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General Listening Quiz

“Daily Schedule”

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easy everyday activities man and woman 01:20

Pre-Listening Exercise

What is your daily schedule? What time do you wake up and go to work or school? What do you do when you get home? What time do you go to bed?

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. Waking up early makes your day better.
    2. It’s important to eat breakfast every day.
    3. People spend too much time on their phones.
    4. Daily routines make life easier.
    5. Everyone should exercise every day.
    6. It’s better to plan your day than to be spontaneous.
    7. Taking short breaks during the day helps you do more.
    8. Doing chores can be relaxing.
    9. Weekends should be for rest, not for work.
    10. Life is too busy for most people.

Idioms

“burn the candle at both ends” = work to excess that affects your physical and emotional well-being
“It’s just not wise to burn the candle at both ends; it’s just impossible to work full time, go to school, and spend time with family.”

“work one’s tail off” = work very hard
“I have to work my tail off just to pay my rent.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes using the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

Now, discuss your own typical schedule for a weekday and a weekend. What activities do you usually do with family and friends?

Online Investigation

Search online for at least two mobile apps or daily planners that you can use of a mobile phone. How much are they? What are their features?
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