Developing Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Unit 23: Roommates
‣ Use the words in the box to complete the sentences below.
Look at the picture. What kind of roommate is this person?
What are some important qualities of a roommate? Check (x) the four most important qualities and add another of your own. Compare your answers with a partner.
‣ People are talking about their roommates. Listen and check (x) the two words that best describe each person.
People are comparing their new roommate with their old roommate. Which one does each person prefer? Listen and check (x) the correct answer.
| The new one | The old one | |
| 1. | (1) | (2) |
| 2. | (3)_____ | (4)_____ |
| 3. | (5)_____ | (6)_____ |
| 4. | (7)_____ | (8)_____ |
| 5. | (9)_____ | (10)_____ |
| 6. | (11)_____ | (12)_____ |
Listen again. What word or phrase describes each person's favorite roommate? Write the correct letter.
People left voicemails for their roommates. What do they want their roommates to do? Listen and circle the correct answer.
Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check (x) the correct answer.
| True | False | |
| 1. Ted did not make his bed this morning. | (1) | (2) |
| 2. Meg invited friends over to play games. | (3)_____ | (4)_____ |
| 3. John is going to buy dinner for Ken. | (5)_____ | (6)_____ |
| 4. Carrie forgot to clean the apartment. | (7)_____ | (8)_____ |
Word stress for emphasis
| Pronunciation Help |
| Stress the words that add emphasis in a statement. |
Listen and repeat.
Listen. Mark the stressed words in the sentences. Then read the sentences to a partner.
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: How do you like your new roommate?
B: I don't know ... She's (1)_____ (2)_____!
A: What do you mean?
B: She's (3)_____ (4)_____ at night. She watches TV and sings in her room.
A: So she's not as nice as your last roommate?
B: No. My last roommate was (5)_____ (6)_____ and considerate.
A: So what are you going to do?
B: Well, you know me. I'm (7)_____ (8)_____. I guess I won't do anything!
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to stress the words used for emphasis.
Work with a partner. Think of four words to describe one of your friends. Then take turns describing your friend to your partner.
Tactics for Listening Third Edition is an activity-rich listening course with proven success in building skills in listening and conversation. Now with Tactics for Testing, it provides plenty of practice in testing and exam techniques. The result is confident listeners - and exam success.
Tactics for Listening Third Edition is an activity-rich listening course with proven success in building skills in listening and conversation. Now with Tactics for Testing, it provides plenty of practice in testing and exam techniques. The result is confident listeners - and exam success.