Listening - The Busy Calendar

Listen to the audio and complete the activities below.

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Julia: Hi, Mark. I am looking at my calendar for February. It’s crazy! Mark: Really? Why? Are you going to travel for Carnival? Julia: No, I’m staying here. But I have exams next week. On Monday and Tuesday, I need to study all day. Mark: That sounds boring. What about the weekend? Julia: On Saturday morning, I’m going to the dentist. I hate it! But on Saturday night, I am going to a barbecue at Carol’s house. Mark: Oh, I know Carol. Is she going to make that famous chocolate cake? Julia: Yes! That is the only reason I am going. Mark: Save a piece for me, please!

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: True, False or Doesn't Say?

Decide if the sentences are True, False or if the information is not in the audio.

1. Julia is going to travel to Rio de Janeiro.
Select... True False Doesn't Say

2. Julia has exams on Monday and Wednesday.
Select... True False Doesn't Say

3. Mark dislikes the dentist.
Select... True False Doesn't Say

4. There is a barbecue on Saturday night.
Select... True False Doesn't Say

Activity 2: Fill in the Missing Info

Listen again and complete the notes.

1. Monday/Tuesday: Julia needs to .

2. Saturday Morning: Appointment at the .

3. Reason to go to the party: Carol’s .