Beginner Listening Practice
Anna Is Bored - Transcript
Anna calls Tom because she is bored. They talk about TV shows, the park, and ice cream.
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Tom: Hello?
Anna: Hi, Tom! It's Anna.
Tom: Hi, Anna! How are you?
Anna: I'm bored. What are you doing?
Tom: I'm watching TV.
Anna: What are you watching?
Tom: I'm watching a cooking show. They are making pasta.
Anna: Do you like cooking shows?
Tom: Yes, I do. I watch them every week.
Anna: Really? I don't like them. I think they are boring.
Tom: Oh, I think they are fun. I like to cook at home.
Anna: What time does the show finish?
Tom: It finishes at 3 o'clock. What about you? What are you doing?
Anna: I'm not doing anything. I'm just sitting at home.
Tom: Why don't you come over?
Anna: Maybe! What are you doing after the show?
Tom: I'm going to the park. I want to walk and get some ice cream.
Anna: Oh, that sounds nice!
Tom: Yes, the weather is really good today. It's sunny, and the park is near my house.
Anna: OK, I can come. What time are you going to the park?
Tom: I will go around 4 o'clock.
Anna: Great! I can come to your house at 3:30.
Tom: Cool! We can walk to the park together.
Anna: Do you always go to the park on Saturdays?
Tom: Yes, I go there every weekend. It's relaxing.
Anna: Do you go alone, or with friends?
Tom: Sometimes I go alone, but I often go with my friend Paul.
Anna: I like the park too. It's a good place to walk.
Tom: Yes! And the ice cream there is really good.
Anna: What flavour do you like?
Tom: I like chocolate. What about you?
Anna: I like vanilla.
Tom: Perfect! We can get ice cream and sit by the lake.
Anna: That sounds great! I'm excited now. I will see you soon.
Tom: See you at 3:30!
Anna: Bye, Tom!
Tom: Bye, Anna!