Practice English Listening A1 Exercises – Leisure activities

1 g   2 e   3 h   4 f   5 a   6 c

1

A   Hello Sandy. It’s Karen here.

B   Oh, hello.

A   What are you doing?

B   I’m still studying for next week’s exam. I think it’s going to be a difficult one.

2

A   Hello Betty. Everything nearly ready for the party?

B   Not quite. I’ve still got some cakes to make and I haven’t started on the vegetables yet.

3

A   Is that you John? This is Ted.

B   Oh hello. Listen, can I call you back later? I want to watch the last few minutes of the game. Aren’t you watching it?

4

A   Hi, Mark. How’s everything?

B   I’m a bit busy right now. We’ve got guests coming for the weekend and the house is so untidy. I hate housework!

5

A   Oh, hello Fran. Are you busy at the moment?

B   Not really. I was just reading about that awful fire last night at the Palace Hotel.

A   Oh yes, that was pretty bad.

6

A   Jane, this is Margaret. Are you busy?

B   Well yes. Actually I’m just painting the ceiling.

1   Well, I don’t mind playing cards sometimes. But I prefer playing snooker myself. It’s a little more exciting.

2   Everybody else in my family really loves sports. My brother’s a very good tennis player and my sister’s an excellent swimmer. I just find all sports boring and a waste of time.

3   I enjoy them from to time but not too often. I don’t like meeting people all that much. When I know everybody there, then I enjoy it.

4   I wish I could eat out every night. It’s so nice not to have to cook and wash up.

5   Yes, Tim and I go dancing about twice a week, and more often sometimes. It’s a great way to relax and meet people.

6   I used to watch TV every night. Last year the programmes were really good. But I don’t like this year’s programmes as much. There are only a few I really like watching.

7   Oh yes, I have the radio on all the time. Mostly I prefer pop music but sometimes I also listen to classical music or jazz.

8   I never use my kitchen except to make coffee. It’s so much easier to eat out. Of course, it costs more but it’s much more fun.

1    go swimming

2    go to a restaurant

3    go to a concert

4    play basketball

5    watch TV

6    have friends round for dinner

7    go to a barbecue

1   Well, it’s a nice day and it’s not very windy. I don’t think the water will be too rough. Don’t forget to bring the towels, will you?

2   Hurry up, now. I asked for a table for eight o’clock, so we don’t want to be late.

3   Have you got the tickets? Now what time does it start? Is it eight o’clock.

4   There are three new players in our team this week. I hope they’re good.

5   Well, there’s a film on Central at 7.30. It’s got Madonna in it. I hear it’s very good.

6   Could you get the table ready? I want to tidy the bathroom before they get here.

7   I’ll bring the ketchup. Have you got the meat and the potatoes?

1    liked some things

2    didn’t like anything

3    liked everything

4    liked some things

5    didn’t like anything

6    liked everything

7    liked everything

1

A   What did you think of the film?

B   Well, the music was good and the colour was beautiful, but the story was pretty boring. I fell asleep twice!

2

A   How was the party?

B   Huh. Do you like loud music, lots of cigarette smoke, a small crowded room, and not enough food?

3

A   Did you enjoy the concert?

B   It was the best concert I’ve been to in years. It was great music and it was beautifully played.

4

A   What did you think of the lecture?

B   She had some interesting things to say at first, then it got very difficult to understand.

5

A   How was the restaurant?

B   Well, my steak was overcooked, and the waitress was quite rude. I don’t think I’ll go there again.

6

A   What was Bill and Vicki’s party like?

B   So many interesting people and wonderful food.

7

A   Thanks for returning the book. How did you like it?

B   I couldn’t put it down. She writes to well and the story’s very exciting.