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Practice Listening English Exercises for A1 – Favorites

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1. Write your favorite for each topic.

  • website
  • TV show
  • movie
  • video game
  • radio station
  • sports team
  • store
  • restaurant
  • athlete
  • singer
  • actor

2. Listening 1 What is each person talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer.

Audio
  • 1)
    a his favorite TV show
  • b)
    his favorite website
  • c)
    his favorite movie
  • 2)
    a her favorite singer
  • b)
    her favorite actor
  • c)
    her favorite athlete
  • 3)
    a her favorite actor
  • b)
    her favorite singer
  • c)
    her favorite athlete
  • 4)
    a his favorite radio station
  • b)
    his favorite video game
  • c)
    his favorite TV show
  • 5)
    a his favorite singer
  • b)
    his favorite store
  • c)
    his favorite restaurant
  • 6)
    a her favorite singer
  • b)
    her favorite radio station
  • c)
    her favorite song

3. Listening 2 Task 1 What kind of website is each person describing? Listen and match.

Audio
1   ……2   ……3   ……4   ……5   ……6   ……a   shoppingb   travelc   musicd   newse   social networkingf   video sharing

4. Listen again. Are the statements true or false? Check (✓) the correct answer.

Audio
TrueFalse
1   She thinks the website is expensive.◻◻
2   He spends too much time on his favorite website.◻◻
3   She has posted lots of videos on her favorite website.◻◻
4   He can save money on travel with this website.◻◻
5   She often shops at the mall.◻◻
6   He visits this website in the morning.◻◻

5. Listening 3 Task 1 Listen to the entertainment news stories. Number the pictures.

Audio
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6. Listen again. Circle the correct statement.

Audio
  • 1)
    a The story is about a funny movie.
  • b)
    The story is about a scary TV show.
  • c)
    The movie made a lot of money.
  • 2)
    a The story is about a soccer team.
  • b)
    Baseballs are free every day.
  • c)
    The season is spring.
  • 3)
    a Items are on sale for 40% off.
  • b)
    Only shoes are on sale.
  • c)
    The sale happens once a year.
  • 4)
    a The concert will be in New York.
  • b)
    There will be four shows.
  • c)
    The people in the band are sisters.
  • 5)
    a Supper Burger has a new menu.
  • b)
    Super Burger opens at ten in the morning.
  • c)
    Super Burger is never crowded.
  • 6)
    a The story is about a movie.
  • b)
    The Island is a love story.
  • c)
    The Island is on Sundays.

7. Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.

Audio
  • A: favorite TV show, Ryan?
  • B: Oh, probably My Crazy Life
  • A: Really? it ?
  • B: Well, it’s a drama about a group of friends. It has a lot of romance.
  • A: Huh. I’ve it. Who’s in it?
  • B: Max Fox and Lindsay Jones.
  • A: Oh, Max is one of my actors! When is it on?
  • B: It’s on Thursdays at 9:00. Or you can watch it online.

How to Practice

  1. 1Read each question carefully
  2. 2Write your answer or select the correct option
  3. 3Click 'Show Answer' to check your work
  4. 4Review any mistakes and try similar exercises
  5. 5Move to the next exercise when ready

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