Practice English Listening Tests for A2 – Listening Test 31

11 A   12 B   13 B   14 C   15 C

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A:   Hi Frank, I hear you’ve just come back. How was your holiday?

B:   It was amazing! I’ve always loved going to the beach or visiting other countries in summer, but the two weeks I spent in the mountains were absolutely brilliant.

A:   I’d love to go too. Is it far from here?

B:   No, actually it’s quite close, just half an hour by car. There’s a wonderful hotel with tennis courts and an indoor swimming pool. I’m sure you would love it.

A:   Cool! Did you stay there?

B:   Unfortunately I couldn’t. It was fully booked; there was a nice campsite near the hotel but it was too cold; anyway, my father’s best friend lives there, so we stayed there all the time.

A:   I’m really glad you had a great time… what was the weather like?

B:   It was mostly sunny and warm. I was afraid it would rain a lot: you know it may be a little boring when it rains in the mountains. I hope next time we’ll stay longer. Two weeks isn’t enough!

A:   You mean you’ve going there again next year?

B:   Actually, my parents told me they’d like to do something different next summer. They love visiting foreign towns so we’ll see what to do before June.

A:   That’s the best thing to do. There’s still a lot of time before next summer.

16 A   17 C   18 C   19 A   20 B

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16   You will hear a boy and a girl talking about a concert. What do they agree about?

A:   Are you going to the ‘Shooting Stars’ concert tomorrow? I love them!

B:   I’m not sure. I think the tickets are too expensive.

A:   I think the price is OK, actually. I went to the cinema last weekend and that cost nine pounds. And seeing a band live on stage is much more fun!

B:   Well, I’ll think about it. After all they’re my favourite band.

17   You will hear a boy talking about his teacher. Where is the teacher from?

This year we have a new French teacher. He’s really cool. He told us he studied in France, but he was born in Djibouti, which is an African country on the Red Sea. His first job was as a tour guide for a Canadian travel company. But last year he decided to do something more useful for children, so he chose to become a teacher.

18   You will hear a girl, Lisa, talking with her father. What does she want him to do?

A:   Have you finished your Maths homework, Lisa?

B:   Yes, thanks for helping me, Dad. I still have to do my Science homework, but I don’t think it will take too long.

A:   So maybe we can go cycling in the park in half an hour?

B:   Mmm, I don’t know, Dad. I’ve got a French test tomorrow but I don’t understand some words. Can you tell me what they mean?

A:   I can try. Let me see.

19   You will hear two friends planning the weekend. What are they going to do?

A:   I can’t wait to get away from the city this weekend!

B:   I know. I need some fresh air. Now, don’t forget to pack a scarf. It gets really cold when you’re at the top.

A:   True, but you get a great view of the sea from high up there.

B:   Oh, and remember your sunglasses too. When it’s sunny it’s difficult to see with all the snow.

20   You will hear two friends talking about a school play. What does Jack think about it?

A:   Hey Jack, did you like the play we saw this morning?

B:   Well, I thought it would be more boring, but I actually enjoyed seeing our classmates take part.

A:   Oh, yes, that was fun, but maybe a few of them should have learnt their part better.

B:   I know, but there was very little time: they only had two weeks to get ready for the play!