Listening activity… Gist and details!

Listen to the conversation between a mom and her sons…

Order the dialogue boxes accordingly writing a number in the circle.

Mother: Tommy, I want you to fill the dishwasher and then wash and dry the big dishes
that can't fit in the dishwasher.
Tommy: Okay.

Evan: Oh Mom, I hate cleaning the toilet.

Mother: Okay, you clean the sink and bathtub, and I'll clean the toilet. But then I would
like you to help your Dad clean out the garage. Deal?*
*Deal?= do you agree?

Mother: Children, Grandma and Grandpa are coming to visit this evening and I need you
to help me with some chores. Have you all made your beds?
Children: Yes, Mom.

Evan: Yeah.

Mother: Okay then, let's get started. I'm going out to mow the lawn. Come get me if you
need me.

Mother: Tracy, I want you to take out the garbage. Then sweep and mop the kitchen
floor, okay?
Tracy: Sure. I'm excited Grandma and Grandpa are coming.
Mother: And Evan, would you please clean the bathroom?
Now, answer the questions correctly. You can ask your teacher to play the audio once or twice again.
Check Your Understanding
Circle the correct answer.

1. The children must help clean the house.

True
False

2. Tommy has to wash and dry the small dishes.

True
False

3. Tracy has to sweep and mop the bathroom floor.

True
False

4. Evan has to clean the toilet.

True
False

5. Dad has to mow the lawn.

True
False

6. Grandma and Grandpa are coming tomorrow.

True
False