A2 Key Collins, Test 2 Part 1

Summary

This listening test consists of five parts, each featuring conversations around everyday situations. In Part 1, the speakers discuss meeting an old friend named Mark and his changes over the years. In Part 2, a student talks about her choice between continuing geography or studying maths for university. Part 3 features a casual dinner conversation where David prepares food for his friends, including a vegetarian option for Brian. Part 4 highlights concerns about an upcoming exam, while Part 5 discusses a woman retracing her steps to find a lost purse. The test covers a variety of topics, offering insights into common social interactions.

Takeaways

• 😀 The listening test has five parts, and each piece will be heard twice.
• 😀 Test-takers must not speak during the test and should ask any questions before it begins.
• 😀 In part one, a conversation about Mark suggests he looks different now after growing taller and changing his hairstyle.
• 😀 The woman is uncertain about studying geography next year and prefers maths, which may be more useful for studying business.
• 😀 David is preparing dinner, making burgers and chips, and offering to make an omelette for a guest who doesn't eat meat.
• 😀 The speaking exam begins at 3:00, but the speaker plans to arrive early at 2:00 to relax beforehand.
• 😀 The woman lost her purse, and she recalls having it in the library, at the cinema, and at the supermarket, where she noticed it was missing.
• 😀 The conversations provide a mix of everyday topics like exams, dinner plans, studying preferences, and losing personal items.
• 😀 Each conversation is followed by a repetition of the dialogue for clarity, emphasizing the main points of each exchange.
• 😀 The test format involves listening for specific details, such as times, preferences, and personal experiences.

Q & A

What is Mark's appearance likely to be now compared to four years ago?

Mark is probably taller now and has grown his hair out. He is no longer short with short blonde hair.

What subject does the woman plan to study next year?

The woman is considering studying maths next year, as she finds it more useful for a potential business degree. She is not planning to continue studying geography.

What is David preparing for dinner?

David is preparing burgers and chips for dinner. If Brian joins them, he plans to make an omelette since Brian doesn't eat meat.

What time does Max plan to arrive for the speaking exam?

Max plans to arrive at 2:00 PM for the speaking exam, an hour before it begins at 3:00 PM, so he can relax beforehand.

What was the woman's experience with her lost purse?

The woman lost her purse, which contained 20 pounds and her college ID card. She believes she had it at the library and the cinema but couldn't find it when she tried to pay for milk at the supermarket.

What does the woman think happened to her purse?

The woman thinks she lost her purse after paying for tickets at the cinema and later realizing it was missing when she tried to pay for milk at the supermarket.

What kind of exam is Max concerned about?

Max is concerned about an upcoming speaking exam, which is a half-hour long.

How does the woman feel about studying geography next year?

The woman does not enjoy geography and prefers to study something else. She finds maths more useful for her future university plans.

Why is David making dinner for Tina?

David is making dinner for Tina as it will be their last meal together before they go home for the holidays.

What did Max do the night before the exam?

Max stayed up all night studying for the exam and is feeling stressed about it.