Communication Problems (Listening)

Instructions

You will hear four people talking about some communication problems. Answer the questions according to the interview. Circle the best option. You may use the embedded audio below to listen on your own.

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SPEAKER 1

Why did the man's friend lose her job?

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SPEAKER 2

How do you think the girl feels about her conversations with her boyfriend?

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Why was the girl upset?

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SPEAKER 3

How did the boy feel about sending the postcard?

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How does the man prefer to communicate?

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SPEAKER 4

What did the girl do wrong?

Spin the wheel and discuss the questions with a partner for about three minutes. Remember to:
- Add details and examples to your answers (Not just "yes" or "no")
- Ask followup questions to your partner
- Practice speaking English the whole time!

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Dance has been present in human _______  (cultural) and history for centuries. In its origins, it was used as a way of ceremonial rites and _______  (celebrate), mostly. Dance is not limited to people who want to become _______  (profession); anyone can learn to dance any _______ (vary) of music at any moment in their lives. Through dance, dancers can express feelings and _______  (emotional) , conveying a message to the audience. Dancing is one of the most _______  (power) and open ways to express feelings. Communication is not _______  (limit) to words only, as _______  (move)  is an important factor in expressing ourselves.

Communication Problems (Listening)

SPEAKER 1Why did the man's friend lose her job?

SPEAKER 2How do you think the girl feels about her conversations with her boyfriend?

Why was the girl upset?

SPEAKER 3How did the boy feel about sending the postcard?

How does the man prefer to communicate?

SPEAKER 4What did the girl do wrong?

SPEAKER 1Why did the man's friend lose her job?

SPEAKER 2How do you think the girl feels about her conversations with her boyfriend?

Why was the girl upset?

SPEAKER 3How did the boy feel about sending the postcard?

How does the man prefer to communicate?

SPEAKER 4What did the girl do wrong?

SPEAKER 1

Why did the man's friend lose her job?

SPEAKER 2

How do you think the girl feels about her conversations with her boyfriend?

SPEAKER 3

How did the boy feel about sending the postcard?

SPEAKER 4

What did the girl do wrong?

SPEAKER 1

Why did the man's friend lose her job?

SPEAKER 2

How do you think the girl feels about her conversations with her boyfriend?

SPEAKER 3

How did the boy feel about sending the postcard?

SPEAKER 4

What did the girl do wrong?