Practice Listening English Exercises for A2 – It was awesome!

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Conversation 1 C

Conversation 2 F

Conversation 3 A

Conversation 4 E

Conversation 5 B

Conversation 6 D

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1   Conversation 5

2   Conversation 2

3   Conversation 4 and 6

4   Conversation 1 and 3

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Conversation 1

Boy 1:   Were you and your brother at the football match on Saturday?

Girl 1:   No, we weren’t. We were at a theme park. It was his birthday.

Boy 1:   Wow, awesome! I love theme parks.

Girl 1:   Yes, it was amazing. I can’t wait to go again.

Conversation 2

Girl 2:   Were you at home yesterday?

Boy 2:   No, I wasn’t. I was out with my family. We were at a barbecue near the beach.

Girl 2:   Was it fun?

Boy 2:   It was OK. The weather wasn’t great. It was a bit cold. And there weren’t many people there.

Girl 2:   How was the food?

Boy 2:   It was fine. Nothing amazing.

Conversation 3

Boy 3:   How was your weekend? Were you at the festival?

Girl 3:   Yes, I was. I was there with a few of my friends. It was brilliant!  The weather was perfect and all the bands were fantastic.

Conversation 4

Girl 1:   Where were you on Saturday?

Boy 1:   I was at my sister’s wedding.

Girl 1:   Oh, wonderful!

Boy 1:   Yes, it was a really lovely day. There was music and dancing, and the food was really good.

Conversation 5

Boy 2:   Where were you yesterday afternoon? You weren’t in class.

Girl 2:   I was in a football match.

Boy 2:   Really? Was it good?

Girl 2:   No, it was terrible. Usually I love playing with my team, but yesterday it was horrible! I hate losing!

Conversation 6

Boy 3:   Where were you last night? You weren’t at the party.

Girl 3:   No, I was at home – I wasn’t very well. Was it fun?

Boy 3:   Yes, it was. It was great. Hope you can come next time!

1 B   2 C   3 C   4 A   5 B

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1   What was Bella happy with at the party?

Boy 1:   How was the party Bella?

Bella:   It was OK. The food was excellent, but the music wasn’t great.

Boy 1:   Oh, what a shame!

Bella:   Yes. And there weren’t many people there.

2   Where is Kyle’s ticket?

Girl 1:   You look worried Kyle. Are you OK?

Kyle:   I can’t find my ticket for our trip to the theme park tomorrow. It was in my bag this morning, but it’s not there now. And it’s not on the classroom floor.

Girl 1:   What about your jacket pocket? Maybe it’s three.

Kyle:   Of course – that’s it! Thanks!

3   What was the weather like?

Boy 1:   Was the weather good for your camping trip?

Girl 2:   I’m afraid not! There was no rain, but there was a lot of wind.

Boy 1:   Oh, that’s a pity!

Girl 2:   I know. But at least it wasn’t cold.

4   How much was the boy’s T-shirt?

Girl 2:   I really like your new T-shirt. Was it expensive? They usually cost a lot when you buy them at concerts.

Boy 2:   Not really. It was £10.

Girl 2:   That’s amazing! T-shirts like that are usually £15 or more.

Boy 2:   I know. My brother’s got one that was £25!

5   Where was the girl on Saturday?

Boy 2:   Where were you on Saturday? You weren’t at home at 2 pm.

Girl 2:   No, sorry. I was shopping in town with my parents.

Boy 2:   Oh, I hate shopping. I like having fun with friends or playing sport at weekends.

Girl 2:   Me too. Let’s play tennis together next Saturday.

1 C   2 B   3 A   4 A   5 A

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1   Where was Olivia on Saturday?

Tom:   You weren’t at the football game on Saturday.

Olivia:   No, I wasn’t. I was at home. It was my brother’s birthday party.

Tom:   Oh, how old was he?

Olivia:   He was seven. He was so happy with all his new toys.

Tom:   Great!

2   What was the weather like at the theme park?

Girl:   How was your trip to the theme park?

Boy:   Brilliant! It was a really great day.

Girl:   Was the weather good? It was rainy here and the wind was terrible!

Boy:   Really? It was lovely at the theme park! The sun was out all day.

Girl:   I want to go with you next time!

3   Where were Joni’s parents last weekend?

Luke:   How was your weekend, Joni?

Joni:   It was fantastic. I was with my friend Carla because my mum and dad were away. We were in the shopping centre all day on Saturday with her parents, and had lunch at a great restaurant.

Luke:   And where were your parents?

Joni:   Visiting my sister at university. They were there all weekend.

4   When was Amy’s birthday?

Jenny:   Hi Amy. How was your weekend?

Amy:   It was great. All my family were at my house on Saturday for my birthday.

Jenny:   Was it your birthday on Saturday?

Amy:   No, my birthday was on Friday and it was my mum’s birthday on Sunday. The party was for me and my mum.

5   Who was at the swimming pool?

Lizzy:   Hi Jamie. Were you at the swimming pool last Sunday?

Jamie:   Yes, it was brilliant!

Lizzy:   Oh, really? Were your parents there?

Jamie:   No, it was me and my friends. There was a group of us.

Lizzy:   That sounds fun. Was your friend from England there too?

Jamie:   No, he wasn’t. He was with his brother at the beach.

1   c They are making plans for a surprise party.

2   1 b   2 b   3 a   4 b   5 a   6 b   7 b   8 b

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Lola:   Hi, Daisy! Hi Oscar! What’s up? What are you doing?

Oscar:   Hello Lola! Well, it’s Michael’s birthday next weekend. We’re deciding what to do.

Daisy:   We want to get him a present and organise a surprise party.

Lola:   Great idea! Can I help?

Oscar:   Sure! Brilliant!

Daisy:   OK, let’s see. The first thing we need to decide is the day. What do you think?

Oscar:   I think it’s a good idea to have the party on Sunday night.

Lola:   Sunday night? Hmmm … I disagree. We have an important maths exam on Monday morning. Maybe another day is better.

Daisy:   I agree. Sunday is not a good day. I think Saturday afternoon is a better idea.

Lola:   Me too!

Oscar:   OK, fine. Saturday it is.

Daisy:   Right. The next thing we need to decide is a present.

Lola:   How about a basketball shirt?

Daisy:   That’s an awesome idea Lola!

Oscar:   Sorry, but I don’t agree. Michael has a lot of sports clothes. I think it’s a good idea to get him a CD, or a book.

Lola:   OK. I think a CD is a better idea than a book.

Oscar:   I think that a CD is perfect. Michael loves listening to music.

Daisy:   Can we get both? A CD and a book?

Oscar:   That’s a great idea!

Daisy:   Let’s see. Now we just need to think about the friends to invite and the cake!

Lola:   We can buy a cake in the shop opposite the school.

Oscar:   Hey! I have a better idea!

Daisy:   What?

Oscar:   I can make a cake – I love cooking!

Lola:   You do? Well, that solves that problem! Sorry, Daisy, sorry, Oscar, I have to go. I need to help my mum.

Daisy:   Ok! Thanks for your help. Let’s call Michael’s parents to tell them the plan.

Oscar:   Great idea, Daisy. See you in class tomorrow. Bye!

1 A   2 A   3 C   4 B   5 C

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1   What time do they agree to meet?

Girl 1:   Does the tennis match start at two thirty tomorrow?

Boy 1:   Yes, but we need to be at the tennis club at two o’clock.

Girl 1:   OK. So … I leave home at one o’clock … see you at the bus stop at half past one?

Boy 1:   Perfect, see you then!

2   Which instrument does Mona need to practise tonight?

Boy 2:   Can you come to my house tonight Mona? I want to show you my new drums!

Mona:   Oh wow – new drums! I’d love to see them. But I can’t come tonight, sorry. I need to practise for the school concert.

Boy 2:   Are you learning a new song on the guitar?

Mona:   It’s for the piano, actually. I’m not very good yet!

3   What Finley’s brother doing?

Girl 1:   Hi Finley. Is your brother at home? I need to ask him something about the volleyball match.

Finley:   I’m afraid he’s sleeping.

Girl 1:   What? But it’s ten o’clock.

Finley:   I know. He never gets up early at the weekend. He usually has his breakfast at about midday.

4   Where were they in the morning?

Boy 1:   What a great morning! Thanks for coming with me.

Girl 2:   No problem. It’s a brilliant pool. I love swimming there.

Boy 1:   Me too. But I’m hungry now. Shall we get some lunch at the café?

Girl 2:   Ok. And then let’s go home. I’m really tired!

5   What does the girl want to have for dinner?

Girl 1:   What’s for dinner Mum? I hope it’s not fish again.

Mum:   It’s rice with vegetables. Don’t worry – it’s really nice.

Girl 1:   Ohh! Can’t we have pasta with tomato sauce?

Mum:   Maybe tomorrow. Now come and help me with the vegetables.

Girl 1:   OK.