Daily Routines – A2 English Listening Exercise

1 (B) Two cups

• Explanation: Sarah says, “I usually have two cups before I leave for work.” Options A and C are not mentioned in the conversation.

2 (C) At the café near the station

• Explanation: Mark says, “So, let’s buy some coffee at the café near the station,” and Sarah agrees. Option A (At home) is a trap because they usually drink it there, but they can’t today because the machine is broken. Option B is not mentioned.

3 (A) 7:45 AM

• Explanation: Sarah says, “So, we need to leave at 7:45 instead.” Option B (8:00 AM) is a trap because that was the time she wanted to leave, but they have to leave earlier because there is a long line at the café. Option C is not mentioned.

Mark: Morning, honey. Do you want some coffee?

Sarah: Yes, please. I usually have two cups before I leave for work.

Mark: Oh no. I think the coffee machine is broken. It won’t turn on.

Sarah: What? But I really need my coffee! I wanted to leave the house at 8:00 AM today.

Mark: Me too. Well, we can’t make it here. So, let’s buy some coffee at the café near the station.

Sarah: Okay. But there is always a long line there in the morning. So, we need to leave at 7:45 instead.

Mark: You’re right. Let’s get ready quickly!

1 (B) 8:30 AM

• Explanation: Sarah says, “You usually arrive at 8:30 AM.” Option C (9:15 AM) is a trap because it is the time Tom thinks he will arrive today, not his usual time. Option A is not mentioned.

2 (C) By bus

• Explanation: Tom says, “So, I decided to take the bus instead.” Option A (By car) is a trap because he wanted to drive, but his car wouldn’t start. Option B is not mentioned.

3 (B) There is a bad traffic jam.

• Explanation: Tom explicitly says, “there is a terrible traffic jam. The bus isn’t moving at all.” Option A is not mentioned. Option C is a trap because he didn’t miss the bus; he is currently on the bus.

Tom: Hi Sarah. It’s Tom. I’m really sorry, but I’m going to be late today.

Sarah: Oh, hi Tom. Is everything okay? You usually arrive at 8:30 AM.

Tom: Well, um, my car wouldn’t start this morning. So, I decided to take the bus instead.

Sarah: I see. Are you on the bus right now?

Tom: Yes, but there is a terrible traffic jam. The bus isn’t moving at all! I think I will get to the office at 9:15 AM.

Sarah: Ah, that’s too bad. Don’t worry. Just be safe, and I will see you when you get here.

1 (B) Go to the gym

• Explanation: David clearly says, “I usually go to the gym at 5:30 PM.” Option C (Run in the park) is a trap because that is what he will do today, not his usual habit. Option A is not mentioned.

2 (C) He forgot his gym bag at home.

• Explanation: David says, “So, I completely forgot my gym bag at home.” Option A (He is too tired) is a trap because Lisa asks him this, but he says “no”. Option B is a trap because buying clothes was Lisa’s suggestion, not the reason he can’t go.

3 (B) Run in the park

• Explanation: David says, “So, I will just go home and run in the park instead.” Option A (Buy some gym clothes) is a trap because he thought about it, but the clothes are too expensive. Option C is his old plan that he canceled.

Lisa: Hey, David. Are we still going to the gym after work today?

David: Oh, hi Lisa. I usually go to the gym at 5:30 PM, but I can’t today.

Lisa: Really? Why not? Are you too tired?

David: Well, no. I woke up late this morning and I was in a big hurry. So, I completely forgot my gym bag at home.

Lisa: That’s a pity. You could just buy some gym clothes at the store near here.

David: Ah, I thought about it, but they are too expensive. So, I will just go home and run in the park instead. Let’s go to the gym tomorrow.

Lisa: Okay, sounds good.

1 (B) Watch a TV show

• Explanation: Emma says, “We usually watch our favorite show at 8:00 PM.” Option A (Read a book) is a trap because she mentions it, but she says she can’t do it now. Option C is what they will do later.

2 (A) Play a video game

• Explanation: Leo states, “I wanted to play my new video game tonight, but obviously I can’t do that.” Option B (Play Ludo) is a trap because it is their new plan, not his original plan. Option C is plausible for a dark evening, but it is not mentioned in the audio.

3 (C) Play a board game

• Explanation: Emma suggests playing a board game, and Leo agrees (“Let’s play that by candlelight”). Option B (Read books) is a trap because Emma explicitly says she can’t read her book. Option A is impossible because there is no power.

Emma: Leo, what happened? The TV is off!

Leo: I think the power went out. Everything is dark.

Emma: Oh no! We usually watch our favorite show at 8:00 PM. What do we do now? I can’t read my book.

Leo: Well, I wanted to play my new video game tonight, but obviously I can’t do that without electricity. So, let’s find some candles.

Emma: Good idea. I have some in my room. Um, do you want to play a board game instead?

Leo: Sure! We used to play Ludo all the time. Let’s play that by candlelight.

Emma: Great! I will get the game.

1 (A) 7:00 AM

• Explanation: Alex clearly says, “I usually wake up at 7:00 AM.” Option B (7:45 AM) is a trap because that is the time he woke up today (late), not his usual time. Option C is not mentioned.

2 (B) His phone battery died.

• Explanation: Alex says, “Oh no! My phone died!” Option A is a plausible reason for an alarm not ringing, but it is not mentioned in the audio. Option C is not mentioned.

3 (C) Take a shower and go to the bus stop

• Explanation: Alex says, “I need to take a shower and run to the bus stop immediately.” Option A is a trap because he wanted to eat breakfast, but he doesn’t have time. Option B is a trap because Sam will wash the dishes, not Alex.

Sam: Morning, Alex. You’re up late today.

Alex: Oh! What time is it?

Sam: It’s 7:45 AM. Didn’t your alarm ring?

Alex: Oh no! My phone died! I usually wake up at 7:00 AM. I’m going to be so late for work.

Sam: Calm down. Do you have time for some coffee and toast? I just made breakfast.

Alex: Ah, I wanted to eat breakfast, but I really don’t have time now. I need to take a shower and run to the bus stop immediately.

Sam: Okay, hurry up! I will wash the dishes for you.

Alex: Thanks, Sam! You’re a lifesaver.