Personal Info – A1 English Listening Exercise
Listening 1
Listen to the conversation between a hotel receptionist and a guest. Circle the correct answer for each question.
1 How does the guest spell his last name?
(A) B-R-O-W-N
(B) B-R-A-W-N
(C) B-R-A-N-T
2 What is the guest’s passport number?
(A) 9-0-2-1-4
(B) 9-0-2-4-1
(C) 9-2-0-1-4
3 What is the guest’s room number?
(A) 15
(B) 50
(C) 55
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) B-R-A-W-N
- Explanation: The guest spells his last name clearly as “B-R-A-W-N”. Option (A) is the trap because the receptionist guesses “B-R-O-W-N”, but the guest says “No”. Option (C) is a plausible name but is never mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (A) 9-0-2-1-4
- Explanation: The guest reads his passport number as “9-0-2-1-4”. Option (B) is a trap because it swaps the last two numbers (4-1 instead of 1-4) to confuse listeners. Option (C) is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (A) 15
- Explanation: The receptionist says the room is “number 15” and repeats “One-five”. Option (B) 50 is the trap because the guest mishears and asks “Room 50?”, which is a very common listening mistake for A1 learners (-teen vs -ty). Option (C) is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Receptionist: Welcome to the Star Hotel! What is your name, please?
Guest: Hello. I am Thomas. My last name is Brawn. That is B-R-A-W-N.
Receptionist: Let me check. Is it B-R-O-W-N?
Guest: No, B-R-A-W-N.
Receptionist: Got it. Can I have your passport number, please?
Guest: Yes. It is 9-0-2-1-4.
Receptionist: 9-0-2-1-4. Thank you, Mr. Brawn. Your room is number 15.
Guest: Room 50?
Receptionist: No, 15. One-five. Here is your key.
Guest: Great, thank you.
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation between a bank teller and a customer. Circle the correct answer for each question.
1 When is Mark’s birthday?
(A) In June
(B) In July
(C) In August
2 What is Mark’s job?
(A) A teacher
(B) A driver
(C) A guard
3 What is Mark’s phone number?
(A) 092-613
(B) 092-630
(C) 092-650
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) In July
- Explanation: Mark states, “my birthday is in July.” Option (A) In June is the trap because the teller asks if his birthday is in June, but he says “No.” Option (C) In August is a plausible month but is never mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) A driver
- Explanation: Mark says, “I am a driver.” Option (A) A teacher is the trap because the teller guesses this job, but Mark corrects her. Option (C) A guard is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (A) 092-613
- Explanation: Mark says his phone number ends in “6-1-3” and repeats “One-three.” Option (B) 092-630 is the trap because the teller mishears “13” as “30” (a typical A1 distractor). Option (C) 092-650 is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Teller: Hello. Do you want to open a bank account?
Mark: Yes, please. My name is Mark.
Teller: Okay, Mark. What is your date of birth? Is it in June?
Mark: No, my birthday is in July. July 14th.
Teller: July 14th. Got it. And what is your job? Are you a teacher?
Mark: No, I am a driver.
Teller: A driver. Okay. Finally, what is your phone number?
Mark: It is 0-9-2… 6-1-3.
Teller: Let me check. 0-9-2… 6-3-0?
Mark: No, 13. One-three.
Teller: Thank you, Mark. Your account is ready.
Listening 3
Listen to the phone conversation between a clinic receptionist and a patient. Circle the correct answer for each question.
1 How does the man spell his last name?
(A) S-M-I-T-H
(B) S-M-Y-T-H-E
(C) S-M-I-T-E
2 How old is Robert?
(A) 14
(B) 40
(C) 44
3 What time is the appointment?
(A) 9:00 AM
(B) 10:00 AM
(C) 11:00 AM
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) S-M-Y-T-H-E
- Explanation: Robert spells his last name clearly as “S-M-Y-T-H-E”. Option (A) S-M-I-T-H is the trap because the receptionist guesses this common spelling, but Robert says “No”. Option (C) is a plausible name but is never mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) 40
- Explanation: Robert states he is “40 years old” and repeats “Four-zero”. Option (A) 14 is the trap because the receptionist mishears him (a common A1 listening mistake: -teen vs -ty). Option (C) 44 is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) 10:00 AM
- Explanation: Robert asks, “Can I come at 10:00 AM?” and the receptionist confirms it. Option (A) 9:00 AM is the trap because the receptionist offers this time first, but Robert says it is “too early”. Option (C) 11:00 AM is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Receptionist: Hello, City Clinic. Can I help you?
Robert: Yes, I want to see a doctor. My name is Robert.
Receptionist: Robert. How do you spell your last name, please? Is it S-M-I-T-H?
Robert: No, it is S-M-Y-T-H-E.
Receptionist: S-M-Y-T-H-E. Okay. How old are you, Robert?
Robert: I am 40 years old.
Receptionist: 14?
Robert: No, 40. Four-zero.
Receptionist: Got it, 40. When do you want to come in? We have time on Tuesday at 9:00 AM.
Robert: Tuesday is good, but 9:00 AM is too early. Can I come at 10:00 AM?
Receptionist: 10:00 AM on Tuesday. Yes. See you then!
Listening 4
Listen to the conversation between a gym staff member and a customer. Circle the correct answer for each question.
1 How old is Ben?
(A) 23
(B) 30
(C) 33
2 How tall is Ben?
(A) 118 cm
(B) 180 cm
(C) 188 cm
3 What is Ben’s weight?
(A) 75 kilos
(B) 80 kilos
(C) 85 kilos
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (C) 33
- Explanation: Ben says clearly, “I am 33.” Option (B) 30 is the trap because the staff asks “Are you 30?”, but Ben says “No.” Option (A) 23 is a plausible age but is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) 180 cm
- Explanation: Ben states his height is “180” and repeats “One-eight-zero”. Option (A) 118 is the trap because the staff mishears the number (eighteen vs eighty). Option (C) 188 is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (A) 75 kilos
- Explanation: Ben says, “I am 75 kilos.” Option (B) 80 kilos is the trap because the staff asks about it, but Ben says “No”. Option (C) 85 kilos is never mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Staff: Hello. Welcome to the gym. I need some information for your card. How old are you? Are you 30?
Ben: No, I am 33.
Staff: 33. Okay. How tall are you?
Ben: I am 180 centimeters.
Staff: Let me write that… 118 centimeters?
Ben: No, 180. One-eight-zero.
Staff: Ah, 180. And what is your weight? Is it 80 kilos?
Ben: No, I am 75 kilos. Seven-five.
Staff: 75 kilos. Thank you, Ben! Your card is ready.
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation between a salesperson and a tourist. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) for each question.
1 How long is the tourist staying in Vietnam?
(A) 5 days
(B) 15 days
(C) 50 days
2 How does the tourist spell his last name?
(A) M-I-L-E-R
(B) M-I-L-A-R
(C) M-I-L-L-E-R
3 Where is the tourist from?
(A) Australia
(B) Austria
(C) America
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 (B) 15 days
Explanation: The tourist clearly says, “I am staying for fifteen days.” The salesperson also repeats “Fifteen days.” Option (C) “50 days” is a trap because “fifteen” and “fifty” sound very similar. Option (A) is not mentioned.
2 (C) M-I-L-L-E-R
Explanation: The tourist spells his last name letter by letter as “M-I-L-L-E-R”. Options (A) and (B) are missing the double ‘L’ or use the wrong vowel, which tests the listener’s ability to hear English alphabet sounds correctly.
3 (B) Austria
Explanation: The salesperson asks if he is from “Australia” (which is the trap), but the tourist corrects her and says, “No, I am from Austria. A-U-S-T-R-I-A.” Option (A) was mentioned but rejected. Option (C) was never mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Salesperson: Hello! Do you need a tourist SIM card today?
Tourist: Yes, please. I need a lot of internet for my phone.
Salesperson: Okay. How long are you staying in Vietnam?
Tourist: I am staying for fifteen days.
Salesperson: Fifteen days. Great. We have a good plan for 8$. Can I see your passport, please?
Tourist: Sure. Here you go.
Salesperson: Thank you. Your name is David… Miller? How do you spell your last name?
Tourist: It’s Miller. M-I-L-L-E-R.
Salesperson: M-I-L-L-E-R. Got it. And you are from Australia?
Tourist: No, I am from Austria. A-U-S-T-R-I-A.
Salesperson: Oh, Austria! I’m sorry. Okay, here is your new SIM card.