General Listening Quiz

1. When do you usually do your homework?
2. Do you prefer studying alone or with others? Why?
3. Do you listen to music while studying, or do you prefer silence?
4. Have you ever stayed up really late to finish homework?

1. 1. Nighttime is the best time to study.
   2. Doing homework with friends is more effective than studying alone.
   3. Music helps people focus better.
   4. It’s better to finish homework right after school than at night.
   5. Students who stay up late studying always do better on tests.
   6. Phones and social media make homework harder to complete.
   7. Homework is unnecessary if students already understand the lesson.
   8. Teachers give too much homework.
   9. Group study always leads to more learning.
   10. Good sleep is more important than finishing all homework.

“burn the midnight oil” = stay up very late studying or working
“Daniel had to burn the midnight oil to finish his essay.”

“hit the books” = start studying
“After dinner, Emma decided to hit the books before bedtime.”

Listen to the recording and answer the questions. (See transcript)

Here are some words that appear in the recording:

• concentrate (verb): to focus your mind on something
  – Daniel says he can concentrate better at night when it’s quiet.
• distract (verb): to take someone’s attention away from what they are doing
  – Music distracts Emma when she studies.
• silence (noun): complete quiet; no sound
  – Emma prefers silence when she studies.
• scroll (verb): to move up or down on a screen to look at content
  – Daniel sometimes scrolls through his phone before bed.
• recommended (adjective or verb): suggested as a good or wise thing to do
  – Using your phone before bed is not always recommended.
  – I recommend doing your homework before you play video games.

1. Do you study better in the morning, afternoon, or at night? Why?
2. What helps you focus most when doing homework (silence, music, snacks, short breaks)?
3. Do you think group study is more effective than studying alone?
4. Should schools give less homework? Why or why not?
5. What advice would you give to someone who always studies late at night?

Research study habits in two different countries:

1. How much homework do students usually get each night?
2. What time do students normally study?
3. Are study groups common, or do most students study alone?
4. What role do parents play in helping with homework?