A. Listening comprehension

Listen to the recording of the three conversations from the article ‘Bargaining at a market’, on pages 22-23 of English Now No 109, and decide if the following statements are true or false. Then, if the statement is false, think about why it is false. Check out Part B to see if you were correct.

Conversation 1
1. Portobello Road is a famous antiques market in New York.
- a. true
- b. false
2. The clock Lyn wants to buy is in perfect condition.
- a. true
- b. false
3. Joe says he cannot accept Lyn’s first offer.
- a. true
- b. false
4. Joe agrees to sell the clock for £35.
- a. true
- b. false
Conversation 2
1. Julie and Emma live in America.
- a. true
- b. false
2. Julie and Emma’s possessions won’t all fit in their new apartment.
- a. true
- b. false
3. A garage or yard sale is called a car park sale in the UK.
- a. true
- b. false
4. Haggling is another word for bargaining.
- a. true
- b. false
Conversation 3
1. Mike thinks that 40 dollars is a good price for the table and chairs.
- a. true
- b. false
2. The table isn’t in good condition.
- a. true
- b. false
3. Julie throws a kitchen cupboard at Mike.
- a. true
- b. false
4. Julie manages to sell Mike the furniture.
- a. true
- b. false

Content Score Print

A. Listening comprehension

Conversation 1

1. Portobello Road is a famous antiques market in New York.

2. The clock Lyn wants to buy is in perfect condition.

3. Joe says he cannot accept Lyn’s first offer.

4. Joe agrees to sell the clock for £35.

Conversation 2

1. Julie and Emma live in America.

2. Julie and Emma’s possessions won’t all fit in their new apartment.

3. A garage or yard sale is called a car park sale in the UK.

4. Haggling is another word for bargaining.

Conversation 3

1. Mike thinks that 40 dollars is a good price for the table and chairs.

2. The table isn’t in good condition.

3. Julie throws a kitchen cupboard at Mike.

4. Julie manages to sell Mike the furniture.