Invitations & Suggestions – A2 English Listening Exercise
Listening 1
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
1 Why can’t they watch the movie?
(A) The movie theater is closed.
(B) There are no tickets left.
(C) They do not like action movies.
2 What does Lily suggest doing when she hears the bad news?
(A) Going home.
(B) Going bowling.
(C) Going to a restaurant.
3 Why does Lily finally agree to go to the bowling alley?
(A) Because she is very good at bowling.
(B) Because it is close to her house.
(C) Because she wants to eat the food there.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Dan says the movie is “completely sold out” (which means there are no tickets left). Option C is the Trap because Lily specifically says, “I really wanted to see it.” Option A is a plausible reason but is not mentioned in the audio.
2 Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: When Lily finds out the movie is sold out, she asks, “Should we just go home?” Option B is the Trap because Dan is the one who suggests going bowling, not Lily. Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: This is the Final Result. Dan mentions they have “great burgers” at the bowling alley, and Lily agrees because she is “pretty hungry” and wants “good food.” Option A is the Trap; Lily explicitly states, “I am not very good at it.” Option B is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Dan: Oh no, look at the sign. The new action movie is completely sold out for tonight!
Lily: Really? That’s too bad. I really wanted to see it. What should we do now? Should we just go home?
Dan: No, let’s not go home yet. It’s still early. How about going bowling instead? There is a bowling alley near here.
Lily: Hmm… I thought about bowling, but I am not very good at it.
Dan: That’s okay! It’s just for fun. And they have really great burgers there.
Lily: Well, I am pretty hungry. If they have good food, let’s do it!
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
1 Where are Mark and Anna trying to go?
(A) To the bus stop.
(B) To the museum.
(C) To a coffee shop.
2 Why doesn’t Mark want to take the bus?
(A) Because they would have to wait a long time.
(B) Because the bus tickets are too expensive.
(C) Because he wants to keep walking in the rain.
3 What do they decide to do at the end?
(A) Run to the bus stop.
(B) Call their friends for help.
(C) Take a taxi.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Anna clearly says, “And we are still far from the museum.” Option A is the Trap because she mentions running to the bus stop, but the bus stop is just a way to travel, not their final destination. Option C is a plausible place to hide from the rain but is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: Mark rejects the bus because “it only comes every thirty minutes” and they will get wet if they wait outside. Option B is a plausible reason but is not mentioned. Option C is the Trap (Mark says the opposite: they will get wet if they stay outside, so he doesn’t want to walk).
3 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: This is The Twist (the final result). Anna suggests, “Let’s take a taxi instead,” and Mark agrees. Option A is the Trap (it was Anna’s first suggestion, but Mark rejected it). Option B is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mark: Oh no, look at those dark clouds! It is starting to rain.
Anna: You’re right. And we are still far from the museum. What should we do? Should we run to the bus stop?
Mark: Well, I thought about catching the bus, but it only comes every thirty minutes. We will get completely wet if we wait outside.
Anna: That is true. I really don’t want to catch a cold. Let’s take a taxi instead. We can’t walk in this heavy rain!
Mark: Good idea. Look, there is an empty taxi right across the street. Let’s go!
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
1 Why can’t they eat at Tony’s Burgers?
(A) The food there is too expensive.
(B) It is too far away.
(C) It is closed for repairs.
2 What does Sam suggest doing when he sees the sign?
(A) Taking a bus to the mall.
(B) Walking to the Italian restaurant.
(C) Going home to cook dinner.
3 Where are they going to eat finally?
(A) At Tony’s Burgers.
(B) At the Italian restaurant.
(C) At the shopping mall.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Julie says, “Wait, look at the sign on the door, Sam. It says ‘Closed for repairs’.” Option A is a plausible reason but is not mentioned. Option B is the Trap (being “too far away” is the reason they don’t go to the mall, not the reason they can’t eat burgers).
2 Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: When Sam sees the closed sign, he asks, “Should we take a bus to the mall?” Option B is the Trap (Julie is the one who suggests the Italian restaurant, not Sam). Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: This is the Final Result (The Twist). Julie suggests eating at the Italian restaurant because it is close, and Sam agrees. Option A is the Trap (the original plan that failed). Option C is also a Trap (Sam’s suggestion that was rejected).
AUDIO SCRIPT
Sam: Here we are! Tony’s Burgers. I am so hungry.
Julie: Wait, look at the sign on the door, Sam. It says “Closed for repairs.”
Sam: Oh no! I really wanted a cheeseburger today. What should we do now? Should we take a bus to the mall?
Julie: Um, I thought about going to the mall, but it is too far away. We are both hungry right now. Why don’t we eat at the Italian restaurant on the next corner?
Sam: That’s a great idea! I love pasta, and we can just walk there in two minutes.
Julie: Perfect. Let’s go.
Listening 4
Listen to the phone conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
1 Why can’t Tom go to the concert tonight?
(A) He has to work late.
(B) He has a fever.
(C) He does not like the band.
2 What does Tom suggest Sarah do?
(A) Stay in bed and rest.
(B) Go to the concert alone.
(C) Take her sister to the concert.
3 What is Sarah going to do next?
(A) Call her sister.
(B) Meet Tom at seven o’clock.
(C) Buy another ticket.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Tom says, “I woke up with a terrible fever this morning.” Option A is not mentioned. Option C is a Trap because Tom says he “really wanted to” go, and it is the sister who “loves that band.”
2 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Tom suggests, “Why don’t you ask your sister to go with you instead?” Option A is the Trap because Sarah is the one who tells Tom to stay in bed and rest. Option B is plausible but not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: This is the Final Result. After Tom’s suggestion, Sarah says, “I will call her right now.” Option B is the Trap (meeting at seven o’clock was the original plan, but it is canceled now). Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Tom: Hi Sarah. It’s Tom. I am calling about the concert tonight.
Sarah: Hi Tom! I am so excited. Are we still meeting at seven o’clock?
Tom: I am so sorry, Sarah. I can’t go. I really wanted to, but I woke up with a terrible fever this morning.
Sarah: Oh no! Are you okay? You should stay in bed and rest. But what about your ticket?
Tom: I know. Why don’t you ask your sister to go with you instead? She loves that band.
Sarah: That is a great idea. I will call her right now. Feel better soon, Tom!
Tom: Thanks, Sarah. Have fun tonight!
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
1 What does the woman suggest doing first?
(A) Waiting for the 9:00 train.
(B) Taking a bus to the city.
(C) Going back home.
2 Why does the man refuse to take the bus?
(A) Because it is very slow.
(B) Because it costs a lot of money.
(C) Because there are no buses today.
3 What are they going to do right now?
(A) Catch the 8:00 train.
(B) Buy new train tickets.
(C) Get some coffee.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: When they miss the train, the woman asks, “Should we catch a bus to the city instead?”. Option A is the Trap (waiting for the 9:00 train is their final decision, not her first suggestion). Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: The man says, “…the bus takes two hours. It is much too slow.” Option B is a plausible reason for refusing public transport, but it is not mentioned. Option C is also not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: This is the Final Result (The Twist). The man suggests, “Shall we get some coffee while we wait?” and the woman agrees. Option A is the Trap (the 8:00 train is the one they already missed). Option B is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Man: Oh no! The 8:00 train just left. We missed it!
Woman: I can’t believe it! What should we do now? Should we catch a bus to the city instead?
Man: Um, I thought about that, but the bus takes two hours. It is much too slow.
Woman: You’re right. So, when is the next train?
Man: There is another one at 9:00. Shall we get some coffee while we wait?
Woman: That sounds good. There is a nice café right outside the station. Let’s go.