Movies & TV – A2 English Listening Exercise
Listening 1
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What are Mark and Sarah going to watch?
(A) A comedy
(B) An action movie
(C) A horror movie
2 What time will they watch the movie?
(A) 7:00 PM
(B) 8:00 PM
(C) 9:00 PM
3 What was Sarah’s original plan for Saturday night?
(A) To stay home and watch TV
(B) To go to the new theater
(C) To visit her family
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) An action movie
- Explanation: Sarah says she “usually loves comedies” (Option A is the trap), but she changes her mind because the new action movie is amazing. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (C) 9:00 PM
- Explanation: Mark says he “originally wanted to go at 7:00 PM” (Option A is the trap), but those tickets are sold out. He uses the word “So” to give the final result: they will catch the 9:00 PM show. Option B is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (A) To stay home and watch TV
- Explanation: At the beginning, Sarah says, “I was planning to just stay home and watch TV”. Option B is the trap because going to the theater is Mark’s idea and their final decision, not Sarah’s original plan. Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mark: Hey Sarah, are you doing anything this Saturday night?
Sarah: Um, not really. I was planning to just stay home and watch TV, but I don’t have any strict plans. Why?
Mark: Well, I want to go to the new city theater. Do you want to come? We can watch a comedy or an action movie. What do you prefer?
Sarah: Ah, I usually love comedies… but I heard that new action movie is amazing. Let’s watch that one!
Mark: Sounds great. I originally wanted to go at 7:00 PM. However, the tickets are sold out. So, we’ll have to catch the 9:00 PM show instead. Is that okay?
Sarah: That works for me. See you then!
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What do the siblings decide to watch first?
(A) The football match
(B) The news
(C) A cartoon
2 Why does Tom agree to change the channel?
(A) Because he wants to be kind to Lucy.
(B) Because the match starts later than expected.
(C) Because he thinks the cartoon is more exciting.
3 What time will the football match start?
(A) In ten minutes
(B) At 10:00 PM
(C) Next week
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (C) A cartoon
- Explanation: Although Tom wants to watch football (Option A), they eventually agree to watch Lucy’s cartoon first because the match is delayed. Option B is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) Because the match starts later than expected.
- Explanation: Lucy checks the guide and finds out the match is “delayed because of the heavy rain”. Tom then says, “Okay, so we can watch your movie now”. He doesn’t change his mind because he likes the cartoon (Option C) or just to be kind (Option A).
3 Correct Answer: (B) At 10:00 PM
- Explanation: Tom initially says the match starts in “ten minutes” (Option A is the trap), but Lucy clarifies that it “won’t start until 10:00 PM”. Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Tom: Hey Lucy, pass me the remote control. The big football match starts in ten minutes!
Lucy: No way, Tom! I want to watch the new Disney cartoon. It only shows once a week and I missed the last episode.
Tom: But this is the final! I’ve been waiting all month to see this game. It’s much more exciting than a cartoon.
Lucy: Well… wait a second. Let me check the TV guide on my phone. Oh! Look here.
Tom: What is it?
Lucy: The football match is delayed because of the heavy rain. It won’t start until 10:00 PM.
Tom: Really? Let me see… You’re right. Okay, so we can watch your movie now, and I’ll watch the game later tonight.
Lucy: Great! I’ll go get some popcorn.
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 Who did Detective Brown chase in the end?
(A) The tall man
(B) The waitress
(C) Another police officer
2 How did the woman escape?
(A) She took a taxi.
(B) She ran into the restaurant.
(C) She drove a black car.
3 Why didn’t Mark watch the episode yesterday?
(A) He fell asleep.
(B) He was working late.
(C) He was at a restaurant.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) The waitress
- Explanation: Lisa says Detective Brown followed the tall man first (Option A is the trap), “but” then he saw the waitress and chased her instead. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (C) She drove a black car.
- Explanation: Lisa clearly states that the waitress “drove away in a black car.” Option B is the trap because the “restaurant” is mentioned earlier in the story as the place where the tall man was. Option A is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (A) He fell asleep.
- Explanation: At the end of the conversation, Mark says, “I missed it because I fell asleep.” Option C is the trap because a restaurant was mentioned in the TV show, not in Mark’s real life. Option B is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Mark: Hey Lisa, did you watch the new episode of City Nights yesterday?
Lisa: Yes, I did! It was crazy. I thought Detective Brown was going to arrest the tall man in the restaurant.
Mark: Me too! But he didn’t, right?
Lisa: No. He followed the tall man outside, but then he saw the waitress running away. So, he chased her instead!
Mark: Wow. Did he catch her?
Lisa: Not yet. She drove away in a black car. Then the episode ended.
Mark: Oh man, I missed it because I fell asleep. I need to watch it tonight!
Listening 4
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What kind of popcorn will they buy at the store?
(A) Butter popcorn
(B) Caramel popcorn
(C) Cheese popcorn
2 What drink did they finally decide to get?
(A) Soda
(B) Water
(C) Orange juice
3 Why did they choose the Hawaiian pizza?
(A) Because it is cheaper.
(B) Because they don’t like pepperoni.
(C) Because it is healthier.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) Caramel popcorn
- Explanation: Kevin wants butter popcorn (Option A is the trap), but Amy points out they already have it at home. So, they decide to buy caramel popcorn instead.
2 Correct Answer: (C) Orange juice
- Explanation: Kevin suggests soda (Option A is the trap), but Amy mentions she drank too much of it yesterday and suggests orange juice because it’s on sale and “better for them.”
3 Correct Answer: (A) Because it is cheaper.
- Explanation: Kevin originally wanted pepperoni pizza (Option B is the trap), but Amy says the Hawaiian pizza is “much cheaper” and they should get it to “save money.”
AUDIO SCRIPT
Kevin: Okay, let’s make a shopping list for our movie night tonight. First, we need popcorn. I really want the butter one.
Amy: Me too, but we actually have a big bag of butter popcorn in the kitchen cabinet already. Let’s buy some caramel popcorn instead for a change.
Kevin: Oh, you’re right! Caramel it is. Now, what about drinks? I was thinking about getting some soda…
Amy: Hmm, I drank too much soda yesterday. However, the store has a sale on orange juice. Let’s get that instead. It’s better for us.
Kevin: Fine. And the main food? I really want a pepperoni pizza.
Amy: I thought about that, but the Hawaiian pizza is much cheaper today. So, let’s go with the Hawaiian one to save money.
Kevin: Sounds like a plan. I’ll head to the store now!
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What role did Chris play in the movie they watched yesterday?
(A) A pilot
(B) A doctor
(C) A teacher
2 Which older movie did Chris actually act in?
(A) Space Wars
(B) Dark City
(C) Red Planet
3 What kind of movie do they plan to watch next weekend?
(A) A comedy
(B) An action movie
(C) A horror movie
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) A doctor
- Explanation: David says, “He played the doctor perfectly.” Option A (a pilot) is the trap because it was mentioned as a role in an older movie. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) Dark City
- Explanation: Emma thinks Chris was in Space Wars (Option A is the trap), but David corrects her by saying, “He wasn’t in Space Wars. He was the bad guy in Dark City.” Option C is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (A) A comedy
- Explanation: At the end of the conversation, Emma asks, “do you want to watch his new comedy next weekend?” and David agrees. Options B and C are not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Emma: Did you like the movie yesterday? I think Chris is an amazing actor. He is so handsome!
David: I totally agree. He played the doctor perfectly. Have you seen his older movies?
Emma: Yes! I remember him from Space Wars. He was the pilot in that film.
David: Actually, I checked online last night. He wasn’t in Space Wars. He was the bad guy in Dark City.
Emma: Oh, you’re right! My mistake. But I didn’t like that movie very much. So, do you want to watch his new comedy next weekend?
David: Sure, let’s do it!