Listen to the audio and answer the questions in the quiz below.
Things I Love vs Things I Hate
Maya: Let’s talk about things we love and hate. It helps us know each other better.
Ryan: Good idea. I like talking about personal preferences.
Maya: I’ll start. I love quiet mornings. I wake up early, drink coffee, and enjoy the silence.
Ryan: Interesting. I don’t like mornings at all. I feel sleepy and slow.
Maya: I also adore coffee. I can’t imagine my day without it.
Ryan: I like coffee too, but I dislike it when it’s too bitter.
Maya: What about music?
Ryan: I love music. I listen to it every day, especially when I’m driving.
Maya: I like music too, but I can’t stand very loud music.
Ryan: I understand. I don’t like noise when I’m working or studying.
Maya: Same here. I really dislike crowded and noisy places.
Ryan: I love traveling and visiting new cities.
Maya: Me too! I adore discovering new cultures and food.
Ryan: But I can’t stand long flights. They’re uncomfortable.
Maya: I agree. I don’t like sitting for many hours.
Ryan: What about food?
Maya: I love homemade food. I like cooking when I have time.
Ryan: I dislike cooking. I prefer eating out.
Maya: One thing I really can’t stand is waiting in long lines.
Ryan: Same. I don’t like wasting time.
Maya: So, we like many of the same things, but we dislike some others.
Ryan: Exactly. That’s what makes conversations interesting.
✅ Vocabulary:
• bitter: having a strong, sharp taste
• crowded: full of people
• exhausting: very tiring
• noise: loud or unpleasant sound
• relax: to feel calm and comfortable
✅ Useful Sentences from the Conversation:(Takeaway Phrases)
Expressing likes
• I like it, but not every day.
• I love it because it helps me relax.
• I adore it. I can’t imagine my day without it.
Expressing dislikes
• I don’t like it at all.
• I dislike it when it’s too loud.
• I can’t stand waiting in long lines.
Agreeing / reacting
• Same here.
• I feel the same way.
• I’m the opposite.
