Practice English Listening Test for A1 – Listening for Daily Conversations Test #2

1 C   2 B   3 A   4 A   5 C

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What did Peter do yesterday?

WOMAN:   What did you do yesterday, Peter?

BOY:   I played basketball.

WOMAN:   Do you like basketball more than baseball?

BOY:   Yes, I do. I don’t like baseball. Do you like it?

WOMAN:   No. Soccer’s best!

1   What did Jill have for lunch?

MAN:   Did you have a good lunch, Jill?

GIRL:   Yes, it was OK.

MAN:   What did you have?

GIRL:   I had some soup.

MAN:   Only soup?

GIRL:   No. I had an apple after the soup.

MAN:   Oh. I had some sandwiches and a cake.

2   Where does Bill live?

WOMAN:   Where do you live, Bill?

BOY:   I like next to the playground and a shop.

WOMAN:   A toy shop.

BOY:   No, a bookshop.

WOMAN:   Do you like reading?

BOY:   Yes, I do.

3   What did Jim’s grandmother give him for his birthday?

WOMAN:   Was it your birthday last week, Jim?

BOY:   Yes, it was.

WOMAN:   Did you get any presents?

BOY:   Yes, I did. I got a new bike from my grandmother, some CDs and a sweater.

WOMAN:   Did your parents give you the CDs?

BOY:   No, they gave me the sweater.

WOMAN:   And who gave you the CDs?

BOY:   My grandfather.

4   Where is Mary going?

MAN:   Are you going to town, Mary?

GIRL:   Yes, I am.

MAN:   Are you going to the library?

GIRL:   No, I’m going to the cinema.

MAN:   The ABC Cinema?

GIRL:   No, the Park Cinema.

MAN:   Oh, enjoy the film!

GIRL:   Thanks.

5   Which is Daisy’s new pet?

GIRL:   I got a new pet yesterday.

MAN:   Another dog?

GIRL:   No, my Dad didn’t want another dog.

MAN:   So, what did you get?

GIRL:   I wanted a rabbit but the shop didn’t have any.

MAN:   So, what did you get?

GIRL:   A parrot!

1 B   2 C   3 A   4 A   5 B

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What did Sally have for lunch?

MAN:   What did you eat for lunch, Sally?

GIRL:   A burger.

MAN:   Only a burger?

GIRL:   And some French fries.

MAN:   Did you drink anything?

GIRL:   No, nothing.

1   What did Ben do yesterday?

WOMAN:   What did you do yesterday, Ben?

BOY:   I played basketball.

WOMAN:   With some friends?

BOY:   No, with my brothers.

WOMAN:   How many brothers have you got?

BOY:   Four.

WOMAN:   Four brothers. Great!

2   What did Fred see yesterday?

GIRL:   Where did you go yesterday, Fred?

BOY:   I went to the zoo.

GIRL:   Did you see any lions?

BOY:   No, but I saw some pandas.

GIRL:   Pandas?

BOY:   Yes, and a lot of monkeys.

GIRL:   Oh, I love monkeys.

3   What does Jim have for breakfast?

WOMAN:   What do you have for breakfast, Jim?

BOY:   Bread and milk.

WOMAN:   Only bread and milk?

BOY:   No, I have fruit, too.

WOMAN:   What kind of fruit? Bananas?

BOY:   No, apples and pears.

4   What pets has Peter got?

BOY:   Peter bought a new pet yesterday.

GIRL:   What is it?

BOY:   A rabbit.

GIRL:   He’s got lots of pets.

BOY:   Yes, he’s got a cat, a dog and now a rabbit.

GIRL:   And a parrot.

BOY:   Oh, yes!

5   Where does Jill live?

MAN:   Do you live in the countryside, Jill?

GIRL:   Yes, I do. In a small house next to a lake.

MAN:   In the mountains?

GIRL:   No, not in the mountains.

1 A   2 B   3 A   4 B   5 B

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Which boy is Peter?

WOMAN:   Who do you sit next to at school, Jim?

BOY:   Peter.

WOMAN:   Which one is Peter?

BOY:   He’s thin and he’s got brown hair.

WOMAN:   Does he wear glasses?

BOY:   No, he doesn’t.

WOMAN:   Is he thin with brown hair?

BOY:   Yes, that’s right. He’s thin with short brown hair.

1   Which book is Fred reading?

WOMAN:   What’s that book you’re reading. Fred?

BOY:   It’s a story book.

WOMAN:   Is it a school book?

BOY:   No, it isn’t. I only read it at home.

WOMAN:   What’s it about? Is it about the moon?

BOY:   No, it’s about stars.

2   What did Paul buy?

WOMAN:   Did you go shopping this afternoon, Paul?

BOY:   Yes, I did. I wanted a computer game.

WOMAN:   Did you buy it?

BOY:   No, I didn’t. I bought some new shoes.

WOMAN:   What colour?

BOY:   Brown. Oh, and I bought a jacket – a black one.

WOMAN:   Shoes and a jacket. Great!

3   What TV programmes does Jim like?

WOMAN:   What TV programmes do you like, Jim?

BOY:   I like sports programmes.

WOMAN:   Do you like football?

BOY:   No, I don’t.

WOMAN:   What about basketball?

BOY:   Yes, I like basketball … and tennis.

WOMAN:   What about baseball?

BOY:   No, I don’t like baseball.

4   What would Sally like to eat?

MAN:   Are you hungry, Sally?

GIRL:   Yes, I am. Can we buy something to eat?

MAN:   What would you like?

GIRL:   I’d like some French fries and an orange juice.

MAN:   French fries and an orange juice.

GIRL:   And can I have some ice cream?

MAN:   No, it’s a cold day. Let’s have some soup.

GIRL:   Oh, no, not soup. I want ice cream.

MAN:   OK, OK, you can have ice cream. French fries, orange juice and ice cream.

5   What does Jill want to do today?

MAN:   What do you want to do today, Jill?

GIRL:   I’d like to watch TV.

MAN:   Wouldn’t you like to go to the cinema?

GIRL:   Can we go on Saturday?

MAN:   I can’t go with you on Saturday.

GIRL:   That’s OK. Ben can go with me.

MAN:   So, it’s TV today, the cinema on Saturday.

GIRL:   That’s right.

MAN:   And your homework?

GIRL:   I did it this morning.