General Listening Quiz
If you are a child, where do you want your mother or father to take you on their day off (e.g., amusement park, zoo, swimming pool, a park, etc.)?
Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!
Do you agree or disagree with these statements. Talk together and share your opinions.
- It’s always better to go outside for fun and not stay inside.
- Watching TV together is a good family activity.
- Going on a picnic is always fun, no matter the weather.
- Playing video games together is a great family bonding activity.
- It’s better to plan a fun family activity ahead of time than do it without planning.
- Everyone in the family should do the same activity, even if they don’t like it.
- Playing sports together is the best way to have fun as a family.
- Cooking a meal together is a fun family activity.
- Family fun time should always be on weekends.
Idioms
“soft-hearted” = gentle, kind“He might not seem very understanding, but you’ll see he’s soft-hearted once you get to know him.”
“run in the family” = physical or personality traits that are similar“All their kids are very athletic; it seems to run in the family.”
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording and answer the questions. (See transcript)
Vocabulary and Sample Sentences
- yeah(adverb): informal for yes; also yep– May I use your pen. – Yeah, sure.
- mommy(noun): an informal word for mother usually used by children; also mom. – Mommy. May I watch TV?
Vocabulary Practice
Try this activity to practice the vocabulary from the conversation:
Post-Listening Exercise
Family entertainment can be a way to improve family relationships. Share your thoughts and experiences on the following topics with a partner:
- What things did you do together with your family when you were growing up?
- Do you still do any of these things today?
Online Investigation
Families sometimes visit an amusement park like Disneyland or something smaller for fun. Choose a country or place you want to visit and answer these questions using the internet:
- What is the name of the amusement park?
- Where is it located?
- What are the hours?
- How much does a ticket cost to get in?
- Are there any discounts for children or seniors?
- What are the main attractions of the park?
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