The Car Breakdown

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

What happened to the car while Adam and his friend were driving?

a.
They ran out of gas
b.
The car broke down
c.
The car got a flat tire
2

Why couldn’t Adam and his friend call for help?

a.
Their phones were lost
b.
There was no phone signal
c.
They forgot the phone number
3

What did Adam and his friend decide to do after the car broke down?

a.
Wait inside the car
b.
Walk to a gas station
c.
Look for a mechanic
4

Who helped Adam and his friend?

a.
A police officer
b.
A farmer
c.
A taxi driver
5

How did Adam and his friend feel about the trip at the end?

a.
It was a funny story
b.
They were angry
c.
They went back home
While driving to a weekend getaway, Adam’s car suddenly started making strange noises. Moments later, it broke down completely in the middle of a quiet road. His friend Mia, who was traveling with him, suggested calling roadside assistance, but there was no phone signal. Instead, they decided to walk to a gas station they had passed earlier. Luckily, a kind farmer stopped and offered them a ride. The farmer even helped jump-start the car. Although the trip started with trouble, it ended with a funny story they would share for years.
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