Comprehension quiz

Renting a Flat

Listen to the lesson carefully, then answer 10 comprehension questions. Pick one option per question.

Question 1What is the main purpose of the man's telephone call?

To ask about renting a flat near the city centre To report a problem with his current flat To advertise a flat for rent To arrange repairs in a rented flat

Question 2When do they finally agree that the caller will view the flat?

On Thursday afternoon On Friday morning On Friday afternoon On Thursday morning

Question 3What is the exact address of the flat the caller wants to see?

Forty Wellington Road Fourteen Wilmington Road Fourteen Wellington Road Forty Wilmington Road

Question 4On which floor of the building is the flat located?

The third floor The ground floor The first floor The second floor

Question 5What is included in the monthly rent for the flat?

Electricity and gas Water and heating Parking and internet Council tax and water

Question 6How much is the rent for the flat each month?

Five hundred pounds Five hundred and fifty pounds Five hundred and twenty pounds Four hundred and twenty pounds

Question 7Where will the agent meet the caller on Friday morning?

At the old post office At the agent's office Outside the coffee shop Outside the main entrance

Question 8Why can the caller not view the flat on Thursday afternoon?

The flat is already rented The caller is busy that day The flat is being repaired The agent has no free appointments then

Question 9What landmark is the flat quite close to, according to the agent?

The main entrance of a bank The city centre market The railway station The old post office

Question 10How does the caller react when he hears the rent?

He asks for a discount He says it is too expensive He says it sounds fine He wants time to think