The Apartment Leak

B2 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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1

What did Sarah hear when she came home?

a.
Loud music
b.
Dripping water
c.
A barking dog
2

Where was the water coming from?

a.
The kitchen sink
b.
The ceiling
c.
The window
3

Why did Tom feel embarrassed?

a.
He was late coming home
b.
He broke the TV
c.
His washing machine caused the leak
4

What did Sarah and Tom do together?

a.
They watched TV
b.
They cleaned the mess
c.
They cooked dinner
5

How did Sarah feel at the end of the story?

a.
She was still angry
b.
She was happy Tom apologized
c.
She wanted to move out
When Sarah returned home from work, she noticed a strange dripping sound. To her horror, water was leaking from her ceiling. She rushed upstairs to her neighbor, Tom, and knocked on the door. Tom opened, looking embarrassed. His washing machine hose had burst while he was out shopping. Together, they turned off the water, cleaned the mess, and called a plumber. Although Sarah was initially upset, Tom apologized and even offered to pay for the damage. By the end, they agreed it was a reminder to always check appliances before leaving home.
Yuki TanakaYuki Tanaka
Senior Curriculum Designer
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M.Ed. Language Education, University of Tokyo
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Instructional Design, A1-B2 programs
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