Intermediate Listening Practice

1. Why does Sara come to talk to Todd?
    To complain about his loud music in the evenings
    To ask whether he has had problems with the building's walls
    To let him know that another neighbor has been complaining
    To warn him about a problem with the walls

2. How would you describe the way Sara raises the issue?
    Angry and demanding
    Polite and a little awkward
    Hesitant, as if she is not certain the music is really his
    Casual and joking

3. How does Todd react to Sara's complaint?
    He becomes defensive and annoyed
    He denies that his music is loud
    He suggests Sara is exaggerating the problem
    He is apologetic and willing to fix it

4. What is the relationship between Sara and Todd?
    They are old friends
    They are landlord and tenant
    They are neighbors in the same building
    They are friends who live on the same street

5. By the end of the conversation, how has the situation been resolved?
    Todd agrees to stop playing music completely
    Todd agrees to stop working from home in the evenings
    Todd agrees to use headphones after nine
    They agree to ask the landlord to soundproof the wall

6. What is the overall tone of this conversation?
    Tense and unresolved
    Friendly and cooperative
    Relieved, as the problem has been solved quickly
    Awkward throughout, with both unsure what to say