The Cooking Class

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

Why did they join the class?

a.
They wanted to eat sushi
b.
They wanted to learn cooking
c.
They wanted to meet new friends
2

What did the teacher show them how to make?

a.
Pizza
b.
Sushi
c.
Salad
3

How did their first sushi rolls look?

a.
Perfect
b.
Terrible
c.
Expensive
4

How did they feel at the end of the class?

a.
Sad
b.
Angry
c.
Happy
5

What did Julia suggest at the end?

a.
To cook dinner more often
b.
To stop cooking
c.
To take a painting class
Michael and his sister Julia decided to take a cooking class together. Neither of them was very good at cooking, but they wanted to learn. The teacher showed them how to make sushi. At first, their sushi looked terrible—rice was falling out, and the rolls were messy. But after some practice, their last rolls looked almost professional. “Not bad for beginners,” said the teacher. Julia laughed and said, “I think we should cook dinner more often.” Michael agreed. It was a fun experience they wanted to try again.
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