Helping at the Animal Shelter

A2 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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1

Who did Noah go to the animal shelter with?

a.
His brother
b.
His cousin
c.
His teacher
2

What did Noah and Sarah do first at the shelter?

a.
Played with dogs
b.
Cleaned the cages
c.
Fed the animals
3

What was Sarah doing while Noah played with kittens?

a.
Brushing a big dog
b.
Reading a book
c.
Feeding the birds
4

How did Noah and Sarah feel after helping?

a.
Sad
b.
Happy
c.
Angry
5

Who thanked Noah and Sarah for their help?

a.
The animals
b.
The shelter worker
c.
Their parents
Noah and his cousin Sarah visited the local animal shelter to help. First, they cleaned the cages. Then, they fed the cats and dogs. While Sarah was brushing a big dog, Noah was playing with the kittens. One kitten climbed onto Noah’s shoulder and purred. After finishing their tasks, the shelter worker said, “Thank you for helping.” Noah and Sarah felt happy and promised to come back again. They loved spending time with the animals.
Yuki TanakaYuki Tanaka
Senior Curriculum Designer
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M.Ed. Language Education, University of Tokyo
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