Imagine that your 16-year-old daughter is about to leave on her first date. What questions do you ask her before she leaves? Are you concerned at all? Why or why not?

HELPFUL TIP: For some people, going to the movies is a common dating activity, but it's hard to get to know each other by just sitting in the dark. Instead, you might consider going for drive, hiking in the mountains, or making dinner together.

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II. Listening Exercises [Top]

Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play Audio" button and answer the questions. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.

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1. What kind of movie is the girl going to see on her date?
A. horror
B. romance
C. science fiction

2. At what theater is the movie playing?
A. Central Palace
B. Campus Plaza
C. Common Plex

3. How is the girl getting to the movie?
A. She is getting a ride with her brother.
B. Her date is coming to pick her up.
C. She is going by bus and will meet her date there.

4. What time does the movie begin?
A. 7:30 p.m.
B. 8:00 p.m.
C. 8:30 p.m.

5. What time does she have to be home?
A. 10:00 p.m.
B. 10:30 p.m.
C. 11:00 p.m.

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2. Listen to the conversation again as you read the Quiz Script.

III. Post-Listening Exercises [Top]

Could the daughter have done anything to make the father feel at ease? What about the father? Should he have said anything to show more trust in his daughter? Where do people go on dates in your country? Does the boy pick up the girl from her house or do they meet somewhere? What is your image of the "ideal" date?

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