General Listening Quiz
“Family Relationships”
| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| easy | families | two men | 01:10 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
Speak Up, Take a Stand! Instructions for Getting the Conversation Started
These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.
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In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.
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In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?
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For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and self-assess your progress.
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- Family members should always support each other.
- It’s important to talk to your family every day.
- Brothers and sisters always fight when they’re young.
- Parents should be their children’s best friends.
- Grandparents give the best advice.
- It’s easier to be honest with family than with friends.
- Family problems should stay private.
- You can be close to your family even if you live far away.
- It’s okay to disagree with your parents.
- Spending time with family is more important than making money.
Idioms
“get under someone’s skin” = annoy or bother someone
“My brother gets under my skin when he enters my room without knocking.”
“stay-at-home mom” = a mother who doesn’t have a job outside the home
“My sister finds satisfaction in being a stay-at-home mom.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening Exercise
Ask a partner five questions about his or her family. Then introduce your partner to another student using the information you learned about that person. Who are you closest to in your family: mother, father, brother, sister, or another relative? Why?