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Intermediate Listening Lesson #27
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. Who is in the hospital?
Jared is in the hospital
Jared's friend is in the hospital
Jared's father is in the hospital
Jared's wife is in the hospital
2. Who else is in the hospital right now?
Jared's wife is also in the hospital
Jared's cousin is also in the hospital
Jared's mother is also in the hospital
Jared's friend is also in the hospital
3. Why is that person in the hospital?
Had a stroke
Had a heart attack
Has a high fever
None of the above
4. When will Jared go to the hospital?
Right away
Right after dinner
First thing in the morning
After class tomorrow
View Answers
1. Jared's father is in the hospital
2. Jared's mother is also in the hospital
3. None of the above
4. Right after dinner
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: "Jared, I just heard about your father. How is he doing?"
B: "He's in the hospital resting. The doctor's didn't give a clear answer yet."
A: "I'm so sorry to hear that. But this is a good hospital. I'm sure they will do whatever they can."
B: "I hope so."
A: "You must feel really worried right now. But you know your dad is a fighter."
B: "Yeah. I think my mom is the most worried. I'm basically worried about how she is doing."
A: "Where is she right now?"
B: "She's in the hospital with my dad. I have to go back tonight."
A: "Hey, I'll go with you."
B: "You don't have to."
A: "It's really no problem."
B: "Ok. Let's go right after dinner."
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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