesday?
Mandy: Mario doesnt like museums.
Fergus: Oh. Perhaps we can go to Lyons Castle its
beautiful in summer.
Mandy: Great. On Wednesday were meeting Brett and
Nicky, Marios old university friends. We could
go out for dinner.
Fergus: OK. And we can have a traditional pub lunch
one day too.
Mandy: We can do that on Friday. Lucia wants to go
shopping and the shops stay open late on
Thursday.
Fergus: Cant she go shopping in London?
Mandy: No, because were going there on Saturday
and Lucias already said she just wants to see
the city. Its her first time there. Perhaps we
can take them to see a show later.
Fergus: I think the theatre will be too expensive.
Mandy: Yes, maybe youre right. I hope theyll really
enjoy themselves here. I cant wait!
Fergus: Yes, itll be lovely.
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part Two.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Three. Listen
to Michael and Jenny planning dinner. For
questions 11-15, tick A, B or C. You will hear the
conversation twice. Look at questions 11-15 now.
You have 20 seconds.
Now listen to the conversation.
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Michael: What are you doing this weekend, Jenny? Do
you want to go out for a pizza?
Jenny: Yes, but not pizza. We had one last time.
How about a hamburger and chips?
Michael: Its not my favourite. Lets have Chinese.
Jenny: Wonderful. I love fried rice. Where should we
meet?
Michael: Theres a good restaurant in the centre of
town near the post office.
Jenny: That ones closed at the moment. Theres
another next to the chemist.
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Michael: Yes, lets go to that one. Its better than the
restaurant opposite the supermarket. When
do you want to go?
Jenny: How about Saturday night? Ive got
homework for Monday, so I cant go out on
Sunday.
Michael: Thats fine with me. Should we meet around
7?
Jenny: Lets make it a bit later. I have a train at 7.15
so I can meet you at 7.30.
Michael: OK. Im coming by bike so I can meet you at
the station. We can walk to the restaurant.
Jenny: Yes, its not far. Should I call Nick?
Michael: Dont worry, Ill tell him. Were going to play
football later. Ill send you a message if hes
coming.
Jenny: Great. Well, let me know
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part Three.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Four. You will hear a
young man, Oliver, telling his mother about his
exam tomorrow. Listen and complete questions
16-20. You will hear the conversation twice.
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Mother: What time are you going to university
tomorrow?
Oliver: My exam starts at 9.00. I hope it goes well,
Ive studied so much this week.
Mother: Well, Maths is very difficult. But Im sure youll
pass. You always do.
Oliver: I hope so. I have to get up early tomorrow. Can
you wake me up?
Mother: Of course. What time?
Oliver: Is 6.30 OK?
Mother: No problem. Ill make some breakfast. What
do you want?
Oliver: Can I just have some milk? I dont like to eat
much before an exam.
Mother: I know, but you have to eat something. Ill
make you some sandwiches for later. What do
you want in them? Chicken? Cheese?
Oliver: Cheese would be great. Thanks, Mum. Can I
take the car tomorrow?
Mother: Im sorry but I need it. Im going to Grandmas
for lunch. I can take you to the station if you
want.
Oliver: OK. Ill take the 7.30 train. And after the exam
Im visiting Aunt Rose.
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Mother: OK. The answer is with her aunt, so there is a tick in

Oliver: But I wont be home late. box C. Now we are ready to start.
Mother: Well, go to bed now and well see each other Look at question one.
tomorrow morning.
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Mother: Good night. One : What does the girl want her mother to buy her?
Daughter: Mum, can we go shopping? I need a new
Now listen again.
belt for my trousers.
This is the end of Part Four. Woman: Cant you wear the one we bought with
your new skirt?
Daughter: Oh, Mum. Its the wrong colour.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Five. You will hear a Woman: OK, then, but you cant choose an
teacher welcoming new students to a language expensive one.
school. Listen and complete questions 21-25. Now listen again.
You will hear the information twice.
Two : What cant the boy do?
27 Boy: The Internets not working properly.
Welcome to Speaking English Language School. We Girl: Whats wrong? Can you send emails?
hope you enjoy your time with us here in Cambridge Boy: Yes, and I can look at websites but I cant
and, of course, improve your English. Now, here is download music.
some information on the school. Classes are every Girl: Let me take a look and see what the problem is.
morning from Monday to Saturday. The classes start
at 8.30 and finish at 3.30 but dont worry, the classes Now listen again.
on Saturday are easy they are conversation classes.
Three : What does the girl want to study at
There isnt very much homework to do on the course
university?
but the teacher will ask you to read the newspapers
Boy: I love Maths. One day I want to study it at
every day, so that you can talk about them the next
university.
morning.
Girl: Really? I hate Maths and science subjects
Remember you can use the library after school and
even though I find them easy. Id like to study
we also have new computers. Use of the Internet is
Geography.
free so you can contact your family and friends when
you want. We also have a bar on the first floor which Boy: Then you can go travelling and see lots of
sells drinks and snacks. So, thats all for now but if you places.
have any more questions, please speak to Mr Johnson Now listen again.
hes going to look after you during your time in the
school Four : What are they planning to buy Mary for her
birthday?
Now listen again.
Girl: Its Marys birthday next week. Shall we buy
This is the end of Part Five. her a computer game?
This is the end of the test. Boy: We bought her one last year. How about a book?
Girl: She loves reading, so thats a better idea than
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Examiner: Now look at the instructions for Part go and choose it now.
1. You will hear five short conversations. You Now listen again.
will hear each conversation twice. There is one
question for each conversation. For questions 1-5, Five : What is the teacher going to test tomorrow?
put a tick under the right answer. Teacher: Dont forget that tomorrow we have an
Here is an example: English test.
Who is Lucy going to the exhibition with? Student: What are you going to test, Miss?
Lucy: Do you want to go to the new exhibition on Teacher: Well, this time Im going to test your writing
space at the Science Museum? because last time I tested your listening.
John: Thatd be nice, but Ill have to ask my parents. And remember next month we have a
Are you going with your brother? grammar test.
Lucy: No, my aunt promised to take me. Youll really Now listen again.
like her.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Two. Listen to Man: Good morning. Can I help you?
John and Julia talking about a weekend in the Sophie: Yes, Id like to book a holiday.
mountains. What activities can they do? For Man: Where would you like to go?
questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each Sophie: I like Ireland but my husband doesnt want
person. You will hear the conversation twice. to take a plane. And last year we drove to
Wales this time we could take the train.
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John: Look at this advertisement. Winter Weekend Sophie: Sounds great.
Activities. Its for people who want some
Man: Yes, its wonderful. When would you like to go?
adventure.
Sophie: In summer, perhaps June, because places are
Julia: Lets see Well, you arrive on Friday night
always crowded in July and August.
and play table tennis. That doesnt sound very
Man: Thats true. Remember it rains more there
exciting.
than in the south, even in summer, and it
John: I know, but on Saturday morning they take you
rains a lot in the west of the country. The east
horse-riding in the hills.
is probably the best place at that time of year.
Julia: Thats better.
Sophie: OK. Thats fine. And we usually go to the
John: You can also go running when you want. beach but we want to do something different.
There are special paths for people who like We dont really like mountains.
running.
Man: Well, what about staying in the countryside?
Julia: Really?
Sophie: Thats sounds good but we dont want to
John: Yes, and if you dont want to get up too early camp. I dont like tents. Do they have small
on Saturday, you can go cycling later. They guest houses where we can meet other
take you in the afternoon. You can also go people?
night-skiing on Saturday.
Man: Yes, and theyre much cheaper than hotels.
Julia: Isnt that dangerous?
Sophie: Lovely. Can you give me this information so I
John: No, they have special lights on the mountains. can show my husband?
Its great fun. They also say you can try
Man: Of course. Now
snowboarding.
Julia: Really? Now listen again.
John: Yes, there are special lessons for beginners on This is the end of Part Three.
Sunday morning. I may try.
Julia: Me too. I like skating. Is that possible?
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John: They dont say.
Examiner: Now look at Part Four. You will hear
Julia: Oh. Daniel and Sharon talking about their trip to visit
John: But you can finish your adventure weekend their son, Alexander. Listen and complete questions
with a nice walk in the mountains. They have 16-20. You will hear the conversation twice.
walks with guides in the afternoon.
Julia: OK, well it sounds fun. Lets go.
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Man: OK. Lets. Daniel: So, have you got everything ready for
Now listen again. tomorrow?
Sharon: Yes, I think so. Ive even packed a suitcase for
This is the end of Part Two.
you.
Daniel: Great. Do we have a lot of luggage?
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Examiner: Now look at Part Three. Listen to take to Alexander.
Sophie asking for information at a travel agency. Daniel: You probably have too many things as usual!
For questions 11-15, tick A, B or C. You will hear Have you got the passports?
the conversation twice. Look at questions 11-15 Sharon: Yes, theyre in my bag. I put them in this
now. You have 20 seconds. morning.
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Daniel: Good, well I phoned the hotel this afternoon to
tell them what time we should arrive.
Sharon: Excellent, but what time are we arriving?
Daniel: About 4 oclock, I think.
Sharon: OK, and where is the hotel?
Daniel: Opposite the bus station. So, the next day we
can take the bus or the train to Bondi Beach.
You choose.
Sharon: Oh, lets take the train. Its quicker.
Daniel: OK. Then it only takes five minutes to get to
Alexanders house from the station. We can
take a taxi. He should be back from work at
that time.
Sharon: Fantastic. Itll be so nice to see Alexander
again. Its been a long time.
Daniel: I know. Ive missed him. And itll be a nice
trip, too.
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part Four.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Five. You will hear
some information about a museum. Listen and
complete questions 21-25. You will hear the
information twice.
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Thank you for calling the Science Museum. The
museum opens at 9.00 every day and closes at
7.00 Monday to Saturday and at 6.00 on Sunday.
The museum is open every day of the year except
December 25th.
This month we have a special exhibition on computers
and we look at how they have changed the way we live
in the last fifty years. This exhibition will continue until
November. Come and visit our new library. There are
no books in this library because its one of the most
important digital libraries in the world. Or come and
see the Space Cinema. It has the biggest screen in the
country and shows five films on science and space a
day.
Tickets for the museum cost 15. Please call the
museum during opening hours to ask about discounts
for groups and students.
For more information please look at our website www.
sciencemus.net.uk. Thats science-m-u-s-dot-n-e-t-
dot-u-k. We hope to see you soon and thank you for
calling the Science Museum.
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part Five.
This is the end of the test.
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Examiner: Now look at the instructions for Part
1. You will hear five short conversations. You
will hear each conversation twice. There is one
question for each conversation. For questions 1-5,
put a tick under the right answer.
Here is an example:
Who is Lucy going to the exhibition with?
Lucy: Do you want to go to the new exhibition on
space at the Science Museum?
John: Thatd be nice, but Ill have to ask my parents.
Are you going with your brother?
Lucy: No, my aunt promised to take me. Youll really
like her.
The answer is with her aunt, so there is a tick in
box C. Now we are ready to start.
Look at question one.
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One : What is the man going to do?
Man: Im busy tonight.
Woman: Why? Are you playing tennis with Tom again?
Man: No. He hasnt got time. So I asked Matt to go
cycling instead.
Woman: And?
Man: Hes started playing golf. And Im going to
play, too.
Woman: Oh, no. Another new hobby.
Now listen again.
Two : What did the man have to eat?
Man: I like this restaurant. The people are very
friendly. Was the chicken good?
Woman: It was lovely. What about your fish?
Man: It was OK, but I think next time Ill have a
burger.
Woman: Yes, the woman at the next table is eating
one. It looks delicious!
Now listen again.
Three : What is the womans house like?
Woman: Im so happy. Ive just moved to a new house
in the country.
Man: Whats it like?
Woman: There are fields all around it. The garden
isnt very big and there arent many trees,
just a few plants. But I can go to a park a
few miles away when I want to lie down in
the sun. Theres even a beautiful river in the
park.
Man: It sounds wonderful.
Now listen again.
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Four : How does the woman know about the Jeff Gabriel: I think Ill choose volleyball. Its more fun.
Yellow Blues Band? Girl: I think so, too.
Man: Do you want to see the Jeff Yellow Blues
Now listen again.
Band in concert?
Woman: Id love to. I havent heard their music on the This is the end of Part Two.
radio yet but I read an article on them in a
magazine. They sound really good.
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Man: Yes, Jeff Yellow is a great musician. Examiner: Now look at Part Three. Listen to Sue
Hes been on TV a few times too. and Ben talking about dinner. For questions 11-
Woman: Wonderful. Lets go then. 15, tick A, B or C. You will hear the conversation
Now listen again. twice. Look at questions 11-15 now. You have 20
seconds.
Five : What prize has the man won? Now listen to the conversation.
Man: Ive just won first prize in a local writing
competition. 43
Woman: Well done! What did you win? Sue: Shall we invite Jack and Lizzy for dinner this
Man: Well, there were lots of great prizes. weekend?
Cameras, mobiles and my first prize: a Ben: I think theyre going away. What about Mark
laptop. and Ashleigh?
Woman: Thats great! So now you can use it to write Sue: Theyre busy on Saturday. Ill call William and
some more stories! Annabel and see if they are free.
Now listen again. Ben: I can cook some soup. Im good at that.
Sue: Yes, just dont make onion soup. It was
This is the end of Part One.
terrible last time.
Ben: I could do a vegetable one. What about
40 tomato?
Examiner: Now look at Part Two. Listen to Gabriel Sue: Thats a good idea. Ill make the main course.
asking his friend about their lessons. What time Lets have fish. We always have steak or
are the different lessons? For questions 6-10, chicken when we invite people here.
write a letter A-H next to each time. You will hear
Ben: A pity! I love your chicken and roast potatoes!
the conversation twice.
Sue: Ill make them next time. Should we have
boiled potatoes?
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Ben: Oh, I hate them. What about fried?
Gabriel: Has Ms Douglas told us what time all the
Sue: OK. And I dont think well still be hungry after
lessons are yet? All I know is that the first
all that, so we dont need to make a cake. We
lesson is German. Its so difficult.
could have some fruit.
Girl: I know. But after we have my favourite
Ben: OK. Thats easy. And better for us than cake
subject, music.
or chocolate! What time shall we say?
Gabriel: Yes, I like it too. So, thats at ten for an hour About 7.00?
until our break. Then its usually Geography at
Sue: Thats too early. 7.30 is better.
11.15 on Wednesday.
Ben: But theyll probably be late and arrive at 8.00
Girl: No, theyve changed it. Its Maths. Geography
as usual.
is on Thursday now. Weve got Science after
Maths. Sue: Then we can have a drink while we wait.
Gabriel: At twelve fifteen? Thats a hard morning. Im Now listen again.
glad they didnt give us Spanish or something. This is the end of Part Three.
Im so bad at languages.
Girl: Well, weve got English after lunch. At two.
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sport? We normally have it in the morning. Examiner: Now look at Part Four. You will hear
Girl: Theyve put it after school. It should start at Arianne talking to a friend about teachers in their
3.00. You can choose between volleyball and school. Listen and complete questions 16-20.
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Arianne: I cant believe we have to go back to school!
Boy: I know. The holidays were too short. Where
did you go?
Arianne: We went to China. It was amazing!
Boy: Sounds great. We went to Italy and had lots
of pizza. Do you know who our teachers are
this year? I hope theyre nice.
Arianne: Well, we have Mr Harrington again this year.
Boy: Thats good. Hes funny. What about Mr
Rogers, do we have him for Maths again?
Arianne: No, we have a new teacher. Youve probably
seen her. Shes very tall.
Boy: Yes, I know the one. I saw her yesterday.
Theres also a new French teacher,
Mr Bouvier.
Arianne: What a strange name. How do you spell that?
Boy: Its French! B-O-U-V-I-E-R.
Arianne: B-O-U-V-I-E-R? I always find French so
difficult!
Boy: Well, this teacher looks fun. Mr Phillipes
lessons were boring. I always fell asleep.
Arianne: I know!
Boy: And did you know that Miss Taylor is married
now?
Arianne: Oh, great! We have to say congratulations
when we see her.
Boy: Well, we can do that now. Look there
she is
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part Four.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Five. You will hear
a woman on the radio talking about an area
in England called the Cotswolds. Listen and
complete questions 21-25. You will hear the
information twice.
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And finally we finish our programme today with
some information on the lovely Cotwolds area near
Oxford. We know that it has some of the most beautiful
countryside in the world but did you know its a very
popular area with international tourists, too? People
from all over the world visit the area. The Cotwolds
area is famous for its hills but you can also have a
picnic next to a river or take a walk in the woods and
see the country as it once was. You can also go horse
riding, fishing and cycling.
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And then after youve had some fresh air you can
have dinner in a local restaurant which uses products
from the area some of the best food in England! And
before you leave, dont forget to visit the old towns
famous for their markets. Some of these towns are
more than 500 years old. Theyre beautiful.
So visit the Cotswolds for a perfect weekend and
remember to bring your walking boots!
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part Five.
This is the end of the test.
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Examiner: Now look at the instructions for Part
1. You will hear five short conversations. You
will hear each conversation twice. There is one
question for each conversation. For questions 1-5,
put a tick under the right answer.
Here is an example:
Who is Lucy going to the exhibition with?
Lucy: Do you want to go to the new exhibition on
space at the Science Museum?
John: Thatd be nice, but Ill have to ask my parents.
Are you going with your brother?
Lucy: No, my aunt promised to take me. Youll really
like her.
The answer is with her aunt, so there is a tick in
box C. Now we are ready to start.
Look at question one.
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One : What are the children going to do tomorrow?
Boy: Do you want to play football tomorrow? Some of
my friends are meeting in the park after school.
Girl: You always want to play football. Cant we
listen to music?
Boy: OK. Well do that, but on Sunday lets go out.
Maybe for a bike ride.
Girl: Yes, that sounds fun.
Now listen again.
Two : What pet does the boy have?
Girl: I really want to have a dog, but my mum said I
cant.
Boy: I know. Parents always say no. I wanted a
horse but my parents said I can have one
when we have more space.
Girl: So dont you have a pet, then?
Boy: Only a cat. But I love her lots and one day Ill
have a horse too.
Now listen again.
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Three : How much money does the girl have?
Girl: Do you want to go to the market? I have some
money for a new T-shirt.
Boy: Yes, OK. How much do you have?
Girl: Well, 15 now. My grandma gave me 10 for
Christmas and my mum gave me another 5.
Boy: Fantastic. I have some Christmas money too
so I might buy a T-shirt if I find one I like.
Now listen again.
Four : When are they going to meet?
Boy: We need to do some extra practice for the
school play this week. When can you come?
Girl: I cant come on Wednesday because I have a
tennis match.
Boy: And I cant come on Tuesday or Friday. I have
piano lessons.
Girl: It looks like we can only practise on Thursday.
See you at 4?
Boy: OK. See you then.
Now listen again.
Five : Where is the girl going for Christmas?
Girl: Im going away this Christmas. Were going
skiing in Italy.
Boy: Fantastic. We went skiing last year but this
year my parents want to go somewhere hot, to
the beach.
Girl: I love the beach. We usually have to go to
London to see my grandma at Christmas.
Boy: Youll have so much fun this year. Youll see.
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part One.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Two. Listen to the
teacher talking to the headmistress about new
evening courses in the college. What courses are
the teachers going to teach? For questions 6-10,
write a letter A-H next to each teacher. You will
hear the conversation twice.
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Teacher: OK. Ive spoken to all the teachers.
Head Mistress: Wonderful. Have you found someone
to teach photography?
Teacher: Yes, Rebecca. Shes taught it before.
Head Mistress: Good. And is Gary going to teach the
piano?
Teacher: Its impossible because we dont
have enough pianos. Hell teach the
guitar instead. There are already some
students interested.
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Head Mistress: OK. Itll be very noisy in the college
because Daniels teaching drums as
usual!
Teacher: Yes. And weve found a new singing
teacher. Shes called Emma. Id like
you to meet her when you have time.
Head Mistress: OK, maybe at the end of the week.
And what about the acting course?
Teacher: Patrick said hell teach it. There arent
many people interested in the dance
course so perhaps well do that course
next year?
Head Mistress: OK. Are we doing the drawing course?
Claire is such a good teacher and
people love it.
Teacher: Yes, shes already ordered the things
she needs.
Head Mistress: Well, it looks like youve done a
wonderful job. Lets hope that the
students like these courses.
Teacher: Dont worry. Im sure they will.
Now listen again.
This is the end of Part Two.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Three. Listen to Marie
and Glenn talking about the new swimming pool.
For questions 11-15, tick A, B or C. You will hear
the conversation twice. Look at questions 11-15
now. You have 20 seconds.
Now listen to the conversation.
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Marie: Have you seen? The new swimming pool
finally opened last week. One month late.
Glenn: I know. I went there yesterday. The opening
times are much better. The old pool didnt
open until 9. This one opens at 7. But it opens
late at the weekend, at 9.30.
Marie: Thats a pity.
Glenn: Well, its cheap to enter. Its 4, but we get in
for 2 because were students.
Marie: Fantastic.
Glenn: Children under five get in free, so I want to
teach my little brother to swim this year.
Marie: Really? Well, Ive heard theres a new small
pool now. For beginners. They plan to have
courses there to teach people of all ages to
swim. Maybe you can take your brother.
Glenn: Great. Just think, at the old pool they didnt
do any courses. This one has them during
the week and at the weekend. Theyre also
planning a Christmas party for children.
Marie: For children?
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Glenn: Yes, theres going to be music. But no food or Woman: When?

drink of course. Chris: This summer, in July, I think.
Marie: Maybe theyll invite Father Christmas! Woman: Excellent. Ill check when the festival is and
Glenn: Who knows! This new pool is so much better. perhaps we can go together.
Now listen again. Chris: Yes, thatd be great!

This is the end of Part Three. Now listen again.

This is the end of Part Four.
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Examiner: Now look at Part Four. You will hear 56
Chris talking to a friend about a concert. Listen Examiner: Now look at Part Five. You will hear
and complete questions 16-20. You will hear the a teacher talking to her students about dance
conversation twice. classes. Listen and complete questions 21-25.
You will hear the information twice.
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Chris: Im seeing Kayleigh E in concert. I cant wait. 57
Shes amazing. Now, were organising dance classes again just
Woman: Oh, yes, Ive seen the advertisements all over like last year. Theyll be every Thursday after school
town. When is she playing? for 45 minutes, from five to a quarter to six. Anyone
Chris: On Saturday. Im going straight there when I can come to the classes but there is only space for
finish work. eight dancers in the studio, so you have to join the
Woman: What kind of music does she play? group quickly: its very popular. If youre interested
Chris: Its rock, but youd really like it. Its not too in lessons speak to Miss Jones shes teaching the
loud. And everyone dances at her concerts. classes. This year shes going to teach just one type
of dance hip hop. We find its always popular with
Woman: Id like to see you dance! Doesnt she play
students. If you want, you can also bring some of your
the drums?
own music to the lessons and then plan your own
Chris: Yes, thats whats so great about her. She dance. The lessons cost 3 and the course continues
sings and shes a great musician, too. until December. By then, we hope, youll be ready to
Woman: Wheres she playing? dance in the end of year concert! You know we do this
Chris: At the Lions Theatre. There are going to be every year and a lot of people come, including friends
lots of people. and families. If you need some more information go
Woman: Will you be able to see anything? straight to the Teachers Room
Chris: Of course, thats not a problem. There will Now listen again.
be a big screen so everyone can see her, the
band and the dancers really easily. This is the end of Part Five.
Woman: Id love to go. Can you still buy tickets? This is the end of the test.
Chris: No, its too late for this concert. But shes
also playing in a festival in Birmingham.

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