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KET Listening Part 2
Task Description
What is the listening material in Part 2?
Part 2 is a longer dialogue than the Part 1 dialogues, lasting around
one minute.
What sort of language is used?
The dialogues are of neutral or informal register; for example,
a conversation in a shop or a phone call between friends. The language
functions covered include:
- making plans (for a meal, a trip, etc.)
- talking about the past (a holiday, a sports day, etc.)
- talking about preferences (food, activities, etc.)
- describing something (clothes, rooms, etc.)
How is the task structured?
Candidates have to match five questions (6-10) to eight options
(A-H). Note that because there is a completed example, there are
actually only seven options for candidates to choose from.
What do candidates have to do?
While they listen, candidates should write the correct letter in
the box next to each question. They then shade lozenges on the answer
sheet to indicate their answers in the time given at the end of
the test.
How many marks are available?
5
Understanding the Task
To understand how students need to approach this task, try doing
the following activity yourself, and think about what you had to
do to choose the right answer. Then look at the Things to Consider.
Finally, go to Answers and Discussion, which gives answers
and guidance on preparing students.
KET Listening Part 2 Sample
Task (PDF)
Tapescript
Answers
Things to Consider
1. What do the five questions (6-10) focus on?
2. What are the eight options?
3. What language associated with each one might you expect to hear?
4. Which letter is the example?
5. What order did the information come in the recording?
6. Which question do you think was the most difficult for candidates
and why?
7. How can students be trained for this part?
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