Practice Listening English Exercises for B1 – Getting to know you

1 salaries

2 where they are right now

3 likes and dislikes

4 relationships

5 age

6 the weather

Audioscripts in B below

1 no   2 yes   3 yes

4 no   5 no   6 yes

Audioscripts

1

Will:   Hi, I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Will.

Liz:   I’m Liz. Nice to meet you, Will. I saw you outside when you arrived. Nice car! You must make a lot of money!

Will:   Uh… Well, I, um, I guess you could say that.

2

Lauren:   This is a beautiful house, isn’t it?

Dan:   It sure is. Do you know how long they’ve lived here?

Lauren:   I’m not sure. More than ten years, I think.

Dan:   Really nice place. By the way, my name’s Dan.

Lauren:   Nice to meet you, Dan. I’m Lauren.

3

Emily:   Have you tried the shrimp? It’s so good.

Luke:   Actually, I don’t care for seafood.

Emily:   Really? What kinds of food do you like?

Luke:   Anything but seafood!

Emily:   You’re funny. By the way, my name’s Emily.

Luke:   Great to meet you, Emily. I’m Luke.

4

Luis:   Hi there. Have we met?

Yumi:   I don’t think so. I’m Yumi.

Luis:   Hi Yumi. My name’s Luis.

Yumi:   Oh! Isn’t this a great song?

Luis:   Oh, not really. This song reminds me of my old girlfriend. She broke up with me last month.

Yumi:   Oh… I’m… uh, sorry to hear that.

Luis:   Yeah, sad story. So, how about you? Are you single?

Yumi:   Well, … um… uh …

5

Carmen:   So, Luis said you’re new in town. I’m Carmen.

Tony:   Hi Carmen. My name’s Tony. I just moved here last month. I’m a professor at the university.

Carmen:   Whoa! You don’t look old enough to be a professor. I thought you were a student! How old are you, anyway?

Tony:   Um… uh… I guess I’d rather not say.

6

Greg:   What a day, huh?

Kelly:   Yeah, it’s so warm. I was worried it would rain, and we’d have to stay inside.

Greg:   We were lucky, I guess. It’s been so rainy lately.

Kelly:   It sure has. I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Kelly Chang.

Greg:   I’m Greg Rogers.

1 F   2 S   3 F   4 S

Audioscripts in B below

1 long time, married, remember

2 haven’t seen you before, Are you new here?, Where are you from?

3 got a new job, You can tell me

4 don’t think I know you. My name’s …

Audioscripts

1

Woman:   Hey! I haven’t seen you for ages!

Man:   Yeah, it’s been a long time! What’s new?

Woman:   Well, married life is great.

Man:   What? When did you get married?

Woman:   A few years ago. I married my boyfriend Ryan. Remember him?

Man:   Oh, sure, I do. I remember him. That’s great news.

2

Man:   Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here?

Woman:   No. Go ahead and have a seat.

Man:   So, I haven’t seen you in classes before. Are you new here?

Woman:   Yes, this is my first day here. I’m a little nervous.

Man:   Oh, don’t be nervous. This teacher’s great.

Woman:   Oh. That’s good. So, uh, where are you from?

Man:   Brazil.

Woman:   Brazil! Oh, wow! I’d love to learn more about Brazil. Do you have time for a cup of coffee after class?

Man:   Why not?

3

Woman 1:   I hear you got a new job. I’m really happy for you.

Woman 2:   Thanks. I really like it.

Woman 1:   So, how are you doing? Making more than at the old place?

Woman 2:   I guess I’m doing fine.

Woman 1:   Come on, you can tell me.

Woman 2:   Well, uh… It’s enough, I suppose.

4

Man:   Uh, I wish someone would change this music.

Woman:   I’m so happy you said that. I thought I was the only one who didn’t like it.

Man:   Don’t worry. You’re not. I think it’s a little strange and a little loud, too.

Woman:   Very strange and very loud. So, I don’t think I know you. My name’s Claire…

1 b   2 a   3 a   4 c   5 b

Audioscripts

Morgan:   Hi, I don’t think we’ve met.

Josh:   No. We haven’t! I’m Josh. Josh Miller.

Morgan:   Oh, so this is your party! It’s great to meet you. I’m Morgan Stern. I came with Kevin.

Josh:   Nice to meet you, Morgan. Glad you could come.

Morgan:   This is a great house! It’s so big. Lots of room for dancing!

Josh:   Thanks. We’ve lived here for about a year.

Morgan:   A big house like this must have been expensive. Do you make a lot of money at your job?

Josh:   Well, uh, you know, I, uh, don’t really … um …

Morgan:   Hey, that’s my favorite song. I think I’ll go enjoy the party.

1 c   2 b   3 a   4 b   5 b

Audioscripts in B below

1 yes   2 no   3 yes   4 yes   5 no

Audioscripts

1

Jessica:   Brrr! It’s really cold out there!

Joshua:   Yeah, it sure is. And the wind makes it even worse. I’m ready for spring.

Jessica:   Me, too. By the way, my name is Jessica.

Joshua:   Nice to meet you. I’m Joshua.

2

Pete:   Excuse me. Aren’t you Sarah Sato, the artist?

Sarah:   Yes, that’s right.

Pete:   Wow. I had no idea you were so young! How old are you?

Sarah:   Uh, you know, um, I’d prefer not to say. I’m sorry.

3

Ann:   Would you like some nuts?

Thomas:   No, thanks. I’m not a big fan of nuts.

Ann:   You don’t like nuts? Oh, I love them!

Thomas:   I can see that!

Ann:   Um, I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Ann O’Malley.

Thomas:   I’m Thomas Wong. It’s nice to meet you, Ann.

4

Marc:   Hello. Have we met?

Lisa:   I don’t think so. I’m Lisa.

Marc:   Hi, Lisa. My name’s Marc.

Lisa:   Isn’t this house amazing?

Marc:   Yeah. Did you know they built the place themselves?

Lisa:   Wow. No, I didn’t know that.

5

Dave:   Hi. My name’s Dave.

Emily:   Hi. I’m Emily.

Dave:   I see you’re wearing a wedding ring. How long have you been married?

Emily:   Almost three years.

Dave:   Do you have any children?

Emily:   Uh, no, we don’t.

Dave:   Really? Why not?

Emily:   Well, um … uh … We’re not … um …