Practice English Listening B1 Exercises – Listen to people making, accepting, and declining requests

Keiko wants Hunter to take care of her goldfish.

Hunter agrees.

Keiko wants Claire to help her pack her things.

Claire doesn’t agree.

Transcripts

1

Hunter:   Hi, Keiko.

Keiko:   Hi, Hunter. I was wondering if you could do me a favor.

Hunter:   That depends.

Keiko:   Well, I’m moving this weekend, so I’ll be really busy taking everything over to my new apartment. Would it be OK if I left my goldfish at your place for the weekend?

Hunter:   Your fish? Sure. I’ll be around all weekend, and I love watching those little guys swim around in the tank.

Keiko:   Thanks a lot. Is it OK if I come by with them on Friday?

Hunter:   That’s fine.

2

Claire:   Claire Dawson.

Keiko:   Hi, Claire. It’s Keiko.

Claire:   Oh, hello. How are you?

Keiko:   Pretty good, thanks. Listen, the reason I’m calling is I have a really big favor to ask you.

Claire:   OK. What is it?

Keiko:   Remember I told you that I’m moving this weekend?

Claire:   Yeah, I remember.

Keiko:   Well, I was wondering if you could help me pack my stuff.

Claire:   Gee, Keiko, I’d really love to help you out, but I’m going away this weekend. It’s my mother’s birthday, and I promised to go visit her.

Keiko:   Oh, OK. I understand. Anyway, how are things? I haven’t seen you for ages.

Claire:   Oh, you know, work, work, work!

1   Jesse: He wants to borrow an electric mixer; no

2   Liz: She wants to borrow a book; yes

3   Min-jun: He wants Silvia to watch his cat while he’s away; yes

Transcripts

1   Jesse

Maria:   Hello?

Jesse:   Hi, Maria. This is Jesse.

Maria:   Oh, hi. How’s it going?

Jesse:   It’s going well! Listen, I was wondering if I could borrow your electric mixer.

Maria:   My mixer? Don’t tell me you are going to bake!

Jesse:   I know. I’m having my friends from my study group over this weekend, and I want to make dessert. And I want it to be perfect! I love that chocolate cake recipe you have. So, what do you say?

Maria:   Well, I have bad news. It’s broken. I’ve been meaning to get it fixed, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. But you know, you can buy a cheap mixer at the store.

Jesse:   Hmm. I don’t know. Maybe I’ll just go to a bakery.

2   Liz

Samuel:   Hello?

Liz:   Hi, Samuel. It’s Liz.

Samuel:   Hi, Liz. What’s up?

Liz:   Do you remember talking about that book yesterday? The one about that man’s trip through Asia?

Samuel:   Yeah, of course.

Liz:   Would it be all right if I borrowed it? I need a good book for my vacation next week.

Samuel:   No problem. But you’ll have to tell me what you think!

Liz:   Definitely! Thanks, Samuel.

3   Min-jun

Silvia:   Hello?

Min-jun:   Hi, Silvia. It’s Min-jun.

Silvia:   Hey! What’s up?

Min-jun:   Not much. I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor.

Silvia:   Sure.

Min-jun:   Well, I have to go out of town next week. Could you watch Daisy while I’m gone?

Silvia:   Who’s Daisy?

Min-jun:   You know – Daisy, my cat.

Silvia:   Oh. Your cat. I don’t know, Min-jun. I’m not crazy about cats. Their hair gets everywhere, and . . .

Min-jun:   Not Daisy. She’s really clean . . . and loving. I bet you’ll love cats after watching her.

Silvia:   Yeah, maybe, but I’m not sure about my roommate.

Min-jun:   Oh, that’s right. I forgot you live with someone now. Well, what if I gave you the keys to my place and you stayed here?

Silvia:   Well, I guess that would work. You do live close by.

Min-jun:   Great! I really appreciate it. Why don’t you come over tonight so I can show you where everything is?

Silvia:   OK, but you owe me one!