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Basic Listening Lesson #32
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 this dialog occurring?
At a restaurant
Over the phone
At the park
At a movie theater
2. Why is one of the person scared?
Boyfriend is bothering her
A stranger followed her into the store
A movie she just watched was scary
She had a nightmare
3. What is Tina going to do for her scared friend?
Go over to her house and watch a comedy together
Rent a DVD that is funny for Tina
Keep talking to her until she is not scared anymore
Have a party for her
4. What time of day is this dialog taking place?
In the morning
At lunch time
In the afternoon
In the evening
View Answers
1. Over the phone
2. A movie she just watched was scary
3. Go over to her house and watch a comedy together
4. In the evening
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: "Hello?"
B: "Hey Tina. What are you doing?"
A: "I was just watching TV. What's going on with you?"
B: "I just watched a movie and I'm scared."
A: "What did you watch?"
B: "I saw the Sixth Sense. I didn't know it was going to be so scary."
A: "I remember that. It was a great movie. But it was definitely scary."
B: "If you're not busy, do you want to come over? I'm afraid to be alone."
A: "Sure. I can come over. What should we do?"
B: "How about if we watch a comedy. I need something to get my mind off the frightening images I have from the Sixth Sense."
A: "Ok. I'll get ready and leave. I'll see you in about 20 minutes."
B: "Hurry, ok. It's dark out."
A: "Don't worry, nothings going to happen. I'll be there real soon."
B: "Ok. See you soon."
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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