The Wrong Email

B2 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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Choose the correct option to complete the The Wrong Email below.
1

Who sent the email to the wrong person?

a.
The client
b.
Jason
c.
The wrong recipient
2

How did Jason feel after his mistake?

a.
Embarrassed
b.
Angry
c.
Excited
3

What did Jason do after he noticed his mistake?

a.
He ignored it
b.
He explained to both people
c.
He deleted the email
4

How did the client react to Jason’s mistake?

a.
The client was angry
b.
The client did not answer
c.
The client was understanding
5

What did Jason do after making the mistake?

a.
He laughed and checked emails more carefully
b.
He stopped sending emails
c.
He sent the same email again
Jason had written an important email to a client but accidentally sent it to the wrong person. He realized it only after receiving a confused reply. Feeling embarrassed, he immediately contacted both people to explain the mistake. Thankfully, the client was understanding. Jason corrected the error and double-checked every email afterward. He laughed later, realizing how one small click could cause so much stress.
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