Questions 1-4
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1 According to the speaker, why is it a good time for D-l-Y painting?
A There are better products available now.
B Materials cost less than they used to.
C People have more free time than before.
2 What happened in 2009 in the UK?
A A record volume of paint was sold:
B A large amount of paint was wasted.
C There was a major project to repaint public buildings.
3 What does the speaker say about paint quantity?
A It’s not necessary to have exact room measurements.
B It’s better to overestimate than to underestimate.
C An automatic calculator can be downloaded from the Internet.
4 What does Community RePaint do?
A It paints people’s houses without payment.
B It collects unwanted paint and gives it away.
C It sells unused paint and donates the money to charity.
Questions 5-6
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give about paint?
A Don’t buy expensive paint.
B Test the colour before buying a lot.
C Choose a light colour.
D Use water-based paint.
E Buy enough paint for more than one application.
Questions 7-8
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give about preparation?
A Replace any loose plaster.
B Don’t spend too long preparing surfaces.
C Use decorators’ soap to remove grease from walls.
D Wash dirty walls with warm water.
E Paint over cracks and small holes.
Questions 9-10
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give about painting?
A Put a heater in the room.
B Wash brushes in cold water.
C Use a roller with a short pile.
D Apply paint directly from the tin.
E Open doors and windows.
