Listening and Speaking Practice

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🎧 Part 1: Listening Comprehension

Instructions: Listen carefully as your teacher reads the story "A Day at the Market" twice. Then answer the questions below.

1. Where did Sarah go on Saturday morning?

The grocery store

The farmer's market

Her friend's house

The shopping mall

2. What did Sarah buy? (Check all that apply)

Fresh apples

Homemade bread

Colorful flowers

A new hat

3. How much did Sarah spend on apples?

Sarah spent $ _________ on apples.

4. Why was Sarah excited about her visit?

Instructions: Work with a partner to practice the conversation below. Take turns being the customer and the vendor.

5. Role Play Scenario: At the Farmer's Market

Customer: "Good morning! Those apples look delicious. How much are they?"

Vendor: "Good morning! They're $3.00 per pound. They're very fresh and sweet!"

Customer: "Great! I'll take two pounds, please. Do you have any oranges?"

Vendor: "Yes, the oranges are $2.50 per pound. Would you like some?"

Customer: "Yes, one pound of oranges too. How much is that total?"

Vendor: "That's $8.50 total. Thank you!"

6. Now create your own market conversation with different items:

Items to choose from: bananas ($1.50/lb), tomatoes ($4.00/lb), bread ($3.50/loaf), flowers ($5.00/bunch)

Instructions: Discuss these questions with your partner or small group. Practice speaking clearly and listening to others.

7. What is your favorite place to shop for food? Why?

8. Describe a time when you had a good conversation with someone while shopping.

9. Practice giving directions: How would you tell someone how to get from your classroom to the school cafeteria?