New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions
Listen again and type the missing word(s) exactly. Empty answers are not checked.
First, Anna is going to ___ earlier on weekdays.
She wants to wake up earlier on ___.
She often feels ___ in the morning.
She is going to ___ at home more.
She wants to eat ___ and save money.
She plans to exercise ___ times a week.
She’s not going to do anything extreme—just ___ and stretching.
She will practice English every day for ___ minutes.
At night, she wants to spend less time on her ___.
Before she sleeps, she wants to read a ___.
New Year’s resolutions
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David introduces his New Year’s plan: he wants to be more organized.
He says he will use a simple weekly plan so he doesn’t forget important things.
He decides to manage his money better and stop buying small things he doesn’t need.
He plans to put some money aside each month for travel.
He says he wants to be more active because he sits a lot at work.
He plans to take short breaks and walk every day.
Another goal is to improve relationships: he will call his parents more often, not just send quick messages.
Finally, he wants to say “yes” to more new experiences, like trying a new hobby or meeting new people.
New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s resolutions
Listen again and type the missing word(s) exactly. Empty answers are not checked.
This year, Maria wants to take ___.
She wants to keep a ___.
Sometimes she goes to bed ___.
She wants to drink more water ___.
She says it sounds simple, but she ___.
She wants to learn something new ___.
For example, she can learn a new ___.
At work, she wants to be more ___.
She is going to ___ more at work.
Finally, she wants to spend more time with friends in ___.
New Year’s resolutions
🎧 A2 Listening — New Year’s Resolutions
3 short monologues (≈1 minute each) • “I’m going to…” plans.
Hi, I’m Anna. This year, I’m going to change a few things in my life. First, I’m going to wake up earlier on weekdays, because I often feel rushed in the morning. I’m also going to cook at home more. I usually buy food when I’m tired, but I want to eat healthier and save money. Another plan is to exercise three times a week. I’m not going to do anything extreme—just walking, stretching, and maybe a short workout video. I’m also going to practice English every day for ten minutes. Even a little practice will help me improve. Finally, I’m going to spend less time on my phone at night and read a book before I sleep.
Hello, I’m David. In the new year, I’m going to be more organized. I’m going to use a simple weekly plan, so I don’t forget important things. I’m also going to manage my money better. I want to stop buying small things I don’t need, like snacks and random online items. I’m going to put some money aside each month for travel. I’m also going to be more active. I sit a lot at work, so I’m going to take short breaks and walk every day. Another goal is to improve my relationships. I’m going to call my parents more often, not just send quick messages. And I’m going to say “yes” to more new experiences, like trying a new hobby or meeting new people.
Hi, I’m Maria. This year, I’m going to take better care of myself. I’m going to sleep more and keep a regular bedtime, because I sometimes go to bed too late. I’m also going to drink more water during the day. It sounds simple, but I forget. I’m going to learn something new every month, like a small skill or a new recipe. I’m also going to be more confident at work. Sometimes I stay quiet, but I’m going to share my ideas more. Another resolution is to travel more, even if it’s just a short trip on the weekend. And finally, I’m going to spend more time with my friends in real life—less texting, more real meetings and conversations.