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General Listening Quiz

“Street Market”

Level Topic Speakers Length
Intermediate Shopping Man – Man 01:30

Pre-Listening Exercise

What kinds of items would you find being sold at a flea or street market? Would you ever go to such a market to shop? Why or why not?

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. Street markets are better than shopping in regular stores.
  2. Flea markets are only for people who want cheap items.
  3. Street markets are more fun than online shopping.
  4. Buying from flea markets supports local communities more than big stores.
  5. Street markets are too crowded and stressful to enjoy.
  6. People can find higher quality items at flea markets than in regular shops.
  7. Visiting a street market is more about the experience than the shopping.
  8. Street and flea markets should focus more on food than on goods.
  9. Bargaining at markets is disrespectful and outdated.

Idioms

sell like mad” = sell very quickly because an item is popular
If you don’t hurry to the store, you won’t find any of the new iPhones. They’re selling like mad.”

bells and whistles” = extra, sometimes unnecessary, decorative features on an item
Hey, I don’t need a CD player with all the bells and whistles. If it plays a CD, then that is enough for me.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

 

Post-Listening Exercise

Practice the dialogue with a partner. Next, create your own dialogue with the seller and a different customer. Try selling two new things.

Seller: Hi. Can I help you?

Customer: Uh, I’m looking for some earrings for a friend.

Seller: Well, here’s a nice pair for only $20.

Customer: What? _________.

Seller: ___________.

Customer: ___________.

Seller: ___________.

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