General Listening Quiz
“College Life”
| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| easy | school life | man – woman | 01:25 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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- College is the best time of your life.
- Living away from home is important during college.
- Making friends is easy in college.
- It’s hard to balance school, work, and social life in college.
- College students have too much freedom.
- Joining clubs or sports makes college more fun.
- Studying at night works better than studying during the day.
- College is more stressful than high school.
- It’s okay to change your major in college.
- You learn more about life than school subjects in college.
Idioms
“a walking encyclopedia” = someone who seems to know everything
“My roommate would do well on a trivia game show. He’s a walking encyclopedia.”
“have the right stuff” = have the needed skills to succeed
“Susan has the right stuff to get into any school she chooses.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes using the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening Exercise
Interview another student about the topics below and report your findings to the class:
- online education programs and graduate schools
- entrance requirements and exams
- classroom environment
- teacher-student relationship
- student housing
- part-time employment
- club activities
Online Investigation
Finding the right school for you can be a long process. What advertising techniques do colleges and universities use to get the attention of students? What things are important to you when you choose a school?
Compare the Web sites of two schools that interest you. Think about the classes, the cost of tuition, the experience of the teaching staff, and finally the learning/cultural opportunities in the local community where you want to study.