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Mom Loves My Sister More Than Me | Slow English Listening Practice (A2 Level)

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, why do you think the child feels that Mom loves the sister more?
Have you ever felt that someone in your family got more attention than you? What happened?
What do you think could happen in this story: an argument, a lesson, or a problem at home?

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Mom Loves My Sister More Than Me | Slow English Listening Practice (A2 Level)

Breakfast and feeling ignored (00:00 – 02:50)

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1. What does Mom tell everyone to do at breakfast?

Eat quickly because they are late
Stop eating and go back to bed
Wait for Dad before eating

2. What does Leo show Mom during breakfast?

A new football
A picture of Mia's doll house
A drawing for a school contest

3. What extra job does Mom give Leo after school?

Clean Mia's bedroom too
Cook dinner for everyone
Wash the car

Mom Loves My Sister More Than Me | Slow English Listening Practice (A2 Level)

Leo can't go out and the argument grows (02:50 – 06:50)

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1. Why does Mom say Leo cannot go to the park today?

Because his friends are not there
Because it is raining
Because she needs him to help Mia

2. What does Mia want to do instead of tidying up?

Bake cookies
Run and catch each other
Watch TV

3. What does Leo say that upsets Mom?

He says he hates school
He says Mom only takes care of Mia and only loves Mia
He says Mia is lying

Mom Loves My Sister More Than Me | Slow English Listening Practice (A2 Level)

Mia gets sick, Leo calls for help, and the family learns the truth (06:50 – 14:32)

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1. What happens to Mia in the room?

She collapses and is not moving
She falls asleep on the sofa
She runs to the park

2. What does the emergency operator tell Leo to do?

Put Mia in a bath
Stay calm and give the address
Leave the house immediately

3. What secret does Mom share at the hospital?

Mia has a very weak heart
Leo is adopted
They are moving to a new city

Mom Loves My Sister More Than Me | Slow English Listening Practice (A2 Level)

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1. Why was Mom giving Mia more attention than Leo?

Because Mom wanted Leo to quit football
Because Leo was always rude
Because Mia was younger and had a health problem

2. What is one main lesson at the end of the story?

Siblings should not play together
Parents should never ask older children to help
Everyone in a family is important, even the healthy person

3. What does Leo do that helps save Mia?

He drives her to the hospital
He gives her candy
He calls the emergency number and stays with her

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Mom Loves My Sister More Than Me | Slow English Listening Practice (A2 Level)

Do you think it was fair that Leo had to clean both rooms and stay with Mia? Why or why not?
What could Mom have said to Leo earlier to help him understand the situation?
If you were Leo, what would you do when Mia started to feel cold and strange?
What does “A family is like a team” mean in your life or culture?