General Listening Quiz

What do you usually eat for lunch at home and/or when you are at school or work?

1. 1. Bringing lunch from home is always healthier than buying it at school.
   2. Sharing food with friends is polite and friendly.
   3. Snacks like chips or candy are okay to include in a lunch every day.
   4. Packing a variety of fruits and vegetables is important.
   5. It’s better to drink water than juice at lunch.
   6. Eating the same lunch every day is boring.
   7. Students should always include something sweet in their lunch.
   8. You should ask before trying a friend’s food.
   9. Packing lunch can save money compared to buying food at school.
   10. Choosing healthy food can help you concentrate better in class.

“grab a bite” = eat something quickly
“I didn’t have time for breakfast, so I grabbed a bite before school.”

“packed full of” = contains a lot of something
“My lunchbox is packed full of fruits and vegetables today.”

“something sweet” = a food that tastes sugary
“I like to have something sweet in my lunch, like grapes or a cookie.”

“share the wealth” = share something good with others
“Sophie likes to share the wealth by giving extra snacks to her brother.”

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

Here are some words that appear in the recording:

• sandwich (noun): food made with bread and filling in the middle
  – I usually eat a sandwich for lunch at school.
• fruit (noun): sweet, healthy food that comes from plants
  – She eats fruit every day, like apples and bananas.
• healthy (adjective): good for your body
  – Eating vegetables and fruit is a healthy habit.
• pack (verb): to put food or things in a bag to take with you
  – I pack my lunch before I go to work.
• share (verb): to give part of something to someone else
  – She likes to share her snacks with her friends.

1. What is your favorite snack or fruit to bring?
2. Have you ever shared lunch with a friend or family member? How did it go?
3. How can packing your lunch help you make healthier choices?
4. Why is it important to include fruits or vegetables in lunch?

Research lunch traditions around the world:

• What do students usually eat for lunch in three different countries?
• Are lunches mostly packed from home or bought at school?
• How do cultural habits influence what is considered healthy lunch food?
• Do students in other countries share lunch with friends or siblings?
• How do companies help new employees feel welcomed?