Skip to main content

General Listening Quiz

“Baby Toys”

See Listening Script
Back to Intermediate Quizzes
Level Topic Speakers Length
Intermediate Baby Toys Man – Woman 01:05

Pre-Listening Exercise

What are some popular toys for children in these age groups?

  • Infants (0-1 year)
  • Toddlers (1-3 years)
  • Preschoolers (3-5 years)
  • Gradeschoolers (5-12)
  • Teens (12-18)

Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!

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 check your progress.

  1. Having too many toys can make children less grateful.
  2. Babies should have fewer toys so they learn to be more creative.
  3. Technology-based toys (like tablets or electronic games) are good for young children’s development.
  4. Traditional toys, like blocks and dolls, are better for learning than digital toys.
  5. Outdoor play is more important than indoor play.
  6. Playing with other children is more valuable than playing alone.
  7. Parents should play with their babies every day.
  8. Childhood play activities prepare children better for school than formal lessons.
  9. Every culture should protect and teach its traditional games.
  10. Too much playtime can stop children from learning responsibility.

Idioms

“toy with something” = consider an idea or plan.
“I’m toying with the idea of traveling to Europe, but I’m not sure I have enough money.”

“like a kid with a new toy” = very happy with something
“My father is like a kid with a new toy. He can’t stop playing with his new iPhone.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Post-Listening Exercise

What was your favorite toy when you were growing up? Who gave it to you? What did you like about it? What happened to it: did you give it to someone else, or did you throw it away?

Online Investigation

What are five of the most famous or influential toys of all time? What made them so popular? In what country did the toy first appear? Was the toy made for boys, girls, or both? Here are two examples. Use the internet to find more:

  1. The Rubik’s Cube
  2. Barbie

 

See Listening Script
Back to Intermediate Quizzes
Try More Free Listening at Dailyesl.com