Healthy lifestyle – A2 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 did Anna and Ben plan to do at first?
(A) Drive to the gym.
(B) Run in the park.
(C) Watch a movie on TV.
2 What did Anna suggest doing when she saw the rain?
(A) Driving to the gym.
(B) Staying in the living room.
(C) Doing a YouTube workout.
3 What are they going to do right now?
(A) Go running in the rain.
(B) Drive their car to the gym.
(C) Exercise at home with a video.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Anna asks at the beginning, “Are you ready for our run in the park?” This was their original plan.
- Trap A is wrong: Driving to the gym is Anna’s second idea after she sees the rain, not the first plan.
- Trap C is wrong: They mention turning on the TV, but it is for a “workout video”, not a movie.
2 Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: When Anna sees the rain, she asks, “Well, do you want to drive to the gym instead?”
- Trap B is wrong: Ben is the one who suggests staying home (“Why don’t we just stay home?”), not Anna.
- Trap C is wrong: Ben is also the one who suggests the YouTube workout.
3 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Ben says they can “find a fun workout video on YouTube” and exercise in the living room. Anna agrees (“That’s a great idea”).
- Trap A is wrong: They cannot go running because “It’s raining really hard.”
- Trap B is wrong (The Twist): Anna suggested the gym, but Ben rejected it because he doesn’t “want to drive in this bad weather.”
AUDIO SCRIPT
Anna: Hey, Ben. Are you ready for our run in the park?
Ben: I don’t think we can go, Anna. Look out the window. It’s raining really hard.
Anna: Oh no, you’re right. That’s too bad. Well, do you want to drive to the gym instead?
Ben: I thought about that, but I don’t want to drive in this bad weather. Why don’t we just stay home?
Anna: Stay home? But we need to exercise today.
Ben: I know! We can turn on the TV and find a fun workout video on YouTube. We can exercise right here in the living room.
Anna: That’s a great idea. Let me get my water bottle first.
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation between a gym-goer and his personal trainer. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 Why does Tom need to stop running?
(A) He wants to go home.
(B) He feels very dizzy.
(C) He finished his workout.
2 How long did Tom originally want to run today?
(A) 15 minutes.
(B) 20 minutes.
(C) 30 minutes.
3 What does Mark tell Tom to do right now?
(A) Jump off the machine quickly.
(B) Go home and sleep.
(C) Sit on a bench and drink water.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Tom says at the beginning, “I need to stop. I feel really dizzy.”
- Trap A is wrong: He asks about going home later, but that is not the reason he stops running.
- Trap C is wrong: He hasn’t finished his planned workout yet; he has to stop early.
2 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Tom explicitly says, “I wanted to run for 30 minutes today.”
- Trap A is wrong (The Twist): 15 minutes is the time he actually ran before stopping, not what he wanted to run.
- Trap B is wrong: 20 minutes is not mentioned in the audio.
3 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Mark instructs him to “sit on this bench” and “Drink some water slowly.”
- Trap A is wrong (Action Trap): Mark strictly warns him, “Don’t jump off!”
- Trap B is wrong (Action Trap): Tom asks if he should go home, but Mark says, “No, don’t go home yet.”
AUDIO SCRIPT
Tom: Hey Mark, I need to stop. I feel really dizzy.
Mark: Okay, Tom. Don’t jump off! Just press the red button to slow down the machine first.
Tom: Alright. I wanted to run for 30 minutes today, but I think I pushed too hard. I only did 15 minutes.
Mark: That’s okay. You need to listen to your body. Step off carefully and sit on this bench.
Tom: Should I go home now? I feel terrible.
Mark: No, don’t go home yet. Just sit here and rest for a moment. Drink some water slowly. You will feel better soon.
Tom: Okay, thanks Mark.
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation between two friends. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What did Mike eat last night?
(A) A green salad.
(B) Some fast food.
(C) A piece of chocolate cake.
2 What did Mike want to get when he first opened the fridge?
(A) An apple.
(B) A piece of cake.
(C) A bottle of water.
3 What is Mike going to do this afternoon?
(A) Buy more healthy food.
(B) Go for a long walk.
(C) Run in the park.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Mike confesses his mistake, saying, “I ate a very large piece!” (referring to the chocolate cake).
- Trap A is wrong (Time Trap): He ate a green salad for lunch, not last night.
- Trap B is wrong: Sarah asks if he ate fast food, but Mike clearly says, “No, I didn’t eat fast food.”
2 Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: Mike explains his original plan: “I opened the fridge to get an apple.”
- Trap B is wrong (The Twist): The cake is what he actually ate, but it wasn’t what he wanted to get when he first opened the door.
- Trap C is wrong: A bottle of water is a plausible healthy thing to get from a fridge, but it is not mentioned in the audio.
3 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: At the end of the conversation, Mike says, “I’m going to run in the park this afternoon”.
- Trap A is wrong: Buying food is a plausible action, but it is never mentioned.
- Trap B is wrong (Action Trap): Sarah tells him to “go for a long walk”, but Mike decides to run instead (“Actually, I’m going to run…”).
AUDIO SCRIPT
Sarah: Hey Mike, how is your new diet going? Are you eating a lot of healthy food?
Mike: Well, I tried to. Yesterday, I had a nice green salad for lunch. But last night… I made a big mistake.
Sarah: Oh no. What did you do? Did you eat fast food?
Mike: No, I didn’t eat fast food. I opened the fridge to get an apple. But my sister bought a huge chocolate cake, and it was right there. I couldn’t stop myself. I ate a very large piece!
Sarah: Wow. Well, don’t worry too much. Just go for a long walk today.
Mike: Actually, I’m going to run in the park this afternoon to burn those calories.
Listening 4
Listen to the conversation between a customer and a cafe worker. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What does the customer finally decide to order?
(A) A fruit tea.
(B) A strawberry smoothie.
(C) A glass of fresh milk.
2 What does the customer want to change about the sugar?
(A) She wants to add two spoons of sugar.
(B) She wants the drink without any sugar.
(C) She wants to change the sugar to honey.
3 What kind of milk will the staff use for the drink?
(A) Sweet condensed milk.
(B) Coconut milk.
(C) Unsweetened fresh milk.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: The customer orders a strawberry smoothie and the staff confirms it at the end: “So, one strawberry smoothie…”
- Trap A is wrong (The Twist): The customer says, “I thought about getting a fruit tea instead, but…” She thought about it, but she still buys the smoothie.
- Trap C is wrong: Fresh milk is an ingredient she asks to put in the smoothie, it is not the main drink she is buying.
2 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: The customer asks, “can you just make the smoothie with no sugar?”
- Trap A is wrong: The staff says they “usually add two spoons of sugar”, but the customer says no because she is on a diet.
- Trap C is wrong: Honey is a plausible healthy replacement, but it is not mentioned in the audio.
3 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: The customer explicitly tells the staff, “please use unsweetened fresh milk instead.”
- Trap A is wrong: Sweet condensed milk is the normal ingredient, but the customer rejects it.
- Trap B is wrong: Coconut milk is a common dairy-free option, but it is never mentioned in the conversation.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Staff: Hello, welcome to Fresh Juice Bar. What can I get for you today?
Customer: Hi. I want a strawberry smoothie, please. But wait, does it have a lot of sugar?
Staff: Yes, we usually add two spoons of sugar and some sweet condensed milk.
Customer: Oh, I see. I am on a diet right now. I thought about getting a fruit tea instead, but… can you just make the smoothie with no sugar?
Staff: Sure. We can do no sugar. Do you still want the condensed milk?
Customer: No, please use unsweetened fresh milk instead.
Staff: No problem. So, one strawberry smoothie with no sugar and unsweetened fresh milk. That will be 5 dollars.
Customer: Great, here you go.
Listening 5
Listen to the telephone conversation between a gym receptionist and a customer. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 Why is the receptionist calling Emily?
(A) To tell her the gym is closed today.
(B) To say that a fitness class is canceled.
(C) To ask for her monthly gym payment.
2 What did Emily think about doing when she heard the bad news?
(A) Going swimming.
(B) Taking a Spin class.
(C) Running in the park.
3 What time will Emily exercise today?
(A) At 5 o’clock.
(B) At 6 o’clock.
(C) At 7 o’clock.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: The receptionist clearly says, “your 5 o’clock Aerobics class today is canceled.”
- Trap A is wrong: The gym is not closed. Only the Aerobics class is canceled because the teacher is sick.
- Trap C is wrong: Asking for a payment is a plausible reason for a gym to call, but it is not mentioned in the audio.
2 Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: Emily explicitly says, “I thought about going swimming instead if there is no class.”
- Trap B is wrong (The Twist): Taking a Spin class is what she actually decides to do at the end, but it was not her own thought; the receptionist suggested it.
- Trap C is wrong: Running in the park is a plausible healthy activity, but it is never mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Emily agrees to take the Spin class, and the receptionist says, “I will put your name on the list for 6 o’clock.”
- Trap A is wrong (Time Trap): 5 o’clock was the time for the Aerobics class, which is canceled.
- Trap C is wrong: 7 o’clock is not mentioned in the conversation.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Receptionist: Hello, is this Emily? I’m calling from City Fitness Gym.
Emily: Yes, speaking. Is there a problem?
Receptionist: I’m very sorry, but your 5 o’clock Aerobics class today is canceled. The teacher is sick.
Emily: Oh no! I really wanted to exercise today. I thought about going swimming instead if there is no class.
Receptionist: Well, we have a Spin class… you know, indoor cycling… at 6 o’clock. Would you like to join that class instead?
Emily: Indoor cycling? Sure, that sounds like a good workout. I will take the Spin class.
Receptionist: Great. I will put your name on the list for 6 o’clock. See you later!
Emily: Thanks. Bye.