Practice English Listening Tests for A2 - Listening Test 28

Listening 1

Questions 11-15

For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear Gustav talking to a shop assistant about some new clothes.

11 Gustav thinks jeans are

A uncomfortable.

B expensive.

C not fashionable.

12 What colour does Gustav prefer?

A black

B blue

C brown

13 The shop assistant says that the shorts

A don’t match his shirts.

B won’t fit Gustav.

C are not the right colour.

14 How much will Gustav pay?

A £65

B £55

C £45

15 When will Gustav come back to the shop?

A on Friday

B on Saturday

C on Monday

Answer & Audioscript

11 A 12 C 13 A 14 B 15 C

Audioscript

M: Good morning! I’m looking for some new clothes.

F: Certainly. Let me show you some jeans. They never go out of fashion. This is our most popular design.

M: Oh, thanks. (11) I know most people love jeans but I’d like something more comfortable, like this pair of trousers, maybe?

F: Of course. We have them in black and blue. Which one would you rather try on?

M: I’m afraid neither. (12) I find brown matches my shirts better.

F: I see. (13) We’ve got these shorts in that colour. But I’m not sure you could wear them with a shirt.

M: That’s true but since they’re my size I’d like to try them on, please.

F: Of course. You should also know that they’re on sale. They were 65 pounds but are now down to 45. (14) Oh sorry, 55 that is.

M: I don’t carry that much with me but I guess I could come back on Saturday.

F: Unfortunately we’ll be closed then. So either later today or on Monday.

M: Well, I have to go to work in the afternoon and on Fridays we always work late, (15) so it’ll have to be after the weekend.

Listening 2

Questions 16-20

For each question, choose the correct answer.

16 You will hear a man talking about a film.

Which part didn’t he enjoy?

A the beginning

B the middle

C the end

17 You will hear two friends talking about a festival.

What did the woman think of it?

A It was unusual.

B It was boring.

C It was horrible.

18 You will hear a couple talking about a trip to town.

Why are they going to town?

A to watch something

B to buy something

C to eat something

19 You will hear a coach talking to his players.

What is he telling them?

A They are playing against a bad team.

B The time of the math has changed.

C Practice is going to be longer today.

20 You will hear a man talking to his friend about his neighbour.

Who is his neighbour going out with?

A a member of his family

B a friend from work

C his assistant

Answer & Audioscript

16 B 17 A 18 A 19 C 20 A

Audioscript

16 You will hear a man talking about a film. Which part didn’t he enjoy?

M: Well, the film I watched last night was really interesting! The main actor’s opening words were brilliant. During the next half hour everything seemed to go a bit slower as the actor tried to show us how life in African villages is. Probably it also felt that way because of the music. But towards the end it just kept getting better and better…

17 You will hear two friends talking about a festival. What did the woman think of it?

M: I think that art festival we went to yesterday was really terrible. I can’t believe you made me agree to go.

F: Really? I think it was really interesting. We saw things we’d never seen before, like that street artist.

M: I guess it may be interesting for you because you love art.

F: Well, what can I say? Normal shows seem awful to me…

18 You will hear a couple talking about a trip to town. Why are they going to town?

F: Are you ready to leave?

M: I just need to have a snack before going. Driving makes me hungry.

F: Ok, but don’t be late! Your mother is going to wait for us outside the department store at 4 and (18) the play is on at 5. That doesn’t leave us much time.

M: Don’t worry we’ll be on time.

19 You will hear a coach talking to his players. What is he telling them?

M: Listen carefully everyone! The match against the Tigers is tomorrow at 7; not 6 as our last game. The Tigers are a stronger team than the Captains so I need you to do your best. I know we usually finish practice around 4, but since this is our last one before the match we’ll probably stay until 5 or more.

20 You will hear a man talking to his friend about his neighbour. Who is his neighbour going out with?

M: You must have met my neighbour, Mary. She used to work with James in town. She was his assistant before moving here. So I was at Antonio’s Italian restaurant last night and I saw her with my cousin, Roger. I hadn’t seen him since our aunt invited us to her new place. Anyway, they’ve been seeing each other for some time now. I’ll tell you more about it at work.