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General Listening Quiz

“A Fun Day – Family Recreation”

Level: Topic: Speakers: Length:
easy family activities man – young girl 00:39

Pre-Listening Exercise

If you are a child, where do you want your mother or father to take you on their day off (e.g., amusement park, zoo, swimming pool, a park, etc.)?

Idioms

soft-hearted” = gentle, kind
He might not seem very understanding, but you’ll see he’s soft-hearted once you get to know him.”

run in the family” = physical or personality traits that are similar
All their kids are very athletic; it seems to run in the family.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Try this activity to practice the vocabulary from the conversation:

Post-Listening Exercise

Family entertainment can be a way to improve family relationships. Share your thoughts and experiences on the following topics with a partner:

  • What things did you do together with your family when you were growing up?
  • Do you still do any of these things today?

Online Investigation

Families sometimes visit an amusement park like Disneyland or something smaller for fun. Choose a country or place you want to visit and answer these questions using the Internet:

  • What is the name of the amusement park?
  • Where is it located?
  • What are the hours?
  • How much does a ticket cost to get in?
  • Are there any discounts for children or seniors?
  • What are the main attractions of the park?
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