First Day at University

B1 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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Choose the correct option to complete the First Day at University below.
1

How does Ella feel at the beginning of the day?

a.
Excited and nervous
b.
Angry and sad
c.
Bored and tired
2

Who does Ella meet on her first day?

a.
Her teacher
b.
Another new student
c.
Her old friend
3

What do Ella and Ben do together?

a.
Study for a test
b.
Visit their families
c.
Find their classrooms and join the tour
4

Where do Ella and Ben eat lunch?

a.
In the library
b.
At the cafeteria
c.
At home
5

How does Ella feel at the end of the day?

a.
Scared
b.
Happy
c.
Angry
Ella had been waiting for this day for months—her first day at university. She felt both excited and nervous. As she walked onto the campus, everything seemed big and unfamiliar. Luckily, she met Ben, another student who was also new. They quickly became friends. Together, they found their classrooms, joined the welcome tour, and grabbed lunch at the cafeteria. By the end of the day, Ella realized that starting university wasn’t as scary as she thought. She felt happy to have made a new friend on the very first day.
Yuki TanakaYuki Tanaka
Senior Curriculum Designer
Education
M.Ed. Language Education, University of Tokyo
Experience
10+ years curriculum development
Certifications
Instructional Design, A1-B2 programs
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