At the Beach

A1 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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Choose the correct option to complete the At the Beach below.
1

Who builds a sandcastle?

a.
Noah
b.
Zoe
c.
Mom
2

What does Noah collect?

a.
Shells
b.
Sticks
c.
Stones
3

How does Zoe feel when she drops her ice cream?

a.
Happy
b.
Sad
c.
Angry
4

What flavor does Noah choose for his ice cream?

a.
Strawberry
b.
Chocolate
c.
Vanilla
5

What do they do at the end of the day?

a.
Go swimming again
b.
Go home
c.
Go shopping
Noah and Zoe go to the beach with their mom. It is sunny and warm. Zoe builds a sandcastle. Noah collects shells. Mom watches them closely. Later, they go into the water. Zoe splashes Noah. Noah laughs and splashes Zoe back. After swimming, they eat ice cream. Zoe chooses chocolate. Noah chooses vanilla. The ice cream tastes good. Suddenly, Zoe drops her ice cream. She feels sad. Noah shares his ice cream with Zoe. Zoe smiles. "Thank you, Noah," Zoe says. They walk along the beach with Mom. Mom takes pictures. Zoe and Noah find more shells. They go home feeling happy and tired. Today was fun.
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