Dad's Birthday

Instructions:

Listen to the video carefully and answer the following questions. Choose the best answer for each question. Click “Submit Answers” when you’re done to see your results.

Birthday Date Confusion – Listening Comprehension Exercise

Birthday Date Confusion – Listening Comprehension Exercise

1. What question does the first speaker ask?
  • What time is it?
  • What day is it?
  • What's the date today?
  • What month is it?
2. What date does the friend think it is?
  • 1st of June
  • 2nd of June
  • 1st of July
  • 2nd of July
3. What date does the first speaker think it is?
  • 1st of June
  • 2nd of June
  • 1st of July
  • 2nd of July
4. Whose birthday does the first speaker think it is?
  • His mom's birthday
  • His dad's birthday
  • His brother's birthday
  • His friend's birthday
5. What gift does the speaker bring?
  • Flowers
  • Chocolates
  • Wine
  • A book
6. How does the dad feel about the gift?
  • He doesn't like it
  • It's his favourite wine
  • He's allergic to it
  • He already has some
7. Why does the speaker give the gift?
  • To say thank you
  • For Father's Day
  • For his birthday
  • Just because
8. Is it actually the dad's birthday today?
  • Yes, it is
  • No, it isn't
  • It's tomorrow
  • It was yesterday
9. When is the dad's actual birthday?
  • 1st of June
  • 2nd of June
  • 1st of July
  • 2nd of July
10. What is today's actual date?
  • 1st of June
  • 2nd of June
  • 1st of July
  • 2nd of July
11. How does the dad respond to the mistake?
  • He gets angry
  • He says "Don't worry"
  • He's disappointed
  • He sends him away
12. What does the dad invite the speaker to do?
  • Leave and come back later
  • Come in and have a glass of wine
  • Go to a restaurant
  • Call him on the correct date

Your Results

Rob: What’s the date today?

Friend: I think it’s the 2nd of June.

Rob: Are you sure? Isn’t it the 1st?

Friend: No, definitely the 2nd.

Rob: Oh no. It’s my dad’s birthday.


Rob: Dad.

Dad: Rob! Hi!

Rob: This is for you.

Dad: For me? It’s my favourite wine. Thanks Rob, but why?

Rob: For your birthday, of course. Happy birthday.

Dad: Rob, it isn’t my birthday today. My birthday is on the 2nd of July. Today is the 2nd of June.

Rob: Oh no.

Dad: Don’t worry. Come in. Have a glass of wine.