| Level | Topic | Speakers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Evening Activities | Man – Woman | 01:30 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
- What time do you usually eat dinner?
- Do you prefer cooking at home or eating out in the evening?
- What do you usually do after dinner?
- Do you go to bed early, or do you stay up late?
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- Dinner is the most enjoyable meal of the day.
- People should avoid watching TV in the evening.
- Cooking at home is always healthier than eating out.
- Checking the news before bed makes it hard to relax.
- Everyone should have a regular bedtime.
- Reading before bed is better than watching TV.
- Going to sleep late is fine as long as you get enough hours.
- Eating late at night is unhealthy.
- Evening routines are more important than morning routines.
- Technology makes it harder for people to fall asleep.
Idioms
“call it a day” = stop working or doing something for the evening
“After dinner, Mark decided to call it a day and watch TV.”
“hit the sack” = go to bed
“Lisa brushed her teeth and then hit the sack around 11:30.”
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
- What is your typical evening routine?
- Do you think watching TV or using your phone before bed affects your sleep? How?
- How late is “too late” to go to bed?
- Do you believe evening routines are more about relaxation or preparation for the next day?
- If you could improve one thing about your evenings, what would it be?
Online Investigation
Use the internet (or talk with a classmate) to explore evening routines in three different countries. Answer these questions:
- What time do people usually eat dinner?
- What types of foods are common for dinner?
- Do people watch TV, go out, or spend evenings in other ways?
- How do people prepare for bed in those cultures (tea, bathing, reading, prayer, etc.)?