🔧 Bathroom and Kitchen Fitting – A2

English for Plumbers | Elementary

Vocabulary

Study these words before doing the exercises.

shower
a device that sprays water over the body for washing
"Fit the shower unit to the wall bracket."
bath
a large container that you fill with water to wash in
"The bath needs to be level before you connect the taps."
toilet
a fixed bowl connected to a drain, used for waste
"Fit the toilet pan to the floor with the bolts provided."
cistern
the tank that holds water above a toilet
"The cistern fills slowly after flushing."
overflow
a pipe that removes excess water when a tank is too full
"The overflow is dripping. The cistern level is too high."
trap
a curved pipe section under a sink that holds water to block smells
"Check the trap under the basin for blockages."
waste pipe
a pipe that carries used water away from a sink, bath or shower
"Connect the waste pipe to the drain in the floor."
silicone
a flexible sealant applied around baths, showers and sinks
"Apply silicone around the bath edge before grouting."
grout
a cement-like paste used to fill the gaps between tiles
"Allow the grout to dry for twenty-four hours."
tile
a flat square piece of ceramic used to cover walls or floors
"Fix each tile firmly to the wall with adhesive."
mixer tap
a single tap that mixes hot and cold water
"Fit the mixer tap to the basin first."
hot water tank
a container that stores hot water ready for use
"The hot water tank is in the airing cupboard."
stopcock
a valve that turns the water supply on or off
"Turn the stopcock off before you disconnect the taps."
isolator
a small valve that cuts the water supply to one appliance
"Fit an isolator under each tap for easy servicing."
pedestal
the base that supports a bathroom basin
"Fit the basin onto the pedestal and fix it to the wall."

Exercise 1 – True or False?

Read each sentence. Is it true or false?

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

Exercise 3 – Matching

Match each word (1–8) with the correct description (A–H).

Exercise 4 – Gap Fill

Type the correct word in each gap. The word is given in brackets.

Exercise 5 – Word Order

Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.

Exercise 6 – Word Sort

Click a word to place it in the correct category.

🚿 Bathroom Fixtures

🍳 Kitchen Fixtures

Exercise 7 – Complete the Conversation

Choose the correct word to complete the conversation.

Exercise 8 – Listening

Listen to the conversation, then answer the questions.

🎧 Listen to the conversation

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Plumber: Right, let's start with the toilet. Is the cistern connected?
Client: Yes, but the overflow is dripping water outside the house.
Plumber: OK, I will adjust the ballcock inside the cistern.
Client: Good. Can you also check the trap under the bathroom sink? There is a smell.
Plumber: Of course. And I will fit an isolator under each tap for easy servicing later.
Client: And the bath — should I apply silicone around the edge when it is in?
Plumber: Yes, always. I will also connect the waste pipe to the floor drain before I finish.
Client: Thank you. When will the job be finished?

Part A – Comprehension Questions

Listen and choose the correct answer.

Part B – Listen and Fill the Gap

Each sentence is from the conversation. One word is missing. Listen and type it.

🏆 Your Scores

ExerciseScoreOut of
1 – True / False–8
2 – Multiple Choice–8
3 – Matching–8
4 – Gap Fill–8
5 – Word Order–8
6 – Word Sort–8
7 – Conversation–8
8a – Listening: Comprehension–5
8b – Listening: Gap Fill–5
Total–66

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