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Practice Listening English Exercises for A1 – Jobs

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Practice A1 (Beginner) English listening with "Practice Listening English Exercises for A1 – Jobs". 7 audio comprehension exercises with instant answers. Free, no signup.

1. Match each job with a picture. Compare answers with a partner.

1   businessperson2   nurse3   taxi driver4   chef5   server6   flight attendant7   construction worker8   teacher
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2. Listening 1 What jobs are the people talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer.

Audio
  • 1)
    a salesperson
  • b)
    office worker
  • 2)
    a waiter
  • b)
    actor
  • 3)
    a teacher
  • b)
    flight attendant
  • 4)
    a chef
  • b)
    nurse
  • 5)
    a nurse
  • b)
    businessperson
  • 6)
    a receptionist
  • b)
    construction worker

3. Listening 2 Task 1 People are talking about their work. Listen and check (✓) the correct information about each person.

Audio
Has the same jobHas a new jobIsn’t working now
1   Ryan◻◻◻
2   Bridget◻◻◻
3   Jake◻◻◻
4   Marie◻◻◻
5   Suzanne◻◻◻
6   Rose◻◻◻
7   Patrick◻◻◻
8   Alison◻◻◻

4. Listen again. Match the people on the left with the information on the right.

Audio
1   Ryan2   Bridget3   Jake4   Marie5   Suzanne6   Rose7   Patrick8   Alisona   is a teacher.b   just graduated from college.c   is trying to find a new job.d   works in a bookstore.e   works in a bank.f   works in a restaurant.g   is a receptionist.h   is a lawyer.

5. Listening 3 Task 1 Do the people like their jobs? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.

Audio
YesNo
1◻◻
2◻◻
3◻◻
4◻◻
5◻◻

6. Listen again. What do the people like or dislike about their jobs? Check (✓) the correct answer.

Audio
LikesDislikes
1   a   doing the same thing◻◻
     b   the monkey◻◻
2   a   working with kids◻◻
     b   the distance to school◻◻
3   a   the people◻◻
     b   the travel◻◻
4   a   the hours◻◻
     b   her boss◻◻
5   a   being on his feet◻◻
     b   the tips◻◻

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

Audio
  • A: My job is so boring. I really don’t like being a .
  • B: Really? Maybe you should try something new.
  • A: I don’t know. I’ve always wanted to be an , but I’d have to go back to school.
  • B: So do it!
  • A: I can’t. I need to , so I can’t quit my job.
  • B: Could you work part time in an and also take ?
  • A: Well, maybe. I’ll think about it.

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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