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Basic Listening Lesson #08
Step 1:
Listen to Dialog
Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file. Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills.
Step 2:
Quiz - View Questions
1. Where is the conversation taking place?
In the office
In a classroom
At home over the telephone
Outside
2. What is Michael currently doing?
Studying for exams
Listening to music
Taking a walk
Watching TV
3. Where is Michael going?
No where special
To a special party
On his way home
To his favorit restaurant
4. What sporting activity was suggested for exercise?
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Soccer
View Answers
1. Outside
2. Taking a walk
3. No where special
4. Basketball
If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions. After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did.
Step 3:
Show Conversation Dialog
A: "Hey Michael. Where are you going?"
B: "No where special. I was just taking a walk."
A: "What for?"
B: "To get a little exercise. I'm so out of shape."
A: "Hey, I play basketball with a bunch of friends twice a week. It's great exercise and it's fun too. Why don't you come out and play with us?"
B: "That sounds great. Give me a call next time you guys play."
You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson. Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions.
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