Moving House - Unit 10

C1 Advanced · Listening Matching · Ready for C1 Advanced 4th Edition, Macmillan Education

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about moving house. While you listen you must complete both tasks.

to keep a romance going

to revive previous relationships

to fulfil a sense of duty

to increase career opportunities

to improve their quality of life

to be artistically stimulated

to gain a sense of independence

to reduce their living expenses

For questions 1–5, choose from the list (A–H) the reason each speaker gives for moving house.

feeling socially isolated

managing constant distraction

sharing personal space

maintaining a healthy lifestyle

turning down invitations

understanding financial matters

doing the housework

coping with unpleasant neighbours

For questions 6–10, choose from the list (A–H) the aspect of moving house each speaker has found most challenging.

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