People and Home Phrasal Verbs in Conversation

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Question formats

Single choice

How to approach this practice

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1. Question 1 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Why does Maya ask Leo to take care of her plants?

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   1. She will be away for four days
   2. She is moving to a new apartment
   3. She is going to work all weekend
   4. She has lost her plant instructions
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   Answer

   She will be away for four days

   Maya asks Leo to look after her plants because she will be away for four days.

   Could you look after my plants while I am away? I will be gone for four days

2. Question 2 · Single choice

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   What does Leo need to find before Maya leaves?

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   1. The spare key to Maya’s apartment
   2. A box of plant food
   3. A new tenant’s phone number
   4. A lunch invitation
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   Answer

   The spare key to Maya’s apartment

   Leo says he will look for the spare key to Maya’s apartment.

   I will look for the spare key to your apartment before you go

3. Question 3 · Single choice

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   What does Maya look forward to doing?

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   1. Seeing Leo when she returns
   2. Moving into the new building
   3. Looking after the plants
   4. Painting the spare room
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   Answer

   Seeing Leo when she returns

   Maya looks forward to seeing Leo when she gets back.

   I look forward to seeing you when I get back

4. Question 4 · Single choice

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   How does Leo describe his relationship with the new neighbors?

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   1. He has a very friendly relationship with them
   2. He has not met them yet
   3. He plans to move away from them
   4. He only speaks to them at work
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   Answer

   He has a very friendly relationship with them

   Leo says that he gets along with the new neighbors really well.

   Yes, I get along with them really well

5. Question 5 · Single choice

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   Where do Leo and the neighbors spend relaxed time together?

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   1. In the shared courtyard
   2. At the train station
   3. In Maya’s apartment
   4. Near Leo’s office
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   Answer

   In the shared courtyard

   They hang out in the shared courtyard after work.

   We often hang out in the shared courtyard after work

6. Question 6 · Single choice

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   When might Maya visit Leo briefly?

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   1. On Saturday afternoon
   2. On Sunday evening
   3. At the end of the month
   4. After four days away
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   Answer

   On Saturday afternoon

   Maya says she might drop by on Saturday afternoon.

   I might drop by on Saturday afternoon if you are free

7. Question 7 · Single choice

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   What does Leo invite Maya to do on Sunday?

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   1. Come to his home for lunch
   2. Look for a spare key
   3. Move into the new apartment
   4. Help paint the courtyard
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   Answer

   Come to his home for lunch

   Leo invites Maya to come over for lunch on Sunday.

   Why do not you come over for lunch on Sunday as well

8. Question 8 · Single choice

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   When did the new neighbors start living in Leo’s building?

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   1. Last month
   2. This morning
   3. Four days ago
   4. Next month
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   Last month

   Leo says the new neighbors moved in last month.

   The new neighbors moved in last month

9. Question 9 · Single choice

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   When does Leo’s cousin plan to leave her current home?

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   1. At the end of the month
   2. Next weekend
   3. After four days
   4. When the neighbors arrive
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   Answer

   At the end of the month

   Leo says that his cousin plans to move out at the end of the month.

   My cousin plans to move out at the end of the month

10. Question 10 · Single choice

    Choose one answer.

    What will Leo do later about his landlord’s call?

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    1. Call the landlord back later
    2. Ask Maya to answer it
    3. Move out immediately
    4. Look after the landlord’s plants
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    Answer

    Call the landlord back later

    Leo is in a meeting, so he says he will call the landlord back later.

    I am in a meeting, but I will call back later

What to review next

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Before you practise: a worked example

Listen for the final information, especially when a speaker corrects or changes an earlier statement.

Example transcript: “Let’s meet at five — actually, half past five would be better.” What is the final suggested time?

The final suggested time is 5:30. Actually signals a correction; the first time is replaced by the later suggestion.

This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.