Comprehension quiz

City Council Announcement

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

Question 1What is the main purpose of this announcement?

To invite residents to a celebration in the city square To ask residents to vote in the next council election To inform residents about several changes to local services To introduce new members of the city council

Question 2From next month, what time will the weekly market start?

At nine o'clock At seven o'clock At ten o'clock At eight o'clock

Question 3Where will the new bus stop be located?

On Hill Road On Church Street Next to the park entrance Outside the council office

Question 4Who is making this announcement to the residents?

The manager of the weekly market A councillor speaking for the city council A bus company representative The head of the council office

Question 5According to the announcement, where will the weekly market move?

To the square in the city centre To the park To Hill Road To the north district

Question 6What does the speaker say about parking near the park entrance?

It will be limited on Saturdays It will be free every weekend It will close permanently next month It will cost one pound per hour

Question 7What change is being made to rubbish collection in the north district?

It will move from Wednesday to Tuesday It will happen twice a week instead It will change from Tuesday to Wednesday It will stop during market days

Question 8By what time should residents put their bins outside?

The night before collection day Before nine o'clock in the evening When the council office opens Before seven o'clock in the morning

Question 9When is the council office open to the public?

From eight until four on Saturdays From nine until five, Monday to Friday Only on market days each week From seven in the morning daily

Question 10How can residents get more details about these changes?

By visiting the weekly market stall By writing a letter to the councillor By calling the council or visiting its website By asking at the new bus stop