Task 7: listening worksheet from ESL short stories

This listening activity is aimed to 1º Bachillerato. It deals with physical appearance vocabulary and a detailed description of an event. It contains lots of phrasal verbs which describe meticulously the progress of an event. It is quite specific and the activities ask for very detailed information, so before doing these two exercises we will need some pre-listening activity to prepare the students for this type of activity.

These two are the activities I suggest:

Here you can listen to the audio file

Listen to the audio file once. When you listen it the second time, try to find the word that is missing.

The annual teachers’ meeting was the only time ________ all the teachers got together in one place _________ one time. It was a 3-hour meeting, from _________ to 10 p.m. Lecturers talked on various subjects. _______ talk was followed by a question and answer __________. It was an informal, pleasant evening.
The evening ______ began with a delicious dinner catered by a ________ restaurant. This year’s host was a Middle Eastern ________. Teachers piled as much as they wanted on _______ paper plates and found a seat outdoors or ________ the auditorium. Most teachers really seemed to appreciate____________food. 
For Shane, this evening was his opportunity __________ check out the female teachers. This year, a __________ walked into the auditorium about 10 minutes late. _______ sat in the row in front of Shane, __________ two seats away. Shane couldn’t believe it. She ________ not only the best-looking woman in the auditorium, __________ she smiled at him before she sat down. __________ was tall and had long red hair. She ________ wearing a sexy black cocktail dress. 
Shane could __________ focus on the meeting anymore. He looked at _________ lecturers less than he looked at the redhead. ________ was enveloped in her perfume. She took notes ________-handed. She ran her fingers through her hair. She _________ and uncrossed her legs. Shane was going crazy. ___________, there was no ring on her left hand. 
___________ meeting ended. The dean thanked everyone for attending. ________ applauded the presenters. The redhead stood up. Shane _________up. She smiled at him, and then walked _________. Shane walked out. She went to the restroom. _________ waited. When she came out, he walked up__________her. 
“Hi,” he smiled. “My name’s Shane. I ________ wondering if you have time for a cup ______ coffee. I was hoping we could share some _______ our teaching experiences.” 
She smiled. “Why, thank you. _______’s sweet of you. I appreciate your offer, but _______’ve got to get home. My husband is babysitting _________, and I’m sure he’s pretty tired. Maybe another _________?” She smiled, and walked away. 

Once you have listened to the audio, choose the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is not true?
1. The redhead woman was a mother.
2.  All the teachers had appreciated the dinner in the auditorium.
3.  The teachers’ meeting was held once a year.
4.  Shane was interested in the woman teacher sitting in the row in front of him.
2. What did Shane usually do at the annual teachers’ meeting?
1.  He would check if all the woman teachers had arrived.
2.  He would check if there was anyone absent.
3.  He was always trying to find out which woman teacher was the most beautiful.
4.   He was always trying to help female teachers.
3. What does a ring on the left hand usually mean?
1.   It means the person is married.
2.   It means the person has no marriage partner yet.
3.   It means the person is still single.
4.   It means the person is rich.
4. Why did the female teacher smile at Shane?
1.   Shane was very funny-looking.
2.   She loved Shane at the first sight.
3.   She was showing her politeness.
4.   She met Shane before and knew him.
5. At the end of the story, how would Shane probably feel?
1.   Crazy.
2.   Curious.
3.   Mad.
4.   Disappointed.