Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 14

Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/radio/radiord1.htm

Listening exercises:

1. What service is being advertised?
A. home repair
B. food catering
C. carpet cleaning

2.Who is speaking in the commercial?
A. the salesperson
B. the carpet
C. the home owner

3. What is the regular cost of the service?
A. $22.95
B. $25.95
C. $29.95

4. What will new customers receive free of charge if they call now?
A. spot cleaner
B. silverware
C. wall hangings

5. What is the store's phone number?
A. 673-5010
B. 633-5100
C. 637-5001

Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. carpet cleaning
2. the carpet
3. $29.95
4. spot cleaner
5. 637-5001 

Answers to pre or post-listening questions:

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What service businesses often advertise over the radio? What points are important to consider when making a radio commercial?

Answer:
Restaurants, hotels and department stores often advertise over the radio.
Adress,  name, information of activities and introductions are important.

Vocabulary Exercises:

Hey you! This is your carpet speaking. Helllooo! Hey, I take a real beating from you and your ________ 1 [ friends pets family ] everyday. The kids track _____2 [ mud dirt stains ] all over me, the dog leaves a bunch of fur balls everywhere. You ______3 [ made spilt dropped ] coffee the other day while entertaining guests, and your husband left a trail of potato chip crumbs from the sofa to the kitchen last night while watching the _______4 [ football  basketball  hockey ] game. Don't you think it's about time to give me a good cleaning?
Now pick up that phone and call Master Cleaners now. I see them on the TV all the time. They'll clean any three rooms for $29.95, and any ____________5 [ additional extra connecting ] hall is free. Plus, they'll throw in a free ________ 6 [ sample bottle container ] of their amazing stain remover. And if you call now, you'll receive a ________ 7 [ 5% 15% 50% ] discount off their already low prices. So come on! Give them a call at 637-5001, and make life for me a little easier. Uh, nice doggie, nice doggie . . .

Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. family
2. mud
3. spilt
4. football
5. connecting
6. bottle
7. 15%

Key Vocabulary [Top]

track (verb): bring inside something like dirt on your shoes

 bunch (noun): a large amount

 crumbs (noun): very small pieces of food

 throw in (verb): add, provide, include