Skip to main content

General Listening Quiz

“After-School Activities”

See Listening Script
Back to Easy Quizzes
◄ Previous Activity Next Activity ►
Level Topic Speakers Length
Easy After-school Activities Man – Woman 01:20

Pre-Listening Exercise

  1. What do you usually do right after school?
  2. Do you prefer spending time with friends or relaxing alone after school?
  3. What activities help you feel relaxed before doing homework?
  4. Do you think students should do homework right away or take a break first?

Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, exploring ideas, and sharing opinions.

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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.

    1. Students should always do homework immediately after school.
    2. Playing sports after school is the best way to relax.
    3. Watching TV or using social media is not a good use of after-school time.
    4. Spending time with friends is more important than doing homework.
    5. Snacks are an important part of after-school routines.
    6. Relaxation is just as important as studying.
    7. Playing video games after school is a waste of time.
    8. Students need time to rest before starting schoolwork again.
    9. Social activities after school help students feel happier.
    10. Too much free time after school can make students lazy.

Idioms

“blow off steam” = relax or release stress
“Jake plays basketball after school to blow off steam.”

“take it easy” = relax and not do anything stressful
 “Sofia likes to take it easy and listen to music before homework.”

Listening Exercise

Listen to the recording and answer the questions. (See transcript)

Vocabulary and Sample Sentences

Here are some words that appear in the recording:

  • snack (noun): a small amount of food you eat between meals
    – I usually eat a small snack before my afternoon class.
  • relax (verb): to rest and feel calm
    – After work, I like to relax by listening to soft music.
  • hang out (verb): to spend time with someone in a casual way
    – On weekends, we hang out at the mall and talk.
  • stress out (verb): to feel worried or overwhelmed
    – Big tests always stress me out, even when I’m prepared.
  • balance (noun or verb): having the right amount of work and rest
    – It’s important to have a balance between studying and having fun.
    – It is sometimes hard to balance work and school.

Post-Listening Exercise

  1. Do you think relaxing before homework helps students work better? Why or why not?
  2. What activities do you enjoy after school?
  3. How do you balance fun and schoolwork in your daily routine?
  4. What is the most popular after-school activity for young people in your country?

Online Investigation

Research after-school activities in two or three countries:

  1. What sports or hobbies are popular with students after school?
  2. Do students usually go straight home or spend time with friends first?
  3. Are there cultural differences in how children and teenagers spend their free time?
Disclosure: Randall developed this content through collaboration with AI, combining technological support with professional instructional design.
◄ Previous Activity Next Activity ►
See Listening Script
Back to Easy Quizzes
Try More Free Listening at Dailyesl.com