Correct Answer: A beeping smoke alarm
Why this is correct: The man says 'my fire alarm keeps beeping.' He is calling about a smoke alarm that will not stop making noise.
Tips: A fire alarm and a smoke alarm are often the same device. 'Beeping' means making a short, repeated sound.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: A broken fire sprinkler is not the problem.
- C: A damaged fire extinguisher is not mentioned.
- D: A heating control panel is not what he is calling about.
Correct Answer: The battery level is low.
Why this is correct: The inspector says 'That usually means the battery is low.' A low battery causes the regular beeping.
Tips: 'Usually' means this is what happens most of the time. This is the typical or normal reason.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: The alarm being too old is not the usual cause mentioned.
- C: A power outage is not mentioned.
- D: Cleaning the sensor is not what the inspector says.
Correct Answer: On the ceiling close to the kitchen
Why this is correct: The man says 'it's on the ceiling near the kitchen.' He describes exactly where the alarm is.
Tips: Location questions need you to hear two things: where exactly (ceiling, wall, floor) and which room (kitchen, bedroom, hallway).
Why the other options are wrong:
- B: The hallway near the entrance is not where it is.
- C: The wall in the living room is not correct. It is on the ceiling, near the kitchen.
- D: Inside a cupboard is not where the alarm is located.
Correct Answer: They can still contain backup batteries.
Why this is correct: The inspector says 'Some alarms are hard-wired but still have backup batteries.' Even wired alarms can have batteries inside.
Tips: Hard-wired means connected to the building's electrical system. But they can also have batteries as a backup in case the power goes out.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Needing no power source is wrong. All alarms need power.
- B: Being monitored remotely is not mentioned.
- D: Being only for commercial properties is not correct.
Correct Answer: To try replacing the battery
Why this is correct: The inspector says 'Try changing the battery first. It's quick and cheap.' This is the first step she recommends.
Tips: The word 'first' always tells you the initial step. This is the action to take before anything else.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Contacting the building manager is not the first step.
- B: Purchasing a new alarm is not the first thing to try.
- C: Scheduling an inspection comes later, not first.
Correct Answer: Contacting his landlord or booking an inspection
Why this is correct: The inspector says 'you should contact your landlord or book an inspection.' She gives two options if the battery does not fix it.
Tips: The word 'or' gives two choices. Both are correct actions to take if the battery change does not work.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Ignoring the alarm is unsafe and not suggested.
- B: Calling emergency services is not what she says.
- C: Asking a neighbour is not mentioned.
Correct Answer: Replacing the alarm's battery
Why this is correct: The man says 'I'll replace the battery today.' He commits to doing this one specific task.
Tips: When someone says 'I'll do X today,' that is their commitment. It tells you what they have decided to do.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Waiting for the inspector is not what he says he will do today.
- C: Calling his landlord immediately is not his plan for today.
- D: Booking an inspection for next week is not what he commits to.
Correct Answer: Later during the current week
Why this is correct: The inspector says 'we can schedule one for later this week.' An inspection could happen within a few days.
Tips: 'Later this week' means within the next few days, before the weekend. It is a short wait.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Next month is too far away. She says this week.
- B: Next year is not correct at all.
- D: After several more calls is not what she says.
