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A2

Practice Listening English Exercises for A2 – Shopping Problems

7 упражнений

1. Getting Ready Have you ever had these problem? Check (✓) your answers and compare them with a partner.

  • You bought something that
  • ◻ shrank when you washed it
  • ◻ had a missing part
  • ◻ was the wrong size
  • ◻ didn’t work
  • ◻ changed color when you washed it
  • ◻ was damaged
  • ◻ was poorly made
  • ◻ other:

2. Listening 1 Which item did each person receive? Listen and check (✓) the correct picture.

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3. Listening 2 Task 1 Customers are describing a problem. Listen and circle the correct answer.

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  • 1)
    a She needs a bigger size.
  • b She needs a smaller size.
  • 2)
    a The shoes are too small.
  • b She shoes are damaged.
  • 3)
    a The lock is missing.
  • b The lock isn’t working.
  • 4)
    a The band is too big.
  • b The band is broken.
  • 5)
    a The shirt has shrunk.
  • b The buttons have come off the shirt.
  • 6)
    a The back doesn’t close.
  • b The shutter is broken.

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

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TrueFalse
1   The clerk asks the customer to come back tomorrow.◻◻
2   The clerk asks for the receipt.◻◻
3   The customer has to bring the briefcase back in a few days.◻◻
4   The customer should call the clerk by tonight.◻◻
5   The clerk asks the customer to fill out a form.◻◻
6   The customer needs to show the clerk the guarantee.◻◻

5. Listening 3 Task 1 People are talking about shopping. Listen and circle the correct information about each person.

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  • 1)
    a She enjoyed going to the store.
  • b)
    There were good bargains.
  • c)
    She bought many things.
  • 2)
    a He didn’t like the clothes he bought.
  • b)
    He didn’t buy much.
  • c)
    Most of the things he bought were good.
  • 3)
    a The camera cost nearly $250.
  • b)
    The camera doesn’t work well.
  • c)
    The camera cost more at an online store.
  • 4)
    a She thought the prices were reasonable.
  • b)
    She bargained when she bought them.
  • c)
    Her friend got things for a higher price.

6. Listen again. What phrase completes each statement? Write the correct letter.

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  • 1)
    Next time, she won’t
  • 2)
    Next time, he’ll save his money and
  • 3)
    Next time, he’ll spend more time
  • 4)
    Next time, she’ll be sure to
  • a)
    comparing prices before buying something.
  • b)
    go shopping during a big sale.
  • c)
    bargain.
  • d)
    wait for the sales at home.

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

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  • A: Can I help you?
  • B: Yes, I’d this shirt. I need to get a larger one.
  • A: No problem.
  • B: And the color is wrong. I’d like to find a .
  • A: That’s fine. Oh, and do you have your receipt?
  • B: Uh-oh, I think I forgot it. I go home and get it.
  • A: Yes, I your receipt.
  • B: Okay, I’ll be right back.

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