B2 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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Choose the correct option to complete the The Missed Deadline below.
1
Why did Michael email his manager?
a.
He wanted to ask for a holiday.
b.
He knew he would not finish the report on time.
c.
He finished the report early.
2
What did the manager do after Michael explained his problem?
a.
He got angry.
b.
He ignored Michael.
c.
He allowed more time.
3
When did Michael finish his report?
a.
The next morning
b.
Before the deadline
c.
A week later
4
How did the manager feel about Michael’s report in the end?
a.
He did not like it.
b.
He complimented it.
c.
He did not read it.
5
What lesson did Michael learn?
a.
It is better to ask for help than pretend everything is fine.
b.
It is good to lie to your manager.
c.
It is okay to miss deadlines without telling anyone.
