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Listen and write the sentences

Read the article.

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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

How good are you at doing DIY? 1____Recent research has shown that DIY ability Lies in our genes – which provides the perfect excuse for those of us who struggle to assemble flat-pack furniture or change a tap.
The research was in the form of a study, which was conducted for Halifax Home Insurance last year. Two thousand UK adults of both sexes took part.2____To be able to do the tasks, the participants needed to know something about shapes and mechanics. While they were putting the puzzles together, the scientists measured their natural DIY ability. Those who tried to do the tasks by .trial and error were unable to finish the puzzles.
After analyzing the results, the researchers revealed that only a third of the participants had completed the tasks properly. 3____Men scored higher in the experiment, which suggests that they ready are better programmed’ to do essential repairs in the home. Psychologist Dr Glenn Wilson, who led the experiment, explained that people who are good at doing DIY have a high level of spatial awareness. This is the ability to judge the position and size of objects. ‘Although there is not one specific DIY gene,’ he said, ‘Some people simply do not have the necessary brain skills to manipulate shapes.’ People with little or no spatial awareness will always struggle to complete DIY tasks successfully, he said.
Attempting DIY without the necessary skills can have disastrous consequences. It is estimated that £430 million worth of damage was caused last year by people who lack natural Do-It-Yourself ability. 4____This was after 34-year-old Barry Witham had marie a sizeable hole in the kitchen ceiling while he was tryirg to mend a light. Other incidents include cutting his leg with a penknife while trying to fit a carpet and hurting his hand badly while fixing some speakers. Barry is obviously one of those enthusiasts who do not have the spatial awareness necessary for home improvements.
The findings of the Halifax Home Insurance study come just a day after a report revealed that more and more of us are losing interest in DIY. 5____Apparently, attitudes are changing and today home owners are more likely to pay someone else to do their repairs rather than do them themselves. This is good news for insurers, who often have to foot the bill for expensive DIY mistakes. However, it is bad news for DIY retailers, whose sales have fallen dramatically recently.

Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences.

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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

How good are you at doing DIY? 1____Recent research has shown that DIY ability Lies in our genes – which provides the perfect excuse for those of us who struggle to assemble flat-pack furniture or change a tap.

Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences.

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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

The research was in the form of a study, which was conducted for Halifax Home Insurance last year. Two thousand UK adults of both sexes took part.2____To be able to do the tasks, the participants needed to know something about shapes and mechanics. While they were putting the puzzles together, the scientists measured their natural DIY ability. Those who tried to do the tasks by .trial and error were unable to finish the puzzles.

Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences.

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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

After analyzing the results, the researchers revealed that only a third of the participants had completed the tasks properly. 3____Men scored higher in the experiment, which suggests that they ready are better programmed’ to do essential repairs in the home. Psychologist Dr Glenn Wilson, who led the experiment, explained that people who are good at doing DIY have a high level of spatial awareness. This is the ability to judge the position and size of objects. ‘Although there is not one specific DIY gene,’ he said, ‘Some people simply do not have the necessary brain skills to manipulate shapes.’ People with little or no spatial awareness will always struggle to complete DIY tasks successfully, he said.

Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

Attempting DIY without the necessary skills can have disastrous consequences. It is estimated that £430 million worth of damage was caused last year by people who lack natural Do-It-Yourself ability. 4____This was after 34-year-old Barry Witham had marie a sizeable hole in the kitchen ceiling while he was tryirg to mend a light. Other incidents include cutting his leg with a penknife while trying to fit a carpet and hurting his hand badly while fixing some speakers. Barry is obviously one of those enthusiasts who do not have the spatial awareness necessary for home improvements.

Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences.

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DIY: WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

The findings of the Halifax Home Insurance study come just a day after a report revealed that more and more of us are losing interest in DIY. 5____Apparently, attitudes are changing and today home owners are more likely to pay someone else to do their repairs rather than do them themselves. This is good news for insurers, who often have to foot the bill for expensive DIY mistakes. However, it is bad news for DIY retailers, whose sales have fallen dramatically recently.

choose the correct form. choose if both are possible.

HOME REPAIRS  YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF

PLUMBING REPAIRS

1. You don’t have to / mustn’t call a plumbertodo minor repairs, like changing a tap. You can probably do it yourself.

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HOME REPAIRS  YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF

PLUMBING REPAIRS

2. But you should / ought to get in an expert for more complicated jobs, if not, you might flood your house.

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HOME REPAIRS  YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF

ELECTRICAL REPAIRS

3. You must / have to switch off the power before doing any small electrical repairs.

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HOME REPAIRS  YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF

ELECTRICAL REPAIRS

4. You should / must be a qualified electrician to make any changes to the electrical system, so don’t even think of doing this yourself.

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HOME REPAIRS  YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF

ROOFING REPAIRS

5. You don’t have to / ought not to go up on the roor alone, because you might fall off and injure yourself.

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HOME REPAIRS  YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF

ROOFING REPAIRS

6. should / ought to always have a helper to hold the bottom of a ladder so that it doesn’t suddenly move.

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HOME REPAIRS  YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF

GAS APPLIANCE REPAIRS

7. You probably don’t need to / needn’t call an expert to move your gas oven.

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HOME REPAIRS  YOU SHOULD NEVER DO YOURSELF

GAS APPLIANCE REPAIRS

8. But you mustn’t / don’t need to install a new water heater yourself. Gas leaks kill hundreds of people every year.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Contractions count as one word.

Listen to five people talking about DIY disasters. Answer the questions.

Listen again and match speakers 1-5 to sentences A-F. There is one extra sentence that you do not need to use.