Matura Companion PR Listening 1

The houses ruined in the Great Fire were all destroyed by flames.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

... orders were given for houses around the centre to be pulled down to make a firebreak.

The Great Fire of London claimed very few fatalities.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Strangely enough,  only 6 people  lost their lives...

London had not had any fire prevention laws before the Great Fire.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

After the Great Fire of London, the King decided to impose more detailed fire prevention and building control laws.

More advanced fire engines were brought from Holland.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

... more advanced vehicles were built following designs for fire engines used in Holland.

In 1682 London suffered in a fire which spread after a timber yard had burnt down.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

... the fire was finally brought under control ... just before it reached a timber yard.

Speaker 1.

Answer explanation

... I'm not too keen on the ward sister... it's lights out at 9 pm ... The guy in the next bed is always complaining about visiting hours ... as we are all recovering from operations...

Speaker 2.

Answer explanation

Everyone has arrived and I wouldn't like the food to get cold ... just come as you are; nobody else is dressed up.

Speaker 3.

Answer explanation

So much for the tournament! ...we won't be able to play... I really prefer to use my own - I seem to have much better ball control... the local course.

Speaker 4.

Answer explanation

I'd like to outline today's itinerary. Firstly, the trip to the Tower of London has been called off... secondly, the visit to Buckingham Palace has been moved...

Speaker 5.

Answer explanation

I don't see the point in paying people like you half of what they do ... I want that report on my desk by 8.30. Understood?