The Broken Vase

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

Where does Carlos play football?

a.
In the park
b.
In the living room
c.
In the kitchen
2

What does Carlos break?

a.
A window
b.
A vase
c.
A chair
3

How does Carlos feel after he breaks the vase?

a.
Happy
b.
Worried
c.
Angry
4

How does Carlos fix his mistake?

a.
He buys a new vase
b.
He goes outside to play
c.
He makes a card
5

What does Mom do at the end?

a.
She is still angry
b.
She smiles and hugs Carlos
c.
She leaves the room
Carlos plays football in the living room. His mom says, "Please play outside." Carlos doesn't listen. He kicks the ball again. Crash! He breaks his mom's vase. Carlos feels worried. Mom comes into the room. She sees the broken vase. Carlos says sorry immediately. Mom looks upset but stays calm. "It's okay, Carlos, but please listen next time," Mom says. Carlos helps clean up the pieces. Later, Carlos takes money from his savings. He buys a new vase with his dad’s help. Carlos gives the new vase to Mom. Mom smiles and hugs Carlos. "Thank you for fixing your mistake," Mom says. Carlos learns to listen better. He feels good again.
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