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 did the customer originally want to watch the movie?
(A) 8:00 PM
(B) 10:00 PM
(C) 7:00 PM
2 Why doesn’t the customer want to watch the later show?
(A) It is completely sold out.
(B) He has to work early tomorrow.
(C) He doesn’t like action movies.
3 What kind of movie will the customer watch in the end?
(A) An action movie
(B) A horror movie
(C) A comedy
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (A) 8:00 PM
- Explanation: In the beginning, the customer asks for tickets at 8:00 PM. Option B is the trap because 10:00 PM is the time the employee suggests later, but the customer rejects it. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) He has to work early tomorrow.
- Explanation: The customer says 10:00 PM is too late because “Tomorrow I have to work early.” Option A is the trap because the 8:00 PM show is sold out, not the 10:00 PM show. Option C is wrong because he originally wanted an action movie.
3 Correct Answer: (C) A comedy
- Explanation: The customer originally wanted to watch an action movie (Option A is the trap). “However,” the employee suggests a comedy movie, and the customer agrees (“Okay, let’s do that”) because his wife loves comedies. Option B is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Customer: Hi, I’d like two tickets for the new action movie at 8:00 PM, please.
Employee: I’m sorry, sir. That show is completely sold out. But we have a few seats left for the 10:00 PM show.
Customer: Oh, 10:00 PM is too late for us. Tomorrow I have to work early.
Employee: I understand. However, the comedy movie Happy Family starts in ten minutes. It’s very funny. So, would you like to watch that instead?
Customer: A comedy? My wife loves comedies. Okay, let’s do that. Two tickets, please.
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What is the man’s seat number?
(A) E5
(B) F5
(C) G5
2 Why did the woman sit in the wrong place?
(A) She looked at the wrong row.
(B) She lost her movie ticket.
(C) She wanted to sit in the back.
3 What will the woman do before she moves to her correct seat?
(A) Buy some more popcorn
(B) Clean up the floor
(C) Turn on the lights
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) F5
- Explanation: The man explicitly says, “My ticket says F5.” Option A (E5) is the trap because it is the woman’s actual seat number. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (A) She looked at the wrong row.
- Explanation: The woman realizes her mistake and says, “I looked at the wrong row.” Option B is the trap because she says “Let me check my ticket,” meaning she didn’t lose it. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) Clean up the floor
- Explanation: The woman says she dropped popcorn and promises, “I will clean it up quickly before I move.” Option C is the trap because the man mentions it is “very dark,” but no one turns on the lights. Option A is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Man: Excuse me, hi. I think you might be sitting in my seat.
Woman: Oh, really? I thought this was seat E5. Let me check my ticket.
Man: My ticket says F5. Here it is.
Woman: Oh, wait. You are right. I looked at the wrong row. My seat is actually E5, which is the row in front of us. I’m so sorry.
Man: No problem at all. It is very dark in here, so it’s easy to make a mistake.
Woman: Yes, it is. But I accidentally dropped some popcorn on the floor here. I will clean it up quickly before I move to my real seat.
Man: Oh, thank you. Take your time.
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What is the customer’s problem?
(A) Her phone is broken.
(B) Her internet is too slow.
(C) She cannot find a good movie.
2 How long will it take to fix the network issue?
(A) Two minutes
(B) Two hours
(C) Tomorrow morning
3 How will the customer finish watching the movie?
(A) On her TV
(B) On her computer
(C) On her phone
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) Her internet is too slow.
- Explanation: The customer says in the first sentence, “my internet is very slow.” Option A is the trap because the “phone” is mentioned, but she says the internet on her phone “works perfectly.” Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) Two hours
- Explanation: The agent says, “We are fixing it, but it will take about two hours.” Option A is a trap using the same number “two” but the wrong unit of time. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (C) On her phone
- Explanation: The customer originally wanted to watch the movie on her “TV” (Option A is the trap), “but” the internet is slow. The agent suggests using her phone, and she agrees: “I will just watch the rest on my phone.” Option B is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Customer: Hello, I’m calling because my internet is very slow. I am trying to watch a movie on my smart TV, but the video keeps stopping!
Agent: I’m sorry to hear that. Let me check your connection. Are you using Wi-Fi or a cable?
Customer: I am using Wi-Fi. The internet on my phone works perfectly, but the TV is having problems.
Agent: I see. There is actually a network issue in your area right now. We are fixing it, but it will take about two hours.
Customer: Two hours? That is too long. I wanted to finish my movie tonight.
Agent: I apologize. However, since your mobile data works, you can use the app to finish the movie on your phone.
Customer: Oh, you are right. I didn’t think of that. I will just watch the rest on my phone. Thank you!
Listening 4
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What did the customer lose in the cinema?
(A) His phone
(B) His car keys
(C) His wallet
2 What did the cleaner find under seat 5?
(A) A pen
(B) The car keys
(C) A movie ticket
3 Where did they finally find the lost item?
(A) Under seat 5
(B) In the customer’s pocket
(C) Under a jacket
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) His car keys
- Explanation: The cleaner asks if he dropped his phone (Option A is the trap), but the customer says, “No, my phone is in my pocket. I dropped my car keys.” Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (A) A pen
- Explanation: The cleaner looks under seat 5 and says, “I see an empty popcorn box and a pen.” Option B is the trap because the customer thought the keys were there, but they weren’t. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (C) Under a jacket
- Explanation: The customer remembers he put his jacket on seat 6. The cleaner checks and finds the keys “under the jacket.” Option A is the trap (the original wrong location). Option B is the trap for the phone’s location.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Customer: Excuse me, can you help me? The movie just finished, and I dropped something in the dark.
Cleaner: Sure. What did you lose? Did you drop your phone?
Customer: No, my phone is in my pocket. I dropped my car keys. I think they are under my seat, row H, seat 5.
Cleaner: Let me use my flashlight. Hmm… I see an empty popcorn box and a pen, but no keys under seat 5.
Customer: Oh no! Wait… I put my jacket on the empty seat next to me during the film. Seat 6.
Cleaner: Let’s check under the jacket. Yes, here they are!
Customer: Thank you so much! Now I can go home.
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What kind of movie did Sarah think they were going to watch?
(A) A mystery movie
(B) A horror movie
(C) A comedy movie
2 What will Mike do next?
(A) Go home with Sarah
(B) Wait in the lobby
(C) Stay and finish the movie
3 Where will Sarah wait for Mike?
(A) In the coffee shop
(B) In the cinema lobby
(C) In the car
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (A) A mystery movie
- Explanation: Sarah says, “I thought this was just a mystery movie.” Option B is the trap because the movie is a horror movie and Mike likes them, but it is not what Sarah thought it was. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (C) Stay and finish the movie
- Explanation: Mike asks if they should go home (Option A is the trap), “but” Sarah says no. She tells him, “So, you stay here and finish it.” Option B is the trap because that is what Sarah will do, not Mike.
3 Correct Answer: (B) In the cinema lobby
- Explanation: Sarah says she “originally wanted to wait in the coffee shop” (Option A is the trap), “but it’s closed now. So, I will just sit in the cinema lobby”. Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mike: Sarah, are you okay? You look pale.
Sarah: I can’t watch this anymore, Mike. I thought this was just a mystery movie, but there are too many ghosts! It’s too scary.
Mike: Do you want me to leave with you? We can go home right now.
Sarah: No, it’s fine. I know you really like horror movies. So, you stay here and finish it.
Mike: Are you sure? Where will you go?
Sarah: I originally wanted to wait in the coffee shop next door, but it’s closed now. So, I will just sit in the cinema lobby and read a book.
Mike: Okay. I’ll come find you when it’s over.