Beginner Listening Practice

A Surprise Party

Emily and John plan a surprise birthday party for their mother, discussing details.

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1. Who is organising the party?

    John

    Emily

    Sarah

2. The party is for their _____

    mother

    father

    sister

3. The party is next _____

    Saturday

    Monday

    Friday

4. Who will call Mum's friends?

    Emily

    Sarah

    John

5. Where is the party?

    in the living room

    in the garden

    in the kitchen

6. What flavour is the cake?

    vanilla

    chocolate

    strawberry

7. What time does Mum come home?

    6:00

    7:00

    6:30

8. What type of music does Mum like?

    pop music

    classic rock and jazz

    country music

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