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A2 Listening: Breakfast with Dad (Pre-Intermediate English Practice)

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A2 English listening practice for pre-intermediate/beginner learners. Includes comprehension questions, transcript, and a free PDF. Great for self-study or ESL classroom use.
A2 English Listening Practice: Breakfast with Dad

Level: pre-intermediate (A2)


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A2 Listening: Breakfast with Dad (Pre-Intermediate English Practice)


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Comprehension Questions

  1. What time did Mike go to bed?

    a) At noon.

    b) After midnight.

    c) Before midnight.


  1. Mike has a _______________ test.

    a) physics

    b) psychology

    c) phys ed.


  2. Mike couldn't fall asleep because there was _______________ outside.

    a) a thunderstorm

    b) a cat

    c) a loud party


  1. What does Mike want to eat for breakfast?

    a) A sandwich.

    b) Eggs.

    c) Cereal.


  1. What does Mike want to drink?

    a) Coffee.

    b) Tea.

    c) Juice.


  1. Is Mike's dad going to work today?

    a) Yes, he is.

    b) No, he isn't.


  1. This morning, Mike's dad has to go to _______________.

    a) work

    b) the doctor's office

    c) the mechanic


  1. Mike's dad says that he and his son will be _______________.

    a) good

    b) fine

    c) okay



Speaking Practice

  • Did you sleep well last night? Give a reason for your answer.

  • What did you have for breakfast today?

  • What do you usually drink in the morning?

  • When you were a kid, who made breakfast for you?

  • What time would you like to go to sleep tonight?



Transcript

A2 English Listening: Breakfast with Dad


Dad: Good morning, Mike. You look tired. Did you sleep well last night?


Mike: Not really. I went to bed after midnight, and I couldn't fall asleep.


Dad: Why did you go to bed so late?


Mike: I had to study for a physics test.


Dad: Ah. And why couldn't you fall asleep?


Mike: You didn't hear it? There was a big thunderstorm in the middle of the night.


Dad: No, I didn't hear it. I actually love the sound of rain at night.


Mike: Lucky you.


Dad: Yeah. So, what do you want for breakfast? Eggs? Cereal? A sandwich? I can make it for you.


Mike: Eggs, please. And a coffee.


Dad: Eggs and coffee coming right up. You just sit and relax.


Mike: Thanks, Dad. Hey, why aren't you wearing your work clothes?


Dad: I have a doctor's appointment this morning, and then I have to take the car to the mechanic.


Mike: Sounds like a busy day.


Dad: Yes, but I will be okay. And you will, too.


Mike: Yeah, yeah. I know.



Answers

  1. b

  2. a

  3. a

  4. b

  5. a

  6. b

  7. c

  8. c


Note: This resource was created by Alex, a human. It was not generated or edited by AI.

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