The Cancelled Picnic

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

Where did Lena and Mark want to go for their picnic at first?

a.
The park
b.
The beach
c.
The zoo
2

What did they pack for their picnic?

a.
Pizza, salad, and water
b.
Sandwiches, fruit, and juice
c.
Soup, rice, and tea
3

Why did Lena and Mark not go to the park?

a.
They were tired
b.
It started to rain
c.
They forgot the food
4

What did Lena and Mark do instead of going outside?

a.
Watched TV
b.
Had an indoor picnic
c.
Went to bed
5

How did Lena and Mark feel at the end of the day?

a.
Sad
b.
Angry
c.
Happy
Lena and her brother Mark were planning a picnic at the park. In the morning, the sun was shining, and the sky was blue. They packed sandwiches, fruit, and juice. However, while they were getting ready, dark clouds started to cover the sky. Soon, it began to rain heavily. “Oh no,” said Lena. “What do we do now?” Mark looked outside and said, “Let’s have an indoor picnic instead!” They laid a blanket on the living room floor. They ate their food, played board games, and laughed together. Even though they couldn’t go to the park, they still had a fun day.
Yuki TanakaYuki Tanaka
Senior Curriculum Designer
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M.Ed. Language Education, University of Tokyo
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