Intermediate Listening Practice

The Home Fort

Listen to a security expert talking on a radio show. As you listen to the conversation for the first time, look at these true/false questions and decide on the correct answer:

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1. There has been a recent drop in the number of crimes in the local area.

    True

    False

2. Helen says the back of houses is a particularly vulnerable place.

    True

    False

3. Having a guard dog is still one of the best security measures that a homeowner can take.

    True

    False

4. Helen tells the presenter that houses are safer when you are on vacation because they're locked.

    True

    False

5. Making it obvious that you are away from the house while on vacation is a dangerous thing to do.

    True

    False

6. Homeowners should always strike a sensible balance between aesthetics and security.

    True

    False

7. Helen says that thieves like to work slowly and carefully.

    True

    False

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