Practice English Listening Tests for A2 – Listening Test 35

11 A   12 B   13 C   14 B   15 C

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A:   Hi Jonathan. So, the holidays are over, back to school again…

B:   I know, but I had a great one this year.

A:   Where did you go?

B:   Well, my mother loves Canada and Dad really wanted to visit Brazil, but we finally booked flights to the USA.

A:   Lucky you! How long did you stay there?

B:   We went in the first week of the holiday, on the 3rd of July and came back on the 30th. We toured several places like Niagara Falls and New York, but the best was Yellowstone Park.

A:   Wow, what’s that like?

B:   Well, it was really exciting. It’s the oldest national park in the USA and it’s really big. At times it was a bit scary too. We spent some nights at a campsite in the park. We were worried the bears might come at night! Anyway, we saw lots of wild birds, foxes and a lot of other wild animals. We even saw a snake in a river, but it wasn’t a dangerous one.

A:   Did your brother enjoy the holiday?

B:   Yes, he did but he spent too much money on souvenirs. I only got a few. However, I didn’t take enough photos. That was a mistake!

16 B   17 A   18 C   19 A   20 B

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16   You will hear a girl and her brother talking about a birthday party. What did the girl like most?

A:   So, did you enjoy Elizabeth’s party?

B:   I did, but I think she should have invited more people from our school. I didn’t know anybody there. Fortunately, I danced to my favourite music all the time.

A:   Well, what I really loved was the cake. Elizabeth’s mum made it!

B:   I just had a little slice. You know I prefer eating sandwiches and chips at parties.

17   You will hear two friends talking about a teacher. Why is she leaving the school?

A:   Have you heard about Ms Jenkins? She’s leaving the school next week.

B:   Yes. I was really sad, but I understand she wants to live closer to her old parents. She’s going to teach in a school near their house.

A:   I thought she was bored of teaching and had changed her job. After all, she can speak four languages. She can travel everywhere.

18   You will hear two friends talking about a test. They agree that

A:   How did you find the test, Ewan? It took me ages to finish it.

B:   It wasn’t as long as some of the other ones. I studied a lot for it, but it was still really hard.

A:   Yeah, you’re right. The ones we did in the first term were much easier.

B:   Let’s hope the next one will be better!

19   You will hear two friends talking about some photos. Which one does the girl want to use for a competition?

A:   Look, Ted. Do you like my photo for the competition?

B:   I don’t know. What’s so special about a tree in the middle of a field? I think the one with the butterfly is much better.

A:   Yes, maybe you’re right. It’s more colourful. I chose blank and white for the tree, but maybe it’s a bit sad. Anyway, I’m sure Terry will win with her picture of the beach.

20   You will hear two friends talking about afternoon courses. What is the boy interested in?

A:   So, which course are you doing this year?

B:   Well, I really enjoyed learning to paint better last year, but this year I’d like a change. I love acting and I’d really like to be an actor one day.

A:   I know, but it’s not that easy. Why don’t you do the guitar course with me? I’m sure you’ll like it.

B:   I’m already learning to play the piano. Maybe I’ll learn the guitar next year.