Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 2 15 Part B Directions : Now listen to Samantha talk about her grandmother. After you listen, answer the questions below. Chapter 2_Activity 1_ Part B 1. How old is Samantha’s grandmother? ______________________________ 2. How many years was Samantha’s grandmother a teacher? _____________________ 3. What are Samantha’s grandmother’s hobbies? ____________________________________________________________________ 4. Which of Samantha’s hobbies does her grandmother not like? ____________________________________________________________________ 5. Which hobby do they do together? ____________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part C Directions: Using the information you heard about Samantha and her grandmother, complete the chart below. Samantha Her grandmother Age Hobbies Dislikes Part D Directions: Discuss the questions below with your partner or in a small group. 1. Do you think Samantha and her grandmother are more similar to each other or more different? 2. Why do you think different generations have different hobbies? a. What hobbies are popular for people in your generation? b. What hobbies were popular in your grandparents’ generation?