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Listening Exercises A2 – Workplace discussions

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Practice A2 (Elementary) English listening with "Listening Exercises A2 – Workplace discussions". 4 audio comprehension exercises with instant answers. Free, no signup.

1. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

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  • 1)
    Carrie is Francesca’s boss. Listen to them discuss Francesca’s tasks for the evening. Tick what Francesca has done.
  • a)
    Fill the sugar bowls on the tables
  • b)
    Put knives and forks on the tables
  • c)
    Put napkins on the tables
  • d)
    Put water jugs in the refrigerator to cool
  • e)
    Put menus on the tables
  • f)
    Put salt and pepper on every table
  • g)
    Put flowers on the tables
  • h)
    Put the glasses out on the tables
  • i)
    Light the candles
  • j)
    Cut the bread

2. Listen again. What two things will Carrie check?

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  • a)
  • b)

3. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

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  • 1)
    Carrie and Francesca talk again later. Listen and choose a or b.
  • 1)
    When do they talk?
  • a)
    half-way through serving meals
  • b)
    at the end of the evening
  • 2)
    How does Carrie feel about Francesca’s work?
  • a)
    mostly positive
  • b)
    mostly negative
  • 3)
    How much money did Francesca make in tips?
  • a)
    £15
  • b)
    £35

4. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

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  • 2)
    Carrie made notes on Francesca’s work during the evening. Listen again and complete them. Write on word in each gap.
  • Francesca
  • Overall: went a
  • good points:
  • – is b f and n with customers
  • ways to improve:
  • c c p as soon as possible
  • – Keep the d w g filled
  • gets good e t

How to Practice

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