Where's the Theater?

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"read up on" = read a lot to prepare yourself for something
"I suggest reading up on the plot and historical background of the movie before you see it."

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"Why don't we ask for directions? We've been driving around in circles for more than an hour."

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[ Quiz Script | Text Completion Quiz ]

Where's the Movie Theater?

I. Pre-Listening Exercises
II. Listening Exercises
III. Post-Listening Exercises

Level:	Topic:	Type:	Speakers:	Length:
difficult	directions	conversation	man and woman	01:22

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
In this conversation, Steve has asked Jennifer out on a date to the movie theater. Where might he take her before or after the date? Do you think he will take her anything?

HELPFUL TIP: You can often use the Internet to locate movie theaters in your area, and movie reviews and show times are often available as well to help you plan your time out on the town.

Watching movies

II. Listening Exercises [Top]

I. First, study the map. Then, listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play" button and answer the questions. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.

Map for listening activity

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II. Listen to the conversation again as you read the Quiz Script.

III. Complete the Text Completion Quiz.

III. Post-Listening Exercises [Top]
Discuss these questions with a partner or friend outside of class:

When do people start dating in your country?
What do people usually do on dates?
Does the man pick the woman up from her house or do they meet somewhere?
Do men often take the woman a gift on the first date? If so, what?

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