Practice Listening English Exercises for A1 – Entertainment

a 6   b 4   c 1   d 3   e 5   f 2

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1)

A: So do you think we should go and see it?

B:  Yes, I think so. I hear it’s very good. friend said the story is great.

A: Yeah__ I’ve heard it’s full of action.

2)

A: What’s the weather going to be like on Saturday?

B:  Hot and sunny.

A: Oh, good, so let’s go then. It’ll be perfect for swimming.

B:  Yeah. But I just want to lie on the sand and sleep.

3)

A: What time is the game?

B:  It’s at two o’clock.

A: Great. Are you playing?

B:  Sure.

4)

A: What do you want to do this weekend?

B:  I don’t know. What do you want to do?

A: I don’t know.

B:  Hey, I know. Let’s get the guys and go rollerblading.

A: Okay.

5)

A: What do you need to buy?

B:  Well, I need some new jeans.

A: And I need some shirts.

B:  Okay. Let’s go on Saturday afternoon.

6)

A: Want to come with me on Saturday? I don’t think it’ll be too hot. It’s great exercise.

B:  Okay. I’ll pack a lunch. Maybe we can ride to the park and have a picnic.

A: Great idea.

1) c   2 a   3) b   4) b   5) c

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1)

A:  Hello.

B:  Hi, Emma. This is Nate.

A:  Hi, Nate. How’s it going?

B:  Pretty good, thanks. Hey, would you like to go to a movie on Friday night?

A:  A movie? Sure. I think I’m free Friday night. What movie do you want to see?

2)

A:  Hello.

B:  Hi, Anne. This is Mary.

A:  Oh, hi, Mary. How are you?

B:  Great. Look, I’m calling about the weekend. I’m having a party.

A:  A party. That sounds fun. When?

B:  On Saturday night.

A:  Saturday night is fine with me.

B:  Great.

3)

A: Hello.

B: Hello, Rachel. This is Jake.

A: Oh, hi Jake.

B: I’m calling about Friday night. Are you doing anything?

A: I don’t think so.

B: Great. How about going dancing with me?

A: Dancing? Sure. Thanks. You know I love to dance. What time?

4)

A: Hello.

B: Hi, Anne. This is Michael.

A: Hi, Michael. What’s up?

B: There’s a soccer game on Sunday afternoon.

A: A soccer game?

B: Yeah. Would you like to go?

A: Oh, sorry. I’m not free on Sunday.

B: Oh, well, some other time, maybe.

5)

A:  Hello.

B:  Hi, Jack. This is Kate.

A:  Oh, hi Kate.

B:  Hey, there’s a good movie on TV tonight. Do you want to come over and watch it with me?

A:  Oh, I’d love to, but I can’t tonight. I have too much work to do.

1) b   2) c   3) a   4) b   5) a   6) c

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1)

A:  Josh, would you like to go out for dinner Thursday?

B:  Thursday? Oh, I’d love to, but I have to meet sister for dinner.

A:  Oh, well, some other time, then.

B:  Sure.

2)

A:  Melissa, would you like to see a movie on Saturday?

B:  That sounds great. What time?

A:  At 9:30?

B:  All right.

3)

A:  Hey, Jack, let’s go for coffee after class on Monday.

B:  Oh, sorry. I have to go downtown. I have an appointment.

A:  Oh, okay.

4)

A:  Olivia, do you want to come over to house for dinner Wednesday?

B:  Thanks, I’d love to. What time?

A:  Around 6:30.

B:  Okay. See you then.

5)

A:  Hey, Adam, let’s play tennis on Sunday afternoon.

B:  Sunday afternoon? I can’t. I’m going away for the weekend. Maybe some other time?

A:  Sure.

6)

A:  Hey, Jen. I’m going shopping Friday night. I need a new dress. Want to come?

B:  Friday night? Okay, I’m not doing anything special.

A:  Good. Let’s go after work.

B:  Fine.

A: How about going to a movie on Saturday night?

B: Saturday night? Sorry , I can’t . I have to work.

A: Oh, that’s too bad.

B: Yeah. I cango to the movies Friday night, though. Are you free then?

A: Yes, I thinkso . Can you check what’s playing? I can’t find phone.

B: Okay, let’s see__ How about The Monster’s Return? There’s a 7:30 show.

A: That sounds good. Think you can give me a ride?

B: Sure. I’ll pick you up around seven. See you Friday.