Advanced Listening Lesson #18 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What is affecting Kobe Bryant's performance? Too many issues to deal with He is in a temporary slump He is getting old Another good player joined the team What statement is true? They both like to play basketball They both like to play baseball Only one of them likes to play basketball They both play full court basketball often What positive reasons are mentioned to play basketball? Healthy and fun Competitive and challenging Healthy and challenging Competitive and fun Besides basketball, what other sport was briefly mentioned? Baseball Golf Football Soccer Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Too many issues to deal with They both like to play basketball Healthy and fun Baseball If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Do you know when basketball season starts?" B: "It starts in October How come?" A: "I like to keep up with the Lakers." B: "You keep up with baseball at all?" A: "Just a little Not as much as basketball." B: "Who is your favorite player?" A: "Probably Kobe Bryant, but he has too many issues right now." B: "He's a great player, but his recent problem is really affecting his play." A: "Hope everything turns out ok Do you play basketball much?" B: "I usually get into it during the playoffs I'd rather play than watch." A: "I like to watch as much as I like to play Do you play often?" B: "Every now and then with some friends." A: "I usually play twice a week at the health club It's easy to round up 10 guys during the evening time." B: "That sounds pretty fun But I'm too out of shape to play full court." A: "I get tired too, but I figure it's good for my health And I'm having fun at the same time." B: "So you think the Lakers will good this year?" A: "They better They got a lot of good players now If Malone can stay healthy, then I don't see how they can be beat." B: "I don't know I think Sacramento has a strong team this year." A: "True, but I'm pulling for the Lakers all the way It's going to be a great season." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #19 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What is the sport they are talking about? Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Comparing baseball and football, which one is more fun? Baseball Football Both are equally fun Too different to compare What does the corner back do? Main guy in offense The guy next to second base Defensive player covering passing plays and outside running plays The guy who shoots the ball Why does one guy not follow football at all? Has no interest in the game Never understood the game Got hurt in highschool and avoided it since Boring to watch Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Football Too different to compare Defensive player covering passing plays and outside running plays Never understood the game If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "What are you watching?" B: "A football game Packers are playing the Chiefs." A: "I never understood this game." B: "It's not that hard If you watch a couple of games, you'll start to understand it." A: "Do you watch a lot of football?" B: "I like the Packers, so I watch all their games." A: "Did you play football before?" B: "Only in high school I was too small to play for college." A: "What position did you play?" B: "I was the corner back." A: "Is that the main guy in offense?" B: "No That's the quarterback The corner back is a defensive player covering passing plays and outside running plays." A: "I see Do you think it is more fun than baseball?" B: "It's hard to compare the two because they're so different I like both baseball and football How about you? You like baseball a lot?" A: "Yeah I'm a big baseball fan." B: "Baseball is fun, but you should also learn football I'll explain as we watch." A: "Cool." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #20 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz One guy did pretty good in golf last Saturday What area did he not well? His putting was off that day His approach shots were slicing His drives were hooking His chipping was terrible "Breaking single" means to shoot a score under 10 What caused him to not break single? He couldn't hit the ball well all day His putted four times Penalty strokes on two holes for Out of Bounds He was stuck in the sand trap that caused additional strokes The other friend who doesn't golf as well shoots in the 90's How far does he hit his driver? 250 yards 200 yards 175 yards Doesn't use the driver What are they going to work on when they go to the driving range? Putting Short irons Long irons Driver Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers His drives where hooking Penalty strokes on two holes for Out of Bounds Doesn't use the driver Driver If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "How did you golf on Saturday?" B: "I did pretty good I shot a 13." A: "Not too bad I thought you were going to break single." B: "I had a chance I shot a on the front nine, but the back nine killed me." A: "What happened?" B: "My drive was totally off All of the sudden, I started hooking the ball I hit two balls OB, and that killed my score right there." A: "That sucks You could have broken single if it wasn't for the penalty strokes." B: "Yeah I was so frustrated after that hole But overall, I shot well, so I'm not too disappointed How about you? How have you been hitting lately?" A: "I hit great on the range, but when I get on the course, I can't seem to hit the ball right." B: "That happened to me for the longest time It just takes time and practice When you go out on the course more often, that problem will fix itself." A: "I'm still trying to break 90 I've been hitting in the mid nineties for ever." B: "How far does your driver go?" A: "I don't use it that much I use my wood more I'm not consistent with the driver to use it." B: "You gotta keep practicing with it Eventually you'll get the hang of it." A: "Yeah I practice with it on the range, but I'm not making any progress on it." B: "Let's go to the range together and I'll check out your swing." A: "That sounds good Let's go tomorrow night." B: "Ok That will give us practice for our round on Wednesday." A: "I'll meet you there at 6:30." B: "Ok See you tomorrow then." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #21 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What did Jack last weekend? Talked on the phone with his girlfriend Had a drinking party with his friend Josh Played poker with a bunch of guys Went to the casino Why didn't Jack include his friend that he is talking to? He forgot to call him They already had too many people He knew his friend didn't have any money for gambling He tried calling, but he wasn't home What does Jack's friend have to to get included into the games? Get more money Get a cell phone Stop being so boring Stop playing so much video games What happens if you lose all your chips early in the game? Pay more money to buy more chips Do a dare that makes people laugh to get more chips Bring more beer Sit out until the next game starts Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Played poker with a bunch of guys He tried calling, but he wasn't home Get a cell phone Sit out until the next game starts If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hey Jack What did you last weekend?" B: "Josh had a bunch of guys over at his house and we played poker." A: "Why didn't you guys call me?" B: "We did But you weren't home If you had a cell phone, maybe you wouldn't be left out." A: "Yeah I need to get a cell phone So, what games did you play?" B: "We only play Texas Hold 'em." A: "That's all good What was the bid amount?" B: "We started playing no limit It's so much fun." A: "That sounds awesome Let me join you next time." B: "No problem Just get a cell phone so we can contact you." A: "Aright Who won though?" B: "John He always wins He's damn good." A: "You only played one game?" B: "We played games and he won both of them." A: "What is the buy in?" B: "Only 10 bucks." A: "That sounds fun Ten bucks isn't that much money to have fun while chilling with your friends." B: "Exactly." A: "But what happens if you get out in the first ten minutes?" B: "Then you're screwed You can watch tv or play the XBOX." A: "Better not die soon then So, when is the next time you guys are playing?" B: "Probably this Friday Give me a call Friday morning and I'll let you know the exact time." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #22 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz Where did Cindy meet John? At a manufacturing company At school At a coffee shop At a restaurant What does John for a living? He works in the IT department He works in the marketing department He works in the Ops He works in the finance department How old is John? 23 25 27 29 When will Cindy's friend meet John? When they get to know each other more Maybe after a month Next Saturday on a double date On Friday night Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers At a coffee shop He works in the finance department 27 Next Saturday on a double date If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hey Cindy I heard you are seeing someone." B: "Yeah His name is John I started dating him a week ago." A: "That's so exciting Tell me all about him Is he good looking?" B: "I think he's cute, but not drop dead gorgeous." A: "How did you meet him?" B: "I go to this coffee shop a lot and this guy is always there We started talking a couple of times, and he finally asked me out." A: "That's so cool What does he for a living?" B: "He works in the finance department in a manufacturing company." A: "Do you know if he makes a lot of money?" B: "I don't know for sure, but he drives a nice car and I heard he has a house." A: "How is his personality?" B: "He's very smart and a great person to talk to In the beginning, we talked for about 30 minutes a day in the coffee shop before he asked me out Besides that, he's very sweet and romantic." A: "How old is he?" B: "That's the problem He is years younger than me What you think about that?" A: "What's the big deal? I don't see anything wrong with that If you were 23, then I might be worried he was immature, but you're almost 30 now years is no big deal." B: "Yeah That's what I think." A: "When I get to meet him?" B: "How about a double date The four of us can go out to dinner and a drink or something." A: "That sounds great How about next Saturday?" B: "I think Saturday will be good Let's double check with the guys and get back to each other." A: "Great I'll call you later then." B: "Ok Talk to you later." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Asked her what type of ring she likes She is actually feeling good He was boring and didn't like to go out Going to the club this Saturday night If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "What did Mike get you for your birthday Pam?" B: "He got me a watch See." A: "That's beautiful He must have spent a fortune on it." B: "He's so great I think he might propose pretty soon." A: "How you know? Did he give you any clues?" B: "He took me to a jewelry store and asked me what type of rings I like It was a little obvious, but at least I got to pick the one I wanted." A: "That's not so romantic?" B: "He was never romantic Silly and cute, but not romantic I like all his quirkiness He always makes me laugh." A: "I guess you can't ask for much more than that." B: "How is it going with you and Brad?" A: "We broke up a week ago." B: "I'm sorry to hear that What happened?" A: "I think we both just started to grow apart I wasn't surprised." B: "Are you doing ok?" A: "Actually, I'm feeling great I guess I needed some freedom." B: "Have you started seeing other guys yet?" A: "Not yet, but I when I meet a decent guy, I wouldn't mind dating again." B: "What kind of guy are you looking for?" A: "Although my relationship with Brad wasn't that bad, I want a guy who likes to go out more Brad always spent all his time studying and researching for school It was quite boring." B: "You definitely need a guy who likes to have fun." A: "I wouldn't mind dating a romantic guy Maybe I'm dreaming, but a nice walk down the beach, or dancing in the moonlight would be something I would love to do." B: "Hey There are guys like that All you have to is find the right one." A: "But that's the hard part I always fall for the guy who is smart And then after a couple of months, I get bored." B: "Doesn't a tall, good looking guy turn you on?" A: "Not really What should I do?" B: "We should go to a club this Saturday and find a smart romantic guy How does that sound?" A: "That sounds like a plan Let's it." B: "Great I'll see you at nine then." A: "Ok See you later." Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #28 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz Mike is feeling pretty bad right now What conclusion can we draw from this dialog? He hasn't experienced many break ups He is down to earth He is going to win her back He is going to take a quarter off from school What is a true statement from this dialog? The girl broke up with Mike Mike broke up with the girl It was a mutual break up None of the above Why did they end up breaking up? She found a different guy He found a different girl They didn't break up He was probably over bearing and suffocated her How many months does Mike have to go through this pain? Forever month months months Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers He hasn't experienced many break ups The girl broke up with Mike He was probably over bearing and suffocated her 4 months If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hey Mike I heard about your break up You must be devastated." B: "It's more than I can bear I don't think I can go on." A: "Come on Mike It's not the end of the world." B: "It's the end of my world She was everything to me I loved her so much." A: "I remember my first break up I remember it was the hardest thing I ever went through So I know it must be really tough right now." B: "Every night, I cry myself to sleep Can you believe that I actually cry everyday?" A: "It's normal to cry You shouldn't feel bad about it It's the only way to let it out." B: "How long will I feel like this? How long is the pain going to last?" A: "It's different for everyone, but it took me four months to get over Jessica." B: "Four months I have to live in hell for four months " A: "But I'm ok now I moved on and I'm dating other great people I know you will be better." B: "Why you think she left me?" A: "I really don't know Some people change and they want to go in different directions." B: "But I loved her so much I loved her more than anything in this world She was my world." A: "I know you love her." B: "I don't think I'll be able to love anyone again." A: "I thought that too I thought Jessica was the only person I would ever love But it changes It really does You'll get better and become a stronger person." B: "I hope so." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #29 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz Why is this person afraid of bee's? Because they sting and it hurts Because the person had a bad experience when that person was young Because they are weird looking Because they make a scary buzzing sound Where they usually tell horror stories? In the movie theater At a camp fire In a funeral Behind the bushes What is one possible reason this person is afraid of many things? Watched too many scary movies Heard too many horror stories Has too much imagination Went outside in the dark alone too many times What recommendation is give to be less scared of things? To be with many people To leave the lights on at night To not watch scary movies To think more realistically Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Because the person had a bad experience when that person was young At a camp fire Has too much imagination To think more realistically If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "What are you afraid of?" B: "I'm not sure I used to be scared of a lot of things when I was young, but not anymore." A: "Are you afraid of death?" B: "Only if I think about it so much But death is inevitable, so there is no use thinking about it." A: "How about horror movies?" B: "No I know they're all fake so there is nothing to be afraid of How about you?" A: "I get scared pretty easily I'm actually frightened of bee's." B: "Really? Why?" A: "I don't know I got stung when I was young and ever since, I've always been afraid of them." B: "What other things are you afraid of?" A: "Sitting by the camp fire and telling horror stories is very scary." B: "Wow You're afraid of many things huh?" A: "I guess so Aren't you afraid of something coming out of the bushes?" B: "It's not going to happen We probably went camping dozens of times and nothing ever came out of the bushes What makes you think something will?" A: "I don't know I guess I'm terrified at the possibility." B: "If you were realistic, you probably wouldn't be scared of everything Maybe you have too much imagination." A: "I should try to think more realistically I'll that." B: "Good After awhile, you won't be afraid of so many things." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #30 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What are all the feelings the bored guy is feelings? Restless and anxious Tired and restless Anxious and tired Tired and bored What recommendation is given to solve this problem? Meditate for 30 minutes a day Watch more movies Rent more DVD's Read a book Is the other guy bored at all? He is too busy with his son to be bored He also gets bored frequently He watches a lot of TV so he isn't bored None of the above How old you think the son is? Around Around Around Around Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Restless and anxious Read a book He is too busy with his son to be bored Around If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "How are you feeling these days?" B: "I don't know A little bored and restless I guess." A: "Why is that?" B: "I have so much time on my hands and I have nothing to do." A: "Why don't you go out and have fun?" B: "I would like to, but I have to save some money so I can't go out all the time." A: "That sucks." B: "After awhile, I start to feel anxious." A: "Try relaxing and reading a good book That's always a good way to kill time." B: "That's true How about you? How are you these days?" A: "I'm doing pretty good these days My kid just finished kindergarten I'm so proud of him." B: "That's great to hear He must be big now It's been a year since I saw your son." A: "Yeah He grew a lot in the last year." B: "I bet you're very proud of your son." A: "Yes I am Thanks." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #31 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz How does the friend know how long he has been sitting on the bench? He told him He probably saw him earlier in the same spot He does that regularly so he made an assumption He asked his friend how long he's been there What has he been doing on the bench for an hour? Reading a book Texting a bunch of friends on his phone Talking to Lucy on the phone Thinking about Lucy What is the relationship between the guy on the bench and Lucy? They are a couple They are close friends They are classmates They don't know each other What are his feelings toward Lucy? True love Likes her as a friend Infatuation None of the above Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers He probably saw him earlier in the same spot Thinking about Lucy They are classmates Infatuation If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "What are you doing here on the bench? You've been here for an hour." B: "I'm just thinking about Lucy I can't get her out of my mind I think I'm falling in love." A: "Crazy boy You barely know her." B: "It doesn't matter I like everything about her I like the way she talks, the way she walks, her hair and her lips I would give anything to kiss her." A: "Did you tell her how you feel?" B: "No way I'll scare her away." A: "You won't know until you tell her." B: "Maybe later But right now, all I can think about is her legs and her face She is so beautiful." A: "You're wasting your time At least talk to her You don't have to tell her how you feel." B: "Yeah I started talking to her in my Poly Sci class I try to sit next to her as much as I can." A: "That's a start After awhile, you'll find out if she is everything you make her out to be." B: "It won't matter because I love everything she does." A: "Dude, you're blind as a bat You're just infatuated with her." B: "These feelings are too strong to be infatuation." A: "We'll see in a couple of weeks Let's go grab something to eat You're human aren't you?" B: "To think of it, I am a little hungry Ok Let's go." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #32 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz Where they know each other from? From a class they take together From New York From highschool From a party last week What is the probable age difference between the two? They are the same age They are year apart They are years apart They are years apart Who showed the first interest of seeing one another outside of class? The girl The boy Neither of them Both of them What is the condition that the guy has set to go out together? To get a B or better on the midterm To get at least an A on the midterm To simply pass the midterm No conditions were stated They will go out after the midterm Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers From a class they take together They are year apart The girl To get a B or better on the midterm If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hi Aren't you in my sociology class?" B: "I think so With Professor Robinson right?" A: "Yeah I'm Nicole." B: "I'm George It's nice to meet you." A: "How are you liking the class so far?" B: "I like the subject I think it's pretty interesting." A: "Me too But it's hard to sit in class when the weather is so nice." B: "Tell me about it The weather has been so great lately." A: "So, what year are you?" B: "I'm a sophomore How about you?" A: "I'm a freshman." B: "Where are you from around here?" A: "No I'm from the east I grew up in New York." B: "New York? That seems like a fun place." A: "More like a busy place Everyone is always on the run over there." B: "I grew up in San Francisco." A: "That's not too far from here Do you like living on the west coast?" B: "I haven't been to many other places, but the west coast is a great place." A: "Yeah I like it too." B: "Are you ready for the mid term next Friday?" A: "I'm so behind I've been going out a lot I'm having so much fun, but I really need to catch up on my school work." B: "Where you usually hang out?" A: "No where specific We always different things." B: "Have you been to Alcatraz yet?" A: "Not yet I want to go though." B: "I highly recommend it It's an interesting place to visit." A: "Maybe you could take me there." B: "If you get a B or better on your midterm, I'll take you there." A: "Deal It was great meeting you I'll talk to you again tomorrow." B: "Ok See you later." Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #33 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz Why did it take so long for the guy to ask the girl on a date? Because he didn't like her earlier Because she was dating a different guy Because he thought she was interested in a different guy Because he already had a girlfriend What drama did they like so much? The three amigos Pay it forward The mask Stand by me What does the girl like to for exercise besides going to the health club? Likes to play sports Likes to run on the tread mill at home Likes to jog around the lake Doesn't like to exercise Why does the girl like to shop in downtown versus the mall? Outdoor walking is better than the indoor mall More sales are offered in downtown Because she lives closer to downtown More fun with less students Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Because he thought she was interested in a different guy Pay it forward Likes to jog around the lake More fun with less students If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "I can't believe it took you so long to ask me out on a date." B: "I always thought you liked Mark, so I didn't think I had a chance." A: "I had this thing about him, but it's over So, what you like to on your free time?" B: "I like sports, watching movies, reading books Things like that." A: "What type of movies you like?" B: "I like drama and comedy." A: "Me too Mostly drama though Have you seen Pay it forward?" B: "Yeah I loved that movie." A: "It's one of my favorites I cried so much at the end." B: "I thought the idea of paying it forward was awesome." A: "What was your favorite comedy?" B: "Do you remember the Three Amigos?" A: "Vaguely I was pretty little when that came out." B: "I don't remember it much back then, but I saw it again the other day and it cracked me up." A: "Maybe I need to see that movie again." B: "I think it is a classic So many funny scenes." A: "I really liked the Mask with Jim Carrey." B: "He is hilarious I love that guy." A: "I like most of his movies He is such a character." B: "What else you like to do?" A: "Well, I like to exercise." B: "Where you exercise?" A: "I go to a health club by my house But on a nice day, I like to jog around the lake." B: "That's good I like to stay in shape too But I that by playing a lot of sports Do you play any sports?" A: "I played a little bit in high school, but nothing really these days." B: "Have you tried golf?" A: "Don't start with that My dad always nagged at me to play, but I never got into it." B: "What you usually with your friends?" A: "We go out shopping a lot." B: "Where you usually go?" A: "Usually downtown It's more fun in the city than in the mall Plus, there are too many high school students at the mall." B: "I know some girls like bags, and some like shoes, what you like to shop for the most?" A: "I can never have too many pairs of shoes I have like 30 pairs already, but I am always shopping for more." B: "Oh The foods here." A: "Great I'm so hungry." B: "After dinner, you want to catch a movie?" A: "Sure I'm always up for a good movie." Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #34 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz How did Mark get such a big belly? From watching too much TV From eating too much food From drinking too much beer From eating too much potato chips What motivation is the guy with the belly using to start working out? To get some girls To get rid of the belly To get healthier To get in shape Why is one guy asking if the other guy will join the health club if he already said he would? He didn't hear it the first time He thought it was a joke so he didn't take him seriously He doesn't want him to join the health club He doesn't want to share the girls What are they going to after this conversation? They are going to eat dinner They are going to drink beer They are going to hunt for some girls They are going to work out at the health club Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers From drinking too much beer To get some girls He thought it was a joke so he didn't take him seriously They are going to drink beer If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Damn Mark I never noticed that belly of yours." B: "It's all the beer I need to start working out again." A: "That reminds me I should've hit the gym today." B: "Where you work out?" A: "At Bally's It's pretty close to home so it is convenient." B: "How much are you paying?" A: "I only pay 20 bucks a month." B: "That's pretty good I think I should join." A: "If you join, we could work out together It's so much better working out with another person It's hard to motivate yourself when you are alone." B: "What you usually in the gym?" A: "I usually spend about 20 minutes on the step master, and then lift weights for about an hour." B: "Do you go everyday?" A: "No I try to go times a week, but lately, I've been only going about times a week That's why I need you there You should join." B: "Will it help me to get some girls?" A: "If you get rid of that belly of yours, I promise you'll have a better chance with girls Anyways, there are so many fine chicks working out at the club." B: "Really? I'm signing up tomorrow." A: "There are some girls with tight outfits You can see the shape of their body and some of them are really fine." B: "As long as there are some ladies with nice legs, I don't mind." A: "So you're really going to join?" B: "Yeah Let's go in tomorrow and I'll sign up We can work out together." A: "Cool Let's go hit some bars to celebrate." B: "I'm down with that." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal