Listening Practice 4. Listening Practice 1. Listening Practice 2

Listening Practice 4

Robby: Hey, Mom. Can I talk to you for a minute?

Mom: Sure, Robby. What is it?

Robby: Well, I have a problem.

Mom: What? Did you get in trouble at school?

Robby: No, Mom! I realized I am scared of public speaking, and I have to give a speech in class tomorrow.

Mom: Oh! That is OK, Robby; most people have that problem.

Robby: Well, what should I do?

Mom: You should practice your speech in front of a friend or a mirror.

Robby: Really?

Mom: Yes. It will help you to feel confident giving your speech in front of other people.

Robby: OK. So can I practice my speech with you, Mom?

Mom: Of course!

Unit 18

Listening Practice 1

Jessie: Ouch! Too hot!

Tim: What’s the matter, Jessie?

Jessie: Hey, Tim. Ugh. I burned my mouth again.

Tim: How did you do that?

Jessie: Eating this pizza. I have a bad habit of not waiting for my food to cool down before I eat it.

Tim: I have the same problem. I always burn my mouth eating soup.

Jessie: I am just too impatient. I always want everything now!

Tim: I know what you mean. My mom is always telling me to be patient for stuff, but I hate waiting! I guess it is kind of bad.

Jessie: Yeah, mine too. She really hates it when we are shopping. I always complain things take too long.

Listening Practice 2

1. Jimmy has a bad habit of not listening to the teacher during class. When he gets home, he never knows what was talked about in class.

2. Susan has a bad habit of biting her nails. Her fingers always look chewed up and ugly.

3. Eduardo has a bad habit of leaving his clothes on his floor. He never knows what clothes are clean and what clothes are dirty.

4. Dennis has a bad habit of staying up late on school nights. He is always tired and falling asleep during class.