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KET Listening Part 5
Task Description
What is the listening material in Part 5?
Part 5 contains a monologue lasting about one and a half minutes.
What sort of language is used?
The monologue is either of neutral or informal register and can
be a 'live' speaker or a recorded message on the telephone - for
example, a tour leader's commentary or an answerphone message from
a friend. The language functions covered are similar to those in
Part 4:
- asking for and giving information (directions, information about
a job, details about something for sale, etc.)
- describing something (a building, a trip, etc.)
- talking about future plans (a holiday, etc.)
How is the task structured?
There are five questions (21-25) and an unnumbered completed example.
What do candidates have to do?
While they listen, candidates complete the five questions, by filling
in one or two missing words or a number. They then transfer their
answers to the answer sheet after the test has finished in the time
allowed for this.
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 5 Sample
Task (PDF)
Tapescript
Answers
Things to Consider
1. What is the topic of this Part 5?
2. Is this recording likely to be informal or neutral?
3. How do the words in italics help the student?
4. What types of word are missing?
5. Is a monologue task likely to be more or less difficult for students?
Why?
6. Did the answers come at regular intervals through the recording?
7. How helpful is it for students to predict the type of answer
they will hear?
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