Practice Listening English Exercises for Beginner – All about you

1 a businessman   2 a police officer   3 a nurse

4 a teacher   5 a receptionist   6 a taxi driver

7 an architect   8 a builder

2 first name   3 from   4 address   5 phone

6 27   7 job   8 married

1 Is this   2 are you   3 are you   4 is   5 am

6 are   7 Are you   8 Are they   9 are you

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I = interviewer G = Gillian S = Shona

I    Good afternoon. Is this your 5-a-side football team?

G   Yes, it is.

I    So, are you the Scottish Rovers?

All   Yes, we are!

I    Nice to meet you all. And are you the captain, Shona Robertson?

G   No, I’m not. I’m Gillian Robertson. This is Shona. She’s my sister.

I    Ahh, sorry. Hi, Shona. So you’re the captain?

S   Yes, I am. Hi!

I    And you’re a nurse, right?

S   No. I’m not a nurse, I’m a teacher.

I    Oh, OK. Sorry. And where are you and your sister from?

S & G   We’re from Glasgow.

I    I see. Are you both teachers?

S   No, we aren’t. Gillian’s a student doctor.

G   That’s right.

I    And the other girls? Are they all students?

G   No, they aren’t. Fiona and Kate are students, but Emma is a receptionist.

I    I see. Interesting. OK, Shona, you’re the captain so, are you the best footballer in the team?

S   No, I’m not. We’re all really good footballers.

I    I’m sure you are. Well, lovely to meet you all. Good luck in the final in Paris.

1   A   What’s the team’s name?

      B   Scottish Rovers.

2   A   Are Shona and Gillian sisters?

      B   Yes, they are.

3   A   Are they from England?

      B   No, they aren’t.

4   A   Are all the girls teachers?

      B   No, they aren’t.

5   A   Is Shona the best football player?

      B   No, she isn’t.

6   A   Are they all really good footballers?

      B   Yes, they are.

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Diego Hernandez

I = Interviewer D = Diego

I    Good morning.

D   Hello.

I    What’s your name, please?

D   My name’s Diego Hernandez.

I    Thank you. And where are you from, Diego?

D   I’m from Mexico, from Mexico City.

I    Thank you. And your telephone number, please?

D   5546-247312.

I    How old are you, Diego?

D   I’m 42.

I    And … what’s your job?

D   I’m a taxi driver.

I    And … are you married?

D   No, I’m not.

I    Thank you very much.

Isabella Blanco

I = Interviewer IB = Isabella

I    Good afternoon.

IB   Good afternoon.

I    What’s your name, please?

IB   Isabella, Isabella Blanco.

I    And where are you from?

IB   From New York.

I    Ah! So you’re from the United States?

IB   Yes, I am.

I    What’s your phone number?

IB   08842 666455.

I    Thank you. How old are you?

IB   I’m 33.

I    What’s your job, Miss Blanco?

IB   I’m a waitress.

I    And are you married?

IB   Yes, I am.

I    That’s fine. Thank you very much.

1   Scottish Rovers are in Italy.

      They aren’t in Italy. They’re in France.

2   Shona is from England.

      She isn’t from England. She’s from Scotland.

3   Gillian is the captain.

      Gillian isn’t the captain. Shona is the captain.

4   The final is today.

      The final isn’t today. It’s tomorrow.

5   They’re in a hotel in Paris now.

      They aren’t in a hotel. They’re in a café.

1   Yes, it is the team’s first time in Paris.

2   Kate, Fiona and Emma are 23.

3   The twins are 25.

4   No, the twins aren’t both married. Shona is married. Gillian isn’t married.

5   Tom is Shona’s husband. He’s a bus driver.

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I = interviewer, S = Shona, G = Gillian, All = Shona, Gillian, Emma, Fiona & Kate

I    Good morning, girls. How are you?

All   Morning! All good thanks.

I    So, is this your first time in Paris?

All   Yes, it is. It’s amazing here! We love it!

I    Good! Now, you’re all Scottish. Is that right?

All   Yes. That’s right. We’re all from Scotland. Come on, Scotland!

I    Yes. Come on, Scotland. Shona, you’re the captain. How old are you?

S   I’m 25. Emma, Fiona, and Kate are 23, and Gillian is my sister.

I    Is Gillian 23, too?

G   No, I’m not, I’m 25 like Shona.

I    Uh! So you’re sisters and you’re both 25?

S   Yes, we’re twins! But we aren’t identical twins!

I    You’re twins! Well, how interesting!

S   Yes, but we are very different.

I    Yes, you are. You aren’t identical at all! Right. Now, who’s married in the team?

All (apart from Shona):   We’re not married!

S:   But I am!

I:    Ah, Shona, the captain. You’re married. What’s your husband’s name?

S:   His name’s Tom and he’s a bus driver. He isn’t here today; he’s in Scotland.

I:    I see. Well, good luck in the final, girls, and enjoy Paris!

All:   Thank you.

1

A   I’m so sorry.

B   That’s OK. No problem.

2

C   A black coffee, please.

D   That’s £2.40.

C   Thanks very much.

3

E   Excuse me! Where’s the station?

F   I’m sorry. I don’t know.

4

G   Thank you very much. That’s very kind.

H   You’re welcome.

5

I   ¿Qué hora es?

J    I’m sorry. I don’t understand.

6

K   Excuse me! Where are the toilets?

L   They’re over there.

K   Thanks a lot.