KEY TEST 3 PART 1. Information recognition 1) A friend leaves a message about a picnic. What should you bring? Hey, it’s Mia! I’m so excited about the picnic on Sunday. I thought I’d let you know what everyone’s bringing so we don’t repeat anything. John is bringing sandwiches, and Lucy is bringing drinks. Could you bring something sweet, like cookies or brownies? If you’d prefer, fruit would also be a great option. Let me know what you decide, so I can add it to the list. Thanks! A. Sandwiches. B. Drinks. C. Something sweet or fruit. 2) What has the woman left behind? A. The passport. B. The phone. C. A guidebook. 3) Why is the train to Histon delayed? A. Strong wind. B. Heavy rain. C. Snow Man: Our queue for the check-in is over there. Have you got your passport ready? Woman: Mine’s in my backpack, with my books and phone... On no! I don’t believe it. Man: What! You haven’t left your passport at home, have you? Woman; I know I forgot it once, but I’m more careful now. It’s that guidebook I bought last week. The one I told you about? I thought I’d put it in my backpack with my phone and stuff, but I guess I didn’t. Man: Perhaps you left it on the kitchen table. There will be a delay tot he eighteen-forty service to Histon due to bad weather in the surrounding area. Last night’s heavy rain has cleaned, but the strong winds we’re experiencing at the moment mean trains are moving along the railway line at reduced speeds. Expect the service to be approximately one hour late. The forecast is calmer for the rest of the evening, though there is a possibility of snow on higher ground. Fortunately, this is unlikely to affect services to Histon. 4) Where are the tourists most likely to see a tiger? Welcome to our today’s tiger tour. This is one of the best places to see wild tigers, so hopefully we’ll manage to see some. A good time of year to see them is when temperatures start to rise, because they spend more time drinking at water holes such as lakes. It’s too early in the season for this yet, so our best chance is in the open spaces where they hunt. It’s much more of a challenge to see them in the forest - their stripes help them hide among the trees. A. In the forest B. In a lake. C. In open spaces. -ListeningGeneral- Aptis exam Expert | one2onelessons.com | +34 637 590 037 |
[email protected] 5) You will hear a husband and a wife talking about keeping fit and healthy. What do they both agree to change? A. Their sleep routines. B. Their eating habits. C. Their exercises programmes. 6) A friend leaves a message about a concert. What time does the concert start? A. 6:30 pm. B. 7:00 pm. C. 5:45 pm. Just a quick reminder about the concert tomorrow at the big arena downtown. I’m so excited—it’s going to be amazing! The doors open at half past six, but the actual concert starts at 7:00 pm sharp. I really think we should try to get there early to avoid the long lines at the entrance. Besides, if we arrive around quarter to six, we’ll have time to grab some snacks and find good seats before it gets too crowded. Oh, and don’t forget that parking can be tricky near the arena, so it’s probably a good idea to take public transport or arrive earlier to find a spot. Let me know if you’re bringing anyone else so I can save you a seat. See you tomorrow! 7) A friend calls about weekend shopping plans. What does she want to buy? Hi, it’s Chloe! I’m calling to talk about our shopping trip this Saturday. I need to buy a few things, so I was hoping you could come with me. First, I need to get a pair of new shoes—my old ones are completely worn out. I’m also looking for a jacket for the winter, something warm but not too bulky. Finally, I want to check out the bookstore and pick up a couple of novels I’ve been meaning to read. Let me know if there’s anything you need, and we can plan the day together. Talk soon! A. A pair of shoes. B. A winter jacket. C. Both shoes and a jacket. 8) A colleague talks about a work trip. Where is the conference? A. London. B. Birmingham. C. Manchester. Hi, it’s Sam from the office. I just wanted to confirm the details of our work trip next week. Originally, the conference was going to be held in Birmingham, but due to a venue issue, they moved it to Manchester. Some colleagues thought it was still in London, but that’s not the case. We’ll be leaving on Thursday morning by train at 8:45 am, so make sure to arrive at the station by 8:15. I’ve already booked your tickets, and I’ll send you a copy later today. The conference will last two days, and we’ll be back Saturday evening. Let me know if you have any questions or need help preparing your presentation. See you soon! -ListeningGeneral- Aptis exam Expert | one2onelessons.com | +34 637 590 037 |
[email protected] KEY TEST 3 Man: So, shall we pay for another year’s gym membership? Woman: Definitely! I’d like to carry on playing badminton and you enjoy swimming. It’s a nice thing to do after work, isn’t it? Man: I agree. And maybe we should have our main meal earlier in the evening, rather than so late at night. What do you think? Woman: It’s worth trying. We’re always hungry after the gym. Man. And it’s not good to go to bed with a full stomach. It’s a shame we can’t stay up later, but we’ve both got to bed up so early for work every day. Woman. I know.
9) A friend talks about adopting a pet. What animal does she want? A. A dog. B. A cat. C. A rabbit. 10) A customer calls about a restaurant reservation. How many people is the table for? Hello, this is Michael Smith. I’d like to confirm my reservation at your restaurant for this Saturday evening. When I originally booked, it was for four people at 7:30 pm, but I called last week to change it to a table for six because some family members decided to join us. Now, I’ve just found out that two of them won’t be able to make it, so I’d like to adjust it back to a table for the original number of people. Sorry for the confusion—I hope this change isn’t too much trouble. Please let me know if it’s all sorted. Thanks! A. Four people. B. Six people. C. Eight people. 11) A neighbor leaves a message about a borrowed book. What does she want to do? Hi, it’s Sarah, your front door neighbour. I just realized I still have the book you lent me last month—‘The Great Adventure.’ I was thinking of dropping it off at your place tomorrow morning, around 10 am. If that’s not convenient, I can bring it later in the afternoon or even leave it with your roommate if you’re out. By the way, I’m halfway through another book you mentioned —‘The Mystery of the Lake’—and it’s fantastic! Let me know what time works best for you. Thanks again! -ListeningGeneral- A. Return the book at 10 am. B. Return the book in the afternoon. C. Leave the book with your roommate. Aptis exam Expert | one2onelessons.com | +34 637 590 037 |
[email protected] 12) A colleague leaves a message about a lunch break. What time should they meet? Woman: Hey, so what ride should we go to first when we get to the amusement park tomorrow? Man: Hmm, I was thinking the Ferris wheel—it’s relaxing and gives a great view of the whole park. Woman: True, but I think the roller coaster is a better choice. It’s super popular, and if we go there early, we can avoid the long lines. Man: That’s a good point. What about the water slide? It’s supposed to be amazing. Woman: Yeah, but I’d save that for later in the day when it’s hotter. I really think we should start with the roller coaster. Man: Okay, you’re right. Let’s do the roller coaster first!" A. The roller coaster. B. The Ferris wheel. C. The water slide. KEY TEST 3 Hey! I’ve been thinking a lot about adopting a pet, and I finally decided to go for it. At first, I considered getting a dog, but I realized I don’t have enough time to take it for walks every day. Then, I thought about getting a cat, which would be easier, but the things is that I’ve always loved rabbits—they’re so cute and fun to take care of. I think I’ll visit the shelter this weekend to see if they have any rabbits available. Let me know if you want to come with me!
13) What item did the woman lose? A. Her gloves. B. Her scarf. C. Her sunglasses. Hello, I visited your museum yesterday afternoon, and I just realized I may have left something behind. I think I lost my scarf— it’s a light blue one with small white flowers. I remember taking it off when I was in the café near the gift shop, but I might have left it in the main gallery where I spent most of my time. I also checked my bag to make sure I didn’t misplace my gloves or sunglasses, but those are still with me. Could you check if someone has turned in the scarf to your lost and found? I’d really appreciate it. Thank you! -ListeningGeneral- Aptis exam Expert | one2onelessons.com | +34 637 590 037 |
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