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Instructions:

Listen to the video carefully and answer the following questions. Choose the best answer for each question. Click “Submit Answers” when you’re done to see your results.

Apartment Rental Phone Call – Listening Comprehension Exercise

Apartment Rental Phone Call – Listening Comprehension Exercise

1. Why is the person calling?
  • To buy an apartment
  • About an apartment for rent
  • To sell their apartment
  • To complain about noise
2. How many bedrooms does the apartment have?
  • One bedroom
  • Two bedrooms
  • Three bedrooms
  • Four bedrooms
3. How many bathrooms are there?
  • One bathroom
  • Two bathrooms
  • Three bathrooms
  • No bathroom
4. How much is the monthly rent?
  • $500
  • $600
  • $700
  • $800
5. What type of flooring does the apartment have?
  • Carpeting
  • Tile floors
  • Hardwood floors
  • Concrete floors
6. How many parking spaces are available?
  • No parking
  • One space
  • Two spaces
  • Three spaces
7. How much extra does the second parking space cost?
  • $10 per month
  • $20 per month
  • $30 per month
  • It's free
8. Which utilities are NOT included in the rent?
  • Heat and water
  • Electricity
  • Cable and telephone
  • All utilities are included
9. What is required if the tenant wants to move out?
  • Sign a lease
  • Pay a penalty
  • Give one month's notice
  • Find a replacement tenant
10. How much is the damage deposit?
  • $200
  • $300
  • $400
  • $600
11. What is the pet policy?
  • No pets allowed
  • Small pets are allowed
  • Only cats allowed
  • Any pet is fine
12. When is the apartment available?
  • Next week
  • Next month
  • In two months
  • Immediately

Your Results

Hi, I’m calling about your ad for the apartment for rent.
Oh, yes.
Can you give me a little more information, please?
Sure. What would you like to know?
How many rooms does it have?
It has an L-shaped living room/dining  room, a small kitchen, two bedrooms,  
one large bathroom, and a small  bathroom off the master bedroom.
How much is the rent?
It’s $600 a month.
Does it have carpeting?
No. It has hardwood floors throughout.
Is there a parking spot?
Yes. There are two spaces available.
Is parking included in the rent?
One space is included. If you want the other  spot, you’ll have to pay an extra $20 per month.
What about utilities?
Heat, water, and electricity are included.  You just have to pay for cable and telephone.
Do I have to sign a lease?
No. You just have to give one month’s  notice if you want to move out.
Is there a damage deposit?
Yes. It’s $300, which is half a month’s rent.
Is it okay to have a pet?
Small pets are allowed.
One more thing. Is it close to a major bus route?
Yes, there’s a bus stop just one block away.
Great. When can I see it?
How about 2:00 this afternoon?
That’s fine. Oh, I forgot to  ask. When is it available?
It’s available immediately.
Okay. See you at 2:00. Thanks.
See you. Bye.