Basic Listenings

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TEACHER ENRIQUE NUEZ JAIMES PAG

Family Relationships1. Where is Pancho from?

A. Paraguay

B. Peru

C. Portugal

2. How many brothers and sisters does Pancho have?

A. 11

B. 12

C. 13

3. What is his father's job?

A. taxi driver

B. dentist

C. police officer

4. What does his mother do?

A. She owns a beauty salon.

B. She runs a small family store.

C. She works at a bread shop.

5. Which thing does Pancho NOT say?

A. His brothers and sisters help his mom.

B. His mom sells food like eggs and sugar.

C. His mother enjoys her job very much.

ACTIVITY: Ask a partner five questions about his or her family. Then introduce your partner to another studentusing the information you learned about that person. Who are you closest to in your family: mother, father,brother, sister, or another relative? Why?


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Answering Machine

1. What will take place at Bill's house tomorrow?

A. a party

B. a game

C. a dance

2. Why does Hank have to work late?

A. He has to attend a meeting.

B. He has to write a report.

C. He has to close the office.

3. Why is Hank going to visit Lisa after work?

A. because she is sick in bed

B. because he has to return something

C. because he is going to take her to Bill's house

4. Where is Hank going to get the snacks to take toBill's house?

A. from his house

B. from the store

C. from his work

5. What time will Hank most likely arrive at Bill'shouse?

A. 7:00 PM

B. 8:00 PM

C. 9:00 PM

ACTIVITY: Practice leaving a message for a friend for these situations. Use the additional words to addinformation to the message:

You're sick, and you can't go to school today. (homework) You want your friend to pick you up after school. (5:30 P.M.) You have to study for a test and play tennis today. (reschedule)

Key Vocabulary

wrap up(phrasal verb): to finish- We need to wrap up this project by the end of the day.

drop by(phrasal verb): to visit- Please drop by my place on your way home from work.

swing by(phrasal verb): drop by, stop by- I need to swing by the store and pick up some food for dinner.


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A Day at School1. How does Joshua go to school in Japan?

A. He takes a school bus every morning

B. He rides the subway at 8:00 AM.

C. He walks with a group of students.

2. Which item did Joshua NOT mention when talking about the things he takes to school?

A. backpack

B. gym clothes

C. school hat

3. What is one of the first things Joshua does when he arrives at school?

A. He practices his reading and writing.

B. He stands and bows to the teacher.

C. He puts on his gym clothes for class.

4. Where does Joshua eat lunch at school?

A. in his classroom

B. in the lunchroom

C. in the gymnasium

5. What time does Joshua probably get home from school most days?

A. between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM

B. between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM

C. between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM

ACTIVITY:

What time does the person go to school? How does he or she get to school? What does he or she study there? What other facts do you learn about the person's experience at school?


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Apartments for Rent. What is the main topic of the conversation?

A. problems with living in an apartment

B. a search for a new apartment

C. the cost of rent near universities

2. Why doesn't Ann like her current apartment?

A. It's too expensive.

B. The neighborhood is noisy.

C. It's located some distance from school.

3. How much money does Ann want to pay for rent?

A. no more than $200

B. around $200

C. a little more than $200

4. What kind of place is she looking for?

A. somewhere that is within a short driving distance of campus

B. an apartment with furniture already in it

C. a place where she can live alone

5. How is Roger going to help her?

A. He is planning on calling a friend who owns an apartment building.

B. He will check the newspapers to see if he can find an apartment for rent.

C. He is going to visit an apartment building near his place.

ACTIVITY: Talk about the type of apartment Ann is trying to find. Discuss the ideal living situation for students going to a

college or university in your country and abroad. Compare living in an apartment, house, and dormitory. What are the

advantages and disadvantages of each in terms of privacy, price, space, and location?

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