Where did you stay?
Syllabus topic 2: Where did you stay?
A short listening passage with three questions on details, meaning and the speaker's perspective. Original educational audio with synthesised voices.
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Why was the hotel unsuitable?
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Correct answer: It exceeded their budget
The hotel cost more than their whole travel budget.
What made the flat more expensive than expected?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Bus fares and a cleaning fee
Additional charges raised its total cost.
Why did they choose the guesthouse?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Its overall cost was better
Included breakfast and walking access made the whole stay cheaper.
Why was the hotel unsuitable?
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Correct answer: It exceeded their budget
The hotel cost more than their whole travel budget.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Bus fares and a cleaning fee
Additional charges raised its total cost.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Its overall cost was better
Included breakfast and walking access made the whole stay cheaper.
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