Shadowing Practice: SIMPLY KET | TEST 2 | ANSWER KEY & AUDIOSCRIPTS - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Simply kept 2020.
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listening audio scripts test 2.
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Part 1: For each question, choose the correct picture.
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One.
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When are they going to have lunch at the restaurant?
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Shall we have lunch at the new restaurant tonight?
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I like eating out on Fridays.
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I have dance lessons until late every Friday.
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Why don't we go on Saturday?
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We've got theatre tickets for that day.
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Are we doing anything the next day?
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No, we aren't.
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Let's go on Sunday then.
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too.
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What time will they get the train?
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What time shall we go to the museum tomorrow, Bahá?
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I think we should go early, as there are lots of things to see.
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Why don't we get a train at eight o 'clock?
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That's the busiest time of day.
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The tickets will be expensive.
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"'You're right.
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I didn't think about that.' What about 10 o 'clock?
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Let's go at eleven, then we won't have to get up too early.
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No, that's too late for me.
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Okay, we can go at ten then.
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3. How much did Daniel's basketball kit cost?
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Did you spend all your money on your new basketball kit, Daniel?
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My uncle gave me £45 for my birthday.
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My new kit was only £35 .50 in the new department store.
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I still think that's too expensive.
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My new tennis kit was only 12 .65.
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Yes, but you buy sports clothes all the time.
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I only buy something when I need to.
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Okay, you're right.
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4. What will Raoul eat at the cafe?
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Before we see the rest of the exhibition, Raoul, shall we get some lunch?
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Because I'm very hungry.
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"Good idea, Letitia.
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I'd love some pizza." I had pizza yesterday.
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Oh look, they have fish and chips today.
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You love fish and chips, don't you?
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I do, but I've changed my mind about the pizza, because the burgers look delicious.
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Well actually, I'm going to have the fish because it looks really nice too.
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5. What will Jane wear?
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Hi Fred!
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I'm going to the cinema this evening to see a new horror film.
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I'm going to wear my jeans.
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Why don't you wear your new skirt?
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I'd like to, but it's too cold to wear a skirt today.
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you could take your coat with you.
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No, I don't think that's a good idea.
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Part 2: For each question, write the correct answer in the gap.
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Write one word, or a number, or a date, or a time.
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You will hear a teacher talking to a group of students about a leaving present for another teacher.
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As you all know, Mr Snow is leaving next month, at the end of the Spring term.
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Unfortunately, he decided not to stay until next year.
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He is now 60 years old and he would like to stop teaching before he is 65.
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We know that he is popular with our students and we would like to buy him a leaving present.
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If we collect enough money, we can buy him something really nice.
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We have already collected £60, but we need at least £40 more to make a total of £100.
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Someone suggested buying a clock and someone else suggested a watch.
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But we decided to buy him a nice DVD player instead, because he loves watching films.
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Your teachers will collect money for Mr. Snow in the school cafeteria after lessons next Friday.
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We finish lessons at midday on Friday the 15th of April.
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On Saturday the 16th we will meet at school at around 5 .30pm to prepare for the party.
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The party starts around 7 in the evening.
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Then a student will give him the present.
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I hope all our teachers and some parents will be there, and of course, all of you.
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Part 3: For each question, choose the correct answer.
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You will hear Mike talking to his friend, Zoe, about an arts festival.
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Hi Zoey!
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Have you heard about the Arts Festival?
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It starts next week.
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No, but I'm not too interested in painting and drawing.
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Well, I'm not so interested either.
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But a friend was telling me about it.
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He goes to lots of arts events.
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He told me to look online.
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There's some good concerts on that we could go to.
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Really?
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That sounds interesting.
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Are there any rock concerts that I would like?
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Or is it classical music only?
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Most of it is classical.
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However, I think you'd like one of these concerts.
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Oh, why?
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Is someone famous playing?
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Yes, Bob would.
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You know, the one who plays the guitar.
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That sounds nice.
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Where's the event?
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It was going to be in the old cinema, near the stadium.
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But he's so popular that they've changed their plans.
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Now it's going to be in the big exhibition centre.
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I suppose I should get a ticket now.
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What date is it?
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Wednesday the 17th.
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Oh no, I can't come.
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It's my sister's birthday.
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Can't she come to?
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Or doesn't she like music?
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She does.
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That's why she's asked me to do the music at her party.
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That's a pity.
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Part 4: For each question, choose the correct answer.
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16. You will hear two friends talking together.
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What are they doing?
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Do you see anyone you know in this photo?
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Oh yes, that's Jane.
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Doesn't she look pretty?
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"Yes, she does.
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Oh!
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There's Mrs. Lake.
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She isn't a very nice person, is she?
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And who's the man she is standing next to?
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I think that's Mr. Stone.
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He's very popular, isn't he?
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Yes, but he always makes us study very hard.
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17. You will hear a boy talking about a journey.
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What was his problem?
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I'm very upset.
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Yesterday I nearly missed my train.
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I ran to get the train and I got on just as the doors were closing, but I didn't have time to get a ticket on the platform.
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The man collecting tickets didn't believe me, so I had to pay £80 to the railway company.
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Eighteen.
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You will hear two neighbors talking about Mrs. Day.
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What's Mrs. Day doing now?
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"Can you see Mrs. Day in her garden?" Oh yes, she likes to work in her garden.
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"I know, she likes to plant flowers.
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But what's she doing now?" She's forgotten to take her key with her again.
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Look!' She's now climbing through the window to enter her house.
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She's lucky that she left a window open.
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19. You will hear two friends talking.
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What did the boy do wrong?
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Hi Tracy.
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How are you?
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Great!
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I've just got back from holiday.
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It's a pity you missed my party.
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Did you get my birthday card?
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Only a postcard, actually.
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But I posted it with your postcard to the same address.
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Well, there was an extra stamp on the postcard, so...
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Oh no. So I forgot to put a stamp on the birthday card.
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I must be more careful in future.
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20. You will hear two teachers talking about a student.
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What are they saying about Mandy?
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Mandy isn't doing so well in most of her studies, is she?
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That's not very unusual.
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I suppose she's a bit busy at the moment.
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Not studying, I think.
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No, I think she started working in a cafe to help her family because her father lost his job last month.
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Oh no!
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Sorry, I didn't know that.
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What a pity!
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Part 5: For each question, choose the correct answer.
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You will hear Ben talking to his friend Vicky about a school play.
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Who will do what for the play?
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You must be excited, Vicky.
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Yes, Ben.
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I didn't think I would be in the play.
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Do you have a nice costume, as you're the star of the show?
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I don't know.
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Tanya hasn't finished it yet.
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Oh, I thought she'd do the makeup.
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Anyway, she's going to be busy.
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Well, there are only four other actors.
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Oh, and Francis too.
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But she can't act.
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Exactly!
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That's why she's going to sing a song and her friend Jill is going to dance.
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Let's hope they're better at singing and dancing than they are at acting.
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What about you, Ben?
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You can't sing, dance or act.
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That's why I'll be behind the stage, not on it.
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Doing what?
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Making sure that the actors have what they need.
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You'll be good at that.
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Thanks.
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What's Dave going to do?
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Like me, he doesn't want to be on the stage.
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He's actually going to make the stage.
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He's good at building things.
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Really?
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Oh, I forgot to ask.
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Is anyone selling ice cream before the show?
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No. That's a good idea.
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No one's thought of that.
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Context & Background
The audio transcript from "Simply KET | Test 2" provides a lively representation of everyday conversations among friends as they plan their activities. The dialogue touches on common themes such as dining out, travel plans, budgeting, and fashion choices. Each exchange offers learners a glimpse into natural English communication and illustrates how to navigate social interactions smoothly. Engaging with this material is imperative for developing the fluency and confidence necessary for real-world conversations.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “Shall we have lunch at the new restaurant tonight?” - A polite way to suggest dining out.
- “What time shall we go to the museum tomorrow?” - This phrase helps in discussing plans for the next day.
- “Did you spend all your money on your new basketball kit?” - Useful for checking on someone’s spending habits.
- “I’d love some pizza.” - A friendly expression of craving or desire during meal discussions.
- “It’s too cold to wear a skirt today.” - A practical way to explain clothing choices due to weather conditions.
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