Rob is Late

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.

Running Late for a Meeting – Listening Comprehension Exercise

Running Late for a Meeting – Listening Comprehension Exercise

1. How does the first speaker feel at the beginning?
  • Happy
  • Tired
  • Excited
  • Hungry
2. What time is it at the beginning of the conversation?
  • 10:00 o'clock
  • 11:00 o'clock
  • 12:00 o'clock
  • 1:00 o'clock
3. Where does the first speaker need to go tomorrow?
  • London
  • Cambridge
  • Oxford
  • Manchester
4. What does the friend suggest?
  • Going home
  • One more drink
  • Getting food
  • Calling a taxi
5. What time is it when the speaker asks the woman?
  • 7:15
  • 7:30
  • 7:45 (quarter to eight)
  • 8:00
6. What time is the train?
  • 7:37
  • 7:47
  • 7:57
  • 8:07
7. How much time does the speaker have to catch the train?
  • One minute
  • Two minutes
  • Five minutes
  • Ten minutes
8. What does the friend tell the speaker to do?
  • Relax
  • Hurry
  • Wait
  • Call someone
9. What does the speaker apologize for at the meeting?
  • Forgetting something
  • Being late
  • Canceling the meeting
  • Missing the meeting
10. How late is the speaker for the meeting?
  • 30 minutes
  • 45 minutes
  • One hour
  • Two hours
11. What time is it when the speaker arrives at the meeting?
  • 9:30 (half past nine)
  • 10:00
  • 10:30 (half past ten)
  • 11:00
12. How many times does the speaker apologize at the meeting?
  • Once
  • Twice
  • Three times
  • Doesn't apologize

Your Results

Rob: I’m tired. What time is it?

Friend: It’s 11:00 o’clock.

Rob: I need to go. I have a meeting in Oxford tomorrow morning.

Friend: One more drink?

Rob: Oh, okay.

Rob: Excuse me. What time is it?

Woman: It’s quarter to eight. What time is your train?

Rob: At 7:47.

Friend: You need to hurry. You only have two minutes.

Rob: Hello, I’m Rob Walker. I’m sorry I’m late.

Man: You’re an hour late. It’s half past ten.

Rob: I know. I’m really sorry.