General Listening Quiz
“Homework Time – Script”
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording on class reunions and read along with the conversation. Review the key vocabulary and the sample sentences.
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Emma:
Hey, Daniel. Do you usually do your homework right after school?
Daniel:
Uh, no. I usually take a short break, eat dinner, and then start around eight.
Emma:
That's kind of late for me. I like to finish my homework right after I get home and before dinner.
Daniel:
Why's that?
Emma:
Because if I wait until night, I feel so tired. It's hard to focus.
Daniel:
Well, that can happen, but I . . . I actually concentrate better at night when it's quiet.
Emma:
I guess that makes sense too. Do you listen to any music while you study?
Daniel:
Sometimes, rock music. Of course, that doesn't work for everyone.
Emma:
Wait, you said you study better when it's quiet. How is rock music quiet?
Daniel:
Well, I mean, when no one else is around. How about you?
Emma:
No, I prefer silence when I study. Music distracts me.
Daniel:
Well, that makes sense too. And, uh, do you ever do homework with friends?
Emma:
Sometimes, we get together in groups, but we talk too much. Nothing ever gets done.
Daniel:
Well, that happens to me, too. And often after homework, I sometimes read a little or scroll through my phone at bed. Not always recommended, of course.
Emma:
Yeah. Same here. But if I have a lot of homework, I might stay up really late.
Daniel:
Well, I try not to because going to bed late really makes it harder the next day.
Emma:
Yeah, if I have a lot of homework, I stay up late. Then, I eat dinner at midnight.
Daniel:
Well, that can be hard. I don't like homework at all anyway.
Emma:
No, homework is the worst.
Daniel:
All right. I'll talk to you later.
Emma:
Okay. Bye.
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Emma: Hey, Daniel. Do you usually do your homework right after school?
Daniel: Uh, no. I usually take a short break, eat dinner, and then start around eight.
Emma: That’s kind of late for me. I like to finish my homework right after I get home and before dinner.
Daniel: Why’s that?
Emma: Because if I wait until night, I feel so tired. It’s hard to focus.
Daniel: Well, that can happen, but I . . . I actually concentrate better at night when it’s quiet.
Emma: I guess that makes sense too. Do you listen to any music while you study?
Daniel: Sometimes, rock music. Of course, that doesn’t work for everyone.
Emma: Wait, you said you study better when it’s quiet. How is rock music quiet?
Daniel: Well, I mean, when no one else is around. How about you?
Emma: No, I prefer silence when I study. Music distracts me.
Daniel: Well, that makes sense too. And, uh, do you ever do homework with friends?
Emma: Sometimes, we get together in groups, but we talk too much. Nothing ever gets done.
Daniel: Well, that happens to me, too. And often after homework, I sometimes read a little or scroll through my phone at bed. Not always recommended, of course.
Emma: Yeah. Same here. But if I have a lot of homework, I might stay up really late.
Daniel: Well, I try not to because going to bed late really makes it harder the next day.
Emma: Yeah, if I have a lot of homework, I stay up late. Then, I eat dinner at midnight.
Daniel: Well, that can be hard. I don’t like homework at all anyway.
Emma: No, homework is the worst.
Daniel: All right. I’ll talk to you later.
Emma: Okay. Bye.
Vocabulary and Sample Sentences
- 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.