Listening Exercise: Leaky Ceiling

1. The homeowners decided to remodel their kitchen by changing the cabinets, floors, and appliances.

a) fix something that is broken
b) change the design of something
c) sell something for a lower price

2. Water started to leak from the pipe under the sink, so they had to call a plumber.

a) make a loud noise
b) escape or drip through a small hole
c) shake or break suddenly

3. The mechanic said he could repair the broken car engine in two days.

a) make something worse
b) clean something very carefully
c) fix something that is damaged

4. Sabrina was thrilled when she won the contest. She couldn’t stop smiling!

a) very excited and happy
b) a little bit nervous
c) confused and unsure

5. The painter looked up at the ceiling to see if he had missed any spots.

a) the floor of a building
b) the space outside a window
c) the top part of a room

6. After a long discussion, both companies reached an agreement and signed the contract.

a) a contest to see who is better
b) a decision that people accept together
c) a reason to argue

7. 7. Don’t forget to get a receipt after you buy something at the store. You may need it to return it.

a) a small piece of paper that shows what you paid for
b) a special gift from a store
c) a card that gives discounts

8. If you damage a rental car, you may be liable for the cost of repairs.

a) lucky to avoid a problem
b) allowed to do anything you want
c) responsible for something

9. The builder gave an estimate of $5,000 for the roof repairs, but the final cost was higher.

a) a final price that cannot change
b) a type of bill for work already done
c) a careful guess about the cost or amount of something

10. The safety inspector came to inspect the restaurant’s kitchen to make sure it was clean and safe.

a) look at something carefully
b) build something new and useful
c) make a list of things to buy

1. Why did Mr. Brenton visit the office?

a) He wanted to remodel his kitchen
b) He had a legal issue with a construction company
c) He was looking for a job

2. What type of work did Mr. Brenton hire a company to do?

a) Remodel his bathroom
b) Build an extra room
c) Install a new roof

3. What was the name of the construction company?

a) Superior Builders
b) Advanced Builders
c) Collins Construction

4. What problem did Mr. Brenton notice?

a) The bathroom floor was cracked
b) The walls were not painted properly
c) The shower was leaking water

5. What new problem developed later?

a) The toilet stopped working
b) Water leaked through the ceiling into the kitchen
c) The bathroom floor collapsed

6. Why is Mr. Brenton frustrated?

a) The company never came to work
b) He has to find another company to fix the damage
c) He paid for the job, but it wasn’t done properly

7. When did Mr. Brenton pay for the work?

a) After the problem was fully fixed
b) Before the company started working
c) Before noticing the leak

8. What advice does the office give Mr. Brenton?

a) Call a different company to inspect the damage
b) Ignore the issue and move to a new house
c) Fix the problem himself

9. What does Mr. Brenton want?

a) To sue Advanced Builders for emotional damage
b) To have the repairs done without paying again
c) To sell his house and move somewhere else

10. What will happen if Mr. Collins refuses to pay?

a) Mr. Brenton will have to take the case to court
b) The office will pay for the repairs instead
c) Mr. Brenton will have to fix the damage himself