Practice English Listening Test for A2 – Listening for Daily Conversations Test #5

1 B   2 A   3 B   4 A   5 C

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Where is Aunt May going to play volleyball?

WOMAN:   Hello, Tom. Do you want to play volleyball with us this evening?

BOY:   Where are you going to play? At the beach?

WOMAN:   It will be too cold there. We’re going to play inside at the club.

BOY:   Not in the school playground? It’s good there.

WOMAN:   No.

1   Who else is going with Aunt May?

BOY:   Who’s going with you?

WOMAN:   Your mum’s going to play, too!

BOY:   Oh! What about Dad?

WOMAN:   No. He doesn’t like volleyball. He’s going to watch football on TV with your little cousin.

2   What has Aunt May lost?

BOY:   What are you going to wear?

WOMAN:   Oh … just shorts and a T-shirt.

BOY:   I always wear a hat when I’m playing. My hair gets in my eyes.

WOMAN:   I know. I usually wear one too but I can’t find mine today. I lost it at the beach, I think.

3   What time will the game start?

BOY:   When are you going to play, Aunt May? After dinner?

WOMAN:   Yes. We’re going to meet the others at about eight and we’ll start the game at about quarter past.

BOY:   That’s too late for me. I have to be home by nine thirty if I’ve got school the next day.

WOMAN:   But it’s Friday today.

BOY:   Oh, yes. No school tomorrow.

4   What has Aunt May forgotten today?

WOMAN:   Last week I forgot to take the ball and my towel!

BOY:   Why do you take a towel? Do you go swimming, too?

WOMAN:   No. I always take one because we have a shower after the game.

BOY:   Oh, so you need to take some soap, too.

WOMAN:   Oh … I’ve forgotten that this time. I must remember to put some in my bag.

5   What will Tom do this evening?

WOMAN:   So, Tom … will you play volleyball with us this evening?

BOY:   Well, no thank you. Aunt May. My friends are going to the circus so I’ll go with them.

WOMAN:   OK. Well, I’ll see you in the café tomorrow, then. Have a good time tonight.

BOY:   You too. Bye.

1 A   2 B   3 A   4 C   5 A

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What does Sarah want to do after school?

GIRL:   Dad, my friends are going to see a film after school today. Can I go with them?

MAN:   Well, what about your homework? And you’ve got your music lesson today, haven’t you?

GIRL:   Yes, but the music teacher’s ill, and I can do my history homework tomorrow.

MAN:   All right. But don’t be late.

1   What is Sarah’s dad going to give her?

MAN:   Shall I take you in the car?

GIRL:   No, thanks. We’ll walk. It’s not far.

MAN:   Well, take your gloves – it’s going to snow this evening.

GIRL:   I’ve already got them, but could you give me some money?

MAN:   Yes, OK!

2   How many friend is Sarah going to go out with?

MAN:   Who’s going to go with you?

GIRL:   Three of my friends, Betty, Sally and Kim.

MAN:   Isn’t Emma going to go with you? You two are always together.

GIRL:   No, she can’t come tonight.

3   What’s the film about?

MAN:   And what’s the name of the film?

GIRL:   It’s called ‘The Beach Party’ but it isn’t about beaches or parties.

MAN:   I don’t understand.

GIRL:   Well, it’s about a group of famous singers.

4   What will Sarah have for dinner?

MAN:   Will you have dinner at home? We’re going to have fish tonight.

GIRL:   No, I won’t have time. Can I take a sandwich with me?

MAN:   No. Buy a burger in town. That will be better.

GIRL:   OK.

5   What’s Betty’s phone number?

GIRL:   I’ll be home at nine o’clock. Betty’s mum is going to bring us home in her car.

MAN:   All right. Not a minute later. What’s her telephone number? It’s four five double six five, isn’t it?

GIRL:   No. It’s four five double six one.

MAN:   OK. Well, have a great time. And don’t be late. Nine, remember!

1 C   2 B   3 A   4 A   5 B

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Have are they going to go to the airport?

BOY:   Is Dad going to take us in the car to the airport tomorrow, Mum?

WOMAN:   It’s expensive to leave the car there. We’ll go in a taxi.

BOY:   That’s a lot of money, too. Can’t we go on the bus?

WOMAN:   No, we have too much to carry.

1   How many suitcases will they take?

BOY:   Are we going to take all the suitcases?

WOMAN:   No. I don’t want to take the big green one. It’s too heavy. You and I will have one each, and Dad will take two.

BOY:   So that’s four?

WOMAN:   No, five! Don’t forget your brother’s suitcase.

2   What time does the plane leave?

BOY:   And when does the plane leave? Did you say half past twelve?

WOMAN:   Oh, you ask so many questions, Paul. No, a quarter past.

BOY:   And we have to be there one hour before that, at eleven fifteen?

WOMAN:   That’s right.

3   Where will the family have lunch?

BOY:   Will they give us some lunch on the plane, Mum?

WOMAN:   They don’t have lunches on this plane. We’ll take some sandwiches and eat them at the airport.

BOY:   Can’t we have lunch at the hotel?

WOMAN:   You’ll be hungry before that.

4   What must Mum remember to put in her bag?

BOY:   And have you got the dictionary? And all the money we need?

WOMAN:   Yes. Everything is ready, Paul.

BOY:   How about the torch? We might need that at night. There might be snakes or spiders there!

WOMAN:   Oh … I forgot that. I must remember to put one in my bag.

5   What will Paul wear tomorrow?

WOMAN:   So, Paul, are you all ready? How about your clothes? Are they all in your bag?

BOY:   Yes, but not my jeans and best sweater. I’m going to wear them tomorrow.

WOMAN:   You’ll be too hot in those. Wear your new shorts and T-shirt!

BOY:   But they’re at the bottom of my bag! Oh, all right. I’ll get them. I can’t wait to leave.