LISTENING PRACTICE

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. Listen to the clip and after you hear the question, click on the best possible answer. To read the question, click the Peek button. 

1)

Yes, I can.
Of course not.
Because I have to.
I'd rather not.

2)
I'm afraid not.
Yes, they are very nice.
No, thank you.
I hope so.

3)
I bought it yesterday.
As soon as I finish this note.
It wasn't expensive.
I'd be happy to.

4)
I feel OK.
I think you are right.
Yes, it was very funny.
I have too much homework tonight.

5)
Until tomorrow.
So long, see you tomorrow.
I got here yesterday.
Today is Wednesday.

6)
I've been here for two hours.
It usually takes about an hour.
In about half an hour.
This team started playing here last year.

7)
I've been here once before.
We'll be there in about ten minutes.
We used to come here often
It's just the two of us.

8)
Yes, I know.
Not yet.
Please do.
Most of the time.

9)
I haven't talked to her yet.
She isn't able to talk to you now.
I'll tell you what she said.
I have to tell her now.

10)
Thank you for helping.
Do you know where the bus stop is?
I'm sorry, I don't have time now.
It doesn't help me.

11)
Sorry, I don't have any money with me.
That's good news.
No, thank you.
Movies are expensive in the US.

12)
Because I got here early.
In about fifteen minutes.
I usually arrive on time.
I have to go now, too.

13)
I can't afford a car now.
No, let's take a bus.
It runs very well..
It won't start.

14)
No, I'm too tired.
Yes, if you want me to.
It was easy.
Because it's interesting.

15)
As long as possible.
I will go home in April.
About three months.
Two months from now.

16)
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.

17)
It's a good idea.
Yes, I'm pretty sure.
No, it doesn't matter.
Not yet.

18)
Absolutely.
I hope so.
Usually.
Never.

19)
That's what he said.
Quite a bit.
I'm afraid so.
Not again!

20)
I think I can.
I read about it.
I need to know.
I found it very interesting.