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KET Listening Part 3
Task Description
What is the listening material in Part 3?
Part 3 contains a slightly longer dialogue than Part 2, lasting
a little over one minute.
What sort of language is used?
The dialogue is either of neutral or informal register and it can
be face-to-face or on the telephone; for example, a telephone booking
or a conversation between friends. The language functions covered
include:
- asking for and giving information (dates, times, prices, etc.)
- making plans (for a party, concert, etc.)
- talking about a past event (a holiday, a day out, etc.)
How is the task structured?
There are five three-option multiple-choice questions (11-15) and
a worked example (0).
What do candidates have to do?
While they listen, candidates put a tick in the correct box (A,
B or C). 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 3 Sample
Task (PDF)
Tapescript
Answers
Things to Consider
- What does the first sentence of the instructions tell you?
- Is this recording likely to be informal or neutral?
- What is focused on in the example?
- How many questions in 11-15 test numbers?
- What do the other questions ask about?
- How should candidates use the time (about 20 seconds) before
the recording starts?
- How was each question 'cued' in the recording?
- Why might candidates find question 11 difficult?
- What skills do students need for this part?
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