Clothes & Accessories – A1 English Listening Exercise
Listening 1
Listen to the conversation between two friends. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What is on the man’s shirt?
(A) Tea.
(B) Water.
(C) Coffee.
2 What color is the man’s shirt?
(A) White.
(B) Brown.
(C) Black.
3 What does the woman give to the man?
(A) A new shirt.
(B) A napkin.
(C) A cup.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (C) Coffee.
- Explanation: Tom says in the first line, “My coffee!” and later confirms, “coffee is on my white shirt.” Options A and B are plausible drinks but are not mentioned in the audio.
2 Correct Answer: (A) White.
- Explanation: Tom says “my white shirt” three times in the conversation. Option B (Brown) is the trap because Tom says the shirt is brown now (because of the dirty coffee), but the actual color of the shirt is white. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) A napkin.
- Explanation: Jane asks, “Do you need a napkin?” and Tom says, “Yes, please. I need a napkin.” Option A (A new shirt) is the trap because his shirt is dirty, so he might want one, but Jane does not give him a new shirt. Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Tom: Oh no! My coffee!
Jane: Oh, Tom! Your shirt!
Tom: Yes, coffee is on my white shirt. My new, white shirt!
Jane: I am sorry. Do you need a napkin?
Tom: Yes, please. I need a napkin. Oh, my white shirt is brown now!
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation between two friends. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What is Anna’s problem?
(A) She is tired.
(B) Her shoe is broken.
(C) She is hungry.
2 Which shoe is broken?
(A) The left shoe.
(B) The right shoe.
(C) Both shoes.
3 What does Mike tell Anna to do?
(A) Walk to the park.
(B) Buy new shoes.
(C) Sit on a chair.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) Her shoe is broken.
- Explanation: Anna clearly says, “My shoe is broken.” Option A (She is tired) is the trap because Mike asks “Are you tired?”, but Anna explicitly answers “No, I am not tired.” Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) The right shoe.
- Explanation: Anna specifies the problem by saying, “my right shoe is broken.” Option A (The left shoe) is a plausible guess but is not mentioned. Option C is incorrect because only one shoe is broken.
3 Correct Answer: (C) Sit on a chair.
- Explanation: At the end of the conversation, Mike says, “Let’s sit on this chair.” Option A (Walk to the park) is the trap because Mike suggests this at the very beginning, but the plan changes when Anna cannot walk. Option B is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mike: Let’s walk to the park, Anna.
Anna: Oh, wait! Stop.
Mike: What is it? Are you tired?
Anna: No, I am not tired. My shoe is broken.
Mike: Your shoe?
Anna: Yes, my right shoe is broken. I cannot walk.
Mike: Oh no. Let’s sit on this chair.
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation between a customer and a shop assistant. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What did the customer buy yesterday?
(A) A black shirt.
(B) A blue shirt.
(C) A blue hat.
2 What is the problem with the shirt?
(A) It is too big.
(B) It is too small.
(C) It is very old.
3 What color is the new shirt?
(A) Blue.
(B) Black.
(C) Green.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) A blue shirt.
- Explanation: The customer clearly says in the first sentence, “I bought this blue shirt yesterday.” Option A (A black shirt) is the trap because it is the color of the new shirt he takes at the end. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) It is too small.
- Explanation: The customer explicitly states, “But it is too small.” The assistant also repeats, “it is very small.” Option A (too big) is the trap because the customer wants a big shirt, but the current one is small. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) Black.
- Explanation: The assistant says they have a “big black shirt”. The customer agrees to take it. Option A (Blue) is the trap because the customer asks for a big blue shirt, but the assistant says “We do not have a big blue shirt.” Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Customer: Hello. I bought this blue shirt yesterday. But it is too small.
Assistant: Let me see. Oh, yes, it is very small. Do you want a big shirt?
Customer: Yes, please. I want to exchange it. Do you have a big blue shirt?
Assistant: I am sorry. We do not have a big blue shirt. We have a big black shirt.
Customer: A big black shirt? Okay, I will take the black shirt. Thank you.
Listening 4
Listen to the conversation between two friends outside a building. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 How is the weather outside?
(A) It is hot.
(B) It is raining.
(C) It is cold.
2 What is the man wearing right now?
(A) A coat.
(B) A sweater.
(C) A shirt.
3 Where is the man’s coat?
(A) In the car.
(B) At home.
(C) At the office.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (C) It is cold.
- Explanation: David says in the very first sentence, “It is very cold outside!” and Lisa repeats it. Options A and B are not mentioned in the audio.
2 Correct Answer: (C) A shirt.
- Explanation: David says, “I am only wearing a shirt.” Option A (A coat) is the item he forgot. Option B (A sweater) is the trap because Lisa asks, “Are you wearing a sweater?”, but David answers “No.”
3 Correct Answer: (B) At home.
- Explanation: David explicitly states, “It is at home” and spells the word: “H-O-M-E.” Option A (In the car) is the trap because Lisa asks if it is in the car, but David says “No, it is not in the car.” Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
David: Brrr! It is very cold outside!
Lisa: Yes, it is cold. Do you have your coat?
David: No, I do not. I forgot my coat.
Lisa: Oh no. Are you wearing a sweater?
David: No, I am only wearing a shirt. A thin, white shirt.
Lisa: Where is your coat? Is it in the car?
David: No, it is not in the car. It is at home. My coat is at home.
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation between two friends. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What clothes are the two friends talking about?
(A) Shirts.
(B) Hats.
(C) Jackets.
2 What color are their shirts today?
(A) Black.
(B) Blue.
(C) White.
3 Where did Alex buy his shirt?
(A) Top Shop.
(B) Sun Shop.
(C) Star Shop.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (A) Shirts.
- Explanation: Ben and Alex repeat the word “shirt” many times (“a blue shirt”, “the same shirt”). Options B and C are plausible clothing items but are not mentioned in the audio.
2 Correct Answer: (B) Blue.
- Explanation: Both friends confirm they are wearing a “blue shirt” today. Option A (Black) is the trap because Ben says, “I usually wear black”, but that is not what he is wearing today. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) Sun Shop.
- Explanation: Alex explicitly says, “I bought it at Sun Shop”. Option A (Top Shop) is the trap because Ben asks about it first (“Did you buy it at Top Shop?”), but Alex says “No.” Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Alex: Hi, Ben! Wow! Look at your clothes!
Ben: Oh my! I usually wear black. But today, I am wearing a blue shirt. And you are wearing a blue shirt, too!
Alex: Yes! We are wearing the same shirt. The same blue shirt!
Ben: Did you buy it at “Top Shop”?
Alex: No. I bought it at “Sun Shop”.
Ben: Me too! We have the same blue shirt from Sun Shop. This is funny!