Clothes & Accessories – A1 English Listening Exercise
Listening 1
Listen to the conversation between a mother and her son. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 How is the weather outside today?
(A) It is raining.
(B) It is cold.
(C) It is hot.
2 What did the boy want to wear at first?
(A) A red sweater.
(B) A blue coat.
(C) A yellow jacket.
3 What does the mother tell the boy to wear?
(A) A red sweater.
(B) A blue coat.
(C) A green shirt.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) It is cold.
- Explanation: The mother clearly repeats the weather condition to emphasize it. She says, “it is very cold outside today. Very cold.” Option A is not mentioned, and Option C is the opposite of the truth.
2 Correct Answer: (A) A red sweater.
- Explanation: At the beginning of the conversation, Tommy asks, “Can I wear my red sweater today?” The blue coat (Option B) is the trap here because it is mentioned later as the final choice. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) A blue coat.
- Explanation: The mother rejects the red sweater (Option A – The Trap) because of the weather. She explicitly instructs him: “Please put on your blue coat.” The color blue is also repeated to help A1 learners catch the keyword. Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mom: Good morning, Tommy! Time for school.
Tommy: Morning, Mom! Can I wear my red sweater today?
Mom: Um, the red sweater is nice, but it is very cold outside today. Very cold.
Tommy: Oh. Do I need my jacket?
Mom: Yes. Please put on your blue coat. The blue one, okay?
Tommy: Okay, Mom. I have my blue coat.
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation between a husband and his wife. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 How many T-shirts does the woman have?
(A) One.
(B) Two.
(C) Three.
2 What does the woman need?
(A) A hat.
(B) A T-shirt.
(C) A skirt.
3 What color is the hat?
(A) Black.
(B) Yellow.
(C) Blue.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) Two.
- Explanation: The woman clearly says, “I have two T-shirts. Two.” Option C (Three) is the trap because she mentions the number three, but says she doesn’t need three. Option A is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (A) A hat.
- Explanation: When asked about a hat, the woman says, “Oh, no. I don’t have a hat. I need a hat.” Option B (A T-shirt) is the trap because she already has them, she doesn’t need to find one. Option C is not mentioned in the audio.
3 Correct Answer: (B) Yellow.
- Explanation: The man offers his hat by saying, “I have a yellow hat for you.” Option C (Blue) is the trap because the man mentions it, but immediately rejects it by saying “Not the blue one.” Option A is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Man: Let’s check our bags for the beach.
Woman: Okay. I have two T-shirts. Two. I don’t need three.
Man: Good. Do you have a hat?
Woman: Oh, no. I don’t have a hat. I need a hat.
Man: That’s okay. I have a yellow hat for you. Not the blue one.
Woman: Thank you! And do we have sunglasses?
Man: Yes, we do. We are ready!
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation between two friends. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What color is Mary’s new dress?
(A) Blue.
(B) Pink.
(C) Red.
2 Where did Mary buy the dress?
(A) Blue Shop.
(B) Red Shop.
(C) Star Shop.
3 How much was the dress?
(A) $50.
(B) $15.
(C) $5.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (C) Red.
- Explanation: Anna clearly says: “I love the red color. Red is my favorite.” Option A (Blue) is the trap because it is the name of the shop mentioned later. Option B is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (A) Blue Shop.
- Explanation: Mary says she bought it at “Blue Shop” and even spells it out: “B-L-U-E Shop.” Option B is the trap because it’s the color of the dress. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) $15.
- Explanation: Mary says “fifteen dollars” and repeats it as “One-five” to clarify. Anna also repeats “fifteen dollars” at the end. Option A ($50) is the trap because “fifteen” and “fifty” sound very similar to A1 learners. Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Anna: Hi, Mary! Wow, your dress is beautiful!
Mary: Oh, thank you, Anna.
Anna: Is it new? I love the red color. Red is my favorite.
Mary: Yes, it is new. I bought it at “Blue Shop”. B-L-U-E Shop.
Anna: Was it expensive?
Mary: No, it was only fifteen dollars. One-five.
Anna: Only fifteen dollars? That’s great! I want one, too.
Listening 4
Listen to the conversation between a brother and sister. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 Whose white shirt is it?
(A) Tom’s.
(B) Dad’s.
(C) Lily’s.
2 What color is Tom’s shirt?
(A) Green.
(B) White.
(C) Pink.
3 Whose socks are they?
(A) Tom’s.
(B) Dad’s.
(C) Lily’s.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) Dad’s.
- Explanation: Tom clearly says, “That white shirt is Dad’s.” Option A (Tom’s) is the trap because Lily asks him first (“Is it your shirt?”), but he says no. Option C is not mentioned for the shirt.
2 Correct Answer: (A) Green.
- Explanation: When Lily asks about the white shirt, Tom answers, “No, my shirt is green.” Option B (White) is the trap because it is the color of Dad’s shirt. Option C (Pink) is the color of the socks.
3 Correct Answer: (C) Lily’s.
- Explanation: Tom asks Lily, “Are they your socks, Lily?” and Lily answers, “Oh, yes! They are my pink socks.” Option A (Tom’s) is the trap because Tom is the one holding or looking at them, but they are too small for him. Option B is not mentioned for the socks.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Lily: Let’s wash the clothes. Tom, whose white shirt is this? Is it your shirt?
Tom: No, my shirt is green. That white shirt is Dad’s.
Lily: Okay. And whose socks are these?
Tom: Hmm… they are very small. Are they your socks, Lily?
Lily: Oh, yes! They are my pink socks. Put them here.
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation between two roommates. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 Where is Emma going tonight?
(A) To a class.
(B) To a party.
(C) To a shop.
2 What color is the bag Emma wants?
(A) Black.
(B) Brown.
(C) White.
3 Where is the black bag?
(A) On the bed.
(B) On the chair.
(C) On the table.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) To a party.
- Explanation: Emma says in her first sentence, “I have a party tonight.” Options A and C are not mentioned in the audio.
2 Correct Answer: (A) Black.
- Explanation: Emma clearly states, “I need the black bag. The black one.” Option B (Brown) is the trap because Sarah asks if she wants the brown bag, but Emma says “No.” Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (C) On the table.
- Explanation: Sarah tells Emma, “The black bag is on the table.” Option B (On the chair) is the trap because Sarah mentions the chair but says the bag is not there (“It is not on the chair”). Option A is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Emma: Hi, Sarah. I have a party tonight. Can I borrow your bag?
Sarah: Sure. Do you want the brown bag?
Emma: No, not the brown bag. I need the black bag. The black one.
Sarah: Okay. The black bag is on the table. It is not on the chair.
Emma: Great! Thank you.