3. Discussing weekend plans with a friend
Instructions for Listening Test Activity
You will now hear a conversation between two friends discussing their weekend plans. Your task is to listen carefully and pay attention to the details of their conversation, such as the activities they mention, the times they plan to meet, and any preferences or suggestions they make.
After the audio, you will be asked 10 multiple-choice questions based on the conversation. Each question has four answer options. Choose the best answer that corresponds to what you heard in the conversation.
You will only hear the audio once, so be sure to listen closely. Take notes if needed to help you remember important details.
Are you ready? Let’s begin!
Objective Questions
- What activity is Jamie planning to do on Saturday morning?
a) Going to the art gallery
b) Hiking with friends
c) Visiting a café
d) Going to the movies - What reason does Sarah give for not wanting to go hiking?
a) She’s not feeling well
b) She’s feeling tired
c) She prefers watching movies
d) She has other plans - What alternative activity does Sarah suggest?
a) Going to a new café
b) Going to a music concert
c) Playing tennis
d) Going to a park - What does Jamie mention about the new café?
a) It’s crowded on weekends
b) It has great coffee
c) It’s known for its pastries
d) It’s expensive - What does Jamie propose as an alternative to hiking if Sarah doesn’t join?
a) Going to the movies
b) Brunch at a café
c) Visiting the art gallery
d) Attending a concert - At what time does Jamie plan to meet friends for hiking?
a) 6 AM
b) 7 AM
c) 8 AM
d) 9 AM - When does Sarah suggest meeting Jamie if she skips hiking?
a) 11 AM
b) 12 PM
c) 1 PM
d) 2 PM - What food does Jamie mention while talking about brunch?
a) Pancakes
b) French toast
c) Waffles
d) Omelette - What event does Sarah express interest in after brunch?
a) A music concert
b) A play at the theater
c) A shopping trip
d) An art exhibit - What does Sarah say about her week?
a) It was stressful
b) It was productive
c) It was boring
d) It was fun
Script (Approximately 3 minutes)
[Sarah]
Hey, Jamie! Any plans for the weekend? I’m trying to figure out what to do, but I’m stuck between a few options.
[Jamie]
Hey, Sarah! Yeah, I’ve been thinking about that too. I might go hiking on Saturday morning with some friends. The weather’s supposed to be perfect, sunny but not too hot. You should come!
[Sarah]
Hiking sounds great, but I’ve been feeling a bit tired this week. I was actually thinking of something more relaxing, like a movie or maybe a visit to the new café downtown.
[Jamie]
That café? I heard they have the best pastries and a cozy atmosphere. A perfect place to unwind! But if you want something more active, how about checking out the art exhibit at the gallery? They have a new contemporary collection that’s getting a lot of buzz.
[Sarah]
Hmm, that’s tempting. I do love art. What time were you planning to go hiking? Maybe I can squeeze both in.
[Jamie]
We’re meeting around 7 AM, early enough to beat the crowds. We’ll be done by noon, so you’d still have time to do something else.
[Sarah]
7 AM? That’s early! I might just meet you afterward for lunch or at the café. How about we meet around 1 PM?
[Jamie]
Sounds like a plan! If you’re not up for hiking, we could just do brunch. There’s this new place near the park that serves all-day breakfast, and their waffles are amazing.
[Sarah]
Mmm, waffles! Now that’s something I can get behind. Okay, let’s do brunch. And if we’re up for it, we can check out the art exhibit afterward. It’ll be a fun, low-key day.
[Jamie]
Perfect! I’ll text you the address of the café, and we’ll figure it out from there. I’m really looking forward to this weekend now!
[Sarah]
Me too! It’ll be a nice break after such a hectic week. Thanks for suggesting it.
Answer Key
- b) Hiking with friends
- b) She’s feeling tired
- a) Going to a new café
- c) It’s known for its pastries
- b) Brunch at a café
- b) 7 AM
- c) 1 PM
- c) Waffles
- d) An art exhibit
- a) It was stressful
Difficult Words and Meanings
- Hectic
- Meaning: Full of incessant or frantic activity.
- Sentence: My week has been hectic with meetings and deadlines.
- Unwind
- Meaning: To relax after a period of work or tension.
- Sentence: After a long day, I like to unwind by reading a book.
- Buzz
- Meaning: Excitement or interest surrounding a particular subject.
- Sentence: There’s a lot of buzz about the new restaurant opening downtown.
- Tempting
- Meaning: Appealing or attractive, especially in a way that makes someone want to have or do something.
- Sentence: The chocolate cake looks very tempting, but I’m trying to eat healthy.
- Contemporary
- Meaning: Belonging to or occurring in the present; modern.
- Sentence: The gallery is showcasing a new contemporary art exhibit this month.