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General Listening Quiz

“Furniture Store”

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Pre-Listening Exercise

What kinds of information do you hear in typical radio or TV commercials, let’s say, for a department store (e.g., store hours, telephone number, etc.)? What types of promotions do companies advertise to get you to buy their products?

Speak Up, Take a Stand! Instructions for Getting the Conversation Started

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 self-assess your progress.

  1. People should buy furniture that fits their home size, not just what looks nice.
  2. It is better to buy furniture made locally than imported from other countries.
  3. Some cultures prefer simple furniture, while others like more decorative styles.
  4. Furniture shopping online is as good as shopping in a store.
  5. Renting furniture is a good idea for people who move often.
  6. Furniture should be chosen based on comfort, not just style.
  7. Family traditions influence the type of furniture people buy.
  8. Some furniture styles become popular worldwide because of movies and TV shows.
  9. Secondhand furniture is often a better choice than new furniture.
  10. It is important to consider environmental impact when buying furniture.

Idioms

“on ice” = do nothing about something until a future time
“We were going to buy some new furniture, but the low advertised prices ended yesterday, so we’ve put the plan on ice.”

“tighten your belt” = spend less money
“She wanted to redecorate her house with new furniture, but she has had to tighten her belt since she lost her job.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Post-Listening Exercise

Describe your current housing situation. Discuss the number of rooms it has, its location and convenience to other area attractions and businesses, and the terms of the housing agreement. Then, explain what you like most about the place.

Online Investigation

Imagine you are renting a two-bedroom apartment in the US while you are studying English. You have about $2,500 to furnish your apartment with some basic necessities including a sofa, a table and chairs for the kitchen, a bed, and a TV. Find two Web sites that sell such household furnishing and compare the prices of the items above. Also, determine whether the company delivers to your local area and how much taxes and handling fees would cost.

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