Basic English Listening - Bagian 1
Family
A : How many people are there in your family?
B :
There are 5 people in my family: my father, mother, brother, sister, and me.
A : Does your family live in a house or an
apartment?
B :
We live in a house in the countryside.
A : What does your father do?
B :
My father is a doctor. He works at the local hospital.
A : How old is your mother?
B : She is 40
years old, 1 year younger than my father.
A : Do you have any siblings? What’s his/her
name?
B : Yes, I do. I
have 1 elder brother, David, and 1 younger sister, Mary.
A : Are you the oldest amongst your brothers
and sisters?
B : No, I’m not.
I’m the second child in my family.
A : What do your mother/father like?
B : My father
likes playing football and my mother likes cooking.
A : Do your parents let you stay out late?
B : Of course not.
They always ask me to get home before 10 pm each night.
A : Do you stay with your parents?
B : Right now, no,
but I used to.
A : Does your family usually have dinner
together?
B :
Yes, we do. My mom always prepares delicious meals for us.
A Teacher
A : Who is your favorite teacher?
B :
I like Mr. Tom the most, he is my English teacher.
A : Is he a foreign teacher?
B :
Yes, he’s from the US.
A : What do you like about his lessons?
B :
I have fallen in love with his American accent and he always shows us something
new about the world outside of textbooks.
A : What’s he like?
B :
He’s not only knowledgeable but also very friendly. He always treats us like
friends, not students.
A : What does he usually wear when coming to class?
B :
He usually wears a gray suit when he comes to class.
A : Do you love his subject?
B :
Yes, I enjoy English a lot.
A : Do students in your class like him?
B :
Yes, all of us admire him.
A : Do you want to be a teacher like him?
B :
No, although I like him, my dream is not to become a teacher. I would like to
be a chef.
A : Have you ever been punished by him?
B :
No, he rarely punishes anyone.
A : Do you want to see him again?
B :
Of course, he’s a great mentor.
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A Favorite Subject
A : What subjects did you learn in school?
B :
I learned Math, Science, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Literature, English,
Art, and Music.
A : What subject did you like the most when you were at school? Were you good at it?
B :
I liked Biology the most although I was excellent at Literature.
A : Did your friends like that subject too?
B :
Yes, they did. They enjoyed every single Biology lesson.
A : Was the textbook written in English or any other language?
B :
It was written in English.
A : Who taught that subject?
B :
My teacher was Ms. Karen, from the USA.
A : How was that subject helpful to you?
B :
It helped me a lot in becoming a Biology teacher.
A : How often did you learn that subject?
B :
I often had Biology lessons 5 times a week.
A : How long did you spend on that subject at home?
B :
I spent roughly 2 hours per day studying Biology at home.
A : Have you ever attended any extra classes for that subject?
B :
Yes, I have. I usually attended evening classes.
A : Is it important to study hard on both social sciences and natural sciences?
B : No, it isn’t. Students should study the ones they like and those that are helpful to their career path.
School
A : What school did you go to?
B :
I went to Millennium high school, founded in 1999.
A : Where is the school located?
B :
It’s located in New York City, United States.
A : Do you like the architecture of the school?
B :
Yes, I do. The architecture is not really impressive, but I like it that the
building’s architects left plenty of space for lounging.
A : What are the teachers like?
B :
Most of the teachers there are helpful and friendly. I especially like Mr.
Mike, my Physics teacher.
A : How long have you spent there?
B :
I have spent 3 years of upper secondary school there.
A : Is that a single-sex school?
B :
No, it isn’t. This is a unisex school.
A : Do you like the school uniform?
B :
We don’t wear uniforms at school, actually.
A : Why do you enjoy the time there?
B :
Although I had to deal with quite a heavy workload, I enjoy the relaxing
atmosphere when hanging out with friends in the cafeteria there.
A : What important lesson did you learn from school?
B :
I learned how to work in a group in which there are many friends coming from
different cultures. That’s the lesson of cooperation.
A : Will you recommend that school to others?
B :
Yes, of course. I’m proud to recommend Millennium High School to anyone who is
searching for a good place to learn.
Practical Skills
A : What practical skill have you learned?
B :
Cooking is a practical skill that I have practiced recently.
A : Who taught you that skill?
B :
My mom is the best cook. She taught me everything about how to make soup,
salad, omelettes, cake, etc.
A : How did you learn it?
B :
She shows me how to buy food, prepare ingredients, and cook meals whenever
she’s in the kitchen. I learn how to boil, grill, steam, fry, braise, etc. day
by day.
A : Why did you learn it?
B :
I just want to be a good cook like my mom when I get married. I will prepare
the best dishes for my husband and children.
A : How long did it take for you to learn it?
B :
I learned it in 4 years. The skill seems to be strengthened when I live apart
from my family for studying.
A : How often do you use this skill?
B :
I cook every day. I also love homemade food.
A : How has this skill helped you?
B :
It makes me more confident whenever I go on a picnic outside. I’m always
responsible for the BBQ.
A : Do people in your family know this skill, too?
B :
My younger sister knows how to cook, too. She has just started learning.
A : Do all skills need learning?
B :
Yes, they do. ‘’Practice makes perfect.’’
A : How is this skill important to you?
B :
It’s an essential life skill. All women need to know this to keep their family
warm and happy.
A Friend
A : Who’s your best friend?
B :
It’s Jenny. She’s my best friend.
A : What does she look like?
B :
She has shoulder-length brown hair. I just love her lovely smile.
A : How and when did you meet?
B :
I first met her when we were in high school.
A : How often do you see this friend?
B :
I see her every day. We’re in the same class.
A : What’s she like?
B :
She’s not only thoughtful but also very understanding. She’s always by my side
to cheer me up whenever I’m in trouble.
A : Do you and her share anything in common?
B :
Yes, a lot. We both love shopping and playing sports.
A : What do you and her do together?
B :
We usually do homework and read books together.
A : Have you and her ever quarreled?
B :
Yes, but we seldom quarrel. When we do argue, afterwards we seem to understand
more about each other.
A : Does she know how to cook?
B :
Yes, but she’s not a great cook.
A : Do your parents like her?
B :
Yes, a lot. They always ask Jenny to come over for dinner.
A : Why is a friend important in life?
B : A good friend can make your life better in many ways. I don’t think anyone can stand loneliness.
Success
A : What success did you achieve?
B :
I don’t know if it matters to someone or not, but passing the entrance exam to
university was a huge success for me.
A : When did you get that success?
B :
I got it 6 years ago. It’s been 2 years since I left university.
A : Was there anyone who supported you?
B :
My family supported me a lot. My mom prepared good meals for me while my dad
helped me with hard math problems.
A : Was it hard to get that success?
B :
It was hard for me since I wasn’t good at academic subjects at all.
A : What were some difficulties in achieving success?
B :
The period before the exam was quite stressful. I was so obsessed with it that
I had a serious headache.
A : How did you get it?
B :
I stuck to books day and night. I just stopped reading and writing when I felt
I knew thoroughly about the matters.
A : How did you feel when you were successful?
B :
I was over the moon then. I was looking forward to campus life.
A : How did your life change after that success?
B :
I had a chance to learn my favorite major at my desired university and then got
a high-paying job in an active working environment.
A : What is your key to success?
B :
I don’t particularly have any key to success. Just work hard and try your best,
everything good will come to you.
Goal/Ambition
B :
I’m determined to get a scholarship to study post-graduate abroad.
A : When did you start thinking about this goal?
B :
I started thinking about it when I left university.
A : What difficulties do you have in order to achieve it?
B :
Spending a lot of time searching it, I haven’t found any scholarship that fits
my needs.
A : Do you need any help to achieve that goal?
B :
I really need spiritual encouragement from my family and friends.
A : Do your parents support you to achieve that goal?
B :
Yes, they do. They’re always by my side and support me when needed.
A : Do you think it’s important to set goals?
B :
Sure. We all need to have some goals to drive ourselves towards them. Setting
goals is a necessary step to do in order to succeed in doing something
A : What are the important qualities to achieve goals?
B :
Well, you need to be persistent to what you desire to get. Commitment and
patience are needed, too.
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