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General Listening Quiz

“Spending Money”

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Level: Topic: Speakers: Length:
easy spending money man – boy 00:52

Pre-Listening Exercise

Did you receive an allowance from your parents when you were child? How about now? Did you have to do household chores to earn the money? How did you spend it?

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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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.

    1. It’s important to save money for the future.
    2. You should always save a part of your allowance or income.
    3. Spending money on things you want is just as important as saving.
    4. It’s okay to spend money if it makes you happy.
    5. You should save money before you spend it on non-essential things.
    6. It’s better to spend money on experiences than on things.
    7. It’s important to make a budget to help you save and spend wisely.
    8. Saving money for emergencies is a good idea.
    9. You should try to avoid using credit cards for things you don’t need.
    10. It’s okay to treat yourself with some of the money you save.

Idioms

“do the dishes” = wash dishes
“If you want to earn you allowance this week, you need to do the dishes everyday.”

“in the bucket” = a very small amount
“I’ve been saving my allowance for two months, but it’s still only a drop in the bucket, and it’ll take me forever to save enough money for a new bike.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Post-Listening Exercise

Some parents require their children to earn an allowance by doing work in and around the house? Other parents do not give allowance at all. Still others give money to their children without requiring any work from them. Which system do you agree with most? Explain why.

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