Listen to the speakers and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.
Preparation
Do this exercise before you listen. Match the events with the definitions and write a – e next to the
numbers 1 – 5.
1……..
a party to celebrate the anniversary of
someone’s birth
a.
golden wedding anniversary
2……..
the marriage of a king, queen, prince or
princess
b.
Notting Hill Carnival
3……..
a West Indian carnival held in London
every August
c.
end of term party at school
4…….. a celebration of 50 years of marriage
d.
birthday party
5……..
a party normally organised by students to
celebrate finishing the school year and
completing their exams
e.
Royal wedding
2. Check your understanding: matching
Do this exercise while you listen. Match the speaker with the celebration and write a – e next to the
numbers 1 – 5.
1……..
Speaker A
a. golden wedding anniversary
2……..
Speaker B
b. Notting Hill Carnival
3……..
Speaker C
c. end of term party at school
4……..
Speaker D
d. Royal wedding
5……..
Speaker E
e.
surprise birthday party
Listening skills practice: Celebrations – exercises