General Listening Quiz

What camping gear would you take to the mountains to make it a pleasurable experience (e.g., tent, cooking stove, etc.)? What problems could occur and what precautions would you take to prevent them?

1. 1. Camping is the best way to relax.
   2. Everyone should try sleeping in a tent at least once.
   3. It’s safe to camp without a guide.
   4. Cooking outside is more fun than eating at a restaurant.
   5. You don’t need a lot of gear to enjoy camping.
   6. Camping is better with a group than alone.
   7. It’s okay to use your phone while camping.
   8. The weather doesn’t matter if you are prepared.
   9. Hiking is an important part of the camping experience.
   10. People who don’t like bugs can still enjoy camping.

“no spring chicken” = no longer young
“I don’t think he’ll be able to hike to the summit because he’s no spring chicken.“

“play it safe” = be careful and not take chances
“My knee still hurts, so I’m going to play it safe and not go jogging today.“

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Do the vocabulary activities using the words from the conversation for more practice:

• Mixed-Up Sentence
• Multiple-Choice Questions
• Sentence and Vocabulary Matching
• Gap-fill Exercise

Talk about popular recreational activities in your country. Include the following ideas in your discussion:

• seasonal activities for spring, summer, fall, and winter
• recreational sports that are popular among different age groups including children, teens, adults, and senior citizens
• different activities popular with men or women

Use the Internet and decide on what camping gear, clothing, and other outdoor supplies you need in each of these situations. Also, find at least two Web sites that sell these supplies:

• a trip across the Sahara Desert
• an adventure in a boat down the Amazon River
• a week-long stay in Antarctica
• a bicycle tour across the United States