Daily Routines – A2 English Listening Exercise

1 (C) Chocolate

• Explanation: Mark says, “I used to eat a lot of chocolate.” Option A (Chicken and vegetables) is a trap because that is what he eats now. Option B is not mentioned.

2 (A) 10:00 PM

• Explanation: Mark clearly states, “I always go to bed at 10:00 PM.” Option B (Midnight) is a trap because that is when his friends go to bed. Option C (5:00 AM) is a trap because that is when he goes to the pool.

3 (B) Watch a movie

• Explanation: Mark says, “I actually wanted to watch a movie with them last night, but I can’t do that.” Option A is a trap because going to the pool is his morning routine, not what he wanted to do last night. Option C is a trap because he mentions sweets earlier, but not as something he wanted to do last night.

Announcer: Welcome to the show! Today we have Mark, the Olympic swimmer. Mark, your daily routine must be very difficult.

Mark: Yes, it is. I used to eat a lot of chocolate, but now I never eat sweets. I only eat healthy food like chicken and vegetables.

Announcer: Wow. And what about your sleep? Do you stay up late?

Mark: Well, my friends usually go to bed at midnight. I actually wanted to watch a movie with them last night, but I can’t do that. I always go to bed at 10:00 PM. I need to be at the pool by 5:00 AM!

Announcer: That is real dedication! Thank you, Mark.

1 (B) 8:30 AM

• Explanation: The vlogger says, “So, I got up at 8:30 instead.” Option A (7:00 AM) is a trap because that is her wake-up time during the week. Option C (10:00 AM) is a trap because she wanted to sleep until 10:00, but the loud music woke her up.

2 (A) She cleaned her room.

• Explanation: She clearly states, “After breakfast, I spent two hours cleaning my messy room.” Option B (went to the park) is a trap because she planned to do that later, but she couldn’t. Option C is a trap because her neighbor played music, not her.

3 (C) To buy food for the week.

• Explanation: She says, “So, I went to the supermarket to buy food for the whole week.” Option A is a trap because her friends were part of her canceled park plan. Option B is a trap because her fridge was “empty”, she didn’t need to buy a new fridge.

Vlogger: Hi guys, welcome back to my channel! Today, I want to show you my typical Saturday routine. During the week, I always wake up at 7:00 AM for my classes. But on weekends, I usually sleep until 9:30. Well, today I actually wanted to sleep until 10:00, but my neighbor was playing loud music. So, I got up at 8:30 instead. After breakfast, I spent two hours cleaning my messy room. I hate cleaning! Then, I planned to go to the park with my friends. However, I looked in my fridge and it was completely empty. So, I went to the supermarket to buy food for the whole week. That took all afternoon!

1 (B) Warm water

• Explanation: The host says, “So now, I always drink a glass of warm water first.” Option A (Coffee) is a trap because the host used to drink it, but not anymore. Option C is not mentioned.

2 (C) In the bedroom

• Explanation: The host clearly suggests, “just do fifteen minutes of light exercise in your bedroom.” Option A (At the gym) is a trap because the host says you don’t have to go there. Option B is not mentioned.

3 (B) The night before

• Explanation: The host states, “I always pick my outfit the night before.” Option A (In the morning) is a trap because the host specifically warns, “never choose your clothes in the morning” to save time. Option C is not mentioned.

Host: Welcome to Morning Magic! Today, I want to share three tips for a highly productive morning. First, when you wake up, what do you usually drink? I used to drink coffee right away, but it made me feel tired later. So now, I always drink a glass of warm water first. It really wakes you up! Second, you need to move your body. You don’t have to go to the gym for an hour. Instead, just do fifteen minutes of light exercise in your bedroom. Finally, to save time, never choose your clothes in the morning. I always pick my outfit the night before. Try these tips tomorrow!

1 (B) 7:15 AM

• Explanation: The announcer says, “This train currently leaves at 7:15 AM.” Option C (7:25 AM) is a trap because that is the new schedule for next month. Option A is not mentioned.

2 (A) Because of repair work.

• Explanation: The announcer clearly states, “Because of some repair work on the tracks, the train will leave 10 minutes later.” Options B and C are plausible reasons for a schedule change, but they are not mentioned in the audio.

3 (C) 7:25 AM

• Explanation: The announcer says the train will leave “10 minutes later. So, it will depart at 7:25 AM instead.” Option B (7:15 AM) is a trap because it is the current departure time. Option A is a math trap (subtracting instead of adding 10 minutes).

Announcer: Attention, all passengers. Please listen to this important announcement about the morning schedule. Many of you usually take the early train to the city center. This train currently leaves at 7:15 AM. However, starting next month, we are changing the schedule. Because of some repair work on the tracks, the train will leave 10 minutes later. So, it will depart at 7:25 AM instead. We know this might change your daily routine, so please plan your morning carefully. Again, the new departure time is 7:25 AM. Thank you for traveling with us.

1 (A) Buy souvenirs

• Explanation: The tour guide says, “I know many tourists usually want to buy souvenirs at 2:00 PM.” Options B and C are traps because sleeping and eating a big meal are what the local people do, not the tourists.

2 (B) At 5:00 PM

• Explanation: The guide says the shops close “from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM,” which means they open again at 5:00 PM. Option A (2:00 PM) is a trap because it is the time the shops close, not open. Option C is not mentioned.

3 (C) She takes a nap.

• Explanation: The tour guide says, “So now, I also take a nap!” Option A (stays awake) is a trap because she tried to do this in the past, but she was too tired. Option B is a trap because tourists want to shop, not the guide.

Tour Guide: Hello everyone, and welcome to Spain! Before we explore the city, I need to tell you about a local daily routine called the ‘Siesta’. I know many tourists usually want to buy souvenirs at 2:00 PM after lunch. But here, you can’t do that. Why? Well, um, it gets very hot in the afternoon. So, most shops close from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The local people go home, eat a big meal, and sleep. I actually tried to stay awake all day when I first moved here, but I was always too tired. So now, I also take a nap! Remember, you can shop again in the evening.