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Interactions 1 Listening/Speaking, 4/e
Judith Tanka, University of California, Los Angeles
Paul Most
Lida R. Baker, University of California, Los Angeles
Experiencing Nature

Listening for Main Ideas

Listen to five short conversations. Write the number of the conversation next to its description.

Conversation 1
Conversation 2
Conversation 3
Conversation 4
Conversation 5



1

Two people argue about whether or not one of them needs to wear a coat to go outside in the cold.
2

Two people talk about the hot and humid weather and decide to get a cold drink.
3

Two people discuss their surprise at the nice weather considering the time of year.
4

Two people are relaxing on the beach, and one person is getting sunburned.
5

Two people discuss the blooming of trees and flowers and the end of winter.








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