Health – A1 English Listening Exercise

1 (B) Doctor Smith

• Explanation: The speaker explicitly says his name and spells it out: “S-M-I-T-H” (A1 spelling technique). Option A (Doctor Smile) is a phonetic trap because “Smith” and “Smile” sound similar to beginners. Option C is not mentioned.

2 (A) A lot of water

• Explanation: The doctor clearly states: “First, drink a lot of water.” Options B (milk) and C (tea) are traps using other common, healthy drinks, but they are not in the audio.

3 (A) Eight hours

• Explanation: The doctor says, “sleep eight hours a day,” and repeats the phrase “Eight hours” to emphasize the number (A1 repetition technique). Option B (Eighteen hours) is a common phonetic trap because “eight” and “eighteen” sound confusing. Option C is a plausible number but is not mentioned.

Dr. Smith: Hello, listeners. I am Doctor Smith. S-M-I-T-H. Today, let’s talk about your health. To be healthy, you need to do two things. First, drink a lot of water. Water is very important. Second, you must sleep eight hours a day. Eight hours. Do not sleep late! Stay healthy, everyone. Goodbye.

1 (A) A clinic

• Explanation: The automated voice says, “This is the City Clinic.” Option B (A hospital) is the trap because the word “hospital” is mentioned later in the audio, but it is not the place you are calling. Option C is a plausible health-related place but is not mentioned.

2 (A) 8 o’clock

• Explanation: The voice clearly says, “We open tomorrow at 8 o’clock,” and repeats “Eight o’clock” (A1 repetition technique). Option B (9 o’clock) is a phonetic trap because the number “9” is mentioned right after in the emergency number “911”. Option C is not in the audio.

3 (A) Call 911

• Explanation: The voice gives a direct instruction: “If it is an emergency, please call 911.” Option B (Go to the hospital) is the main trap because it is the instruction for needing a doctor today, not specifically for an emergency. Option C is a plausible action but is not what the voicemail tells you to do.

Voicemail: Hello. This is the City Clinic. We are closed today. We open tomorrow at 8 o’clock. Eight o’clock. If you need a doctor today, please go to the hospital. If it is an emergency, please call 911. Nine-one-one. Thank you.

1 (A) An apple

• Explanation: The vlogger explicitly says “I eat an apple” and spells the word “A-P-P-L-E”. Options B (banana) and C (orange) are traps because they are common healthy fruits, but they are not mentioned in the audio.

2 (B) Two eggs

• Explanation: The vlogger clearly states, “I eat two eggs,” and repeats the phrase “Two eggs” (A1 repetition technique). Option A (One egg) is a trap using a different number. Option C (Ten eggs) is a common phonetic trap because “Two” and “Ten” start with the same sound and confuse beginners.

3 (C) Milk

• Explanation: The vlogger says directly, “And I drink some milk.” Options A (Water) and B (Coffee) are plausible morning drinks, but they are not in the audio.

Vlogger: Hello, everyone! Welcome to my vlog. Today, let’s make a healthy breakfast. First, I eat an apple. A-P-P-L-E. Second, I eat two eggs. Two eggs. And I drink some milk. Milk is very good for your body. Have a nice day!

1 (A) Mr. Brown

• Explanation: The speaker explicitly introduces himself as “Mr. Brown” and spells his name “B-R-O-W-N”. Option B (Mr. Crown) is a phonetic trap because “Brown” and “Crown” rhyme and sound very similar. Option C (A doctor) is a plausible person to talk about getting sick, but he says he is the principal.

2 (B) Very cold

• Explanation: The principal clearly says, “the weather is very cold outside,” and repeats the phrase “Very cold.” Option A (hot) is a trap using the exact opposite weather condition. Option C (rainy) is a plausible weather condition but is not mentioned in the audio.

3 (C) Coats

• Explanation: The principal gives a direct instruction: “You must wear your coats.” Option A (T-shirts) is the main trap because the principal mentions T-shirts, but tells the students not to wear them (“do not wear T-shirts today”). Option B (Hats) is a logical thing to wear in the cold, but it is not mentioned.

Principal: Good morning, students. This is your principal, Mr. Brown. B-R-O-W-N. Please listen carefully. Today, the weather is very cold outside. Very cold. Please do not wear T-shirts today. You must wear your coats. Wear your coats so you do not get sick. See you in class at 8 o’clock. Eight o’clock. Have a good day.

1 (B) Mark

• Explanation: The speaker explicitly says his name and spells it out: “M-A-R-K”. Option A (Mike) and Option C (Matt) are phonetic traps because they are very common short names starting with the letter ‘M’ that often confuse beginners.

2 (A) Run

• Explanation: The lifeguard gives a clear negative instruction: “do not run near the water” and repeats “Do not run.” Option B (Walk) is the trap because the lifeguard tells people to “walk slowly” (affirmative, not negative). Option C (Swim) is a plausible action at a pool, but it is not what they are forbidden to do.

3 (A) Stop swimming

• Explanation: The lifeguard clearly states, “if you feel tired, please stop swimming,” and repeats the phrase “Stop swimming” (A1 repetition technique). Option B (Drink water) and Option C (Go home) are plausible, healthy things to do when tired, but they are not mentioned in the audio.

Lifeguard: Attention, everyone! I am the lifeguard, Mark. M-A-R-K. Please listen carefully. For your safety, do not run near the water. Do not run. Please walk slowly. Also, if you feel tired, please stop swimming. Stop swimming and sit down. Thank you, and have a safe day!