After You Listen

Comprehension – Strategy 1: Recognizing Facts

Listen to a conversation at the campground. Notice how people make requests and suggestions and how they give each other instructions. Complete the activities below to check your listening comprehension.

These strategies focus on ideas and attention to exact words. Choose True or False for each statement.

How do you know it is true or false? Be ready to discuss evidence to support your answers.

1.

Roshan called Mr. Broz about his dogs.

  1. True
  2. False

That's correct! He was about to, but Mr. Broz came on his own to talk to Claire.

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2.

Roshan and Gilles come from cultures that believe respecting elders is important.

  1. True
  2. False

That's correct! Elders are seen as experienced teachers in Aboriginal cultures.

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3.

The field is being cut to enlarge the campground.

  1. True
  2. False

That's correct! The field is being mowed to prepare for the construction of the stage for the folk festival.

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4.

Mr. Broz and his family have been beekeepers for a long time.

  1. True
  2. False

That's correct! Mr. Broz says that he comes from a long line of beekeepers.

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5.

Claire thinks Ivan’s dogs are an inconvenience.

  1. True
  2. False

That's correct!

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6.

Mr. Broz wants Claire to cancel the folk festival.

  1. True
  2. False

That's correct! Mr. Broz asks Claire to call off the festival.

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7.

Gilles suggests using a different field for the festival.

  1. True
  2. False

That's correct! Gilles suggests leaving the field until after the flowers are finished blooming.

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8.

Claire is going to call the county office and complain about Ivan’s dogs.

  1. True
  2. False

That's correct! Claire only suggests she should call and complain about the dogs.

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