General Listening Quiz

1. What do you usually do on weekends?
2. How do you invite friends to join your activities?
3. Do you prefer quiet weekends at home or active weekends outside?
4. Have you ever gone hiking or done something new with friends?

1. 1. Weekends are for relaxing, not for doing more activities.
   2. Hiking is one of the best ways to spend time with friends.
   3. It’s always more fun to invite others to join your plans.
   4. Weekends should be used for family time, not friends.
   5. Planning activities ahead of time is better than being spontaneous.
   6. The more people you invite, the more exciting the activity becomes.
   7. Outdoor activities are better than indoor ones on weekends.
   8. Everyone should try something new with friends at least once a month.
   9. Saying “no” to a friend’s invitation can be difficult.
   10. Friends who plan activities are better at keeping friendships strong.

“the more, the merrier” = the more people, the better the activity
“Liam told Sophia she could bring her cousin because the more, the merrier.”

“hang out” = spend time together in a relaxed way
“Sophia usually hangs out with her friends at home on weekends.”

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

Here are some words that appear in the recording:

• hike (noun): a long walk in nature, usually in the mountains or woods
  – We planned a short hike before lunch, but it took longer than we expected.
• view (noun): what you can see from a certain place, especially a beautiful scene
  – The hotel room had a great view of the ocean.
• bring (verb): to take something with you when you go somewhere
  – Don’t forget to bring your umbrella; it might rain later.
• invite (verb): to ask someone to join an event or activity
  – I want to invite my classmates to my birthday dinner.
• snacks (noun): small amounts of food eaten between meals
  – We packed snacks for the road trip so we wouldn’t get too hungry.

1. Do you usually make weekend plans in advance or at the last minute?
2. What’s the best invitation you’ve received from a friend?
3. How do you usually respond if you don’t want to join an activity?
4. What’s an activity you would like to invite friends to do with you?

Research how people in different countries spend their weekends:

• What activities are most popular among friends?
• Do people usually invite friends to outdoor or indoor activities?
• Are weekends more for family, friends, or personal time?