Listening Comprehension Practice

You hear: 'The trip to the zoo has been moved from Wednesday to Friday because of the rain.' When is the trip now?

You hear: 'Could you pick up some milk on your way home? We've run out.' What does the speaker want?

You hear two friends talking: 'I can't believe we have a test tomorrow!' 'Me neither. I haven't even started studying.' How does the second speaker feel?

You hear: 'All students must return their library books by this Friday. Late returns will not be allowed to borrow new books.' What is the consequence of returning books late?

You hear: 'The temperature will drop to 22 degrees tonight, so bring a jacket if you're going out.' Why should the listener bring a jacket?

You hear a conversation: 'Mum, can I go to Ethan's house?' 'Have you finished your homework?' 'Almost...' 'Then no, finish it first.' What must the child do before going to Ethan's house?

You hear: 'I was going to take the bus, but then I saw it was such a beautiful day, so I decided to walk instead.' Why did the speaker walk?

You hear: 'I thought the movie would be boring, but it turned out to be really exciting!' What was the speaker's opinion of the movie BEFORE watching it?

You hear: 'The school canteen will be closed for renovation from Monday to Wednesday. Students should bring packed lunches during this time.' For how many days will the canteen be closed?

You hear: 'Sarah said she would meet us at three o'clock, but it's already half past three and she isn't here yet.' What can you infer about Sarah?

You hear: 'The concert starts at 7 PM, but we should leave by 5:30 to avoid the traffic.' How much time do they plan to allow for the journey?

Answer: ____________________________________

You hear: 'I used to hate vegetables, but now I quite enjoy them, especially broccoli.' What has changed about the speaker?

You hear: 'The manager sighed and said, "I'm afraid we're fully booked this weekend. I could offer you a table next Tuesday instead."' What is the problem?

You hear: 'If only I had listened to my mother's advice. She told me to bring an umbrella, but I thought the sky looked clear.' What happened to the speaker?

You hear: 'According to the announcement, Flight SQ321 has been delayed by two hours. It was originally scheduled to depart at 4 PM.' What time will the flight now depart?

Answer: ____________________________________

You hear: 'Dad looked at the mess in the kitchen and said, "Well, that's just wonderful, isn't it?" while shaking his head.' What did Dad actually mean?

You hear: 'At first, nobody volunteered for the project. Then Alia raised her hand, and slowly, one by one, others followed.' What does this tell us about Alia?

You hear: 'The doctor said I need to cut down on sugar and exercise more. She also mentioned that I should come back for a check-up in three months.' What are the doctor's two recommendations?

You hear: 'I have been practising the piano every day for the past month. My recital is next week and I really want to impress my grandparents who are flying in from overseas.' Why is the speaker so dedicated to practising?

You hear: 'Mrs Lim said to the class, "Remember, there will be no extension for the science project. Those who do not submit by Friday will receive a zero."' What is Mrs Lim's tone?