Beginner Listening Practice

Thomas and Cynthia

A story about Thomas and his job at the post office and his problems with a co-worker, Cynthia.

Fill in the blanks with the correct word(s) from the story. Then, listen again to check.

Use words only, not numbers.

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  1. Thomas works at the .
  2. Thomas arrives at o'clock every morning.
  3. Cynthia is often to work.
  4. Cynthia likes to talk to her on the phone.
  5. Thomas doesn't like with Cynthia.
  6. Thomas says to Cynthia, "You need to more."
  7. Thomas is thinking of another job.

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