Marcel, a university student, is discussing accommodation options with the accommodation officer for the upcoming semester in September. He cannot stay in university hall housing because there are no places left. The accommodation officer suggests a room on Old Road, but Marcel dislikes it because it will be overcrowded with too many students sharing it and only has one bathroom. A better option discussed is a room on Edward Street - it is small but affordable and has its own private bathroom. Marcel's next step will likely be to look for other accommodation options online or discuss sharing a house with friends.

1. B1 Listening
B1 Listening: Accommodation
Listen to a student, Marcel, discussing accommodation with the accommodation officer at a
university. Choose the correct answer.
1 Students should arrange their accommodation for September in…
January
March
May
2 Now it is…
January
March
May
3 Marcel cannot stay in university hall in September because…
it is too expensive for him.
he will be a 2nd year student.
there aren’t any places left.
4 Marcel dislikes the room on Old Road because…
there are already too many students in it.
it only has one bathroom.
it is far from the university.
5 The accommodation on Edward Street…
is small, but cheap.
has its own private bathroom.
has a kitchen and a living room.
6 What will Marcel probably do next?

2. look for accommodation online
take the room on Old Road
talk to his friends about sharing a house