Responsibilities and final arrangements
Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it.
“I will book the room; could you check the equipment?”
B1
Choosing a house-share
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Choosing a house-share · B1. Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it.
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
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Choosing a house-share
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
A little clarity first
Purpose and speaker position
Read the speaker’s reservations together with the support expressed.
“I would prefer the earlier meeting, but I could join after lunch.”
Conditions and connected information
The action applies only under the stated condition.
“Let us confirm the date once both speakers have replied.”
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ListeningB1
Choosing a house-share
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
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Choosing a house-share
What are Alex and Sam mainly trying to do?
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Step 1 · Warm-up
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Step 2 · Build the skill
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The action applies only under the stated condition.
“Let us confirm the date once both speakers have replied.”03
Step 3 · Build the skill
0/3Responsibilities and final arrangements
Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it.
“I will book the room; could you check the equipment?”04
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Lesson points
Responsibilities and final arrangements
Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it.
“I will book the room; could you check the equipment?”Purpose and speaker position
Read the speaker’s reservations together with the support expressed.
“I would prefer the earlier meeting, but I could join after lunch.”Conditions and connected information
The action applies only under the stated condition.
“Let us confirm the date once both speakers have replied.”Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
Choosing a house-share
What are Alex and Sam mainly trying to do?
- Cancel a signed rental agreement.
- Decide how to divide their current rent.
- Arrange repairs for a flat they already rent.
- Compare two flats before committing to one.
Answer & explanation
Compare two flats before committing to one.
Evidence: “Let's wait until we've checked the full costs and the repair agreement. I like it, but I don't want to rush.” “Sure. If both answers are clear, we can decide tomorrow. We haven't committed to either flat yet.” Identify what the speakers are trying to achieve, rather than a side detail. Supported answer: “Compare two flats before committing to one.”
Choosing a house-share
What worries Sam about the station flat?
- Train noise could disturb sleep.
- There is no internet connection.
- The train station is too far away.
- The rooms do not get enough light.
Answer & explanation
Train noise could disturb sleep.
Evidence: “The rooms were bright, but I could hear the trains even with the windows shut. I don't think I'd sleep well there.” The explanation states why this choice is made. Supported answer: “Train noise could disturb sleep.”
Choosing a house-share
Why is the basic rent not enough to compare the two flats?
- Neither flat includes heating.
- The station flat includes heating and internet.
- Both rents include every household bill.
- The rents include different things.
Answer & explanation
The rents include different things.
Evidence: “Only if you compare the basic prices. The station flat doesn't include heating or internet. The quieter one includes both.” “True. We'd need to ask for the average bills before we know which is cheaper overall.” Combine these facts; neither fact alone gives the full answer. Supported answer: “The rents include different things.”
Choosing a house-share
What would make the quieter flat useful for Alex’s work?
- A spare room for working from home.
- A larger kitchen for meetings.
- A faster train service.
- Free office equipment.
Answer & explanation
A spare room for working from home.
Evidence: “And the quieter place has a spare room for working from home. You'd use that a lot.” “I would. But the kitchen tap was leaking. I wouldn't want to move in and find it was our problem.” Use the detail explicitly confirmed here. Supported answer: “A spare room for working from home.”
Choosing a house-share
What do they want in writing?
- A promise that they will pay for the tap repair.
- Permission to move in before the tap is repaired.
- A guarantee that no repairs will ever be needed.
- Confirmation that the leaking tap will be fixed before moving in.
Answer & explanation
Confirmation that the leaking tap will be fixed before moving in.
Evidence: “I asked about that. The landlord said it would be fixed before we move in. We should get that in writing.” The action applies only under the stated condition. Supported answer: “Confirmation that the leaking tap will be fixed before moving in.”
Choosing a house-share
What is the disadvantage of the bus service?
- It runs only twice an hour.
- It takes an hour to reach work.
- Its stop is a long walk from the flat.
- It does not run on working days.
Answer & explanation
It runs only twice an hour.
Evidence: “There's a bus outside. It takes thirty minutes, but it only runs twice an hour. We'd have to plan ahead.” Use the detail explicitly confirmed here. Supported answer: “It runs only twice an hour.”
Choosing a house-share
What will Alex do next?
- Pay the deposit immediately.
- Ask for the repair agreement.
- Cancel the viewing of the station flat.
- Email to ask about average bills.
Answer & explanation
Email to ask about average bills.
Evidence: “Agreed. I'll email about the bills. Can you ask for the repair to be included in the agreement?” “Sure. If both answers are clear, we can decide tomorrow. We haven't committed to either flat yet.” Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it. Supported answer: “Email to ask about average bills.”
Choosing a house-share
How does Sam feel about the quieter flat?
- Ready to pay immediately despite the unanswered questions.
- Interested, but wants more information before deciding.
- Certain that it is the cheaper flat overall.
- Unwilling to consider it because it has no nearby train.
Answer & explanation
Interested, but wants more information before deciding.
Evidence: “Let's wait until we've checked the full costs and the repair agreement. I like it, but I don't want to rush.” “Sure. If both answers are clear, we can decide tomorrow. We haven't committed to either flat yet.” Preserve the limits of the claim; it is not an absolute guarantee. Supported answer: “Interested, but wants more information before deciding.”