The Broken Laptop

B1 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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1

Who helped Sophie with her laptop problem?

a.
Her brother
b.
Her friend
c.
Her teacher
2

What was wrong with the laptop?

a.
It had no internet
b.
The charger was broken
c.
The keyboard was missing
3

How did Sophie feel when her laptop stopped working?

a.
Excited
b.
Relaxed
c.
Panicked
4

What did Josh do to help Sophie?

a.
He fixed the printer
b.
He brought a spare charger
c.
He bought a new laptop
5

Did Sophie finish her report on time?

a.
Yes, she did
b.
No, she didn’t
c.
She forgot
Sophie had almost finished writing her final school report when her laptop suddenly froze. She tried restarting it, but the screen stayed black. Panicking, she called her friend Josh, who was good with computers. Josh arrived within 20 minutes. “Don’t worry,” he said. After checking a few things, he realized the charger wasn’t working. Luckily, Josh had a spare charger at home. He went to get it, and when he plugged it in, the laptop turned on. “You’ve saved my life,” Sophie said, laughing. Thanks to Josh, she submitted her report just in time.
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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