Accidents & Emergencies – A2 English Listening Exercise

1 (B) Cutting some vegetables

• Explanation: The man says he was “chopping the carrots”. Carrots are vegetables. Option (C) is a trap because the cabinet is mentioned later, but he wasn’t looking in it. Option (A) is not mentioned.

2 (B) A band-aid

• Explanation: The man explicitly asks, “I need a band-aid, please.” Option (A) is a trap; he mentions a paper towel, but he rejects it because it “isn’t enough”. Option (C) is also a trap; the woman tells him to wash his hand under cold water, but he doesn’t ask her to get it.

3 (C) Because it is only a cut, not a serious injury.

• Explanation: He says “I don’t think I need a doctor” because although it’s bleeding, it is just a cut (originally thought to be a small scratch). Option (B) is a trap because he explicitly says the paper towel is not enough. Option (A) is not mentioned in the audio.

Man: Ow! Ouch!

Woman: What happened? Are you okay?

Man: Ah, I just cut my finger. I was chopping the carrots and the knife slipped.

Woman: Oh no, let me see. Is it bad? Do we need to go to the clinic?

Man: Um, I thought it was just a small scratch at first, but it’s actually bleeding quite a bit. So, I don’t think I need a doctor, but this paper towel isn’t enough.

Woman: Yeah, that definitely needs to be covered.

Man: Well, can you look in the bathroom cabinet? I need a band-aid, please.

Woman: Sure. Stay right there and wash it under the cold water first. I’ll be right back.

1 (B) Because he hit a large rock.

• Explanation: Jack says, “I didn’t see that big rock in the middle of the road.” Option (C) is a trap because he mentions his bike at the end, but says it “looks fine”.

2 (B) A small scratch on his knee.

• Explanation: This is the “Twist”. Jack says he thought he broke his arm (Option A – Trap), but then clarifies “it’s actually just my knee… only a small scratch.”

3 (A) Go to Tom’s house.

• Explanation: Tom suggests, “Let’s go to my house and wash it,” and Jack agrees. Options (B) and (C) are traps because Tom suggested them earlier, but Jack didn’t think they were necessary.

Boy 1 (Tom): Hey, stop! Are you okay? That looked like a really bad fall!

Boy 2 (Jack): Ouch… yeah, I think I’m alright. I didn’t see that big rock in the middle of the road.

Tom: Oh no, look at your arm. It’s all red! Should I call your mom or maybe we should go to the school nurse?

Jack: Um, wait… let me check. Well, I thought I broke my arm for a second because it hurt so much, but actually, it’s just my knee. Look, it’s only a small scratch.

Tom: Phew! That’s lucky. But it’s bleeding a bit. Let’s go to my house and wash it with some water.

Jack: Okay, good idea. My bike looks fine, too, so I can still ride it home later.

1 (B) A cup of hot tea slipped.

• Explanation: Chloe says, “the cup just slipped. The hot water went all over my left hand.” Option (A) is not mentioned, and (C) is a trap because Ben is the one helping, not the one who caused it.

2 (B) To use some ice.

• Explanation: This is a “Trap” question. Ben suggests butter first (Option A – Trap), but Chloe says, “I was going to put some ice on it instead.” This shows her original intention.

3 (B) Putting her hand under the tap.

• Explanation: Although ice and butter were mentioned, Ben advises using the cold water tap. Chloe agrees and the sound of running water confirms she is doing it. Option (C) is a trap because Ben (not Chloe) says he will get the first-aid kit.

Roommate 1 (Chloe): Aaaaah! Help! Ben, come here quickly!

Roommate 2 (Ben): What is it? What happened?

Chloe: I was making some green tea and the cup just slipped. The hot water went all over my left hand!

Ben: Oh, that looks painful! It’s starting to blister. Quick, let’s put some butter on it. My grandmother always said that helps.

Chloe: Um, actually, I read online that butter is a bad idea. I was going to put some ice on it instead.

Ben: No, don’t do that! Ice is too cold for a burn. You need to run it under the cold water tap right now.

Chloe: Oh, okay. Sound of water running … Ah, you’re right. This feels much better than the ice.

Ben: Good. Keep it there for ten minutes. I’ll get the first-aid kit.

1 (B) At the shoe store

• Explanation: Sarah initially says, “I think I left it at the shoe store.” Option (A) is a trap because they visited the cafe later. Option (C) is where the wallet actually was, not where she first thought she left it.

2 (C) Mike

• Explanation: Mike explicitly says, “I paid for the coffee, remember?” and Sarah confirms this. Option (A) is a trap because Sarah paid for her shoes, not the coffee.

3 (B) In her jacket pocket

• Explanation: This is the “Twist”. Sarah realizes she didn’t put the wallet in her bag (Option A – Trap). Instead, she says, “I put it in my jacket pocket because my hands were full,” and then finds it there. Option (C) is a trap based on her first incorrect guess.

Sarah: Oh my gosh, Mike. I can’t find my wallet!

Mike: What? Are you sure? Check your bag again.

Sarah: I did! I looked everywhere. It’s not here. I think I left it at the shoe store.

Mike: Well, let’s go back and ask the cashier. We were just there ten minutes ago.

Sarah: Wait, let me think. I paid for my shoes… but then we went to the cafe.

Mike: Yeah, but I paid for the coffee, remember?

Sarah: Oh, right! Actually, I didn’t put the wallet back in my bag at the shoe store. I put it in my jacket pocket because my hands were full! Let me look… Oh, thank goodness. Here it is.

Mike: Phew! You really scared me.

1 (B) Soccer

• Explanation: Leo clearly says, “I was playing soccer with my friend”. Options (A) and (C) are plausible sports but are not mentioned in the audio.

2 (C) The garage window

• Explanation: This is the “Twist”. Mr. Davis asks if he broke the living room window (Option A – Trap), but Leo clarifies, “Actually, no… It broke the small garage window.” Option (B) is not mentioned.

3 (A) He will talk to Leo’s parents.

• Explanation: At the end of the conversation, Mr. Davis says, “I’ll speak with your parents.” Option (B) is a trap because Leo’s parents will pay, not Leo himself. Option (C) is a trap because Mr. Davis says, “Let’s go get your ball,” meaning he will give it back, not keep it.

Leo: E-excuse me, Mr. Davis?

Mr. Davis (Neighbor): Yes, Leo? What’s wrong? You look very nervous.

Leo: I’m so sorry! I was playing soccer with my friend in the yard, and I kicked the ball too hard. It… it hit your house.

Mr. Davis: Oh! Did you break my large living room window? I thought I heard a loud noise!

Leo: Actually, no. I was afraid of that too, but the ball went into the garage. It broke the small garage window. My parents are really sorry, and they said they will pay for a new one.

Mr. Davis: Well, thank you for telling the truth, Leo. I’m just glad nobody is hurt. Let’s go get your ball, and then I’ll speak with your parents.