Task 1

Julia is a famous podcast host. Today she is talking about moving to a city.

Listen to what Julia says in her podcast Julia’s Journey.

There is one mistake in each sentence. Write the correct information on the line.

There is an example (0) at the beginning.

0. I used to live in the country in Scotland with my family. Ireland

1. Irish village life was boring and I wanted a change.

2. I’d like to give you some advice based on my own trip.

3. A lot of people are looking for huge flats at a low price.

4. It is necessary to take a look at the different neighbourhoods.

5. You don’t want to stay in an area which is unsafe just because it’s cheap.

6. If you are nervous about what to do, I want to hear from you.

Task 2

Catherine is speaking to an agent. After the phone call, the agent sends a confirmation e-mail and gives information about a flat.

Listen and fill in the missing information.

There is an example (0) at the beginning.

Dear Catherine, Thank you for your interest in the (0) one-bedroom place. This is the confirmation e-mail for our appointment. Place (1) _________________ neighbourhood Rent (2) £ _________________ per month includes water and (3) _________________ Equipment (4) _________________ washing machines a small kitchen a bed a table with two chairs a (5) _________________ I look forward to meeting you at (6) _________________ o’clock on Saturday. Address: 232 Park Lane, Greenwich, London SE10 9XZ Best regards, John Smith

Task 3

Catherine has found a flat in London. On the day of the move she meets two young people who already live in the same building.

Listen to their conversation and answer the questions.

Write short answers. There is an example (0) at the beginning.

0. Which flat is Catherine moving into? number 9

1. What was the weather like when Catherine started moving?

2. Which piece of furniture does Catherine need help with?

3. What sort of company is Catherine working for in London?

4. What does Diana do for a living?

5. How long have Mark and Diana been living in London?

6. How can they get to the Asian restaurant in Clapham?

Task 1

1. Irish village life was boring and I wanted a change. needed

2. I’d like to give you some advice based on my own trip. experience

3. A lot of people are looking for huge flats at a low price. small

4. It is necessary to take a look at the different neighbourhoods. useful

5. You don’t want to stay in an area which is unsafe just because it’s cheap. live

6. If you are nervous about what to do, I want to hear from you. unsure

Task 2

Place	Rent		Equipment
(1) quiet neighbourhood	(2) £ 550/five hundred (and) fifty per month	includes water and (3) heating	(4) shared washing machines	a small kitchen	a bed	a table with two chairs	a (5) wardrobe

I look forward to meeting you at (6) 10/ten o’clock on Saturday.

Address: 232 Park Lane, Greenwich, London SE10 9XZ

Best regards,

John Smith

Task 3

1. What was the weather like when Catherine started moving? (it was) raining/(it) rained/rainy/rain

2. Which piece of furniture does Catherine need help with? sofa

3. What sort of company is Catherine working for in London? software (company)

4. What does Diana do for a living? hairdresser/hairdressing

5. How long have Mark and Diana been living in London? (for) 2/two years

6. How can they get to the Asian restaurant in Clapham? (by) bus