| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| easy | camping | man – woman | 01:17 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
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?
Idioms
“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.“
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary activities using the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening 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
Online Investigation
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