Practice English Listening Test for Starters – Listening for Everyday Activities Test #6

1 B   2 C   3 A   4 B   5 B

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What sport is on TV today?

MAN:   What are you watching, Nick? Is it hockey?

BOY:   No, that isn’t on TV today. And there’s no football!

MAN:   What are you watching then?

BOY:   Basketball. I’m enjoying it!

1   Which is Sue’s toy?

MAN:   Is this your toy bus, Sue?

GIRL:   No, it’s my brother’s.

MAN:   Is this your train then?

GIRL:   No, but this is my plane. It’s great!

2   Where are Tom’s trousers?

BOY:   I can’t find my trousers, Mum. They’re not in my cupboard.

WOMAN:   Look in the bathroom.

BOY:   They’re not there.

WOMAN:   Oh, there they are. They’re on the floor next to your bed.

3   Which book does Sam want?

WOMAN:   Look, here’s a book on sport, Sam. Do you want it?

BOY:   No thanks, Mum. Is there a book on animals?

WOMAN:   No. But this book’s good. There are a lot of cars in it.

BOY:   Great. Can I have that one?

4   What is Ann drawing?

MAN:   What are you drawing, Ann? Is it a tiger?

GIRL:   No, Dad. Can’t you see?

MAN:   I know. Is it a cow?

GIRL:   No, it’s a hippo. Look. It’s in some water.

5   What can Ben’s mum do?

WOMAN:   You like horses, Ben. Can your mum ride?

BOY:   No, she can’t.

WOMAN:   What’s her hobby? Can she play the piano?

BOY:   No, she paints. Her pictures are very good.

1 C   2 A   3 B   4 B   5 C

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What’s Mum doing?

MAN:   Is Mum watching television?

GIRL:   No, she isn’t. She’s in her bedroom.

MAN:   Oh. Is she sleeping?

GIRL:   No, she’s reading.

1   Where’s the football shirt?

BOY:   Mum! I can’t find my football shirt!

WOMAN:   Is it in your cupboard?

BOY:   No, it isn’t. And it isn’t in the car.

WOMAN:   Look! There it is, on the bed!

2   Which animals does Sue like?

BOY:   Do you like cats, Sue?

GIRL:   No, I don’t.

BOY:   Well, do you like horses?

GIRL:   No. I like small animals. Lizards are my favourite.

3   Where are Grandfather’s glasses?

MAN:   Oh, where are my glasses?

GIRL:   Are they on the desk?

MAN:   No, they aren’t. And they aren’t on the sofa.

GIRL:   Oh, Grandfather, look! They’re on your nose!

4   Where can Mum put the spider?

GIRL:   Mum! Mum! There’s a spider in the bath!

WOMAN:   Oh, no! What can we do with it?

GIRL:   Can we put it in a box?

WOMAN:   No. Spiders don’t like boxes. Look! I’m putting it in the garden.

5   How old is Nick?

MAN:   Happy birthday, Nick!

BOY:   Thanks.

MAN:   How old are you now, then?

BOY:   I’m six today. My sister is seven and my big brother is ten.

1 A   2 B   3 C   4 B   5 A

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Which is Sam’s favourite sport?

MAN:   Do you like basketball, Sam?

BOY:   No, I don’t.

MAN:   Well, do you like tennis?

BOY:   It’s OK. I love football. That’s my favourite game.

1   Where’s Kim?

MAN:   Where’s Kim? Is she in her bedroom?

WOMAN:   No, and she’s not in the bathroom.

MAN:   Look in the garden. Is she there?

WOMAN:   Oh yes, there she is!

2   What’s under Mum’s hat?

GIRL:   What’s that, under Mum’s hat?

BOY:   Is it a mouse?

GIRL:   No. Is it a lizard?

BOY:   No. Look, it’s a baby frog!

3   What does May want for supper?

WOMAN:   May, what do you want for supper? Do you want some fish and lemon?

GIRL:   No, thanks. Can I have some meat and a tomato, please?

WOMAN:   OK. Do you want some rice with that?

GIRL:   No thanks, Mum.

4   Which woman is Sam’s teacher?

MAN:   Is that your teacher in the dress, Sam?

BOY:   No. My teacher’s there. Can you see her?

MAN:   Is she wearing trousers and a jacket?

BOY:   No, that’s my teacher in a skirt and a T-shirt.

5   What’s Anna doing?

GIRL:   What’s Anna doing, Dad?

MAN:   I don’t know. Is she watching TV?

GIRL:   No. And she isn’t playing on her computer.

MAN:   Oh, I know! She’s painting a picture in the garden.