Movies & TV – A2 English Listening Exercise
Listening 1
Listen to the TV announcement and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What program will be on TV at 7:00 PM?
(A) The daily news
(B) A cartoon
(C) A music show
2 What time will the daily news start?
(A) 7:00 PM
(B) 8:00 PM
(C) 9:00 PM
3 What will the channel broadcast at 9:00 PM?
(A) A comedy show
(B) An action movie
(C) A sports event
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) A cartoon
- Explanation: The announcer clearly states, “At 7:00 PM, the kids can enjoy our popular cartoon…” Option A is the trap because the news is on at 8:00 PM. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) 8:00 PM
- Explanation: The announcer says, “Then, at 8:00 PM, we will bring you the daily news”. Option A is the time for the cartoon. Option C is the time for the movie.
3 Correct Answer: (B) An action movie
- Explanation: The announcer mentions that many people were waiting for a “comedy show” (Option A is the trap), “But unfortunately” there was a technical problem. “So, at 9:00 PM, we will show an exciting action movie instead.” Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
TV Announcer: Good evening, viewers! Welcome to Channel 5. Here is our schedule for tonight. At 7:00 PM, the kids can enjoy our popular cartoon, The Magic Bear. Then, at 8:00 PM, we will bring you the daily news to keep you updated on world events. I know many of you were waiting for the new comedy show at 9:00 PM. But unfortunately, we had a technical problem with the video file. So, at 9:00 PM, we will show an exciting action movie instead. We are sorry for the change, but we hope you enjoy the film. Stay tuned!
Listening 2
Listen to the announcement and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What should the audience do with their mobile phones?
(A) Turn them off completely.
(B) Put them on silent mode.
(C) Leave them outside the room.
2 Why should people silence their phones?
(A) To save the battery.
(B) Because the movie is very quiet.
(C) So they don’t disturb other people.
3 Where is the closest emergency exit?
(A) At the back of the room.
(B) On the left side of the screen.
(C) Outside the cinema.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) Put them on silent mode.
- Explanation: The announcer says, “You do not have to turn them off completely” (Option A is the trap). “However, please put them on silent mode right now.” Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (C) So they don’t disturb other people.
- Explanation: The announcer explicitly asks the audience to put phones on silent mode “so you don’t disturb other people.” Options A and B are plausible real-world reasons but are not mentioned in the audio.
3 Correct Answer: (B) On the left side of the screen.
- Explanation: The announcer mentions that there are two doors “at the back of the room” (Option A is the trap), “But remember, the closest exit is actually in the front, on the left side of the screen.” Option C is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
PA Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Starlight Cinema. We are very happy to have you here today. Before the movie begins, we have a few reminders. First, about your mobile phones. You do not have to turn them off completely. However, please put them on silent mode right now so you don’t disturb other people. Second, please take a moment to look for the emergency exits. There are two doors at the back of the room. But remember, the closest exit is actually in the front, on the left side of the screen. In an emergency, please walk to the front. Thank you, and enjoy the show!
Listening 3
Listen to the movie trailer and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What is Tom’s special power?
(A) He can fly over buildings.
(B) He can run very fast.
(C) He can lift a heavy car.
2 What did Tom originally want to do with his powers?
(A) Save the city
(B) Become a famous superhero
(C) Win sports games
3 Why did Tom decide to become a hero?
(A) Because a dangerous enemy arrived.
(B) Because his friends asked him to help.
(C) Because his school was on fire.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) He can run very fast.
- Explanation: The trailer says Tom can “run faster than a car.” Option A is the trap because he can “jump” over buildings, not “fly.” Option C is the trap because the word “car” is mentioned, but he runs faster than it; he doesn’t lift it.
2 Correct Answer: (C) Win sports games
- Explanation: The voice-over explicitly says, “Originally, he wanted to use his new powers to win sports games at school.” Option A is the trap because saving the city is what he does later, not his original plan. Option B is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (A) Because a dangerous enemy arrived.
- Explanation: Tom wanted to use his powers for sports, “However, a dangerous enemy arrived in the city. So, Tom had to change his plans and become a hero.” Options B and C are plausible reasons for a superhero movie, but they are not mentioned in the audio.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Voice-over: In a quiet town, Tom was just a normal high school student. He loved playing video games and hanging out with his friends. He thought his life was boring. But one day, everything changed. Tom discovered he could run faster than a car and jump over tall buildings! Originally, he wanted to use his new powers to win sports games at school. However, a dangerous enemy arrived in the city. So, Tom had to change his plans and become a hero. Will he save the city? Watch Super Teen in cinemas this Friday!
Listening 4
Listen to the podcast and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What did the podcaster think about the actors in the movie?
(A) They were amazing.
(B) They were just okay.
(C) They were very famous.
2 What made the movie really scary?
(A) The story
(B) The dark house
(C) The sound effects
3 What did the podcaster say about the ending?
(A) It was a huge surprise.
(B) It was very sad.
(C) It was a bit boring.
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) They were just okay.
- Explanation: The podcaster explicitly states, “I thought the actors were just okay”. Option A is the trap because she thought other parts of the movie (like the ending) were amazing, but not the actors. Option C is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (C) The sound effects
- Explanation: The podcaster says, “…but the sound effects were really scary.” Option A is the trap because she mentions that horror movie stories are usually “boring”. Option B is plausible because of the title Dark House, but it is not the reason she gives for the movie being scary.
3 Correct Answer: (A) It was a huge surprise.
- Explanation: The podcaster’s friends told her the ending was “sad” (Option B is the trap). “But actually,” she says, “the ending was a huge surprise!” Option C is the trap word used earlier to describe usual horror movie stories.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Podcaster: Welcome back to my podcast! Today, I want to talk about the new movie, Dark House. Well, I usually hate horror movies because the stories are boring. However, this one is completely different! I thought the actors were just okay, but the sound effects were really scary. You feel like you are inside the house with them. Also, my friends told me the movie had a sad ending. But actually, the ending was a huge surprise! I didn’t expect it at all. So, if you want a good scare this weekend, you should definitely go see it.
Listening 5
Listen to the vlog and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 What did the vlogger think about Ben Miller in the past?
(A) He was funny.
(B) He was boring.
(C) He was handsome.
2 Why does the vlogger like Ben Miller now?
(A) Because he is very handsome.
(B) Because he makes great family movies.
(C) Because his sister likes him.
3 What kind of movie is Ben Miller making right now?
(A) A comedy
(B) A family movie
(C) An action movie
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) He was boring.
- Explanation: The vlogger says, “When I was younger, I actually didn’t like him. I thought he was quite boring.” Option A is the trap because that is her current opinion of him. Option C is the trap because that is what other fans think.
2 Correct Answer: (B) Because he makes great family movies.
- Explanation: The vlogger explicitly states, “Some fans love him because he is very handsome (Option A is the trap), but I like him because he makes great family movies.” Option C is not the reason she likes him; her sister only introduced her to his movie.
3 Correct Answer: (C) An action movie
- Explanation: At the end of the vlog, she says, “He is filming an action movie right now.” Option A is the trap because a comedy was the movie she watched last year. Option B is the trap because family movies are what he usually makes.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Vlogger: Hi guys, welcome to my vlog! Today, I want to talk about my favorite actor, Ben Miller. When I was younger, I actually didn’t like him. I thought he was quite boring. However, last year, my sister made me watch his new comedy. He was so funny! Now, I watch all his films. Some fans love him because he is very handsome, but I like him because he makes great family movies. They always make my family laugh. He is filming an action movie right now. So, I am very excited to see that next year!