What are you doing? – A1 English Listening Test

Summary

In this heartwarming conversation between Jack and his mother, they catch up on the activities of everyone at home. Jack's mother is studying Japanese in preparation for their upcoming trip to Japan, while his father is washing the car. The children are busy with their own activities: Emily is enjoying a comedy on TV, Daniel is experimenting with a new pasta recipe, and Anna is learning about vegetable gardening. The family is spending a relaxing day together, and Jack's mom shares a nostalgic moment by watching old videos of the kids when they were younger. A peaceful, joyful family moment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jack is doing well and is spending time with his family at home.
• 😀 Jack's dad is washing his car in the garage and listening to music.
• 😀 Jack's mom is studying Japanese because they plan to travel to Japan next year.
• 😀 Emily has finished her homework and is now watching TV and eating popcorn.
• 😀 Emily is likely watching a comedy show because she is laughing.
• 😀 Daniel is in the kitchen making a new pasta recipe with chicken and carrots.
• 😀 Jack appreciates having a 12-year-old chef at home, as Daniel loves cooking.
• 😀 Anna is outside in the garden planting vegetables after getting interested in organic food.
• 😀 Daniel might use the vegetables Anna is growing for his cooking.
• 😀 Jack is relaxing with a cup of tea and watching old family videos on his computer.
• 😀 Jack’s mom is also focused on learning Japanese while Jack relaxes and reminisces.

Q & A

Why is Jack studying Japanese?

Jack is studying Japanese because he and his family want to travel to Japan next year, and he wants to learn some useful phrases.

What is Jack's dad doing in the garage?

Jack's dad is washing his car in the garage while listening to music.

What are the children doing in the house?

Emily is watching TV and eating popcorn, while Daniel is in the kitchen making lunch. Anna is outside in the garden, planting vegetables.

What is Emily watching on TV?

Emily is watching a comedy show, as she is laughing while watching it.

What is Daniel cooking for lunch?

Daniel is cooking a new pasta recipe with carrots and chicken, which he found on the internet.

What is Anna doing in the garden?

Anna is planting vegetables in the garden. She got interested in vegetable gardening after watching a TV show about organic food.

Why did Anna start planting vegetables?

Anna started planting vegetables after watching a TV show about organic food and vegetable gardening, which inspired her.

How is Daniel's passion for cooking connected to his family?

Daniel enjoys cooking, and his love for it benefits the family, as he often prepares meals like the pasta recipe he's making for lunch.

What type of videos is Jack watching on his computer?

Jack is watching old recordings of Emily and Daniel when they were little.

What is Jack's mom doing while Jack is studying Japanese?

Jack's mom is drinking tea and studying Japanese herself, just like Jack.