The Broken Guitar

B2 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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1

Why did Nathan practice guitar for weeks?

a.
To play at a party
b.
To buy a new guitar
c.
To teach his neighbor
2

What problem did Nathan have before the party?

a.
He lost his guitar
b.
A string on his guitar broke
c.
He forgot the party date
3

How did Nathan try to fix his problem?

a.
He went to sleep
b.
He called music stores
c.
He asked his friend for help
4

Who helped Nathan in the end?

a.
His neighbor
b.
His teacher
c.
His friend
5

How did Nathan feel after his performance?

a.
Angry
b.
Lucky
c.
Bored
Nathan had been practicing guitar for weeks to perform at his friend’s birthday. The day before the party, one of the strings snapped, and he didn’t have a spare. Frantically, he called several music stores, but none had the right string. Finally, his neighbor, who also played guitar, offered to lend him hers. Nathan’s performance went well, and his friend loved it. He realized how lucky he was to have helpful people around him.
Yuki TanakaYuki Tanaka
Senior Curriculum Designer
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M.Ed. Language Education, University of Tokyo
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