The Unexpected Guest

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

Why did Lucy feel awkward at first?

a.
She forgot to cook food
b.
She didn’t know Sam
c.
She lost her phone
2

Who was Sam?

a.
Lucy's old friend
b.
A new colleague of a friend
c.
Lucy's neighbor
3

What was Lucy preparing for?

a.
A birthday party
b.
A dinner party
c.
A picnic in the park
4

How did Lucy feel about Sam at the end of the night?

a.
She was happy he came
b.
She wanted him to leave
c.
She was angry with him
5

What helped make the evening special?

a.
Everything went exactly as planned
b.
The unplanned visit from Sam
c.
The expensive food
Lucy was preparing her small apartment for a dinner party with her closest friends. Everything was set—the table, the food, and the music. As guests started arriving, someone rang the doorbell whom Lucy didn’t recognize. It turned out to be Sam, a new colleague of one of her friends. At first, Lucy felt awkward since she hadn’t planned for an extra person. But as the evening continued, Sam turned out to be funny, friendly, and full of interesting stories. By the end of the night, Lucy was glad he came. Sometimes, unplanned moments lead to the best memories.
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