1. I (heard/ was listening to) my favourite band when I (heard/ listened to a strange noise.
2. On Christmas Eve the children (were hearing/ were listening to) the Christmas songs for the whole day.
3. I (heard/ listened to) that Father Christmas brought presents to children.
4. My mother (was listening to/ was hearing) my singing, while we were preparing a Christmas dinner.
5. I was talking to him but he didn't (listen to/ hear) to me. He was thinking about his business.