| Level | Topic | Speakers | Length |
| Intermediate | Texting | Man – Woman | 01:13 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What are the dangers of texting and driving? Are there any local laws that prohibit texting and driving where you live?
- Texting while driving should be punished more severely than other traffic violations.
- Hands-free devices make texting while driving safe.
- People who text and drive are fully responsible for any accidents.
- Teenagers are more likely to text and drive than adults.
- Roads should have cameras to catch people texting while driving.
- Texting while driving is as dangerous as drunk driving.
- Drivers should ignore urgent messages while driving.
- Companies that encourage employees to text while driving should be fined.
- Parents should monitor and restrict their teens’ phone use while driving.
- Texting while stopped at a red light is safe and acceptable.
Idioms
“drive someone crazy” = make someone go crazy
“My younger sister drives me crazy with her terrible jokes.”
“What are you driving at?” = What do you mean?
“So, why did you say that terrible stuff about my clothes? What are you driving at? Do you mean they are old and ugly?“
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
How often do you text and drive at the same time? Have you ever had an accident (or near accident) because of it? Describe the situation.
Online Investigation
Use the internet to find out which countries ban or prohibit the use of cell phones while driving. Collect information on what fines or punishments are given to people who violate the law in such situations.