Cooking for Grandma

A2 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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Choose the correct option to complete the Cooking for Grandma below.
1

Who is coming for dinner?

a.
A friend
b.
Grandma
c.
Neighbor
2

What did Sophia and her mom decide to cook?

a.
Soup
b.
Pasta with vegetables and chicken
c.
Pizza
3

Who went to buy bread?

a.
Mom
b.
Grandma
c.
Sophia
4

How did Grandma feel about the dinner?

a.
She was sad
b.
She was very happy
c.
She was angry
5

Why did Sophia feel proud?

a.
She finished her homework
b.
She helped make Grandma smile
c.
She cleaned her room
Sophia’s grandma was coming for dinner. Sophia and her mom decided to cook something special. They chose to make pasta with vegetables and chicken. While Mom was cutting vegetables, Sophia prepared the salad. Suddenly, they realized they forgot to buy bread. Sophia quickly went to the bakery nearby. When she returned, the food smelled delicious. Grandma arrived and was very happy. “This is the best dinner ever,” she said. Sophia felt proud that she helped make Grandma smile.
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