General Listening Quiz
“Family Activities”
| Level | Topic | Speakers | Length |
| Easy | Family Activities | Man – Young Girl | 01:05 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!
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 check your progress.
- Eating dinner together as a family is important.
- Watching TV is a good way for families to spend time together.
- Families should go on vacation every year.
- Playing games is better than watching movies as a family.
- Family members should all enjoy the same activities.
- It’s hard to find time for family activities these days.
- Cooking together is a fun family activity.
- Parents should plan activities for the whole family.
- Doing chores together can be a family activity.
- Family time is more important than time with friends.
Idioms
“keep an eye on” = watch carefully
“Be sure to keep an eye on the kids so they don’t get too close to the river.”
“homesick” = sad at being away from home or things that are familiar
“My roommate is really homesick and can’t think about anything else but his mom’s cooking.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening Exercise
Talk about your family with a partner using some of these questions:
- How many people are in your family?
- What do your parents do?
- What kinds of activities does your family do together?
- What is one thing you like or dislike about your family?
Online Investigation
Choose a country you want to visit. Use the internet and find three favorite games that children play there. Answer these questions:
- What is the name of the game?
- Do you play this game inside or outside?
- What are some basic rules of the game?
- How many people can play at one time?
- How do you win?