eng8-L2· Listening· ~15 min

Listening: A Conversation About Food

Listen to two friends talking about food and cooking, then answer the questions.

Before you listen, read the questions quickly. This helps you know what information to look for. During the first listen, try to understand the general idea of the conversation. During the second listen, pay attention to details like names, numbers, and times. Do not worry if you miss a word — focus on what you do understand.

Key terms

gist — The general idea or main topic of a conversation.
key words — Important words that help you find the answer to a question.
detail — A small piece of information, such as a name, number, or time.
inference — An idea that is not said directly but can be understood from the conversation.
distractor — A wrong answer choice that looks possible but is not correct.
💡Note

The questions follow the order of the conversation. Answer them as you listen.

⚠️Caution

Some wrong answers use words from the audio. Do not choose an answer just because you heard the word.

🚫Common mistake

A common mistake is to stop listening after you think you have the answer. The speaker may add new information that changes the meaning.

Rules

  1. 1Read all the questions before the audio starts.
  2. 2Listen for the general idea first, then for details.
  3. 3Key words in the questions often appear in the audio.
  4. 4Do not stop if you miss one word — keep listening.
  5. 5Use the second listen to check your answers.

Practice

4 easy · 4 medium · 4 hard

10 random questions per test

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