Appearance – A1 English Listening Exercise

1 Correct Answer: (B) Her sunglasses

• Explanation: The photographer says: “First, please take off your sunglasses.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (A) Her jacket is a trap. The student asks about her jacket, but the photographer says “You can wear the jacket” (she doesn’t need to take it off). Option (C) Her hat is not mentioned in the audio.

2 Correct Answer: (B) It is very long.

• Explanation: The photographer says: “But your hair… it is very long.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (A) It is very short is a trap because it is the exact opposite of what is said. Option (C) It is black is a plausible hair color, but it is not mentioned.

3 Correct Answer: (C) Smile.

• Explanation: At the end of the audio, the photographer says: “Now, look at the camera and smile!”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (A) Look at the window is a trap because the photographer asks her to look at the “camera”, not the window. Option (B) Say her name is a common instruction but is not mentioned here.

Photographer: Hello. Are you ready for your student photo?

Student: Yes, I am.

Photographer: Okay. First, please take off your sunglasses.

Student: My sunglasses? Okay. What about my jacket?

Photographer: You can wear the jacket. But your hair… it is very long. Please put your hair behind your ears.

Student: Like this?

Photographer: Perfect. Now, look at the camera and smile!

1 Correct Answer: (A) Blue

• Explanation: The student clearly says, “He is wearing a blue shirt.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (B) White is a trap. The teacher asks about the “white shirt”, but the student says “No”. Option (C) Red is a common color but is not mentioned in the audio.

2 Correct Answer: (C) Black

• Explanation: The student describes the boy’s hair by saying, “he has black hair.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (A) Brown is a trap because the teacher asks “Does he have brown hair?”, and the student rejects it with a “No”. Option (B) Blond is not mentioned at all.

3 Correct Answer: (B) L-E-O

• Explanation: The student spells the name out loud: “That is L-E-O.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (A) L-I-O is a phonetic trap because the English letter “E” sounds like the Vietnamese letter “I”, which often confuses A1 learners. Option (C) L-E-O-N is a plausible name but has an extra letter “N”.

Teacher: Good morning, Peter. We have a new student today. Who is he?

Student: Good morning, Mr. Smith. The new student is the boy in the back of the class.

Teacher: The boy in the back? Is he the one in the white shirt?

Student: No, he is not wearing a white shirt. He is wearing a blue shirt.

Teacher: Oh, I see him. Does he have brown hair?

Student: No, he has black hair. Short, black hair.

Teacher: Okay. What is his name?

Student: His name is Leo. That is L-E-O.

1 Correct Answer: (B) He is old.

• Explanation: The assistant says, “He is an older man.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (A) He is young is a trap. The receptionist asks if he is young, but the assistant says “No”. Option (C) He is tall is a common word for appearance, but it is not in the audio.

2 Correct Answer: (C) A black suit

• Explanation: The assistant clearly states, “he is wearing a black suit today.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (B) A blue suit is a trap because the receptionist guesses it, but the assistant says “No”. Option (A) A grey suit is also a trap; the word “grey” is used for his beard, not his suit.

3 Correct Answer: (A) H-A-R-R-I-S

• Explanation: The assistant spells the name out loud: “H-A-R-R-I-S.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (B) H-E-R-R-I-S is a phonetic trap because A1 learners often confuse the English pronunciation of the letter “A” /eɪ/ with the letter “E”. Option (C) H-A-R-I-S is missing one “R”.

Assistant: Hello. I am waiting for a guest, Mr. Harris.

Receptionist: Okay. What does he look like? Is he young?

Assistant: No, he is not young. He is an older man. And he has a grey beard.

Receptionist: A grey beard. Okay. What is he wearing? A blue suit?

Assistant: No, he is wearing a black suit today. A black suit.

Receptionist: I understand. And his name is Mr. Harris?

Assistant: Yes, Harris. That is H-A-R-R-I-S.

1 Correct Answer: (B) A round face

• Explanation: The teacher clearly instructs the class: “First, draw a big, round face.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (A) A small face is a trap because the word “small” is used later in the audio for the nose, not the face. Option (C) A long face is not mentioned at all.

2 Correct Answer: (A) Draw a small nose.

• Explanation: The teacher says: “Draw a small nose.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (B) Draw a big nose is a trap. The teacher mentions the word “big” but says “Do not draw a big nose.” Option (C) Draw a long nose is plausible when drawing, but it is not in the audio.

3 Correct Answer: (C) Brown

• Explanation: The teacher tells the students to “color the eyes brown” and the student confirms, “Okay, brown eyes!”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (A) Blue is a trap because the teacher explicitly says, “Do not use blue.” Option (B) Black is a common eye color but is never mentioned.

Teacher: Hello class. Today, we will draw a face. First, draw a big, round face.

Student: A round face?

Teacher: Yes, a round face. Next, let’s draw the nose. Do not draw a big nose. Draw a small nose.

Student: Okay, a small nose.

Teacher: Good. Now, the eyes. Draw two big eyes. Then, color the eyes brown. Do not use blue.

Student: Okay, brown eyes!

1 Correct Answer: (B) It must be short.

• Explanation: The principal clearly says: “Your hair must be short and neat.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (A) It must be long is a trap because the principal mentions the word “long” but says “Do not have long hair.” Option (C) It must be blond is not mentioned in the audio.

2 Correct Answer: (A) White

• Explanation: The principal says: “You must wear a white shirt every day.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (B) Blue is a trap because he explicitly says, “Do not wear a blue shirt.” Option (C) Red is a common color but is never mentioned.

3 Correct Answer: (C) Black

• Explanation: The principal instructs the students: “And you must wear black pants.”
• Why the trap is wrong: Option (A) Brown is a trap because he mentions it right after, saying “Please, no brown pants.” Option (B) Grey is a plausible color for school pants, but it is not in the audio.

Principal: Good morning, students. Welcome to a new school year. Please remember our school rules for your appearance. First, your hair. Your hair must be short and neat. Do not have long hair. Second, your clothes. You must wear a white shirt every day. Do not wear a blue shirt. And you must wear black pants. Please, no brown pants. Thank you.