Listening Comprehension for Students of English: April Showers

Question

This listening comprehension is aimed at beginner to intermediate students, however, all students of English are invited to participate. I hope you like the recording.

All you have to do is fill in the blanks . Some of the blanks may have more than one word missing .

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"April Showers" read by Goyo from Kentucky, USA-- Listen here.

You know what? I’m getting really _____________ of this weather _______ here! Last Saturday ___________ a big, outdoor event where I live. It rained all night the night ______, and continued to _____ rain throughout the day on Saturday. Sunday was nice, but it was windy. Monday it was _____ windy, and the rain _____________! It rained __________ Tuesday, and some more on Wednesday. Thursday it was sunny, but ___________ rained some that day. Friday it was very _________ all day, and Friday night we had strong thunderstorms and __________! I saw on the TV this morning that a ________ hit the airport in St. Louis, Missouri last night. The airport will be closed for two days while they _____________. Those poor travelers! So here I am on a Saturday, and it’s raining again. I can see a _________ of water standing in my ____________. The weather forecast calls for strong storms today, tonight, and tomorrow, with rain __________ through Wednesday!

They say, “April showers bring May ________.” But this is __________!

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Corrections will be provided in your own posts later in the week, so keep your eyes peeled .

Thank you very much, Goyo!!! - cogumela, Apr 27, 2011

great stuff, greg, great voice;) - 00494d19, Apr 27, 2011

You have a great accent, it's very easy to understand you. Thank you very much - Vicente1, Apr 27, 2011

Answer 1

Oh my God! What a clear voice, Goyo!

Thanks a lot for the exercise.

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You know what? I’m getting really tired of this weather around here! Last Saturday we had a big, outdoor event where I live. It rained all night the night before, and continued to spit rain throughout the day on Saturday. Sunday was nice, but it was windy. Monday it was still windy, and the rain came back! It rained a lot Tuesday, and some more on Wednesday. Thursday it was sunny, but it even rained some that day. Friday it was very cloudy all day, and Friday night we had strong thunderstorms and tornadoes! I saw on the TV this morning that a tornado hit the airport in St. Louis, Missouri last night. The airport will be closed for two days while they make repairs. Those poor travelers! So here I am on a Saturday, and it’s raining again. I can see a puddle of water standing in my backyard. The weather forecast calls for strong storms today, tonight, and tomorrow, with rain continuing through Wednesday!

They say, “April showers bring May flowers.” But this is ridiculous!

Good job Meli. - Goyo, Apr 27, 2011

Answer 2

You know what? I’m getting really tired of this weather around here! Last Saturday we had a big, outdoor event where I live. It rained all night the night before, and continued to speed spit rain throughout the day on Saturday. Sunday was nice, but it was windy. Monday it was still windy, and the rain came back! It rained a lot Tuesday, and some more on Wednesday. Thursday it was sunny, but it even rained some that day. Friday it was very cloudy all day, and Friday night we had strong thunderstorms and tornadoes! I saw on the TV this morning that a*tornado hit the airport in St. Louis, Missouri last night. The airport will be closed for two days while they make repairs. Those poor travelers! So here I am on a Saturday, and it’s raining again. I can see a puddle of water standing in my backyard. The weather forecast calls for strong storms today, tonight, and tomorrow, with rain continuing through Wednesday! They say, “April showers bring May flowers.” But this is ridiculous!

Thank you very much ! This is very helpful

Only one mistake. Very good! - Goyo, Apr 28, 2011

Thanks, Goyo ! You are great :) ! - Vicente1, Apr 28, 2011

Answer 3

Bump.

Wow, has anyone told you that your voice is perfect for radio?

I agree...he'd make a fabulous radio personality. - --Mariana--, Apr 27, 2011

Wow, how did I missed this one? Thank you, Nicole for bumping ! :) - cogumela, Apr 27, 2011

I concur.:) Me encantó escucharlo. - Deanski, Apr 27, 2011

*How did I miss... :) - cogumela, Apr 27, 2011

Awww. You guys are so nice! - Goyo, Apr 28, 2011

Answer 4

This is a fantastic example of spoken English. In my opinion ...if you want to learn English (especially the American variety) this is the voice to copy.

Let's have some more ... eh?

Thank you Patch. I intend to do more. - Goyo, Apr 28, 2011

Answer 5

You know what? I’m getting really tired of this weather around here! Last Saturday we had a big, outdoor event where I live. It rained all night the night before, and continued to spit rain throughout the day on Saturday. Sunday was nice, but it was windy. Monday it was still windy, and the rain came back! It rained a lot Tuesday, and some more on Wednesday. Thursday it was sunny, but it even rained some that day. Friday it was very cloudy all day, and Friday night we had strong thunderstorms and tornadoes! I saw on the TV this morning that a tornado hit the airport in St. Louis, Missouri last night. The airport will be closed for two days while they make repairs. Those poor travelers! So here I am on a Saturday, and it’s raining again. I can see a puddle of water standing in my backyard. The weather forecast calls for strong storms today, tonight, and tomorrow, with rain continuing through Wednesday!

They say, “April showers bring May flowers.” But this is ridicules!

Thank you so much for the exercise! you have an amazing English accent, very easy to understand

I'm glad you liked it. You did a great job. - Goyo, Apr 28, 2011

Answer 6

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