What's Wrong at Home?

by Vocafy Verificato

Inglese (USA) A2 15 domande Everyday life

Explore everyday home problems, simple fixes, and useful ways to ask for help.

1. 1. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   What is wrong with the light?

   The room is dark. I press the light switch, but nothing happens.

   • The light won't turn on.
   • The light won't turn off.
   • The light is too bright.

   Does pressing the switch make the room brighter?

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   • The light won't turn on.

   A light that won't turn on may need a new bulb.

2. 2. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   Which problem is described?

   I turned the kitchen faucet off, but water is still dripping.

   • No water comes out of the faucet.
   • The faucet is leaking.
   • Only hot water comes out of the faucet.

   The water continues after the faucet is off.

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   • The faucet is leaking.

   A leak can be small: even a few drops can waste water.

3. 3. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   Why can't this person get into the house?

   I'm outside, and the front door is locked. My key is on the kitchen table inside.

   • The key broke in the lock.
   • They brought the wrong key.
   • Their key is locked inside.

   Where is the key?

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   • Their key is locked inside.

   A spare key is an extra key you can use in situations like this.

4. 4. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   What should you do to stop the cold air from coming through the window?

   The heater is on, but the bedroom window is open. Cold air is coming in.

   • Close the window.
   • Turn off the heater.
   • Turn on a fan.

   Think about where the outside air enters.

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   • Close the window.

   Closing the window also helps keep warm air inside.

5. 5. Ascolta e digita la risposta.

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   • The kitchen floor is wet.

   A wet floor can be slippery, so dry it before someone falls.

6. 6. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   What is stopping the water from going down?

   The sink is full of water. The plumber says, "There is food blocking the pipe under the sink."

   • The faucet is loose.
   • Food is stuck in the pipe.
   • The water is too cold.

   The plumber found something inside the pipe.

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   • Food is stuck in the pipe.

   Keeping food out of the drain helps prevent this problem.

7. 7. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   How should Mia clean the sofa according to the label?

   Mia spilled coffee on the sofa. The sofa's label says, "Clean with water only. Do not use soap."

   • Use soap and water.
   • Use a strong cleaner.
   • Use water without soap.

   The word "only" limits what Mia can use.

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   • Use water without soap.

   Cleaning labels help you avoid damaging the material.

8. 8. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   What does the door need?

   The door opens, but it makes a loud noise. The repair worker says, "The hinges are dry. They need a little oil."

   • The hinges need oil.
   • The handle needs cleaning.
   • The lock needs a new key.

   The worker found the parts that make the noise.

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   • The hinges need oil.

   Hinges are the metal parts that let a door swing open and closed.

9. 9. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   What should Ben do to make the chair steady?

   Ben's chair moves from side to side. Its legs are not broken, but one screw is loose.

   • Remove the screw.
   • Tighten the screw.
   • Loosen the screw.

   The screw needs to hold the parts together firmly.

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   • Tighten the screw.

   "Tighten" means to make something tighter; "loosen" means to make it looser.

10. 10. Ascolta e digita la risposta.

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    • There is a small hole in the wall.

    Small holes can often be filled before you paint the wall.

11. 11. Scegli la risposta corretta.

    What caused the noise?

    The washing machine made a loud noise. Lee stopped it and found a coin inside. After he took the coin out, the noise stopped.

    • The water was too cold.
    • The machine's door was open.
    • A coin was inside the machine.

    What changed just before the noise stopped?

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    • A coin was inside the machine.

    Checking pockets before washing clothes can prevent this kind of noise.

12. 12. Scegli la risposta corretta.

    What did Ana forget before starting the dishwasher?

    Ana put dirty plates in the dishwasher, closed the door, and started it. Later, the plates were still dirty. Then she noticed that she had not added any dishwasher soap.

    • She forgot to add soap.
    • She forgot to put the plates in.
    • She forgot to close the door.

    Which step is missing from Ana's actions?

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    • She forgot to add soap.

    Dishwasher soap is made for the machine; regular dish soap can make too many bubbles.

13. 13. Scegli la risposta corretta.

    When does Jo want the repair worker to come?

    Jo tells the landlord, "I have no hot water. I work in the morning, but I'll be home after two. Can the repair worker come then?"

    • In the morning.
    • In the afternoon.
    • At any time of day.

    Jo needs the visit to happen after work.

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    • In the afternoon.

    When you ask for a repair, giving a time helps the worker plan the visit.

14. 14. Scegli la risposta corretta.

    What does the short beep mean?

    The smoke alarm's instructions say, "A short beep every minute means the battery is low. A loud, continuous alarm means smoke." Pat hears a short beep every minute.

    • There is smoke in the room.
    • The battery is fully charged.
    • The battery needs changing.

    Match the sound Pat hears to the instructions.

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    • The battery needs changing.

    A low battery has little power left. Follow the alarm's instructions when changing it.

15. 15. Ascolta e digita la risposta.

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    • The shelf is loose, so please don't put anything on it.

    "So" connects a problem with what someone should do about it.