The Broken Phone Screen

B1 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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Choose the correct option to complete the The Broken Phone Screen below.
1

What happened to Nathan’s phone?

a.
He lost it
b.
The screen cracked
c.
It ran out of battery
2

How did Nathan feel after his phone broke?

a.
Frustrated
b.
Excited
c.
Scared
3

What did Nathan do while waiting at the repair shop?

a.
Ate lunch
b.
Talked to his friend
c.
Read a book
4

How long did it take to fix Nathan's phone?

a.
One hour
b.
Five minutes
c.
All day
5

What did Nathan promise to do in the future?

a.
Be more careful with his phone
b.
Buy a new phone
c.
Text more
Nathan was texting while walking when he accidentally dropped his phone. The screen cracked badly. Frustrated, he went to the repair shop. The worker told him it would cost more than he expected. Nathan thought for a moment and said, “Maybe I should stop using my phone so much.” While waiting, he read a book from the shop’s shelf. After an hour, his phone was ready. Nathan realized it had been a nice break not looking at his phone all the time. He promised to be more careful in the future.
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