| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| difficult | directions | man and woman | 01:22 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
Although watching movies online from the comfort of one's homes is becoming very popular, many people still enjoy the pleasure of buying movie tickets and watching a movie at a local theater.
- What is the attraction that draws people to the movies?
- How much do movie tickets cost in your area? W
- hat do people like to do before or after seeing a movie?
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
When is Steve going out with Jennifer?
Steve: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night.
Where is the movie theater?
Ranae: Right. Then turn left, and the movie theater is the second building on the right. It's next to the church.
Where is the restaurant located?
Ranae: Well, starting from the movie theater, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and drive to 3rd Street. You'll see a parking lot on the left side of the street. Okay so far?
What time does the restaurant close on Sundays?
I think it's open weekdays from 10:30 in the morning to 11:30 at night, but it stays open until midnight on the weekends.
Where is the florist?
Ranae: Well the only florist I know is in front of the stadium on 2nd Street. Try that one.
Post-Listening Exercise
Discuss these questions with a partner or friend outside of class:
- When do people start dating in your country?
- What do people usually do on dates?
- Does the man pick the woman up from her house or do they meet somewhere?
- Do men often take the woman a gift on the first date? If so, what?
Online Investigation
Use the Internet to answer these questions.
- What movies are very popular at the moment at a movie theater near you?
- What is the plot of the movie?
- Who are the main characters?
- What is the message of the movie?
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