Завдання №6 основна сесія ЗНО 2021 з англійської мови (аудіювання)

A listening exercise (ZNO 2021 task 6): Alice asks Marilyn about renting a city-center apartment after living in the suburbs, and Marilyn covers commuting costs, walkability, and parking.

Key Takeaways

Commuting costs should be weighed when comparing city and suburban housing
City living offers convenient access to shops, restaurants, and parks
Parking availability and hours are important practical considerations for city residents

What the video covers

Video is a Ukrainian ZNO 2021 main-session English listening task (question 6), published by Освіта.ua
Test-takers get 10 seconds to read question 6 before the audio starts
Alice is considering renting an apartment in the city center after only living in the suburbs
Marilyn advises Alice to compare her current daily train spending to commute to work
Living in the city may be cheaper overall once train costs are factored in
Alice wants to live within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and parks
Alice asks how easy it will be for friends to visit her
Marilyn notes that parking facilities close at 6 pm
Parking near city stores can be difficult despite many nearby shops
Even without a car now, Alice may acquire one later, and visitors may also need parking

Chapters

What is Alice considering in this recording?

Alice is considering renting an apartment in the city center after having only lived in the suburbs. She asks Marilyn for advice on what she might be missing about city living.

What financial factor does Marilyn suggest Alice consider?

Marilyn suggests Alice calculate how much she already spends on trains getting from the suburbs to work each day. Once this cost is taken into account, the city apartment may look like a better option.

What parking issues are mentioned?

Marilyn says that everything closes at 6 pm and that parking can be a problem even with many stores nearby. She also points out that Alice may get a car later and that visitors might need parking too.