Encounters in the UK

First watch the film Encounters in the UK (17 minutes) and then see how well you score in this fun comprehension quiz

1. What is usually meant by the word "homestay"?

 an English course for foreign students
 a company that organises study tours
 a type of student accommodation

2. Besides wanting to learn English, why did some of the students go to Cambridge?

 to figure out their next step in life
 to get away from their parents
 to train as English teachers

3. What is Silvia's housemum doing in the kitchen?

 teaching Silvia how to cook
 helping Silvia review vocabulary
 reminding Silvia of the house rules

4. What does James say is included in a basic half-board homestay booking?

 English tutoring and laundry service
 3 meals a day and a private room
 breakfast and an evening meal

5. What does James say is included in a self-catering homestay booking?

 bed, breakfast and an evening meal
 Internet access
 cooking facilities

6. Which was NOT mentioned by Carolina?

 playing squash with her housemum
 being given a weekly allowance
 having her clothes washed

7. While talking about the evening meal, what does Carol NOT mention?

 becoming part of English life
 sitting at the table
 discussing aspects of English life

8. How did Christina go about choosing a homestay family?

 she asked about available IELTS dates
 she looked for a family of her own nationality
 she got a previous student's recommendation

9. What do both Silvia and Christina say they can do with their host families?

 practise their English
 learn grammar and vocabulary
 help the host family learn English

10. What does Michaela advise future homestay students to do?

 be arrogant
 interact with people
 stay in their own world