Weather forecast – A2 English Listening Exercise

1 Correct Answer: (C) It would be rainy.

• Explanation: Mark says, “I heard it’s going to rain all weekend.” Option (A) is the trap because it is the actual weather for Saturday, not what Mark initially heard. Option (B) is the trap because that is the forecast for Sunday.

2 Correct Answer: (A) Cloudy and cold.

• Explanation: Sarah checks her phone and says, “Sunday will be cloudy and quite cold.” Option (B) is a trap because it describes Saturday. Option (C) is plausible for bad weather but was never mentioned in the audio.

3 Correct Answer: (B) They will go for a picnic on Saturday.

• Explanation: Mark says, “We can have our picnic on Saturday then,” and Sarah agrees. Option (A) is a trap because Mark asks, “So we should just stay home?” but Sarah changes the plan when she sees Saturday’s sunny forecast. Option (C) is a trap because Sunday’s weather is bad, so they rejected going out on that day.

Sarah: Hey Mark, are we still going to the park this weekend?

Mark: Um, I want to, but I heard it’s going to rain all weekend.

Sarah: Really? Let me check the weather app on my phone. Hmm… well, it actually says Sunday will be cloudy and quite cold.

Mark: Oh, that’s too bad. So we should just stay home?

Sarah: Wait, let me look at Saturday. Oh, nice! The forecast changed. Saturday is going to be sunny and warm.

Mark: Perfect! We can have our picnic on Saturday then.

Sarah: Sounds great. I’ll make some sandwiches.

1 Correct Answer: (B) Sunny and cool.

• Explanation: The son says, “The weather app yesterday said it would be sunny and cool today.” Option (A) is the trap because that is the actual weather the mother describes, not what the son thought. Option (C) is a plausible weather condition but is never mentioned in the audio.

2 Correct Answer: (A) He is only wearing a thin sweater.

• Explanation: The mother stops him by asking, “Are you really going out in just that thin sweater?” Option (B) is not mentioned. Option (C) is a trap; the mother mentions he was sick “like last month,” but he is not sick right now.

3 Correct Answer: (C) A thick coat and a scarf.

• Explanation: The mother tells him, “you need to wear your thick coat. And put on a scarf, too,” and the son finally agrees (“fine. I’ll go upstairs and get them”). Option (A) is a trap because it was his initial plan (Plan A) before the “twist”. Option (B) is a trap because “gloves” are not mentioned in the conversation.

Son: Mom, I’m leaving for school now! See you later.

Mom: Wait, Tommy. Are you really going out in just that thin sweater?

Son: Yeah, why not? The weather app yesterday said it would be sunny and cool today.

Mom: Well, the forecast changed this morning. It’s actually freezing outside right now, and the temperature is going to drop even more. It might even snow later.

Son: Really? I didn’t know that. But my winter coat is so heavy.

Mom: I know you don’t like it, but you need to wear your thick coat. And put on a scarf, too. You don’t want to get sick like last month.

Son: Ugh, fine. I’ll go upstairs and get them.

1 Correct Answer: (B) Swimsuits and sunglasses.

• Explanation: The wife says at the beginning, “I already put in our swimsuits, sunglasses…” Option (A) is the trap because these are the items they decide to pack at the end of the conversation. Option (C) is plausible for packing but is never mentioned in the audio.

2 Correct Answer: (C) Rainy and stormy.

• Explanation: The husband says, “…a big storm is coming tomorrow morning. It’s going to rain heavily all weekend.” Option (A) is the trap; it is what they hoped the weather would be for a beach trip. Option (B) is not mentioned.

3 Correct Answer: (B) Umbrellas and raincoats.

• Explanation: Because of the rain, the husband says, “We definitely need to bring our umbrellas and raincoats instead.” The wife agrees (“Good idea. I’ll pack them right now”). Option (A) and (C) are traps because they were part of the initial plan (Plan A) before the husband checked the weather.

Wife: Honey, I’m packing our bags for the beach tomorrow. I already put in our swimsuits, sunglasses, and some sunscreen.

Husband: That’s great, but I just watched the weather forecast on TV.

Wife: Oh? Is it going to be sunny?

Husband: Well, I thought it would be, but unfortunately, a big storm is coming tomorrow morning. It’s going to rain heavily all weekend.

Wife: Oh no! We can’t go swimming in the rain.

Husband: Yeah. So, take out the sunglasses. We definitely need to bring our umbrellas and raincoats instead. We can just relax in the hotel.

Wife: Good idea. I’ll pack them right now.

1 Correct Answer: (C) Play soccer.

• Explanation: Mike asks at the beginning, “are you ready for our soccer game this afternoon?”. Option (B) is the trap because watching a movie is what they decide to do at the end, not their initial plan. Option (A) is a trap because the park is mentioned (“we can’t go to the park”), but running is never mentioned.

2 Correct Answer: (A) Because it is raining heavily.

• Explanation: Mike says, “it’s starting to rain heavily,” and John agrees they can’t play soccer in this weather. Option (B) is a trap because Mike asks, “Should we just stay home?”, but John suggests going out to the movies instead. Option (C) is a trap because John mentions “putting on my shoes,” not losing them.

3 Correct Answer: (B) They will go to the cinema.

• Explanation: John suggests, “let’s go to the movie theater,” and Mike agrees to meet him “at the cinema”. Option (A) is the trap because staying home was mentioned by Mike as an idea but quickly rejected. Option (C) is entirely rejected by both speakers.

Mike: Hey John, are you ready for our soccer game this afternoon?

John: Hey Mike. I was just putting on my shoes, but look outside! The weather forecast was completely wrong.

Mike: Oh no, it’s starting to rain heavily. And it looks like a big storm is coming.

John: Yeah. We can’t play soccer in this weather. The field will be too wet.

Mike: That’s too bad. So, what should we do instead? Should we just stay home?

John: Well, since we can’t go to the park, let’s go to the movie theater. There’s a new action movie playing.

Mike: Great idea! I’ll meet you at the cinema in 30 minutes.

1 Correct Answer: (B) It is much hotter than last year.

• Explanation: Mary explicitly states, “I think this summer is much hotter than last year,” and John agrees. Option (A) is a plausible weather condition but is not mentioned. Option (C) is the opposite of the correct answer.

2 Correct Answer: (C) He went inside to turn on the air conditioner.

• Explanation: John says he wanted to wash his car (Plan A), “but I just went back inside to turn on the air conditioner instead” (Plan B – The Twist). Option (A) is the trap because it was his initial plan, but he rejected it due to the heat. Option (B) is a trap because planting flowers is Mary’s task for tomorrow.

3 Correct Answer: (B) Cloudy with a cool breeze.

• Explanation: John checks the app and says, “tomorrow morning will be cloudy with a nice cool breeze.” Option (A) is a trap because it describes today’s weather, not tomorrow’s. Option (C) is never mentioned in the audio.

John: Hi, Mary. Are you doing your gardening today?

Mary: Hi, John. I wanted to, but I can’t. It is so hot today! I think this summer is much hotter than last year.

John: I completely agree. The weather forecast said it’s 38 degrees right now. I wanted to wash my car this afternoon, but I just went back inside to turn on the air conditioner instead.

Mary: Good idea. So, when will you wash your car?

John: Well, the weather app says tomorrow morning will be cloudy with a nice cool breeze. I will do it then.

Mary: Oh, perfect. I will plant my new flowers tomorrow morning, too. Let’s hope the forecast is right!