June 13, 2018 Listening Practice


Back at Home
(Michael goes home and talks to his mother about school.)
MICHAEL: Mom, 1 1. had a great day at school.
MRS. LEE: Really? but usually 2. hate school.
MICHAEL: I know, but today was different.
MRS. LEE: Why? Why was so different 3. about it?
MICHAEL: Today, I spoke only English and 1 4. had a lot of fun.
MRS. LEE: Did your teachers understand?
MICHAEL: Yes, they all understood. Well, actually, one 5. got mad and hit me.
MRS. LEE: Who was it? I will talk to him.
MICHAEL: No, don*t worry about it. He only hit my hands.
MRS. LEE: All right, if you say so. But it still makes me mad. By the way, who did you speak English with?
MICHAEL: I spoke English with Andy. Do you remember him?
MRS. LEE: Of course, I remember him. That is so funny.
MICHAEL: Why is it funny?
MRS. LEE: Because I met Andy's mother today, and we decided to speak English, too.
MICHAEL: Really? But Andy's mother was an English major in college. Can you speak English with her?
MRS. LEE: Why not? Even if her English is better than 6. mine, I can still practice.
MICHAEL: Thats true. Wow, Mom. You are really smart.
MRS. LEE: No, I'm not smart But I have lived a long time, so I understand life
a 7. little better than you. That's all.
MICHAEL: Anyway, I always 8. learn a lot from you.
MRS. LEE: I'm happy to hear that.