Skip to main content

General Listening Quiz

“Marriage Preparation”

See Listening Script
Back to Intermediate Quizzes
Level Topic Speakers Length
Intermediate Marriage Preparation Man – Woman 02:39

Pre-Listening Exercise

Marriage customs and traditions are different around the world, but developing good communication skills and expectations before marriage can help you resolve problems you encounter in a relationship. So, what are three problems or issues that can come up in a relationship and what are the keys to working through them in a positive way? In what way can a marriage preparation class help in some cases?

Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.

  • In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.

  • In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?

  • For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and check your progress.

  1. Marriage is necessary for a happy life.
  2. Couples should live together before getting married.
  3. A successful marriage requires compromise more than love.
  4. People should marry for love, not money or social status.
  5. Marriage is more about legal benefits than emotional connection.
  6. Divorce is sometimes better than staying in an unhappy marriage.
  7. Marriage is less important today than it was in the past.
  8. Couples should have the same hobbies and interests for a successful marriage.
  9. Marriage should be a lifelong commitment, no matter what.
  10. Society puts too much pressure on people to get married.

Idioms

“tie the knot” = get married
“Ryan and Ashley are going to tie the knot this summer.”

“be on the rocks” = have serious problems in a relationship
“Their relationship has been on the rocks for a long time.“

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

Think of a couple you know (your friends, parents, grandparents). Describe their relationship. How do (or don’t they) show compassion and understanding towards one another? What experiences in life have tested their relationship? How did they deal with these challenges?

Online Investigation

Use the internet to learn about the marriage customs in these countries. In what ways are these customs similar or different from those you find in your own country or family?

  • India
  • Japan
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Italy
  • Mexico
  • Sweden
  • Morocco
  • Scotland
  • Thailand
See Listening Script
Back to Intermediate Quizzes
Try More Free Listening at Dailyesl.com