Cleaning the Room

A1 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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1

How does Ella feel when her mom asks her to clean?

a.
Happy
b.
Unhappy
c.
Excited
2

What does Ella do first to clean her room?

a.
Makes her bed
b.
Picks up her toys
c.
Sweeps the floor
3

Where does Ella put her clothes?

a.
On the floor
b.
In the closet
c.
On the bed
4

Who helps Ella start cleaning?

a.
Dad
b.
Ava
c.
Mom
5

How does Ella feel at the end of the story?

a.
Proud
b.
Angry
c.
Sleepy
Ella’s room is very messy today. Her mom asks her to clean it. Ella feels unhappy. She doesn't like cleaning. Mom helps Ella get started. First, Ella picks up her toys. She puts them into a big box. Next, she puts clothes in the closet. Mom says, "Good job!" Ella feels better now. She makes her bed carefully. Soon, the room looks clean and nice. Ella feels proud. Mom hugs Ella and says, "Thank you for helping!" Ella smiles. She learns cleaning can be easy if she starts slowly. Later, Ella invites her friend Ava to play. Ava likes Ella’s clean room. They play happily all afternoon.
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