Hello, everyone. Welcome back to my channel,
Sparkle English, where I teach you how to improve your level of English.
Today's lesson is an English Listening Test. This is for Level A1. In this lesson, we will listen
to two different audio files. After each audio file, there will be 10 multiple choice questions.
So get a pen and a piece of paper and write down notes as you're listening to the file.
First, listen to the conversation between Carol and James.
Hi, I'm James. What's your name? Hi, James. I'm Carol. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too. Where do you live? I live in London. How about you? I live in Dublin.
So what's your nationality? I'm English. How about you? I'm American. But I live in Ireland.
How old are you? If you don't mind me asking. I'm 35 years old.
How about you? I'm 25 years old. Do you have a big family? I have a husband and two children.
How about you? I'm single. I have a younger sister, and my parents live nearby. That's nice.
Do you like living in Dublin? Yeah, I love it. It's a great city. What do you like about living
in London? I love the diversity in the history of the city. There's always something new to explore.
Yeah, I can imagine. I've always wanted to visit London. What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to read, go for walks, and spend time with my family. What about you? I enjoy playing soccer,
and going to the gym. What do you do for a living? I'm a software engineer. How about you,
Carol? I work in marketing. It's a busy job, but I enjoy it. What do you like most about
being a software engineer? I like the challenge of solving problems and creating new technology.
It's always changing, and there's always room for growth. That's what keeps me interested. That's
great. Well, it was nice talking to you, James. Yeah, it was nice talking to you too, Carol.
Now it's time for our listening comprehension test. Number one, where does James live?
A England B Ireland or C Spain?
The correct answer is B. Ireland.
Number two. How old is James? A 25, B 35, Or C 30?
The correct answer is A. James is 25.
Number three, where does Carol live? A Dublin B London or C Spain?
The correct answer is B London.
Number four. How old is Carol? A 25? B 35 Or C 30?
The correct answer is B 35.
Number five. What is Carol's nationality? A English, B Irish or C Spanish?
The correct answer is A. Carol is English. Number six. Does Carol have a big family?
A Yes. She has two children? B No, she is single. Or C She doesn't speak about her family.
The correct answer is A Yes. She has two children.
Number seven. Does James have any siblings? A He didn't talk about his siblings.
B No. He is an only child. C Yes, he has a younger sister.
The correct answer is C James has a younger sister.
Question Eight. What does James like to do in his free time?
A Read and go for walks. B Play soccer and go to the gym. C Travel and explore new places.
The correct answer is B Play soccer and go to the gym.
Number nine. What does Carol like to do in her free time?
A Read and go for walks, B play tennis and go shopping, or C travel and explore new places.
The correct answer is A read and go for walks. And finally, number 10. What does James do for
a living? A He works in marketing. B, He is a mechanic, or C he is a software engineer.
The correct answer is C. James is a software engineer.
Now let's listen to Sarah speak about life on the farm. Again, you can take notes on
a piece of paper to help you later during the test. Hi, my name is Sarah and I live in
the beautiful country of Australia. I am a proud Australian woman, and I love my life on the farm.
I wake up early every morning and my first task is to feed all of my animals, which include cows,
pigs, chickens, and horses. I make sure each one of them gets the proper nutrition they
need to stay healthy. After feeding them, I take my horses out for a morning ride. This
helps me to check on their overall health and to bond with them. I then go to the fields to check
on my crops making sure they are well watered and protected from any pests. After a quick breakfast,
I go to the market to sell my products and then come back home for a well deserved rest.
In the afternoon, I get back to work by cleaning the barn and doing any necessary repairs. I also
make sure to give my horses a proper grooming to keep them in excellent shape. In the evening, I
cook dinner and enjoy the beautiful sunset before heading to bed ready for another day on the farm.
I love the simple and peaceful life I lead, taking care of my animals and watching my farm thrive.
Summer is my favorite time of the year on the farm. The weather is perfect, and there are
so many fun activities I enjoy doing. One of my favourites is going for a swim in the nearby lake
with my horses. I also love to have picnics with my friends and family in the fields surrounded by
the beauty of the farm. I love to play games and enjoy the sunshine. In the summer, the crops are
growing strong, and it's a busy time for me as I harvest them and prepare for the next season.
I also like to take my cows to graze on fresh grass and take my pigs for a mud bath to keep
them cool. I also enjoy horseback riding and exploring new trails in the nearby forests.
It's a great opportunity to enjoy the nature and bond with my horses. I also like to participate in
local rodeos and horse shows where I can show off my skills. However, this is just a hobby.
Summer on the farm is a time of joy, hard work, and adventure. And I love every moment of it.
Okay, question 11. Where does Sarah live? A Scotland B Canada or C Australia?
The correct answer is C Australia.
Number 12. What is Sarah's occupation? A Professional horse rider, B farmer or C teacher?
The correct answer is B Sarah is a farmer.
Number 13 What is Sarah's favorite time of year on the farm? A winter B spring or C summer?
The correct answer is C summer
Number 14 What are the types of animals Sarah takes care of on her farm?
A pigs, goats, chickens, and horses B cows, horses, and sheep.
C cows, pigs, horses, and chickens.
The correct answer is C: cows, pigs, horses, and chickens
15 What is the first thing Sarah does in the morning?
A feed the animals, B go to the market, or C make a quick breakfast?
The correct answer is A feed the animals.
Number 16. Who lives on the farm with Sarah?
A her husband, B her husband and two children. Or C Sarah doesn't talk about other people.
The correct answer is C Sarah doesn't talk about other people.
Number 17. What is one of Sarah's favorite summer activities A going for a swim in the
lake with her horses, B harvesting her crops. C going swimming with her dog.
The correct answer is A going for a swim in the lake with her horses.
Number 18. Where does Sarah have picnics with her friends and family? A at the park down the road.
B in the fields, C She doesn't say
The correct answer is B - in the fields.
Number 19. Where does Sarah take her pigs in the summer? A She takes them on the fields
to graze grass. B She doesn't take them anywhere. C She takes them for mud baths.
The correct answer is C - She takes them for mud baths.
And finally number 20. What does Sarah think is a good opportunity to bond with her horses?
A taking them on trails in the forest,
B taking them to local rodeos, or C taking them swimming in the sea.
The correct answer is A - taking them on trails in the forest.
Let me know in the comments section how many you got correct out of 20
Thank you so much for watching this lesson. And I hope you enjoyed this a one level English
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