Practice English Listening Test for Starters – Listening for Everyday Activities Test #5

1 A   2 C   3 B   4 B   5 A

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What’s in Sue’s box?

MAN:   I like that box, Sue.

GIRL:   Yes. My favourite toy is in it.

MAN:   What’s that? Your doll? Your toy elephant?

GIRL:   No, it’s my ball. Look!

1   What can Nick have?

BOY:   Can I have some ice cream please, Mum?

WOMAN:   Not now, Nick. Sorry.

BOY:   Oh. Can I have a cake, then?

WOMAN:   No. Look. You can have this apple.

2   Which man is Ann’s teacher?

MAN:   Is that a photo of your classroom, Ann?

GIRL:   Yes. Can you see my teacher, Dad?

MAN:   Has he got brown hair?

GIRL:   No, he’s got grey hair and glasses.

3   Where’s Mum?

GIRL:   Dad. Where’s Mum?

MAN:   I don’t know. Is she in the garden?

GIRL:   No. And she isn’t in the kitchen.

MAN:   Oh, I know! She’s having a bath.

4   What’s Ben’s brother doing?

WOMAN:   What’s your brother doing, Ben? Is he drawing a picture?

BOY:   No.

WOMAN:   Oh, Well, is he writing a story?

BOY:   No. He’s learning his numbers.

5   What’s Tom’s favourite sport?

WOMAN:   What’s your favourite sport, Tom?

BOY:   Mmm. I don’t know.

WOMAN:   Is it football? Tennis?

BOY:   No. It’s badminton. That’s my favourite.

1 B   2 C   3 C   4 A   5 C

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Which boy is Tom?

WOMAN:   I can’t find Tom. Is he in the house?

GIRL:   No, he isn’t. He’s in the garden.

WOMAN:   Is he playing football?

GIRL:   No, he’s reading.

1   What does Bill want for lunch?

WOMAN:   Do you want a burger for lunch, Bill?

BOY:   No thanks, Mum. Can I have some sausages?

WOMAN:   OK. And do you want a drink of milk?

BOY:   No, not today. Can I have some orange juice, please?

2   What’s Pat wearing?

GIRL:   What’s Pat wearing today? A dress?

BOY:   No. She’s wearing her jeans.

GIRL:   And is the wearing her new jacket?

BOY:   No. It’s very hot today!

3   Which is Sam’s picture?

GIRL:   Look, Sam’s painting a picture. Is it a car?

BOY:   No, it’s a motorbike.

GIRL:   And is there a boy in the painting?

BOY:   No, there isn’t. He can’t draw children.

4   What are the children doing?

MAN:   Are the children listening to the radio?

WOMAN:   No. The boys are playing their guitars.

MAN:   And is Sue playing the piano with them?

WOMAN:   Yes. She is. They’re learning a new song.

5   Where is Kim?

BOY:   Hi Dad! Where’s Kim? Is she in her bedroom?

MAN:   No. And she’s not in the kitchen.

BOY:   Well, is she in the living room, then?

MAN:   Oh, yes! You’re right! She is. She’s watching TV.

1 C   2 C   3 B   4 B   5 A

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Which girl is Sue?

GIRL:   Which is Sue – the new girl in your class? Is she the girl with black hair?

BOY:   No, Sue’s got brown hair.

GIRL:   Is her hair long?

BOY:   No, it’s very short.

1   Which monster does Sam like?

WOMAN:   This book’s good, Sam. Do you like the monsters?

BOY:   Mmm, I don’t like the monster with one eye.

WOMAN:   I like the one with three legs. Do you?

BOY:   No. Here’s my favourite – the monster with six arms!

2   How does Sam go to school?

WOMAN:   Do you go to school on your bike, Sam?

BOY:   No, I don’t.

WOMAN:   Oh. Do you go on the bus?

BOY:   No. I walk to school with my sisters.

3   What’s Ann wearing?

MAN:   Can you see Ann?

GIRL:   Yes. She’s there, next to that boy.

MAN:   Is she wearing a dress?

GIRL:   No. She’s wearing jeans and a T-shirt.

4   What’s Pat’s favourite lunch?

MAN:   What’s your favourite lunch, Pat? Is it burgers and French fries?

GIRL:   No, I don’t like them.

MAN:   Oh. Is it meat and potatoes?

GIRL:   No. My favourite lunch is chicken and rice.

5   Which is Tom’s kite?

GIRL:   Is this orange kite Tom’s?

BOY:   No. It’s his brother’s.

GIRL:   Is Tom’s kite pink, then?

BOY:   No. Tom’s kite is white.