General Listening Quiz

There are many factors that determine the cost of car insurance. These could include the following:

1. a person’s driving record
2. the type of coverage
3. age, gender, and marital status
4. where you live
5. the type of car you drive
6. the amount of driving you do
7. any anti-theft devices you have installed

As you listen, try to guess the reasons for the man’s car insurance issues.

“run out of steam” = lose energy, become tired
“Our team played well during the first part of the game, but they ran out of steam.”

“down the road” = in the future
“I want to find a new job down the road.”

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Retell the story and give the man suggestions on what he should do next.

Use the Internet to find the approximate cost for car insurance for a car of your choice. Consider the make, model, and year of the car.