Practice English Listening Tests for A2 - Listening Test 25

Listening 1

Questions 11-15

For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear Mei talking to her friend Haruto about an art exhibition.

11 Who did Mei go to the exhibition with?

A her family

B her friends from school

C her neighbours

12 What was the weather like?

A wet

B sunny

C cloudy

13 What didn’t Mei like about the exhibition?

A the paintings

B the photographs

C the videos

14 Mei didn’t want to go to the art exhibition because

A she doesn’t like modern art.

B she thought it might be boring.

C she had to study.

15 Where are Mei and Haruto going next week?

A to a festival

B to a concert

C to a competition

Answer & Audioscript

11 C 12 C 13 B 14 B 15 A

Audioscript

G: Hi Haruto. I went to an art exhibition yesterday!

B: Did you go with your mum? I know she loves art. Or was it a class trip?

G: Neither, (11) my friend Paul who lives next door asked me to go with him and his family.

B: Didn’t it rain on Saturday?

G: I thought it would but no. (12) There were clouds in the sky but it was warm.

B: I don’t really like exhibitions. Some paintings look strange.

G: (13) I know but I think the paintings were better than the photographs. But what was really special were the videos.

B: You’d never see me going to an art exhibition any day soon!

G: You know I’d do anything to avoid finishing my project. I was not keen on the idea. (14) I usually find such events a bit boring but since it was about modern art I thought I’d give it a try.

B: So any plans for next week? I know it’s your birthday.

G: Well, I wanted us to watch Lee Jones sing live at the local park but then (15) I heard of an art and music festival at the nearby town.

B: (15) Sounds better than the singing competition we took part in last week…

Listening 2

Questions 16-20

For each question, choose the correct answer.

16 You will hear a woman talking to a colleague.

Who is she waiting for?

A a colleague

B a family member

C a friend

17 You will hear a man phoning his wife.

Why is he phoning her?

A to ask her to cook for him and his colleague

B to invite her to his colleague’s house

C to say sorry for not coming home

18 You will hear a couple talking about a new car.

How will they find out how much it costs?

A They’ll have a look online.

B They’ll ask a friend.

C They’ll look at a magazine.

19 You will hear two friends talking about a group tour.

Why will they book a Monday tour?

A It’s cheaper.

B It’s less crowded.

C The weather will be better.

20 You will hear a woman calling her boss.

What does she need to do first?

A meet her boss

B be with a colleague

C talk to the secretary

Answer & Audioscript

16 B 17 B 18 C 19 B 20 B

Audioscript

16 You will hear a woman talking to a colleague. Who is she waiting for?

M: Hi Ann, why are you waiting outside the office building?

F: My husband is picking me up today because I need him to drive me to the dentist in the city centre.

M: I see. Do you think you could take my friend Fay with you, too? She’s meeting someone from the office in Oxford Street.

F: Yeah, why not?

17 You will hear a man phoning his wife. Why is he phoning her?

M: Hi Sheila. I’m still at work at the moment. If it’s ok with you, I’d like to go to Paul’s house after work because we want to work on our project together. Ok? (17) And his wife said you and the kids could come along later in the evening so that all of us can have some dinner together.

18 You will hear a couple talking about a new car. How will they find out how much it costs?

F: I wonder how much this car is.

M: I’ve already been on the company’s website but there was no information on it. Maybe we could call your friend John. He knows everything about cars.

F: I guess but wouldn’t it be better to ask the car company?

M: I know… Their manager gave an interview to “Car Wheels”. I’ll get it from the shop.

19 You will hear two friends talking about a group tour. Why will they book a Monday tour?

F: How about going on that group tour to the city centre today?

M: You know I like to relax on Sundays. Plus today it’s too hot to be outside all day.

F: What about tomorrow then? Maybe there’s a discount on weekday tours.

M: No, there is no discount, but I guess it’ll be easier to get around when the streets aren’t so busy.

20 You will hear a woman calling her boss. What does she need to do first?

F: Hi Mr Johnson. Your secretary told me you need me to come and meet you at the airport to welcome the Japanese business people. I’ll be there as soon as I finish with Sean, the new guy. I am showing him around the building in 20 minutes. I’ll tell your secretary to call you to let you know I’m leaving. Thanks.