Free English Listening Practice Test

Listen to each passage and choose the best answer. Click “Play audio” to hear the question.

1. Main idea

What is the speaker mainly talking about?

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Good morning, everyone. Before we begin today’s class, I want to remind you about the study schedule for this week. On Monday and Wednesday, we will focus on grammar review. On Thursday, we will practice listening exercises, and on Friday, we will take a short progress test. Please make sure you bring your notebook every day.

Correct answer: B. The speaker explains the study schedule for the week.

2. Detail question

When should Daniel pick up the book?

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Hi, Daniel. This is Maria from the library. I’m calling to let you know that the book you requested has arrived. You can pick it up anytime before Friday afternoon. After that, it will be offered to the next student on the waiting list.

Correct answer: C. The speaker says the book must be picked up before Friday afternoon.

3. Inference

How does the speaker probably feel?

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I’m a little nervous about the presentation tomorrow. I have practiced several times, but I still feel that my introduction is too long. I think I’ll spend tonight making it shorter and clearer, so the audience can understand my main point right away.

Correct answer: A. The speaker is nervous, but plans to improve the presentation.

4. Purpose

Why does the speaker mention the second floor of the library?

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If you want a quiet place to study, I recommend the second floor of the library. The first floor is often busy because students meet there to work in groups. But upstairs, there are individual desks, and people are expected to keep noise to a minimum.

Correct answer: B. The second floor is recommended as a quiet place to study.

5. Vocabulary in context

What does “deadline” mean in the audio?

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The deadline for the history assignment has been moved from Tuesday to Thursday. This gives you two extra days to finish your research and review your final draft. However, no assignments will be accepted after Thursday afternoon.

Correct answer: C. A deadline is the final time or date when something must be completed.