Five Topics Set 2
Listen to five short recordings and choose the correct answer.
Listening Part 4
Practise A2 Key Listening Part 4 with Five Topics Set 2, which focuses on identifying the main idea, gist, or topic of short conversations. Listen to five short monologues or dialogues and answer five multiple-choice questions (with three options each). This listening exercise helps A2 learners improve their ability to understand the overall meaning of spoken English in everyday situations.
- ⏱️ Five Topics Set 2 takes 10–20 minutes
- 💡 Understand the overall meaning of short conversations
- 📶 A2 — the developing stages of learning English
Key Vocabulary
- weather forecast — information about what the weather will be like
- due — needing to be finished or given in by a certain time
- save up — to keep money so you can buy something later
- brand — the name of the company that makes a product
- give someone a lift — to take someone somewhere in your car
Useful Language
Changes of plan: moved inside · same food and music · same time
School subjects: history · maths · science
Reasons for choosing: better cameras · more memory · the right price
Exam Tip
Each short recording has one question, usually about the main idea or how someone feels — not every detail you hear. Many details are mentioned to distract you, so wait for the key point (the camera and memory before the price; history and maths before science).
Drag the words into the correct gaps to practise the key language from this lesson.
Part 4: Five Topics Set 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
One. You will hear a girl talking about her birthday party. What has changed?
Girl Hi, everyone! Just wanted to let you know about my birthday party on Saturday. We were going to have it in the garden, but the weather forecast says it’s going to rain all day. So we’ve moved it inside to the living room instead. Don’t worry, though — we’ll still have the same food and music, and it starts at the same time, three o’clock. See you there!
Now listen again.
Two. You will hear two friends talking about homework. Which subject was Tom worried about?
Sarah Tom, you look stressed. What’s wrong?
Tom I’ve got so much homework to do tonight. I finished my history essay yesterday, and the maths problems weren’t too bad, but I haven’t started my science project yet, and it’s due tomorrow morning.
Sarah Oh no! Do you need any help with it?
Tom That would be great, thanks. I’m really worried I won’t finish it in time.
Now listen again.
Three. You will hear a boy talking about buying a new phone. Why did he choose this phone?
Boy I finally got a new phone yesterday! I’d been saving up for months. There were lots of different models in the shop, and some had better cameras, and others had more memory. But this one was perfect because it was exactly the right price — not too expensive but not too cheap either. Plus, it’s the same brand as my old one, so I know how to use it.
Now listen again.
Four. You will hear a girl talking about her tennis match. How did she feel after the match?
Girl I had my tennis match this morning against someone from another school. She was really good, and I thought I was going to lose for sure. But I kept trying my best, and in the end I actually won! I couldn’t believe it. I was so happy that I called my mum straight away to tell her the good news.
Now listen again.
Five. You will hear two friends talking about going to the cinema. How did Jake get there?
Lucy Jake, I didn’t see you on the bus to the cinema.
Jake No, my mum was going shopping in town anyway, so she gave me a lift in the car. It was much quicker than the bus.
Lucy Lucky you! I had to wait ages for the bus, and then it was delayed. I nearly missed the start of the film.
Jake Oh dear! Well, at least you made it in the end.
Now listen again.
That is the end of Part Four.
A2 Practice
We provide targeted listening and speaking exercises to help students prepare for A2 Listening Part 4 of the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) exam. These interactive activities are designed to build confidence, improve comprehension, and develop essential skills for success in Part 4 of the A2 Listening Test. Practise now and get ready for test day with real-life topics and engaging tasks.
Part 1
Listen to conversations and choose the correct answer.
Part 2
Listen to a monologue and complete gaps in a page of notes.
Part 3
Listen to a conversation and choose the correct answer.
Part 4
Listen to conversations and choose the correct answer.
Part 5
Listen to a conversation and choose the correct answer.
A2 Success
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Part 1
Read six short real-world texts for the main message.
- Airport Notices
- Restaurant Notices
- School Notices
- Shopping Mall Notices
- Short Messages Exercise 1
- Short Messages Exercise 2
Part 2
Read seven questions and three short texts on the same topic, then match the questions to the texts.
Part 3
Read one long text for detailed understanding and main ideas.
- Climbing Mount Everest
- Don’t Skip Breakfast
- Edinburgh Festival
- Emirate Airline Manager
- Family Castle
- Getting to Sleep
- London Police Force
- Making Jam
- Photography for Beginners
Part 4
Read a factual text and choose the correct vocabulary items to complete the gaps.
Part 5
Complete gaps in an email (and sometimes the reply too) using one word.
Part 6
Write a short email or note of 25 words or more.
Links
Cambridge English exams help learners at every stage of their language journey. From A2 Key (Elementary level) to B2 First (Upper-Intermediate level), these internationally recognised tests provide proof of English language ability in real-life situations. Whether you are preparing for work, study, or travel, Cambridge exams are designed to assess your English skills in practical and meaningful contexts.