Glasgow Fire

1. What was the speaker's main reaction to seeing the building?

They felt excited about the changes in Glasgow.

They were shocked and surprised by what they saw.

They were happy to see something new happening.

They felt indifferent about the situation.

2. What iconic feature did people used to see when coming down Renfield Street?

A. A large clock tower on top of the building

B. The Irn Bru sign on the dome

C. A famous statue in front of the hotel

D. Bright neon lights along the street

3. Why were some people unable to return to their accommodation?

A. They had lost their room keys during their walk.

B. The hotel was fully booked with new guests.

C. Access to the hotel had been blocked.

D. The hotel had closed for renovations.

4. What items did one speaker mention losing in the hotel?

A. Passport, travel tickets, and personal belongings

B. Only clothes and shoes

C. Just their mobile phone and keys

D. Their laptop and work documents

5. How does the speaker describe their familiarity with the building?

A. They had never noticed it before.

B. They had only seen it once or twice.

C. They had walked past it many times.

D. They used to work there years ago.

6. What was the couple celebrating at the Grand Central Hotel?

A. Their wedding anniversary

B. The husband's birthday

C. The wife's birthday

D. Their honeymoon

7. What does the phrase "taken aback" in the context suggest?

A. Feeling pleased and satisfied.

B. Being physically moved backwards

C. Feeling surprised or shocked

D. Being confused about directions

8. According to the speakers, how common is this type of incident in Glasgow?

A. It happens quite frequently in the city.

B. It's a new experience for people there.

C. Similar events occur every year.

D. It's something locals are accustomed to.

9. What did the couple do immediately after arriving at the hotel?

A. They went straight to sleep after their journey.

B. They had dinner at the hotel restaurant.

C. They unpacked and went for a brief walk.

D. They met friends in the hotel lobby.

10. How do the speakers generally feel about the building's significance?

A. They considered it an important landmark in the area.

B. They thought it was an unattractive building.

C. They believed it should have been demolished earlier.

D. They had no particular feelings about it.