Practice Test 14

Question Paper

Questions 1-5

Circle the appropriate letters A-D.

Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 5:

Example:

Hannah's Dad

A can hear her very well.
B cannot hear her very well.
C wants her to move.
D says the line is clear.

1) How long did Hannah think it would take her to find a place to live?

A three weeks
B less than three weeks
C more than three weeks
D more than four weeks

2) There is not enough accommodation to rent because

A it is the end of the academic year.
B Hannah is a new student.
C the area has lots of new technology companies.
D the town is small.

3) £400 a month for rent is

A higher than Hannah has paid before.
B lower than Hannah has paid before.
C not cheap for the area.
D cheap for the area.

4) At the moment Hannah is living

A in a hostel.
B in a suitcase.
C in a hotel.
D in a flat.

5) Hannah's new flat

A is a bit noisy.
B is on the second floor.
C has two bedrooms.
D has a large roof terrace.

Questions 6 and 7

Complete Dad's note.

Hannah's address:

6) ................... Whitehart Road

7) ................... 9RJ.

Questions 8-10

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS to complete each space.

8) Hannah plans to travel to her parents' house on Friday .......................

9) Hannah's Dad will return the van on ........................

10) The journey time is about .......................

Transcript Solution

DAD

Hello? 992846.

HANNAH

Dad? Is that you?

DAD

Hannah?

HANNAH

Dad. I'm phoning ...

DAD

The line isn't very clear.

HANNAH

Yes, I know, I'm on a mobile and the signal isn't very good. I'll see if I can move ... is that any better?

DAD

Yes. That's much better. Just don't move.

HANNAH

I'll try not to.

DAD

Have you found a place to live yet?

HANNAH

Yes! I think I have at last.

DAD

Wonderful!

HANNAH

I'm relieved, because I'm fed up looking. I didn't think it was going to take me three weeksQ1.

DAD

It hasn't been easy for you. I suppose it's the beginning of the academic year and you have all the new students looking for places as well.

HANNAH

Yes, that's one reason. But this place is also full of new technology companiesQ2 and there are lots of young people looking for somewhere to live. And you know what that means?

DAD

Higher rents as well.

HANNAH

Yes. Much higher.

DAD

Well, tell me, how much is it?

HANNAH

It isn't cheap for this areaQ3. It's 400 pounds a month.

DAD

That is much more than you had expected.

HANNAH

Yes, it is, but I can't face looking any more. I want a place where I can put my things, instead of living out of a suitcase. I don't want to stay in this hotelQ4 any longer.

DAD

I guess not. So what's the new place like?

HANNAH

Oh, it's really, really nice.

DAD

Oh, good.

HANNAH

It's in a very quiet street. It's a second-floor flatQ5 with one double bedroom, a large living room, kitchen and toilet and bathroom.

DAD

Sounds very nice.

HANNAH

Oh it is. And guess what?

DAD

Yes?

HANNAH

It's got a small roof terrace looking on to the garden at the back.

DAD

Great.

HANNAH

And it's big enough to have my plants and a small table and chairs.

DAD

Brilliant.

DAD

Now, what's the address?

HANNAH

It's 22bQ6 Whitehart Road.

DAD

22e.

HANNAH

No, 22b. B for ... banana.

DAD

Right. And it's Whitehart Road.

HANNAH

Yes.

DAD

And the postcode?

HANNAH

You know, I don' t think ... I've ... got it.

DAD

Okay.

HANNAH

No ... here it is. It's EX15 9RJ

DAD

This line is bad. Is that EX50?

HANNAH

No it's EX15Q7.

DAD

Okay. I don't think I know the road.

HANNAH

It's a side road. But you do know the area because it's off Garret Lane.

DAD

Oh right. Which end?

HANNAH

The other end from the stadium.

DAD

So it won't be too noisy then.

HANNAH

You can still hear it from here when there's a match on.

DAD

Mmm. When are we going to see you?

HANNAH

Well, I was going to come down on Friday evening after workQ8. And then we could bring my things by van on Saturday afternoon. I want to move all of my stuff out to give you and Mum more space.

DAD

We'll need to hire a van then.

HANNAH

It's okay. I'll pay for it.

DAD

No. No. Don' t worry. It'll be a gift from your Mum and me.

HANNAH

Oh, Dad. It's okay I ...

DAD

No, I won't hear of it. We'll pay.

HANNAH

Oh, all right. Thanks, Dad.

DAD

And if you're taking everything we might need to hire a container lorry.

HANNAH

Oh, Dad!!

DAD

I'm only joking.

HANNAH

I know.

DAD

I'll hire the van for the Saturday then. I can pick it up first thing in the morning.

HANNAH

Right.

DAD

And then return it in the eveningQ9.

HANNAH

Are you sure you don' t want to stay overnight?

DAD

No, I'd best get back the same day. You know what your Mum's like. She'll only worry. If I remember rightly, it's about three hoursQ10 by road?

HANNAH

Yes, roughly.

DAD

Well, if we leave by lunch time, we'll be there mid-afternoon.

HANNAH

Okay.

DAD

Then a couple of hours to unpack.

HANNAH

Then ...

DAD

We could go to a nice restaurant round the corner.

HANNAH

Definitely. My treat!

DAD

You're on. But I'll have to be away by about seven-thirtyish.

HANNAH

Okay.

DAD

Right then. Ahm ... Mum wants to have a word. I'll see you Friday.

HANNAH

Bye, Dad.

DAD

I'll hand you over to her ... bye.

Questions 1-5

Circle the appropriate letters A-D.

Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 5:

Example:

Hannah's Dad

A can hear her very well.
B cannot hear her very well.✔
C wants her to move.
D says the line is clear.

1) How long did Hannah think it would take her to find a place to live?

A three weeks
B less than three weeks✔
C more than three weeks
D more than four weeks

2) There is not enough accommodation to rent because

A it is the end of the academic year.
B Hannah is a new student.
C the area has lots of new technology companies.✔
D the town is small.

3) £400 a month for rent is

A higher than Hannah has paid before.
B lower than Hannah has paid before.
C not cheap for the area.✔
D cheap for the area.

4) At the moment Hannah is living

A in a hostel.
B in a suitcase.
C in a hotel.✔
D in a flat.

5) Hannah's new flat

A is a bit noisy.
B is on the second floor.✔
C has two bedrooms.
D has a large roof terrace.

Questions 6 and 7

Complete Dad's note.

Hannah's address:

6) .........22b.......... Whitehart Road

7) ........EX15......... 9RJ.

Questions 8-10

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS to complete each space.

8) Hannah plans to travel to her parents' house on Friday ..........evening after work.............

9) Hannah's Dad will return the van on ...........saturday evening.............

10) The journey time is about ..........3/three hours...........