Tips: A fire alarm and a smoke alarm are often the same device. 'Beeping' means making a short, repeated sound.

Why the other options are wrong:

• A broken fire sprinkler: A broken fire sprinkler is not the problem.
• A damaged fire extinguisher: A damaged fire extinguisher is not mentioned.
• A heating control panel: A heating control panel is not what he is calling about.

Correct Answer: The battery level is low.

Why this is correct: The inspector says 'That usually means the battery is low.' A low battery causes the regular beeping.

Tips: 'Usually' means this is what happens most of the time. This is the typical or normal reason.

Why the other options are wrong:

• The alarm unit is too old.: The alarm being too old is not the usual cause mentioned.
• There is a power outage.: A power outage is not mentioned.
• The sensor needs cleaning.: Cleaning the sensor is not what the inspector says.

Correct Answer: On the ceiling close to the kitchen.

Why this is correct: The man says 'it's on the ceiling near the kitchen.' He describes exactly where the alarm is.

Tips: Location questions need you to hear two things: where exactly (ceiling, wall, floor) and which room (kitchen, bedroom, hallway).

Why the other options are wrong:

• In the hallway near the entrance.: The hallway near the entrance is not where it is.
• On the wall in the living room.: The wall in the living room is not correct. It is on the ceiling, near the kitchen.
• Inside a cupboard above the stove.: Inside a cupboard is not where the alarm is located.

Correct Answer: They can still contain backup batteries.

Why this is correct: The inspector says 'Some alarms are hard-wired but still have backup batteries.' Even wired alarms can have batteries inside.

Tips: Hard-wired means connected to the building's electrical system. But they can also have batteries as a backup in case the power goes out.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They do not need any power source.: Needing no power source is wrong. All alarms need power.
• They are always monitored remotely.: Being monitored remotely is not mentioned.
• They are only for commercial properties.: Being only for commercial properties is not correct.

Correct Answer: To try replacing the battery.

Why this is correct: The inspector says 'Try changing the battery first. It's quick and cheap.' This is the first step she recommends.

Tips: The word 'first' always tells you the initial step. This is the action to take before anything else.

Why the other options are wrong:

• To contact his building manager.: Contacting the building manager is not the first step.
• To purchase a new alarm unit.: Purchasing a new alarm is not the first thing to try.
• To schedule an immediate inspection.: Scheduling an inspection comes later, not first.

Correct Answer: Contacting his landlord or booking an inspection.

Why this is correct: The inspector says 'you should contact your landlord or book an inspection.' She gives two options if the battery does not fix it.

Tips: The word 'or' gives two choices. Both are correct actions to take if the battery change does not work.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Ignoring the alarm until it stops.: Ignoring the alarm is unsafe and not suggested.
• Calling emergency services directly.: Calling emergency services is not what she says.
• Asking a neighbour for assistance.: Asking a neighbour is not mentioned.

Correct Answer: Replacing the alarm's battery.

Why this is correct: The man says 'I'll replace the battery today.' He commits to doing this one specific task.

Tips: When someone says 'I'll do X today,' that is their commitment. It tells you what they have decided to do.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Waiting for the inspector to arrive.: Waiting for the inspector is not what he says he will do today.
• Calling his landlord immediately.: Calling his landlord immediately is not his plan for today.
• Booking an inspection for next week.: Booking an inspection for next week is not what he commits to.

Correct Answer: Later during the current week.

Why this is correct: The inspector says 'we can schedule one for later this week.' An inspection could happen within a few days.

Tips: 'Later this week' means within the next few days, before the weekend. It is a short wait.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Only next month.: Next month is too far away. She says this week.
• Not until next year.: Next year is not correct at all.
• After several more calls.: After several more calls is not what she says.