LISTENING PRACTICE
(You need a computer with a sound card and speakers or earphones for these exercises)

Listening comprehension requires not only vocabulary and grammar skills but analytical and cultural abilities. This exercise asks you to determine the most appropriate answer for each question you hear. Click the LISTEN button below.  After you hear the question, click on the best possible answer.  (Close the audio box before answering.)  To read the question, click the Peek button.  Scroll down for the next question.



1)   LISTEN
Sorry, I don't have any money with me.
That's good news.
No, thank you.
Movies are expensive in the US.


2)    LISTEN
Because I got here early.
In about fifteen minutes.
I usually arrive on time.
I have to go now, too.

3)  LISTEN
I can't afford a car now.
No, let's take a bus.
It runs very well..
It won't start.


4)   LISTEN
No, I'm too tired.
Yes, if you want me to.
It was easy.
Because it's interesting.

5)   LISTEN
As long as possible.
I will go home in April.
About three months.
Two months from now.


6)   LISTEN
The weather is all right.
I love to go swimming.
I've been here for more than an hour.
I don't have any money.

7)   LISTEN
It's a good idea.
Yes, I'm pretty sure.
No, it doesn't matter.
Not yet.


8)   LISTEN
Absolutely.
I hope so.
Usually.
Never.


9)   LISTEN
That's what he said.
Quite a bit.
I'm afraid so.
Not again!

10)  LISTEN
I think I can.
I read about it.
I need to know.
I found it very interesting.