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Practice Listening English Exercises for A2 – Shopping Problems

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Practice A2 (Elementary) English listening with "Practice Listening English Exercises for A2 – Shopping Problems". 7 audio comprehension exercises with instant answers. Free, no signup.

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.

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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