Beginner Level – Listening Comprehension Test
Introduction:
Welcome to your Listening Comprehension Test at the Beginner Level. This test aims to evaluate your ability to understand spoken English in everyday situations. You will listen to 25 questions each followed by a multiple-choice questions (you’ll need to have a partner read you the questions and answers aloud – you select the answer you believe is correct). These questions will feature simple conversations, instructions, and descriptions. Please listen carefully to each question, and then select the answer that you think best fits the information given.
This is an excellent opportunity to practice your listening skills and familiarize yourself with the rhythm and sound of English. Good luck!
(Note: You need a partner for this practice exam. One you find a partner have them ask you each question and list each possible answer for each question.)
- What is the speaker’s favorite season?
- A) Spring
- B) Summer
- C) Autumn
- D) Winter
- Where is the speaker going tomorrow?
- A) To a restaurant
- B) To the beach
- C) To school
- D) To the cinema
- What did the speaker have for breakfast?
- A) Cereal and milk
- B) Toast and eggs
- C) Pancakes and honey
- D) Fruit and yogurt
- How many siblings does the speaker have?
- A) One
- B) Two
- C) Three
- D) None
- What color is the speaker’s new car?
- A) Red
- B) Blue
- C) Black
- D) White
- What time is the speaker’s appointment?
- A) 9:00 AM
- B) 10:30 AM
- C) 2:00 PM
- D) 4:45 PM
- What does the speaker do for a living?
- A) Teacher
- B) Doctor
- C) Engineer
- D) Artist
- Where did the speaker leave their keys?
- A) In the car
- B) At the office
- C) In the house
- D) At the gym
- How does the speaker feel about the new movie?
- A) Excited
- B) Indifferent
- C) Disappointed
- D) Confused
- What is the speaker’s favorite type of food?
- A) Italian
- B) Chinese
- C) Mexican
- D) Indian
- What is the weather like today, according to the speaker?
- A) Sunny
- B) Rainy
- C) Snowy
- D) Cloudy
- What hobby did the speaker recently start?
- A) Painting
- B) Swimming
- C) Dancing
- D) Gardening
- What did the speaker forget to do this morning?
- A) Make coffee
- B) Feed the cat
- C) Lock the door
- D) Set the alarm
- Where are the speakers going to meet?
- A) At a café
- B) At the library
- C) At the park
- D) At a friend’s house
- What does the speaker want to buy?
- A) A new phone
- B) A book
- C) A gift for a friend
- D) Groceries
- How often does the speaker exercise?
- A) Every day
- B) Three times a week
- C) Once a week
- D) Rarely
- What is the speaker’s favorite book?
- A) A mystery novel
- B) A science fiction story
- C) A historical biography
- D) A romance novel
- What did the speaker think of the restaurant they recently visited?
- A) It was excellent
- B) It was average
- C) It was disappointing
- D) They didn’t mention it
- What pet does the speaker have?
- A) A dog
- B) A cat
- C) A bird
- D) A fish
- Why is the speaker happy today?
- A) They got a promotion
- B) It’s their birthday
- C) They are going on vacation
- D) They met an old friend
- What is the speaker’s plan for the weekend?
- A) Relax at home
- B) Go hiking
- C) Visit family
- D) Work on a project
- What kind of music does the speaker prefer?
- A) Classical
- B) Rock
- C) Jazz
- D) Pop
- What did the speaker do last summer?
- A) Traveled abroad
- B) Attended a course
- C) Worked on a farm
- D) Visited relatives
- Where did the speaker find their lost wallet?
- A) In the car
- B) At the office
- C) In a jacket pocket
- D) At a friend’s house
- What is the speaker’s favorite activity in the park?
- A) Jogging
- B) Reading
- C) Playing frisbee
- D) Having a picnic
Answer Key
- B) Summer
- D) To the cinema
- A) Cereal and milk
- C) Three
- B) Blue
- A) 9:00 AM
- B) Doctor
- A) In the car
- A) Excited
- C) Mexican
- D) Cloudy
- D) Gardening
- B) Feed the cat
- A) At a café
- C) A gift for a friend
- B) Three times a week
- A) A mystery novel
- C) It was disappointing
- A) A dog
- B) It’s their birthday
- B) Go hiking
- D) Pop
- A) Traveled abroad
- C) In a jacket pocket
- D) Having a picnic
This practice test covers a variety of everyday topics and situations, providing a comprehensive assessment of a beginner’s ability to understand spoken English. The hypothetical scenarios in each question are designed to reflect the type of content that would be found in beginner-level listening testing.
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