Intermediate Listening Practice

1. Why does Louise dismiss Dan's idea of just booking somewhere hot?
    They did the same last year and it ended up very expensive
    She is worried the weather will not be reliable enough
    They have already booked something else for the summer
    Last year he got bored after only a few days

2. What does Louise say is special about the place in Portugal?
    It is the cheapest option she found
    It's not just a beach location
    It is very close to the capital city, Lisbon
    It is the only one with a private pool

3. Why does Louise prefer an apartment to a hotel in Portugal?
    Apartments are quieter than hotels
    It is closer to the beach
    They can eat at home and spend less
    Hotels in that area were fully booked

4. What does Dan dislike about the shared pool in Portugal?
    He would have to share it with families
    It is smaller than the hotel pool
    He does not like the idea of set times for using it
    It costs extra to use

5. Why does Louise suggest going in late June?
    The weather is forecast to be hotter than in July
    It is the only time Dan can get off work
    Dan cannot take time off any later in the summer
    Prices are a little cheaper then

6. How are they planning their dates to avoid using extra leave?
    Taking only five days in total
    Maximising the weekend days that they use
    Going during a public holiday which would give them an extra day
    Splitting the holiday across two weekends

7. What can we infer about Dan from his suggestion to flip a coin?
    He is feeling tired and impatient
    He has secretly already chosen France
    He would rather not spend the evening comparing options
    He thinks both options are too expensive

8. What does Dan say he will do if the two options are roughly equal?
    Let Louise make the final choice
    Pick the cheaper one
    Choose the one with its own pool
    Suggest a third option he's keen on