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Exercise 20: Matching statements

Instructions

Use each statement once

Read the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches the situation described in the statements.

There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.

Statements

  1. You haven't got enough room for the furniture in your car.
  2. You aren't satisfied with your English knowledge.
  3. You aren't worried about the noise of the traffic.
  4. You often receive guests spending a few nights there.
  5. You are a keen motorcyclist.
  6. You want to keep fit and lead a healthy way of life.
  7. You can't do without a car on a business trip in the UK.
  8. You would like to live far from the city centre.
  9. You are interested in looking after children.
  10. You are keen on old things.
Extra statements not used: E, F.

Texts

Match 7-14
7
Seymour Street

A flat with three bedrooms in a 17th-century house.
Close to the cathedral in a quiet and wonderful part of town.
There is a garden behind the house.
Rooms have original features, fireplace and oak-beamed roof.

8
Oak Avenue

Semi-detached house, 6 miles from the town centre.
There are 6 bedrooms and 2 reception rooms.
Close to the shops but away from the main road in a peaceful area.
You can put up your friends if you wish.

9
Wimpy Complex

Under construction.
Modern three-bedroom houses on a new housing estate on the outskirts of town.
Good links to the city centre by bus.
The building work will be completed in a year, but buyers are able to place a deposit now.

10
64 Park Lane

A small terraced cottage.
Built in the 19th century.
On the main road by the park, railway and bus stations.
Four bedrooms and a small garden.
It needs modernising.

11
Rent a Car

You need a car while you are in the UK?
Our prices can't be beaten!
Brand new cars!
Come and see our range.
Cars from £99 per week.

12
Moving

You have a lot of furniture but you don't know how to move them to your new house?
Our company is the solution!
Don't hesitate!
We have huge vans and lorries.

13
Au-Pair Agency

Do you need a change and want to improve your English as well?
You like dealing with children?
Our Au-Pair agency has excellent offers for you.
Phone us for further information.

14
Improve Your English

Your English needs some improvement?
Your vocabulary isn't big enough?
You can't express yourself in English in an appropriate way?
Don't worry.
Enrol on one of our courses.
We will help you!

For interactive checking, open Part 2.