Listening 2: Bucking the Trend

Listen to the conversation between Asha and Kim in your Qskills for success” Listening and Speaking book” unit 1, Level 2, page 12 , and choose the correct answers.

Listening Tip: Bucking the Trend

Listen for the reasons Asha and Kim give for going against a popular trend rather than following it. Comprehension questions on this kind of conversation usually focus on the speakers’ opinions and the reasons behind them, not just the facts. See the Cambridge Dictionary definition of “trend” if you need a quick review first.

If you haven’t already, try the companion lesson Listening 1: They Said It Was Just a Fad for more practice on this topic.