General Listening Quiz

“Fishing Trip”

Level:	Topic:	Speakers:	Length:
difficult	fishing	man – woman	02:03

Pre-Listening Exercise

Is fishing a common recreational activity where you live? Why or why not? What special techniques or equipment do you need to catch fish and lots of them?

Speak Up, Take a Stand! Instructions for Getting the Conversation Started

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.

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.
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?
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 self-assess your progress.

Fishing is a peaceful and relaxing activity.
People should only fish if they plan to eat what they catch.
Fishing is an important tradition in many cultures.
Children should learn how to fish from a young age.
Overfishing is a serious problem that needs stronger laws.
Fishing with friends is better than fishing alone.
Using live bait is cruel and should be avoided.
Everyone who fishes should be required to have a license.
Fishing is more about spending time in nature than catching fish.
Fish farming is a better option than fishing in the wild.

Idioms

“fish story” = a big lie
“He didn’t graduate from Harvard University. That’s just a big fish story.”

“fish out of water” = to be out of place in an uncomfortable situation
“My brother doesn’t dance at all, so he felt like a fish out of water at last night’s party.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Post-Listening Exercise

Describe a time when you went fishing. Where did you go? What did you catch? What kind of bait did you use? Did you keep the fish or did you release them?

Online Investigation

Imagine that you want to go on a fishing vacation in the United States. Use the Internet to find information on these questions:

What is the name of the place you want to go?
What is included in the fishing vacation (e.g., accommodations, fishing gear, transportation, etc.)
How long is the fishing trip?
What amount of experience do you need on this fishing trip (e.g., for beginners, intermediate, or advanced)?
How much does the trip cost?

See Listening Script

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