Listening - Some Moments Deserve Gold

I’ve set this activity at a B1 (Intermediate) level because of the natural speed and British expressions, but if you are A2, give it a try!

Watch the video and complete the activities below.

ACTIVITIES

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice

Choose the only correct option for each question.

1. What is the first piece of news the couple shares?

A) They are moving to a new house. B) They are having a baby. C) They found a lost cat.

2. What does the mother say she will do after hearing the first news?

A) Make some tea. B) Call her friends. C) Go to the supermarket.

3. Who is Norman?

A) The couple's new baby. B) The grandfather. C) The family cat.

4. Based on the video, which event seems to excite the mother more?

A) The baby news. B) The cat coming home. C) Putting the kettle on.

5. What is the product being advertised?

A) A cat food brand. B) Yorkshire Gold tea. C) Kitchen appliances.

Exercise 2: True, False, or Not Given

Mark the sentences according to the information in the video.

1. The young woman is wearing a denim jacket.

TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN

2. The father found the cat in the garden.

TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN

3. The mother uses the expression "pop the kettle on."

TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN

4. The cat, Norman, was missing for three days.

TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN

5. The slogan of the commercial is "Some moments deserve gold."

TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN

Exercise 3: Gap Fill

Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear.

"So... we’re having a baby!"
"Oh love, that’s (1) . I’ll pop the (2) on."
"Look who’s (3) !"
"Norman!"
"Some (4) deserve (5) ."
"I still can’t believe it. Norman’s home."