B2 Reading: Description of places

What can be inferred from the text?

• This is Holly’s first time living away from home.

• Holly visited the house before deciding to move in.  

• Holly is new to this part of the town

• Holly already knows someone who lives in this house.

Where is Knox Road?

• in a town centre

• in a suburb

• in a village

• on a housing estate

Which word best describes 126 Knox Road?

• austere  

• run-down

• quaint

• pristine

What can be inferred about the character of Holly?

• She is a daydreamer.

• She is ambitious.

• She is prejudiced  

• She is reckless.

Which one is NOT true of 126 Knox Road?

• There isn’t a front garden.

• The window frames need painting.  

• There isn’t a doorbell or a door knocker.

• The downstairs curtains are drawn.

Which word does NOT describe the man who answered the door?

• distinguished

• ill-mannered   

• unreceptive

• unkempt

What can be inferred about the man who opened the door?

• He owns the property.

• He had not expected Holly.

• He lives in the front, ground floor room.  

• He had been asleep.

Which one is NOT true of Holly’s room?

• It is on the fourth floor.

• It is furnished  

• It has an en suite bathroom.

• It is at the front of the house.

What aspect of the house most disappoints Holly?

• her housemates

• the view

• the furniture

• the decor

Which best describes the change in Holly’s emotions?

• nervous → optimistic

• optimistic → disillusioned

• disappointed → resigned  

• eager → nervous