A2 English Listening Practice - Childhood

The video reflects on childhood experiences, focusing on growing up in the late 90s and early 2000s in Southern California. It highlights the impact of the environment and era on childhood, the shift from outdoor play to technology-driven activities, and the importance of family traditions. The speaker reminisces about playing outside, family dinners, and watching cartoons, contrasting these with today's tech-centric childhoods.

What was a common activity for children growing up in the suburbs according to the narrator?

• Shopping at malls

• Playing video games indoors

• Inventing games and playing outside

• Watching TV all day

How did the narrator's childhood change with the advent of technology?

• They spent more time outdoors

• They began traveling more frequently

• They started reading more books

• They spent more time indoors with video games and the internet

What was a family tradition mentioned by the narrator?

• Playing board games every night

• Eating dinner together at 6:30 PM

• Watching movies every weekend

• Going on a vacation every summer

What did the narrator's family avoid doing during dinner time?

• Talking about their day

• Eating dessert

• Watching TV

• Listening to music

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of the narrator's favorite cartoons?

• Yugioh

• Rocket Power

• Hey Arnold

• SpongeBob SquarePants