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General Listening Quiz

“Souvenir Shop”

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Level Topic Speakers Length
Intermediate Traditional Souvenirs Man – Woman 01:55
Masculine person in front of a souvenir shop

Pre-Listening Exercise

What are some popular and traditional souvenirs that you can buy in your hometown? What is special about them? How much do they cost?

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. Souvenirs are more important than photos for remembering a trip.
  2. People spend too much money on souvenirs.
  3. Handmade souvenirs are better than mass-produced ones.
  4. Buying souvenirs supports local culture and artisans.
  5. Souvenirs are unnecessary in the age of smartphones and social media.
  6. People should only buy souvenirs for themselves, not for others.
  7. Traveling without buying souvenirs is a better way to experience a place.

Idioms

“talk shop” = only talk about one’s business or profession
“He’s boring to be around because he only talks shop about his job.”

“a steal” = something that is so cheap that it feels like you are stealing it
“This dress was a steal. It only cost $5.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Post-Listening Exercise

What kind of souvenirs have you ever bought in the past? Did you buy them for yourself, or did you buy them for someone else?

Online Investigation

Use the internet to find popular souvenirs for one or more of these places. What is the item? About how much does it cost? What special meaning does it have for this country?

  • Peru
  • Japan
  • China
  • Mexico
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • India
  • Egypt
  • Thailand
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • (a country of your choice)

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