Healthy lifestyle – A2 English Listening Exercise
Listening 1
Listen to a PE teacher talking to his students. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What did the teacher originally want to do at the beginning of the class?
(A) Stretch inside the gym.
(B) Play a sport.
(C) Run around the field.
2 Why did the teacher change the plan?
(A) Because it is too cold outside.
(B) Because the grass is wet.
(C) Because the students are tired.
3 What is the first thing the students must do now?
(A) Run inside the gym.
(B) Stand in a line and stretch.
(C) Sit down and rest.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 (C) Run around the field.
- Explanation: The teacher says, “I know we usually start the lesson by running around the field. I wanted to do that today…”. Option (A) is a trap; stretching inside the gym is the new plan, not the original one. Option (B) is a plausible PE activity but is not mentioned.
2 (B) Because the grass is wet.
- Explanation: The teacher clearly explains the reason: “but the grass is really wet from the rain.” Option (A) is a trap; weather is often a reason to stay inside, but the audio specifically mentions rain and wet grass, not cold. Option (C) is plausible but not mentioned in the audio.
3 (B) Stand in a line and stretch.
- Explanation: The teacher gives the instruction: “First, I need everyone to stand in a straight line… Raise your arms high and stretch.” Option (A) is a trap; running inside the gym is what they will do after stretching. Option (C) is incorrect and not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Teacher: Good morning, class! Listen up. I know we usually start the lesson by running around the field. I wanted to do that today, but the grass is really wet from the rain. So, we are going to stay here in the gym. First, I need everyone to stand in a straight line. Come on, quickly! Okay, now, we need to warm up our bodies. Don’t just stand there! Raise your arms high and stretch. Now, slowly rotate your shoulders and your knees. We don’t want any injuries. After we finish stretching, we will run laps inside the gym. Got it?
Students (in unison): Yes, Mr. Davis!
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation between two colleagues. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What did Linda originally want to buy?
(A) An apple.
(B) A chocolate bar.
(C) A healthy snack.
2 Why is there free fruit in the breakroom?
(A) To encourage employees to be healthy.
(B) Because there was a special meeting.
(C) Because the vending machine is empty.
3 What is Linda going to eat now?
(A) A chocolate bar.
(B) An apple.
(C) A banana.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 (B) A chocolate bar.
- Explanation: Linda says, “I was going to buy a chocolate bar from the vending machine.” Option (A) is a trap because fruit is mentioned later. Option (C) is what she ends up doing, but not her original intent.
2 (A) To encourage employees to be healthy.
- Explanation: Mark explains it’s “part of a new program to help us eat more healthily.” Option (B) is a trap; Linda asks if it’s for a meeting, but Mark says “No.” Option (C) is a plausible reason for a vending machine context but is not mentioned.
3 (C) A banana.
- Explanation: At the end, Linda decides: “I think I’ll have a banana instead of the chocolate.” Option (A) is the trap (her first plan which she changed). Option (B) is another trap; Mark is the one who ate an apple, not Linda.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mark: Hi Linda! Are you going to the breakroom?
Linda: Hi Mark. Yes, I’m starving! I was going to buy a chocolate bar from the vending machine.
Mark: Wait! You don’t need to do that. The company just put a big basket of fresh fruit in the breakroom.
Linda: Really? Is it for a special meeting?
Mark: No, it’s for everyone. It’s part of a new program to help us eat more healthily. There are apples and bananas.
Linda: That’s amazing! I usually eat too much sugar at work. I think I’ll have a banana instead of the chocolate.
Mark: Good idea. I already had an apple, and it was very sweet.
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation between two colleagues. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What did David originally plan to drink?
(A) Green tea.
(B) Coffee.
(C) Cold water.
2 Why are David’s eyes tired?
(A) He didn’t sleep well last night.
(B) He has a bad stomachache.
(C) He has been looking at his computer.
3 What is David going to do next?
(A) Finish his work immediately.
(B) Walk around and make some tea.
(C) Go outside to buy a drink.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 (B) Coffee.
- Explanation: David says, “I was going to get another cup of coffee, but my stomach hurts.” Option (A) is a trap; green tea is what he decides to drink at the end, not his original plan. Option (C) is a plausible healthy drink, but it is never mentioned in the audio.
2 (C) He has been looking at his computer.
- Explanation: David clearly states his problem: “I’ve been looking at this computer screen all morning.” Option (B) is a trap; his stomach hurts, but that is the reason he can’t drink coffee, not the reason for his tired eyes. Option (A) is a plausible reason for being tired but is not mentioned.
3 (B) Walk around and make some tea.
- Explanation: At the end of the conversation, David agrees with Sarah and says, “I’ll go make some tea now and stretch my legs” (which means to walk around). Option (A) is a trap; David mentions he has “a lot of work to finish,” but Sarah convinces him to take a 5-minute break. Option (C) is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Sarah: Hey David, are you okay? You keep rubbing your eyes.
David: Yeah, I’m just really tired. I’ve been looking at this computer screen all morning. Um, I was going to get another cup of coffee, but my stomach hurts.
Sarah: Oh, coffee isn’t good if your stomach hurts. You know, you should stand up and walk around for a bit.
David: Well, I have a lot of work to finish…
Sarah: Just for five minutes! And why don’t you make a cup of green tea instead? It helps with stress.
David: Hmm… okay, you’re right. I’ll go make some tea now and stretch my legs.
Listening 4
Listen to the conversation between a student and a canteen staff member. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What did the student originally want to eat?
(A) Vegetable soup.
(B) Tomato pasta.
(C) A chicken sandwich.
2 Why doesn’t the student buy the pasta?
(A) Because it is sold out.
(B) Because she cannot eat cheese.
(C) Because it is too spicy.
3 What does the student finally buy for her lunch?
(A) Tomato pasta.
(B) Fresh fruit.
(C) Bean salad.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 (A) Vegetable soup.
- Explanation: The student says, “I really wanted some soup” after the staff says it is sold out. Option (B) is a trap; she asks about the pasta after she finds out the soup is gone. Option (C) is a plausible canteen food, but it is never mentioned.
2 (B) Because she cannot eat cheese.
- Explanation: The student clearly states, “I can’t eat cheese. My stomach hurts when I eat it.” Option (A) is a trap; the vegetable soup is sold out, not the pasta. Option (C) is a plausible reason to reject food, but it is not mentioned in the audio.
3 (C) Bean salad.
- Explanation: At the end of the conversation, the student decides, “I will take the bean salad, please.” Option (A) is a trap; she considered the pasta but rejected it because of the cheese. Option (B) is a plausible healthy option but is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Student: Hi. I want to eat something healthy and light today. Do you have any vegetarian food?
Staff: Yes, we do. We usually have vegetable soup, but it is completely sold out today. A lot of students bought it.
Student: Oh, that’s too bad. I really wanted some soup. What about the pasta?
Staff: The tomato pasta is vegetarian. It only has tomatoes and cheese. There is no meat in it.
Student: Actually, I can’t eat cheese. My stomach hurts when I eat it. So I can’t have the pasta.
Staff: Well, we also have a fresh bean salad. It has beans, carrots, and corn.
Student: That sounds perfect. I will take the bean salad, please.
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation between an HR staff member and an employee. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What day does John finally choose for his health check-up?
(A) Tuesday.
(B) Wednesday.
(C) Thursday.
2 Why can’t John go to the clinic on Tuesday?
(A) Because he has a big meeting.
(B) Because the clinic is closed.
(C) Because the schedule is already full.
3 What is John going to do right after the conversation?
(A) Fill out the online form.
(B) Go to the hospital.
(C) Call the doctor.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 (B) Wednesday.
- Explanation: At the end of the conversation, John agrees and says, “I will fill out the online form right now for Wednesday.” Option (A) is a trap; Tuesday was his first choice, but it was full. Option (C) is also a trap; Thursday is mentioned, but he rejected it because of a meeting.
2 (C) Because the schedule is already full.
- Explanation: Mary tells him, “I’m sorry, but Tuesday is already full.” Option (A) is a trap; he has a big meeting on Thursday, not Tuesday. Option (B) is a plausible reason for not going to a clinic, but it is not mentioned in the audio.
3 (A) Fill out the online form.
- Explanation: John clearly states, “I will fill out the online form right now.” Option (B) is a trap; he is going to the clinic next week, not right now. Option (C) is plausible but not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mary (HR): Hi John. Have you filled out the form for the company health check-up next week?
John: Oh, I completely forgot! I want to go to the clinic on Tuesday morning.
Mary: Let me check… I’m sorry, but Tuesday is already full. Many people registered for that day.
John: Really? That’s too bad. I have a big meeting on Thursday, so I can’t go then. What about Wednesday?
Mary: Yes, Wednesday morning is still open. We have a free time slot at 9:00 AM.
John: Perfect. I will fill out the online form right now for Wednesday. Thank you, Mary!