I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] Home owners should always take precautions to protect their places from burglars and theft. What are two things that people can do to protect their homes from crime? HELPFUL TIP: You don’t have to pay a lot of money to protect your home with an expensive home alarm system. Simply keeping [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] Discuss with a partner three common repairs or home improvements people do in and around their apartments or houses (e.g., kitchen cabinets, roofing, siding, etc.). The walls need to be repainted because there are stains and holes in different places. The kitchen table needs fixing because a part is broken. The [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] What kinds of information do you hear in typical radio or TV commercials, let’s say, for a department store (e.g., store hours, telephone number, etc.)? What types of promotions do companies advertise to get you to buy their products? HELPFUL TIP: Listening to radio commercials is a good way to improve [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] What are some common expressions you say to people who have lost a loved one due to illness, accident, or other circumstances? HELPFUL TIP: The loss of a close friend or family member can be a traumatic experience, and knowing how to express condolences appropriately can help provide emotional support in [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] What are some reasons for visiting a dentist (e.g., tooth whitening, dental cleaning, orthodontics, invisalign braces, tooth fillings)? Name some common dental problems and possible preventative care for each. HELPFUL TIP: Dentists recommend a dental checkup every six months. Regular brushing and flossing will help prevent cavities and save you money [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] Discuss the kinds of mishaps or accidents that can occur around the house that might home repairs or house cleaning. Use the following verbs and nouns or others you know to make sentences. Then write some of the ideas on the board. VERBS: burn, break, cut, damage, fall, ruin, scratch, slip, [...]

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Instructions: First, listen to the telephone recording by pressing the “Audio only” button. Then, choose the number that would provide the listener with the information for each statement. Press the “Final Score” button to check your quiz. HELPFUL TIP: Opening a checking account will allow you to pay your bills and other expenses in the [...]

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