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 time will the customer watch the movie?
(A) 3:00 PM
(B) 5:00 PM
(C) 7:00 PM
2 How many tickets does the customer buy in the end?
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
3 Where will the customer sit?
(A) In the front
(B) In the middle
(C) In the back
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) 5:00 PM
- Explanation: The clerk mentions the 3:00 PM show first (Option A is the trap), but says it is sold out. “However”, they have tickets for the 5:00 PM show, which the customer accepts. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (A) Two
- Explanation: The customer says he originally wanted three tickets (Option B is the trap), “but” his friend can’t come. “So,” he just needs two adult tickets. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) In the middle
- Explanation: The clerk offers seats in the back row (Option C is the trap). The customer rejects this by saying, “I don’t really like sitting in the back” and asks for seats in the middle. Option A is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Customer: Hi, what time is the next showing of Star Battles?
Clerk: Um, let me check. The 3:00 PM show is sold out. However, we have tickets for the 5:00 PM show.
Customer: That’s fine. I originally wanted three tickets, but my friend can’t come. So, I just need two adult tickets, please.
Clerk: Okay, two adults. Where would you like to sit? I have some great seats in the back row.
Customer: Ah, I don’t really like sitting in the back. Do you have anything in the middle?
Clerk: Let’s see… Yes, I do. Two seats right in the middle. That will be twenty-five dollars.
Customer: Here you go.
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What size of popcorn does the customer buy in the end?
(A) Small
(B) Medium
(C) Large
2 How does the customer want their drinks today?
(A) With ice
(B) Without ice
(C) With extra sugar
3 How much does the customer pay in total?
(A) $5
(B) $10
(C) $15
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (C) Large
- Explanation: The customer says, “I originally wanted the medium size” (Option B is the trap), “but… I will take the large combo then” because it is cheaper. Option A is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (A) With ice
- Explanation: The customer says, “I usually drink them without ice” (Option B is the trap). “However, it is very hot today. So, please add ice to both.” Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (C) $15
- Explanation: The employee breaks down the price: the popcorn is $10 (Option B is the trap) and the drinks are $5 (Option A is the trap). “So, your total is $15.”
AUDIO SCRIPT
Customer: Hi, I would like a medium cheese popcorn and two sodas, please.
Employee: Just to let you know, our large cheese popcorn combo is on sale today. It is actually cheaper than buying a medium popcorn and drinks separately.
Customer: Oh, really? I originally wanted the medium size, but that sounds like a great deal. I will take the large combo then.
Employee: Great choice. Do you want ice in your sodas?
Customer: I usually drink them without ice. However, it is very hot today. So, please add ice to both. How much is the total?
Employee: The popcorn is $10 and the drinks are $5. So, your total is $15.
Customer: Here you go.
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 Which package does the customer finally choose?
(A) The Basic Sports package
(B) The Premium Sports package
(C) The Movie package
2 Why does the customer refuse the Basic Sports package?
(A) It is too expensive.
(B) It does not show international football matches.
(C) It has too many commercials.
3 How much will the customer pay per month for his new package?
(A) $10
(B) $15
(C) $20
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) The Premium Sports package
- Explanation: The agent offers the “Basic Sports package” first (Option A is the trap). However, the customer needs to watch international matches, so he finally says, “I will take the Premium package, please.” Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) It does not show international football matches.
- Explanation: The customer asks if the basic package shows international matches, and the agent says, “No, it doesn’t.” Option A is the trap (it is actually the cheaper option). Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) $15
- Explanation: The audio has three numbers. $10 is for the basic package (Option A is the trap). $20 is the usual price for the premium package (Option C is the trap), “but” it is on sale, “so” the customer only pays $15.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Agent: Hello, Star Cable Network. How can I help you today?
Customer: Hi, I want to add a sports package to my TV plan. I really want to watch the big international football matches this weekend.
Agent: Sure! Our Basic Sports package is $10 a month.
Customer: That sounds good. But does it show the international matches?
Agent: No, it doesn’t. For that, you need the Premium Sports package. It is usually $20 a month, but it is on sale right now. So, you only pay $15 a month.
Customer: Oh, that’s perfect! I will take the Premium package, please.
Agent: Great. I will activate it for you right away.
Listening 4
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 Where will the customer go to use the restroom?
(A) Down the hall
(B) Upstairs to the second floor
(C) Outside the cinema
2 Why can’t the customer use the restroom next to the elevator?
(A) It is closed for cleaning.
(B) It is only for staff.
(C) It is too far away.
3 When does the customer’s movie start?
(A) At 5:00 PM
(B) In five minutes
(C) In ten minutes
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) Upstairs to the second floor
- Explanation: The guard mentions the restroom “down this hall” first (Option A is the trap), but it is closed. He finally says, “So, you will have to go upstairs to the second floor.” Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) It is only for staff.
- Explanation: The guard says the restroom next to the elevator is “for staff only.” Option A is the trap because “closed for cleaning” is the reason for the first restroom down the hall. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) In five minutes
- Explanation: At the beginning of the conversation, the customer says, “My movie starts in about five minutes.” Option A is the trap because it uses the number “five” but changes the meaning to a specific time. Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Customer: Excuse me, sir. My movie starts in about five minutes. Can you tell me where the restroom is?
Security Guard: Sure. Usually, the closest one is just down this hall on the right.
Customer: Oh, great. Down the hall on the right.
Security Guard: Wait, I’m sorry. That one is actually closed for cleaning right now.
Customer: Oh no, I’m in a hurry. Is there another one nearby?
Security Guard: Well, there is a small one next to the elevator, but unfortunately, that is for staff only. So, you will have to go upstairs to the second floor. It’s right next to Screen 5.
Customer: Okay, upstairs to the second floor. Thanks for your help!
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What is the customer trying to do?
(A) Rent a movie
(B) Pay her internet bill
(C) Buy a new TV
2 How will the customer finally pay for the movie?
(A) With her internet bill
(B) With a credit card
(C) With a gift card
3 Why doesn’t the customer use a credit card?
(A) She doesn’t have enough money.
(B) She lost it yesterday.
(C) The app doesn’t accept credit cards.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (A) Rent a movie
- Explanation: In the first sentence, the customer clearly states, “I am trying to rent a new movie”. Option B is the trap because the “internet bill” is mentioned later as a payment idea, not the main goal. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (C) With a gift card
- Explanation: The customer asks to use her internet bill (Option A is the trap), but the agent says no. Then, she says she lost her credit card (Option B is the trap). Finally, she asks, “Can I use a gift card instead?” and the agent agrees.
3 Correct Answer: (B) She lost it yesterday.
- Explanation: The customer explicitly says, “I wanted to use my credit card, but I lost it yesterday.” Option C is the trap because the agent actually says she must use a credit card for new movies (meaning the app does accept them). Option A is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Customer: Hello, I am trying to rent a new movie on your TV app. But I don’t know how to pay. Can you just add the cost to my monthly internet bill?
Agent: Usually, we do that. However, for new movies, you must use a credit card.
Customer: Oh, I see. I wanted to use my credit card, but I lost it yesterday. Can I use a gift card instead?
Agent: Yes, you can. Just enter the gift card number on your screen.
Customer: Great, I will do that now. Thank you for your help.