Listening Exercises A1 – Dates

1.

A:        Have you been here long?

B:        No, we arrived a few days ago, on the first of the month.

A:        And how long are you staying?

B:        We’re staying exactly two weeks. We leave on the 14th.

2.

A:        When did you get here?

B:        I arrived on the 4th.

A:        Will you be here long?

B:        Until the 13th. Not long enough, really.

3.

A:        Did you just arrive?

B:        I arrived on July 2nd.

A:        Are you enjoying your vacation?

B:        Oh, yes. But it’s too short. I leave on the 10th.

4.

A:        When did you arrive?

B:        We got in on the 5th.

A:        How long are you staying?

B:        We’re leaving on the 15th. We’re just staying ten days.

5.

A:        Did you just arrive?

B:        We got here on the 3rd.

A:        And do you plan to stay long?

B:        Yes, we’re not leaving until the end of the month.

A:        The 31st?

B:        That’s right.

6.

A:        When did you arrive?

B:        On the 6th.

A:        And when are you leaving?

B:        On the 16th.

1.

This is Dr. Costello’s office. We’re calling to change your dental appointment to August 3rd at 9:30 in the morning. Thank you.

2.

Hi, Don. It’s Sue. I’m calling about Cindy’s birthday party. It’s on July 28th at 8 p.m. Are you free? I’ll call you later.

3.

Hello, Don. This is Aunt Betty. How are you, darling? Listen, I’m coming to town next month and I’d love to see you. I’m arriving on August the tenth at 11:15 in the morning. I’ll call you from the airport. Bye!

4.

Hi, Don. This is Ted. Listen, we can’t play tennis on Saturday. Are you free Sunday afternoon, July 26th, around three?

5.

Hello, Don. This is Francis. I’ll be back from my trip on Tuesday, September 22nd. Let’s meet in my office that Tuesday around 6 p.m., okay? Let me know.

6.

This is Star Travel. We’ve booked your flight to New Orleans for next month. You leave on August 2nd on flight 101 from Kennedy Airport at 2 p.m.

1.

A:        Isn’t it your birthday this month, Ted?

B:        Hey! It was a month ago.

A:        Oh! Sorry! I forgot all about it. So, did you have a big party or something?

B:        No. I had to study because of the exams at school.

2.

A:        Have you had your birthday yet, Jill?

B:        No. It’s in two months.

A:        Oh, that’s right. So what are you planning to do this time?

B:        I’m going to New York with my mom and dad.

A:        Hey! Fabulous!

3.

A:        Have you had your birthday yet, Sue?

B:        No. It’s not ‘til next month. Don’t forget this time!

A:        Don’t worry. I won’t.

B:        I’m planning to have a barbecue.

A:        Great! That sounds fun!

4.

A:        Is your birthday this month or next month, Brian? I can’t remember.

B:        Oh, it was a month ago.

A:        Really. So, how was it?

B:        It was okay, but very quiet. I had a family party at home.

A:        Oh, that sounds nice.

1 False   2 True   3 True   4 True   5 False

Transcript

1.

A:   We’re so glad you got here in time for our New Year’s Eve party. When did you arrive?

B:   I arrived late last night.

A:   And how long will you be staying?

B:   Just a few days. I have to leave on January 3rd to get back to work.

2.

A:   Did you just get here?

B:   No, we’ve been here a week already. We flew into Paris on August 22nd and we leave on the 31st. I can’t believe how time flies!

3.

A:   When did you arrive in Moscow, madam?

B:   Just today. I left Chicago on the 2nd and arrived here on the 3 rd.

A:   And how long will you stay?

B:   I leave a week from today, on the 10th.

4.

A:   I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of Orlando!

B:   Really, when did you arrive?

A:   Just a day ago, on the 13th … and I can’t wait for tomorrow, the 15th, when we leave!

5.

A:   When did you arrive on the island?

B:   June 2nd – and we are having so much fun!

A:   I’m glad to hear that. How long are you staying?

B:   Three whole months! We’ll have to leave September 1st, because we have to be back in school on the 2nd.

1.  4/2, 8:30     2.  3/28, 7:30     3.  5/6, 2:45

Transcript

1.

A:   Hello?

B:   Hi. Can I speak with Maria, please?

A:   She’s not in. Can I take a message?

B:   Yes, please tell her that we’ve having a party for Louisa next Friday, April 2nd, at 8:30.

A:   Okay, I’ll tell her.

2.

A:   Hello?

B:   Hi, Ellen, this is Maria’s mom. Could you remind her that tomorrow is her sister’s birthday and we’re having a surprise party at her sister’s apartment at 7:30.

A:   That’s tomorrow night, March 28th, at 7:30?

B:   Yes, thanks, Ellen.

3.

A:   Hello, this is Ellen.

B:   This is Dr. Frank’s office. Could you tell Maria that her next appointment is on May 6th, at 2:45?

A:   Okay, that’s a quarter to three, right?

B:   Yes, 2:45. Thank you.