listening activity

http://www.box.net/shared/zy70rqy5oz

Step 1:  Listen to Dialog



Step 2:  Quiz - View Questions

1. What is the topic of discussion?
Classes
Movies
Work
Sports

2. What class did he really like?
Economy 101
Poli-sci
English
Calculus

3. What was his favorite class?
Biology
Chemistry
Business communication
Philosophy

4. What word did he use to describe his favorite class?
Amazing
Terrific
Educational
Interesting

 

 

Check Answer 1. Classes
2. Poli-Sci
3. Business communication
4. Terrific

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 Jack. How were your classes this semester?"
B: "They were not too bad. I really liked my poli-sci class."
A: "Would you consider it your favorite class?"
B: "I don't know if I would call it my favorite, but it ranks up there."
A: "What class was your favorite then?"
B: "I took a business communication class last year and it was terrific."
A: "I never took that yet. If that was your favorite, I think I will check it out."

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.