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Picnic Preparations
 I. Pre-Listening Exercises
II. Listening Exercises
III. Post-Listening Exercises

Level:Topic:Type: Speakers:Length:Accent:
easyfood, numbersconversationtwo men01:54US

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Imagine you have been asked to organize a picnic? Where would you hold the picnic and what food, appetizers, and drink would you buy? Make a list and discuss it with a partner.

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II. Listening Exercises [Top]

Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play Audio" button of the audio type you want to hear, and answer the questions. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.

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1. When is the picnic?
A. on Thursday
B. on Friday
C. on Saturday
D. on Sunday

2. Where is the picnic being held?
A. at a park
B. at the beach
C. at Dave's house
D. by a river

3. How many packages of hot dogs do they decide to buy?
A. six
B. seven
C. eight
D. nine

4. Why has Kathy been so busy lately?
A. She has been working a lot recently.
B. She has been taking care of her sick mother.
C. She has been taking two night classes.
D. She has been looking for a new job.

5. What does Dave suggest Scott make for the picnic dessert?
A. cherry pie
B. chocolate cake
C. oatmeal cookies
D. fudge brownies

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III. Vocabulary Activities [Top]
Review the key vocabulary from the conversation: [ Why do these? ]

IV. Post-Listening Exercises [Top]
Plan a picnic or barbecue with a friend or classmate. Where would you have your picnic? What foods would you buy or prepare for the picnic? What activities or games would you plan to entertain your friends? Share your ideas with your class.
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