Discussion Questions - Listening

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1. you think read the did What you when headline?

2. are hear images in mind the What when word you your 'date'?

3. dates? do first of think What you

4. a can date do first make successful to What you?

5. a bad date? ever first Have had you

6. a after best contact date? first is someone the time to When

7. a best date? first go is on place the to Where

8. a after date? first in should text a people What write

9. a date? first on wear What should you

10. a date? first for have on people What advice do you

11. Did article? like reading this you

12. do hear of text'? the think What when word you you

13. about do read? think What what you you

14. a date? first for Italian of restaurants think What you do

15. a date? first for are Italian popular restaurants Why

16. Are better? dates first or second

17. a date? first on not people smartphones their use Should

18. a date? ever had Have not second you

19. a after better date first it or phone someone text to Is

20. ask like questions researchers? the to What would you

Back to the first-date text lesson.

First Dates - The 20 Questions

STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)
  1. Did you like reading this article? Why/not?
  2. What do you think of when you hear the word 'text'?
  3. What do you think about what you read?
  4. What do you think of Italian restaurants for a first date?
  5. Why are Italian restaurants popular for a first date?
  6. Are first or second dates better?
  7. Should people not use their smartphones on a first date?
  8. Have you ever not had a second date?
  9. Is it better to phone or text someone after a first date?
  10. What questions would you like to ask the researchers?

STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)
  1. What did you think when you read the headline?
  2. What images are in your mind when you hear the word 'date'?
  3. What do you think of first dates?
  4. What can you do to make a first date successful?
  5. Have you ever had a bad first date?
  6. When is the best time to contact someone after a first date?
  7. Where is the best place to go on a first date?
  8. What should people write in a text after a first date?
  9. What should you wear on a first date?
  10. What advice do you have for people on a first date?

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