| Level |
Topic |
Speakers |
Length |
| Easy |
Missing Children |
Man |
00:20 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
When listening to a description of a lost child, what kinds of information would you expect to hear (e.g., the child’s name)?
Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!
These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, exploring ideas, and sharing opinions.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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- Parents should always keep a close eye on their children in public places.
- Children should never be allowed to go out alone.
- It’s okay for children to explore new places without their parents.
- There should be more safety measures to prevent children from getting lost in stores.
- Children should always have an ID with them in case they get lost.
- Children should learn how to ask for help if they get lost.
- It’s okay to let children play in the park alone if it’s a safe area.
- Parents should teach their children what to do if they get lost.
- Children should be given a phone or device in case they get lost.
- People should help children who seem lost, even if they don’t know them.
Idioms
“freak out” = become afraid or upset
“I’m really worried that our son will freak out if he ever gets separated from us in a crowded street.”
“come apart at the seams” = become very emotionally upset
“My wife came apart at the seams when she found out our daughter was lost in the mountains.“
Listening Exercise
Vocabulary and Sample Sentences
Here are some words that appear in the recording:
- section (noun): area
– You’ll find the orange juice in the drink section over there.
- tan (adjective): a light brown
– My brother is the man wearing the tan shirt.
- cap (noun): a tight-fitting hat often used in sports by baseball players
– Joshua wore his baseball cap to keep the sun out of his eyes during the game.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening Exercise
Whenever you travel to an amusement park with your family, what things should children do if they get lost? Where should they go and what should they say? Are there websites that help families find lost children? Do an online search and report on what you find.
Online Investigation
Use the internet to understand the problem of missing children in your country and around the world. Answer these questions:
- Is there a telephone number for reporting missing children in your area?
- What steps should you take if a child goes missing?