Countryside & Nature – A1 English Listening Exercise

1 Answer: (B) Sunny

• Explanation: The forecaster says, “Today is very sunny”. Option (A) “Rainy” is a trap because the word “rain” is mentioned, but the forecaster rejects it by saying “It will not rain”. Option (C) is a weather word but is not mentioned in the audio.

2 Answer: (A) Warm

• Explanation: The forecaster clearly states that it is “warm” so the listeners can hear it clearly. Options (B) and (C) are not mentioned.

3 Answer: (C) The plants

• Explanation: The forecaster explicitly says, “This weather is very good for the plants.” Option (A) “The house” is a trap because the word “house” is mentioned, but the forecaster says “Do not stay inside the house.” Option (B) is a nature word but is not mentioned.

Weather Forecaster: Good morning. Here is the weather for the countryside today. It will not rain. Today is very sunny and warm. This weather is very good for the plants. Do not stay inside the house. Go outside and have a good day!

1 Answer: (B) Fresh

• Explanation: The vlogger explicitly says, “The air is very fresh”. Options (A) and (C) are adjectives but are not mentioned in the audio.

2 Answer: (A) Quiet

• Explanation: The vlogger states, “It is very quiet here.” Option (B) “Noisy” is a trap because the word “noisy” is mentioned, but the vlogger says “It is not noisy.” Option (C) is not mentioned.

3 Answer: (C) There are no cars.

• Explanation: The vlogger says and repeats, “There are no cars. I repeat, no cars.” Option (A) is a trap that contradicts the audio. Option (B) is a plausible statement about cars but is not mentioned.

Vlogger: Hello, welcome to my vlog. Today, I am at my house in the country. The air is very fresh. It is very quiet here. There are no cars. I repeat, no cars. It is not noisy. I love my peaceful day!

1 Answer: (B) Brown

• Explanation: The narrator asks, “Is it a black bear?” and immediately rejects it by saying, “No, it is a brown bear.” Option (A) is the trap. Option (C) is a bear color but is not mentioned in the audio.

2 Answer: (C) In the river

• Explanation: The narrator clearly states, “It is in the river.” Option (A) “In the forest” is a trap because the word “forest” is mentioned, but the narrator says, “It is not in the forest.” Option (B) is a plausible location for animals but is not mentioned.

3 Answer: (A) Catching fish

• Explanation: The narrator explicitly says, “It is catching fish”. Option (B) “Drinking water” is a trap because the bear is in the river, making it a logical guess, but it is not the action described. Option (C) is not mentioned.

Narrator: Look at the TV. This is a bear. Is it a black bear? No, it is a brown bear. A big brown bear! It is not in the forest. It is in the river. What is it doing? It is catching fish. It loves to eat fish.

1 Answer: (B) Plastic

• Explanation: The ranger clearly says, “Do not throw plastic trash in the lake”. Options (A) and (C) are types of trash but are not mentioned in the audio.

2 Answer: (C) In the bin

• Explanation: The ranger instructs, “Please put your trash in the bin.” Option (A) “In the lake” and Option (B) “Under the trees” are traps because they are mentioned in the audio, but they are places where visitors must not put trash or make a fire.

3 Answer: (A) A fire

• Explanation: The ranger explicitly states and repeats, “do not make a fire under the trees. I repeat, no fire.” Option (B) “A tent” is a plausible camping activity but is not mentioned. Option (C) is not mentioned.

Forest Ranger: Attention, visitors. Please protect our beautiful forest. Do not throw plastic trash in the lake. Please put your trash in the bin. Also, do not make a fire under the trees. I repeat, no fire. Thank you!

1 Answer: (B) Close your eyes

• Explanation: The podcaster clearly says, “Please close your eyes.” Option (A) is the exact opposite. Option (C) “Go to sleep” is a plausible action when you close your eyes to listen to nature, but it is not mentioned in the audio.

2 Answer: (A) Birds

• Explanation: The podcaster asks, “Can you hear the birds?”, then confirms “The birds are singing.” Options (B) and (C) are other animals but they are not mentioned.

3 Answer: (C) Through the tall grass

• Explanation: The podcaster states, “It is blowing through the tall grass.” Option (A) “Through the trees” is a trap because the word “trees” is mentioned, but the podcaster explicitly says, “It is not blowing through the trees.” Option (B) is not mentioned.

Podcaster: Welcome to the Sounds of Nature podcast. Please close your eyes. Listen to the beautiful sounds. Can you hear the birds? The birds are singing. And listen… the wind is blowing. It is blowing through the tall grass. It is not blowing through the trees, just the grass. Enjoy the peace.