PART A

Before you listen: Marie and Paul are talking about exercising. Listen to the first part of the conversation and check T (true) or F (false):

1. Paul does different kinds of exercising

2. He lifts weights early in the morning.

3. After that he relaxes.

4. He exercises every day.

5. Marie likes exercising as well.

After you read: What words do they use to say how often they do things? How does Marie describe herself?

Scroll down to read the dialogue

PART B

Listen to the second part of the conversation and answer these questions:

1. What else does Paul do in his free time?

PART C

Listen to what Ted, Wanda and Kim like to do in the evening. Complete the chart

Favorite activity

How often?

Ted

Wanda

Kim

AFTER YOU READ

What do you usually do in your free time? What’s your favorite activity? How often do you do it?

Here is the transcript for Part A

Marie: You’re really fit, Paul. DO you exercise very much?

Paul: Well, I almost always get up very early and I lift weights for an hour.

Marie: You’re kidding!

Paul: No, and then I often go Rollerblading.

Marie: Wow! How often do you exercise like that?

Paul: About five times a week. What about you?

Marie: Oh, I hardly ever exercise. I usually watch TV in my free time. I guess I’m a real couch potato.