B1 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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Choose the correct option to complete the The Last-Minute Gift below.
1
Why did Tom panic in the morning?
a.
He lost his phone.
b.
He forgot Olivia's birthday.
c.
He was late for work.
2
How did Tom try to get a gift at first?
a.
He made a cake.
b.
He called the gift shop for delivery.
c.
He went to the party early.
3
What did Tom buy for Olivia?
a.
A plant
b.
A book
c.
A cake
4
How did Olivia feel about the gift?
a.
She was unhappy.
b.
She didn’t notice it.
c.
She was happy and said it was perfect.
5
What did Tom promise himself at the end?
a.
To buy more plants
b.
To remember birthdays earlier
c.
To never go to parties again
