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Practice Listening English Exercises for A1 – Shopping

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

1. Match the items on the left with the store where you can buy them on the right. Then write one more item you can buy in each store.

1   running shoes2   magazines3   tie4   necklace5   vegetables6   envelopes7   shampooa   jewelry storeb   bookstorec   drugstored   clothing storee   grocery storef   sporting goods storeg   stationery store

2. Listening 1 People are shopping. Listen and number the pictures.

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3. Listening 2 Task 1 Customers are talking to salespeople. Do the customers buy something? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.

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  • 1)
    ◻ yes
  • ◻ no
  • 2)
    ◻ yes
  • ◻ no
  • 3)
    ◻ yes
  • ◻ no
  • 4)
    ◻ yes
  • ◻ no
  • 5)
    ◻ yes
  • ◻ no
  • 6)
    ◻ yes
  • ◻ no
  • 7)
    ◻ yes
  • ◻ no
  • 8)
    ◻ yes
  • ◻ no

4. Listen again. What do you think the clerk says next? Circle the correct answer.

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  • 1)
    a Okay. It’s $37.50 with tax.
  • b)
    Let me know if you need help.
  • 2)
    a You’re welcome.
  • b)
    Cash or credit?
  • 3)
    a You’re welcome.
  • b)
    Can I show you something else?
  • 4)
    a Why not?
  • b)
    Okay. Let me know if I can help you.
  • 5)
    a Let me put it in a box for you.
  • b)
    Let me check.
  • 6)
    a Great! Let me know if I can help you.
  • b)
    Great! I’ll ring it up for you.
  • 7)
    a Let me know if you need help.
  • b)
    How many do you need?
  • 8)
    a Would you like to pay with cash?
  • b)
    We may get more next week.

5. Listening 3 Task 1 People are asking about items in a store. Listen and check (✓) the item they talk about.

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6. Listen again. Circle the correct answer.

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  • 1)
    a You can machine-wash the shirt.
  • b It’s best to dry-clean it.
  • 2)
    a They are regular mail envelopes.
  • b They are air mail envelopes.
  • 3)
    a The man wants the watch for himself.
  • b A man or woman can wear it.
  • 4)
    a The woman prefers the striped tie.
  • b The tie is a gift for someone.
  • 5)
    a The blouse is made of cotton.
  • b The blouse is made of cotton and linen.
  • 6)
    a The large apples aren’t very sweet.
  • b They don’t like sweet apples.

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

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  • A: May I help you with something, or are you ?
  • B: Can I see that watch, please?
  • A: The one with the ?
  • B: No, the one with band.
  • A: Certainly. Here you are.
  • B: Thanks. Yes. this is perfect. I’ll take it.
  • A: It’s a very nice choice. Will you be with credit today?
  • B: No, I’d like to with .

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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