Skip to main content

General Listening Quiz

“Great Apartment Living”

See Listening Script
Back to Intermediate Quizzes
Level Topic Speakers Length
Intermediate Conversation Man – Woman 03:46
Apartment keys in front of the image of an apartment building

Pre-Listening Exercise

Besides price and size, what other questions would you ask a landlord before renting an apartment?

Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.

  • In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.

  • In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?

  • For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and check your progress.

  1. Living in an apartment is better than living in a house.
  2. Renters should have the same rights as homeowners.
  3. Apartments are more convenient than houses in big cities.
  4. Living alone is better than living with roommates.
  5. Apartment complexes should have strict rules to keep peace.
  6. Pets should be allowed in all apartments.
  7. Apartment living is more affordable than owning a home.
  8. Sharing walls with neighbors is a major disadvantage of apartments.
  9. Apartments should include more communal spaces like gyms or gardens.
  10. People who live in apartments are less connected to their community than those in houses.

Idioms

“live out of a suitcase” = travel a lot from place to place and not settle down
“I’m really tired of living out of a suitcase, so I’ve decided to find a different job where I can live in one place.”

“dirt cheap” = very inexpensive
“Rent for apartments near campus is dirt cheap during the summer months because there isn’t a high demand for housing.”

Listening Exercise

Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

Describe your current living arrangement. Do you live in an apartment, house, or dormitory? How many rooms does the place have? Is it conveniently located to shopping and transportation? Is there anything about your current situation that you want to change? If so, how would you like it to be different?

Online Investigation

Assume that you are moving to the United States, and you are looking for a new two-bedroom apartment. First, decide on a city of your choice, and then search around to find the best place for you based on location, price, convenience, and amenities. Use newspapers, the phone book, information from friends, and the internet. Discuss your findings with others.

See Listening Script
Back to Intermediate Quizzes
Try More Free Listening at Dailyesl.com