Intermediate Listening Practice

1. What is Sophie mainly trying to do in this conversation?
    Explain why she found the movie confusing
    Decide which movie the two of them should watch
    Get Derek to agree to go out on Friday evening
    Persuade Derek to see a movie she enjoyed

2. What is Derek's attitude toward the movie at the start?
    He is doubtful and unsure whether it lives up to the talk
    He is eager to see it as soon as possible
    He has already decided he will not see it
    He is annoyed that Sophie keeps mentioning it

3. How would you describe the relationship between Sophie and Derek?
    Siblings who are catching up after a while apart
    A couple who often spend evenings together
    Close friends who tease each other easily
    A couple planning a special occasion

4. How does Sophie feel about the movie overall?
    She found it good but forgettable
    She was deeply affected by it
    She enjoyed parts but was disappointed by the ending
    She thought it was better than she expected, but slow

5. By the end of the conversation, what have the two of them agreed to do?
    Go and see the movie on Friday
    Watch the movie at home together
    See the movie this weekend and eat before it starts
    Think about it and let Sophie know by the weekend

6. What is the overall tone of this conversation?
    Tense, as the two disagree strongly
    Mostly emotional, as they discuss something personal
    Quite one-sided
    Light and playful, with friendly back-and-forth