Listening Exercises A1 – Time

1.

A:        Excuse me, what’s the time?

B:        Uh, it’s ten fifteen.

A:        Thanks.

2.

A:        Do you have the time?

B:        Let me see. Yeah. It’s ten after two.

A:        Two ten? Thanks.

3.

A:        What time is it now?

B:        Hey, it’s exactly twelve o’clock. Midnight. Happy New Year!

4.

A:        Can you tell me the time, please?

B:        Yeah, it’s eleven thirty.

A:        Wow, I’m late. Thanks.

5.

A:        Do you know what time it is?

B:        Yeah. It’s a quarter to four.

A:        Thanks a lot.

6.

A:        I’m late again. What time is it now?

B:        It’s seven fifty.

A:        Class starts at eight. I’ve only got ten minutes!

1.

You are listening to Star Radio at 90.9 on your FM dial. The station with the best classic rock in town. The time is 7:15. Time for more classic rock…

2.

This is WBYZ 105.1 FM and the time is coming up to 10:05. And we’ve got more music for you, so stay tuned.

3.

You are listening to X98.5 on your FM dial—the jazz station. The time now is just a minute away from two o’clock.

4.

This is your AM station, Talk Radio WXYZ. Time now is 11:02. Don’t touch that dial!

5.

This is the BBC. The time is six fifteen.

6.

You are tuned to WQXR, your classical music station. And the time is exactly 1:40. Time for the Ninth Symphony by…

7.

This is 1010 News Radio. The station with all the news, all the time. Time now is 9:30.

8.

This is your station for easy listening, KABC. The time right now is going on 5:05.

1.

Thank you for calling Cinema World. Our box office opens every afternoon at 2:30. Today in Cinema A, we are showing Holiday in Rome, starring Gina Jones. Show times are 3:40, 5:45, 7:55, and 10:15.

2.

In Cinema B we are showing Hong Kong Warrior. Show times are 4:30, 6:40, 8:30, and 10:45. Don’t forget to visit our new coffee bar located next to Cinema B. It’s open every day from 2:30 to 10:30.

3.

In Cinema C we are showing Ralph the Rabbit. Show times are 3:00, 4:40, 6:30, and 8:15. Also, at 10 o’clock, tonight only, a sneak preview of Crazy Cops, Hollywood’s latest comedy–action film.

4.

In Cinema D, we are showing The Alien from Saturn. Show times are 3:20, 5:10, 7:20, and 9:40. Don’t forget our box office closes every evening at 9:55.

1 12:00   2 5:30   3 3:45   4 10:02   5 8:50

Transcript

1.

A:   Could you tell me what time it is, please?

B:   It’s 12 noon.

2.

A:   Excuse me, I forgot my watch today. What time is it?

B:   It’s 5:30.

3.

A:   What time is it now?

B:   A quarter to four.

4.

A:   I think I’m late for the train. What time is it?

B:   It’s 10:02. You just missed it.

5.

A:   Do you know what time it is?

B:   It’s 8:50.

1 False   2 False   3 True   4 True   5 False

Transcript

1.

This is WFMT, Chicago’s classical music station at 89.9 FM. Coming up at 4:05 is national news. But first, let’s listen to Beethoven’s 4th piano concerto …

2.

Hey, classic rock fans, you’re tuned to WXRT at 103.5 FM on your FM dial. At 1:30 we have the news, but taking us up to it, let’s listen to a classic by the Rolling Stones…

3.

You are listening to KLCC from Eugene, Oregon. We’re speaking with Dr. Marsha Baker for the next hour. Following the doctor’s interview, stay tuned for news at 2:55.

4.

This is KOLD, your oldies station with news every hour on the hour. Stay tuned for our next newscast at 6:00. Until then, here’s a great one by Bill Haley and the Comets…

5.

You’re listening to Talk Radio 780 AM. It’s 1:17 – time for news!