Movies & TV – A2 English Listening Exercise
Listening 1
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What kind of movie will they talk about in their presentation?
(A) An action movie
(B) An animated movie
(C) A horror movie
2 Why can’t they choose the action movie?
(A) Because another group is using it.
(B) Because it is too boring.
(C) Because they haven’t seen it yet.
3 What is Maya going to do next?
(A) Talk to the teacher
(B) Watch the movie
(C) Write the introduction
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) An animated movie
- Explanation: Maya suggests an action movie first (Option A is the trap), but they change their minds. Alex suggests an animated movie, and Maya says “Perfect! Let’s do the animated one”. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (A) Because another group is using it.
- Explanation: Alex says they can’t choose the action movie because “Group 4 is already talking about it.” Option B is the trap because “boring” is the reason they didn’t choose the documentary. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (C) Write the introduction
- Explanation: At the end of the conversation, Maya says, “I’ll start writing the introduction.” Option A is the trap because the “teacher” was mentioned earlier in the conversation. Option B is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Alex: Hey Maya, we need to choose a movie for our English presentation tomorrow.
Maya: Right. How about that new action movie, Fast Cars? It’s really popular right now.
Alex: I like that idea, but Group 4 is already talking about it. The teacher said we can’t choose the same film.
Maya: Oh, I didn’t know that. Well, we could review the documentary about ocean life.
Alex: That’s a bit boring. However, I watched a great animated movie about animals last week. It’s funny and has a good message.
Maya: Perfect! Let’s do the animated one then. I’ll start writing the introduction.
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What should Leo do with the customer’s ticket?
(A) Keep the whole ticket
(B) Tear it in half
(C) Give it all back
2 Where are the seats for “Row G”?
(A) In the front
(B) In the middle
(C) In the back
3 Which room should Leo direct the customers to today?
(A) Screen 3
(B) Screen 4
(C) Screen 5
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) Tear it in half
- Explanation: Leo asks if he should take the whole ticket (Option A is the trap), but Mr. Davis says, “No, don’t keep the whole thing. Tear it in half.” Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (C) In the back
- Explanation: Mr. Davis explains that some people think Row G is in the front (Option A is the trap), “but it is actually in the back.” Option B is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) Screen 4
- Explanation: Leo asks if he should direct people to Screen 3 (Option A is the trap). Mr. Davis replies, “Usually, yes. However, today the big movie is in Screen 4.” Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mr. Davis: Welcome to your first day, Leo. Let’s practice checking tickets.
Leo: Okay, Mr. Davis. Do I take the whole ticket from the customer?
Mr. Davis: No, don’t keep the whole thing. Tear it in half. Give the small piece back to them, and keep the big piece.
Leo: Got it. And what about the seats?
Mr. Davis: Just check the row letter. Some people think “Row G” is in the front, but it is actually in the back. Tell them that if they ask.
Leo: Understood. Should I direct them to Screen 3?
Mr. Davis: Usually, yes. However, today the big movie is in Screen 4. So, send everyone there instead.
Leo: Okay, Screen 4. I’m ready!
Listening 3
Listen to the teacher’s instructions and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What animal is the documentary about?
(A) Lions
(B) Elephants
(C) Monkeys
2 What should the students write in their notebooks?
(A) The animals’ names
(B) The animals’ habits
(C) The animals’ ages
3 When will the class discuss the notes?
(A) After the video
(B) Tomorrow
(C) Next week
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) Elephants
- Explanation: The teacher says he originally wanted to show a film about lions (Option A is the trap), “but” it was too scary. So, they will watch a movie about elephants instead. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) The animals’ habits
- Explanation: The student asks if they should write down the names (Option A is the trap). The teacher says “No” and tells them to “just focus on their habits” (what they eat, how they sleep, etc.). Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (A) After the video
- Explanation: The teacher planned to collect the notes “tomorrow” (Option B is the trap). “However,” he changes his mind because they have extra time, so they will discuss the notes “right after the video.” Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Teacher: Attention class. Today we are going to watch a documentary about African animals. I originally wanted to show you a film about lions, but it was too scary for some of you. So, we will watch a very interesting movie about elephants instead. Please take out your notebooks. I want you to write down three things: what they eat, how they sleep, and where they travel.
Student: Mr. Smith, should we write down the animals’ names, too?
Teacher: No, you don’t need to remember their names. Just focus on their habits. Also, I planned to collect your notes tomorrow. However, we have extra time today. So, we will discuss them right after the video. Let’s start!
Listening 4
Listen to the interview and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What time does Leo start filming this week?
(A) 6:00 AM
(B) 9:00 AM
(C) 10:00 AM
2 Where is Leo filming right now?
(A) At the city studio
(B) In a park
(C) In the mountains
3 Why does Leo have to work until 8:00 PM today?
(A) Because he woke up late.
(B) Because the weather is bad.
(C) Because the director wants to film more scenes.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) 9:00 AM
- Explanation: Leo usually starts at 6:00 AM (Option A is the trap), but he says “No, this week is different… We don’t start until 9:00 AM.” Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (C) In the mountains
- Explanation: Leo usually films at the “city studio” (Option A is the trap), but for this week’s special scene, they are filming “in the mountains.” Option B is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) Because the weather is bad.
- Explanation: Leo thought they would finish at 5:00 PM, “but the weather is bad.” “So,” they have to work until 8:00 PM. Options A and C are plausible reasons but are not mentioned in the audio.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Reporter: Welcome to the show, Leo! Many fans want to know about your daily schedule. Do you always start working early in the morning?
Leo: Well, usually we start filming at 6:00 AM at the city studio. I really hate waking up that early!
Reporter: That is very early! Are you starting at 6:00 AM this week, too?
Leo: No, this week is different. We are filming a special scene in the mountains, so the director changed the schedule. We don’t start until 9:00 AM.
Reporter: Oh, that’s much better! And what time do you finish?
Leo: I thought we would finish by 5:00 PM today, but the weather is bad. So, we have to stay and work until 8:00 PM.
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What do Mark and Anna think about the training video?
(A) It was short and fun.
(B) It was boring but clear.
(C) It was exciting but confusing.
2 Why does Anna usually hate training videos?
(A) Because they are too long.
(B) Because they are confusing.
(C) Because the actors speak too fast.
3 According to the video, what should employees do if there is a fire?
(A) Call the police.
(B) Use the elevator.
(C) Use the stairs.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) It was boring but clear.
- Explanation: Mark says, “I thought this one was a bit boring, but the instructions were actually very clear.” Option A and C use opposite adjectives that do not match the speakers’ opinions. Option C uses “confusing”, which is the trap (Anna says training videos are usually confusing, but not this one).
2 Correct Answer: (B) Because they are confusing.
- Explanation: Anna clearly states, “I usually hate training videos because they are very confusing.” Option A is the trap because although this specific video is long (“almost an hour long”), it is not the reason she usually hates them. Option C is the trap because the actor in this video “spoke slowly”.
3 Correct Answer: (C) Use the stairs.
- Explanation: Anna says, “We need to use the stairs, not the elevator.” Option B is the trap because the elevator is mentioned but specifically rejected (“not the elevator”). Option A is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mark: Hey Anna, did you finish watching the new safety training video?
Anna: Yes, I just finished it. It was almost an hour long! I usually hate training videos because they are very confusing.
Mark: Me too. I thought this one was a bit boring, but the instructions were actually very clear.
Anna: I agree. The actor spoke slowly, so I understood everything.
Mark: So, do you know what to do if there is a fire now?
Anna: Yes, I do. We need to use the stairs, not the elevator. Let’s go back to work.