WorksheetsUNIT 11- WHISPERS OF WALLS - P1-IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE TEST
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Due to its popularity, the house in question has been equipped with a temporary plywood to cover a _____ as you enter.
a)
door
b)
hole
c)
window
d)
roof
2.
After visiting the house, potential buyers must sign _____ to understand the risks due to its condition.
a)
contracts
b)
waivers
c)
agreements
d)
forms
3.
So far, the house has attracted over a _____ inquiries online.
a)
hundred
b)
thousand
c)
million
d)
billion
4.
The price for the property is estimated between 1.3 and _____ million dollars.
a)
1.4
b)
1.5
c)
1.6
d)
1.7
5.
The city of Sydney is known for having the _____ most unaffordable housing market in the world.
a)
first
b)
second
c)
third
d)
fourth
6.
The Sydney market's strength is partly due to its proximity to _____ and the lifestyle it offers.
a)
parks
b)
beaches
c)
mountains
d)
lakes
7.
Housing demand in Sydney has increased due to a strong rebound in _____.
a)
employment
b)
net migration
c)
tourism
d)
construction
8.
The vacancy rates for rentals are at record _____.
a)
highs
b)
lows
c)
averages
d)
peaks
9.
As of now, the population of Greater Sydney is expected to grow by 1 million, reaching _____ million by 2041.
a)
5.1
b)
6.1
c)
7.1
d)
8.1
10.
The high demand in Sydney is exacerbated by a historically low _____ rate.
a)
inflation
b)
unemployment
c)
interest
d)
growth
11.
Less than one percent of the country's rental properties are available because...
a)
the supply of houses could not meet the high demand
b)
being priced out of their previous homes
c)
made it unaffordable on his mother's teacher's salary
d)
they agreed to fixed-price contracts which became unsustainable
12.
Harry and his mother had to move frequently due to...
a)
the tight supply in the market
b)
reinforce the social housing infrastructure
c)
the chances of securing a rental were slim when competing with many others
d)
being priced out of their previous homes
13.
The rise in rent from $470 to $550...
a)
resulted in numerous construction companies going bankrupt
b)
made it unaffordable on his mother's teacher's salary
c)
the supply of houses could not meet the high demand
d)
being priced out of their previous homes
14.
During the pandemic, construction firms faced financial difficulties because...
a)
houses now cost 30 percent more to build
b)
the tight supply in the market
c)
they agreed to fixed-price contracts which became unsustainable
d)
the chances of securing a rental were slim when competing with many others
15.
The Builders Collective of Australia claims that...
a)
being priced out of their previous homes
b)
made it unaffordable on his mother's teacher's salary
c)
houses now cost 30 percent more to build
d)
the supply of houses could not meet the high demand
16.
The government's recent investment of $610 million is intended to...
a)
reinforce the social housing infrastructure
b)
the tight supply in the market
c)
resulted in numerous construction companies going bankrupt
d)
they agreed to fixed-price contracts which became unsustainable
17.
Harry believes that due to the competitive rental market...
a)
the chances of securing a rental were slim when competing with many others
b)
houses now cost 30 percent more to build
c)
the supply of houses could not meet the high demand
d)
made it unaffordable on his mother's teacher's salary
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