Mar22, 2016

Tasks

2. Listening Exercises [Top]

Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play Audio" button of the audio type you want to hear, and answer the questions. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.

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1. How does Joshua go to school in Japan?
A. He takes a school bus every morning
B. He rides the subway at 8:00 AM.
C. He walks with a group of students.
2. Which item did Joshua NOT mention when talking about the things he takes to school?
A. backpack
B. gym clothes
C. school hat
3. What is one of the first things Joshua does when he arrives at school?
A. He practices his reading and writing.
B. He stands and bows to the teacher.
C. He puts on his gym clothes for class.
4. Where does Joshua eat lunch at school?
A. in his classroom
B. in the lunchroom
C. in the gymnasium
5. What time does Joshua probably get home from school most days?
A. between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM
B. between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
C. between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM

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[ Back to Quiz | Go to Quiz Script] A Day at School: Text Completion Instructions: Click the "play" button and listen to the interview. Fill in the missing words. [ What are these different audio choices? ] [ Other Audio Options: Play RealMedia | Play Window Media ] Randall: Hello. Today I'm interviewing Joshua on his (1) going to a Japanese school. Now Joshua, what time do you go to (2)?Joshua: Eight O'clock. Randall: Eight O'clock. And do you (3) by yourself, or on a school bus? Joshua: No, I have a group that goes with me. Randall: So you go with a group? Joshua: (4). Randall: Now what (5) of things do you take to school? Joshua: I take my taiso fuku, that is gym clothes, and I take my backpack and my books [Oh, okay] and (6) like that. Score =  Correct answers: [ Back to Quiz | Quiz Script] 4. Post-Listening Exercises [Top] What thing did you most enjoy about your school life in your country? Talk with a partner. Explain and discuss some of these topics: the length of the school year a typical day at school teacher and student interaction school rules (e.g., dress, hair styles, chewing gum, talking in class, cheating, arriving late, etc.) 5. Online Investigations - [ What's This? ] [Top] Listen to recordings from language learners from around the world and find out the answers to these questions: What time does the person go to school? How does he or she get to school? What does he or she study there? What other facts do you learn about the person's experience at school?