Listening Prompts

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A Day At The Beach

Question: Why do you think people feel more relaxed or reflective when they're in nature?

PIE Information:

  1. P (Pronunciation)

    • Vocabulary in the text:

      • Idiom: A moment to pause

      • Phrasal Verbs: Blend with, Chase after

      • Homophones: Blue (color) / Blew (past tense of blow).

  2. I (Intonation)

    • Stress these words to enhance the imagery:

      • waves, shore, blue, whistle, thud

  3. E (Expression)

    • Yes, this reading should be expressive to evoke the relaxing atmosphere and sensory details.