Audio Listening Unit 1: Changing Plans Because of the Weather

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Before You Listen

Language for the Audio

Review the key language before listening. Focus on weather, actions happening now, and expressions for changing plans.

Weather: cloudy, windy, raining, pouring.

Actions now: checking, waiting, leaving, packing up.

Phrasal verbs / idioms: go out, meet up, call off, rain or shine.

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Audio Practice

Conversation: Changing Plans Because of the Weather

Listen once for the main idea. Listen again for the weather, the actions, and the final plan.

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Emma and Daniel

Two speakers talk about an outdoor movie plan and decide what to do next.

Changing Plans Because of the Weather

Audio speed Audio speed is set to 1.0x.

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Listening Focus

Three Things to Notice

1. Weather changeWhat happens to the weather from the beginning to the end?

2. Current actionsWho is waiting, checking, leaving, packing up, or sitting inside?

3. Final planWhat do Emma and Daniel decide to do instead?

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Comprehension Check

Answer the Questions

Choose the best answer. These questions check meaning from the audio, not isolated translation.

1. What is Daniel doing at the beginning?

He is checking the weather. He is buying food. He is watching a movie.

2. Where is Emma waiting?

Near the park entrance. At Daniel's house. Inside the movie theater.

3. What is the weather like at first?

It is cloudy, and the wind is getting stronger. It is sunny and boiling. It is snowing.

4. What is happening in the park?

Some families are leaving. People are swimming. A class is starting.

5. What are the food trucks doing?

They are opening early. They are packing up. They are giving free food.

6. Why does Daniel want to call off the outdoor movie plan?

The weather is getting worse. He does not like movies. Laura is not coming.

7. What does “call off” mean in the conversation?

Cancel. Start. Repeat.

8. Where are they meeting instead?

At the cafe across from the park. At the sports center. At the food truck.

9. What is Laura doing?

She is sitting inside and saving a table. She is walking in the rain. She is packing up a food truck.

10. Why is “rain or shine” not a good idea today?

It is getting cold, windy, and rainy. The movie is too short. Daniel forgot his phone.

Audio Listening: Changing Plans Because of the Weather