Practice English Listening Test for A1 – Listening for Daily Conversations Test #8

1 A   2 B   3 A   4 C   5 B

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What’s Lucy’s father doing?

GIRL:   Where’s Dad, Mum? Is he cooking dinner?

WOMAN:   No, Lucy. I think he’s watching a DVD.

GIRL:   But he’s not in the living room.

WOMAN:   Look … he’s cleaning his motorbike.

GIRL:   Oh, yes. Thanks!

1   Where’s the new bird cage?

BOY:   Where’s the new bird cage? I want to put it in my bedroom. Is it in the garden?

WOMAN:   No. It’s out on the balcony, Sam. I put it there this morning.

BOY:   Can I go and get it?

WOMAN:   Yes, but carry it very carefully.

2   How did Peter go to work today?

MAN:   Peter started work in the city today.

WOMAN:   Did he?

MAN:   Yes. He drove there in his car, but it was very slow.

WOMAN:   Oh.

MAN:   Yes. It’s easier and quicker to catch a bus or go on the train.

3   Which is Tom’s favourite sport?

WOMAN:   Did you go skating again yesterday, Tom?

BOY:   No, I don’t like that now. I played table tennis.

WOMAN:   And do you like table tennis best now?

BOY:   Hmm. I think basketball is better. That’s my favourite.

4   What did May buy in the shop today?

WOMAN:   I bought this new coat today in town.

MAN:   Did you, May? But you wanted a skirt! You told me this morning!

WOMAN:   I know. But I saw this and I loved it. It’s grey, like my favourite sweater.

MAN:   OK.

5   Where’s Sally’s grandma?

GIRL:   Where’s Grandma, Dad? Did she go for a walk with the dog?

MAN:   No, Sally. She went to bed because she’s got a headache.

GIRL:   Oh dear! Is she OK?

MAN:   Oh, yes. Go and make her a cup of tea.

GIRL:   All right.

1 C   2 A   3 B   4 B   5 A

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What’s Tony doing?

WOMAN:   Tony! Are you having a bath?

MAN:   No, I’m getting some water to wash the car. Why?

WOMAN:   It’s all right. I could hear water, that’s all. Do you want a drink? I’m making some tea.

MAN:   No, thank you!

1   What did Jane buy yesterday?

MAN:   What’s that, Jane?

GIRL:   It’s a cup for Mum. I got it in a big shop.

MAN:   When you went shopping yesterday?

GIRL:   Yes, I took the puppy with me. I had a good day, but I didn’t buy any new shoes. I wanted some, but I couldn’t find any.

MAN:   Oh!

2   What was Jack’s dream about?

WOMAN:   Are you all right, Jack?

BOY:   No, Mum. I had a funny dream.

WOMAN:   Was it about monsters again?

BOY:   No, it was about a big bear. I was afraid.

WOMAN:   Well, get up now and come and have some breakfast.

3   Where’s Peter’s mouse?

BOY:   Grandma, I can’t find my mouse. He isn’t in his cage.

WOMAN:   Oh, Peter! Have you looked in your box? He was there yesterday when you couldn’t find him.

BOY:   I looked there. What’s that? Look! That sock’s moving!

WOMAN:   It’s your mouse! He’s inside it.

BOY:   Oh, yes. You naughty mouse! Come here!

4   Which person is Kim?

GIRL:   There’s my friend Kim, Dad.

MAN:   Do you mean the girl in the red trousers?

GIRL:   Not her. I mean the girl in the red skirt. Can you see her?

MAN:   The person with the red jacket on too?

GIRL:   Dad! That’s Kim’s mother! Put your glasses on!

5   What did Mr Rice find in his car?

WOMAN:   Mr Rice is on television, Pat. He’s found something in his car. It’s very funny.

GIRL:   Mum! I’m reading my book about spiders.

WOMAN:   Oh … it’s a toy fish on the floor of his car! Look!

GIRL:   What?

WOMAN:   Come and see.

GIRL:   No! Please be quiet!

1 A   2 B   3 C   4 A   5 B

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What’s Mary doing?

WOMAN:   Mary! What are you doing? Are you watching television again?

GIRL:   No, Mum, I’m cleaning my bedroom.

WOMAN:   Good! And did you phone Grandpa this morning?

GIRL:   Yes. I did that after breakfast.

1   Where did Alex walk to today?

MAN:   Did you take the dog for a walk to the river today, Alex?

GIRL:   Not today, Dad. It rained and rained. I didn’t want to go for a long walk.

MAN:   Did you go to the playground, then?

GIRL:   No. We only walked to the apartments at the end of the street. Then we came home again!

2   What has Jack got for lunch today?

MAN:   I had a terrible lunch at work yesterday. I bought a burger. It looked good, but I didn’t enjoy it.

WOMAN:   Well, I’m making a salad for you today, Jack.

MAN:   That’s my favourite, thanks.

WOMAN:   Do you like vegetable soup? I can make some of that for you on Saturday.

MAN:   OK.

3   What kind of pet does Fred have?

WOMAN:   We’re talking about pets today, children. Do you have a pet at home, Fred?

BOY:   Yes, Miss Last. I’ve got a kitten. It likes watching the birds in our garden!

WOMAN:   Does it?

BOY:   Yes, and my brother’s got a mouse, but I never play with it.

WOMAN:   Oh.

4   Which girl is Daisy?

GIRL:   You know my friend Daisy, Dad?

MAN:   The girl with the long, curly hair?

GIRL:   No, she’s got short hair now. And it isn’t curly. I want my hair like that.

MAN:   Why do you want yours like that?

GIRL:   I want to be like Daisy!

5   What’s the weather like at Jane’s house today?

GIRL:   Hello, Aunt Sally! How are you?

WOMAN:   Oh, hello, Jane. I’m fine, thank you. It’s a nice, sunny day here!

GIRL:   That’s good! It’s raining here in our town.

WOMAN:   Oh, that’s sad. It snowed here yesterday. The ground’s all white outside.

GIRL:   Wow!