Invitations & Suggestions – A2 English Listening Exercise
Listening 1
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 Where are they going to drink coffee?
(A) At the new café near the train station.
(B) At the café next to the library.
(C) At the school cafeteria.
2 Why doesn’t Leo want to go to the new café?
(A) Because it is too busy and loud.
(B) Because it is closed on Friday afternoons.
(C) Because the coffee there is too expensive.
3 What does Leo say about the Daily Bean?
(A) It is very crowded.
(B) It is a new coffee shop.
(C) It has very good cake.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Leo suggests going to the Daily Bean “next to the library,” and Maya agrees (“Sounds perfect”). Option A is the Trap; Maya suggests the café near the train station first, but they change their minds. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: Leo says the café near the train station is “crowded and noisy” (which means busy and loud). Option B is a Trap; Friday afternoon is mentioned, but the café is not closed. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Leo mentions that the Daily Bean is quiet and they have “great chocolate cake.” Option A is the Trap; the other café is the crowded one, not the Daily Bean. Option B is also a Trap; the café near the train station is the new one.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Leo: Hey Maya, we finally finished our science project! Do you want to get some coffee to celebrate?
Maya: Oh, I’d love to, Leo. I’m so tired right now. Where should we go? How about that new café near the train station?
Leo: Um, I thought about going there, but it’s Friday afternoon. It’s usually really crowded and noisy right now.
Maya: Ah, good point. So, what’s your suggestion?
Leo: Let’s go to the Daily Bean next to the library. It’s much quieter, and they have great chocolate cake.
Maya: Sounds perfect. Let’s head over there now.
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 Where are they going to get coffee?
(A) At the café across the street.
(B) At the Daily Bean.
(C) In the school library.
2 Why doesn’t Tom want to go to the first café?
(A) It is too busy and loud.
(B) It is closed on Fridays.
(C) The coffee is too expensive.
3 What does Tom say about the Daily Bean?
(A) It is a brand new café.
(B) It has very good cake.
(C) It is a fun and noisy place.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) At the Daily Bean.
- Explanation: Tom suggests going to the Daily Bean, and Sarah agrees by saying “Sounds perfect!”. Option (A) is the trap because Sarah mentions the café across the street first, but they decide not to go there. Option (C) is a distractor because the Daily Bean is next to the library, not inside it.
2 Correct Answer: (A) It is too busy and loud.
- Explanation: Tom says the first café is “crowded and noisy,” which means the same as busy and loud. Option (B) is a trap because he mentions “Friday,” but he doesn’t say it is closed. Option (C) is a plausible reason but is never mentioned in the audio.
3 Correct Answer: (B) It has very good cake.
- Explanation: Tom explicitly states that the Daily Bean has “great chocolate cake.” Option (A) is a trap because the “new café” is the one across the street, not the Daily Bean. Option (C) is also a trap because Tom says the Daily Bean is “quieter,” not noisy.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Tom: Hey Sarah, class is finally over! Do you want to get some coffee?
Sarah: I’d love to, Tom. I really need a break. Where should we go? How about that new café across the street?
Tom: Um, I thought about going there, but it’s Friday afternoon. It is always really crowded and noisy right now.
Sarah: Oh, you’re right. So, what is your suggestion?
Tom: Let’s go to the Daily Bean next to the library. It’s much quieter, and they have great chocolate cake.
Sarah: Sounds perfect! Let’s head over there now.
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
1 What was Emma’s first suggestion for a gift?
(A) A new dress.
(B) Some flowers.
(C) A handbag.
2 Why did they decide NOT to buy a dress?
(A) Because it is too expensive.
(B) Because they don’t have enough time.
(C) Because Mom is difficult about choosing clothes.
3 What gift are they going to buy at the mall?
(A) A handbag.
(B) Some lilies.
(C) A cookbook.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Emma asks, “Should we get her some flowers?” at the beginning. Option A (Dress) was Alex’s suggestion, and Option C (Handbag) was the final decision.
2 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Emma says Mom is “very picky about clothes” (picky = difficult to please/khó tính trong việc chọn lựa). Option A and B are not mentioned in the script.
3 Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: After rejecting the flowers and the dress, they agree on a handbag because “she needs a new one for work.” This is the Final Result of the conversation.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Alex: Mother’s Day is this Sunday. We should buy a gift for Mom soon.
Emma: You’re right, Alex. Should we get her some flowers? She really loves lilies.
Alex: Well, lilies are beautiful, but they don’t last very long. How about buying a dress?
Emma: Um, I thought about that, but Mom is very picky about clothes. If it doesn’t fit her, she won’t wear it.
Alex: That’s true. Hmm… oh! What about a nice handbag? She needs a new one for work.
Emma: That’s a much better idea! She can use it every day. Let’s go to the mall and find one now.
Listening 4
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
1 What does Mark want to do tonight?
(A) Stay home and study.
(B) Eat pizza with Chloe.
(C) Help Chloe with her history project.
2 Why does Chloe refuse the invitation?
(A) She doesn’t like Tony’s pizza.
(B) She is too tired to go out.
(C) She needs to complete her school work.
3 When are they going to meet?
(A) Tonight at seven o’clock.
(B) Tomorrow morning.
(C) Next Friday.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Mark clearly asks: “Do you want to go out for pizza… tonight?”. Option A is what Chloe has to do, and Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Chloe says: “I have a huge history project… I really have to stay home and finish my homework.” Option A is a Trap because she actually says the pizza is “the best”. Option B is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: After refusing for tonight, Chloe suggests: “Let’s go next Friday instead,” and Mark agrees. Option A is the Trap (the original plan that was changed). Option B is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mark: Hey Chloe, I’m really hungry. Do you want to go out for pizza at Tony’s tonight?
Chloe: Oh, I’d love to, Mark! Their pizza is the best in town.
Mark: I know! So, can we meet there at seven o’clock?
Chloe: Wait… oh no, I forgot. I have a huge history project due tomorrow. I really have to stay home and finish my homework tonight.
Mark: That’s a pity. I guess I’ll just stay in and order something then.
Chloe: I’m so sorry. Let’s go next Friday instead, okay?
Mark: Sounds like a plan. Good luck with your project!
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
1 What are they going to do on Saturday morning?
(A) Go to the mall to buy shoes.
(B) Clean the apartment.
(C) Watch a soccer match.
2 Why can’t they go shopping on Saturday afternoon?
(A) Because they are too tired.
(B) Because Lisa has to work.
(C) Because Ben has a sports game.
3 When is the new time for their shopping trip?
(A) Saturday morning.
(B) Saturday afternoon.
(C) Sunday.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Lisa suggests “Let’s clean the house first in the morning” and Ben eventually agrees. Option A is the plan for later, and Option C happens in the afternoon.
2 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Ben says, “I have a soccer match at 3 PM today.” A soccer match is a sports game. Option A and B are not mentioned in the dialogue.
3 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: This is “The Twist”. Because of the match, Lisa says “we’ll have to go shopping on Sunday instead.” Option B was the original plan but they rejected it (The Trap).
AUDIO SCRIPT
Ben: Lisa, the apartment is a real mess. What’s our plan for Saturday?
Lisa: You’re right. Let’s clean the house first in the morning, then we can go shopping in the afternoon. I need some new shoes.
Ben: That sounds like a lot of work! Um, can’t we just go to the mall now and clean later?
Lisa: No, Ben. We really need to vacuum and do the laundry.
Ben: Okay, fine. But wait… I just remembered! I have a soccer match at 3 PM today.
Lisa: Oh, I forgot about that! Well, let’s clean the house now, but we’ll have to go shopping on Sunday instead.
Ben: That’s a much better idea. I’ll start with the kitchen!