Five Topics Set 3
Listen to five short recordings and choose the correct answer.
Listening Part 4
Practise A2 Key Listening Part 4 with Five Topics Set 3, 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 3 takes 10–20 minutes
- 💡 Understand the overall meaning of short conversations
- 📶 A2 — the developing stages of learning English
Key Vocabulary
- cancel — to decide that a planned event will not happen
- go ahead — to happen as planned
- sale — a time when a shop sells things at lower prices
- instrument — a thing you play to make music, such as a guitar or piano
- tasteless — having no flavour
Useful Language
Sports day events: football match · running races · swimming competition
Instruments: piano · violin · drums · guitar
Opinions on food: awful · tasteless · much better · fresh
Exam Tip
Each short recording has one question, usually about the main idea or how someone feels — not every detail you hear. Other options are mentioned to distract you, so wait for the key point (football and running go ahead, but swimming is cancelled; not tonight or tomorrow, but Saturday).
Drag the words into the correct gaps to practise the key language from this lesson.
Part 4: Five Topics Set 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
One. You will hear a boy talking about his school sports day. What has been cancelled?
Boy I’m really disappointed about sports day tomorrow. We’ve been practising for weeks for all the events. The football match is still happening in the morning, and the running races are going ahead as planned in the afternoon. But they’ve had to cancel the swimming competition because there’s a problem with the pool — something wrong with the water system. I was really looking forward to that!
Now listen again.
Two. You will hear two friends talking about weekend plans. Where does Amy want to go?
Ben What are you doing this weekend, Amy?
Amy I need to go to the library to finish my project, but I’d really like to go to the shopping centre instead. There’s a new clothing shop that has just opened, and they have a sale on.
Ben Why don’t you do your project on Friday evening? Then you’ll be free on Saturday.
Amy That’s a great idea! Then we can go shopping together.
Now listen again.
Three. You will hear a girl talking about her new hobby. Why did she start learning the guitar?
Girl I started learning the guitar last month, and I’m really enjoying it. All my friends play different instruments — piano, violin, drums — but none of them play the guitar. I chose it because I love listening to rock music, and I want to be able to play my favourite songs. The lessons are quite expensive, but my parents said they’d pay for them if I practise every day.
Now listen again.
Four. You will hear two students talking about lunch. How does the boy feel about the school food?
Girl Are you having school lunch today, Mark?
Mark Yes, I think I will. The food used to be awful — really tasteless and cold. But they’ve got a new cook, and everything is much better now. The pizzas are actually quite good, and the salads are fresh.
Girl That’s great! Maybe I’ll try it tomorrow instead of bringing sandwiches from home.
Now listen again.
Five. You will hear a girl talking to her dad about a film. When are they going to see it?
Girl Dad, can we go and see that new film at the cinema? It looks really good.
Dad Well, I’m too tired tonight after work, and tomorrow I have to take your brother to football practice. But how about Saturday afternoon? We could go after lunch.
Girl Perfect! I’ll check what time it’s on and book the tickets online.
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.