IELTS listening, version 1 8 1 3 4.
You will hear a number of different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what
you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will
have a chance to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only.
The test is in four sections. Write all your answers in the listening question booklet.
At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer
sheet. Now turn to section 1 on page 2 of your question
booklet. Section 1. You will hear a telephone conversation
between a woman called Susan who is looking for accommodation to rent and a real estate
agent= bất động sản. First, you have some time to look at questions
1 to 3 on page 2. You will see that there is an example that
has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating
to this will be played first.
The woman's last name is Smith. So Smith has been written in the space.
Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not
hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 3.
Good morning McMurray's real estate. Peter speaking. How may I help you?
Hi Peter. My name is Susan. I am calling from Australia. I will be moving to New Zealand
soon and I was hoping you could help me find somewhere to live in Auckland.
Would be pleased to. I just need to get some information about what you want so we can
find the perfect place. Sounds good. Let's start with some personal details. What's
your last name? It's Smith. And your phone number?
I only have a mobile. Is that OK? That's fine. OK. It's 61438.1.97. But if you want to contact
me usually the best way is by email. OK. What's your email address then?
It's Susan Smith at post.com. Thanks. Now you said you're living in Australia.
Right. In Brisbane. OK. What's your address in Brisbane then?
234 Beckets. That's B E C K E double T S. Road. Brisbane. 4054.
Right. Will you be working in New Zealand? Yes. I have a job at Auckland Hospital. Oh.
Are you a nurse? Most people assume that or think I'm a doctor but actually I'm a chemist.
Oh sorry. That's OK. When will you need the accommodation from?
Well I don't start work until the 25th of February but I'd like to give myself some time
to settle in. A couple of weeks would be nice. Let's say from the 10th of February.
At least it's start from a Monday and the Monday closest to that is the 8th of February.
Would that suit? That's fine.
Before you hear the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 4
to 10 on page 2.
Now listen and answer questions 4 to 10. OK. Let's talk about what kind of place you'd
like to rent. Hmm. I like the outdoors so my dream would
be a house that has its own garden. Is there anything else you'd consider? An apartment
for example? I don't know. They usually don't have an outdoor area but I guess as an
alternative
if you could find me one with a large balcony I'd be happy. How many rooms do you want?
Usually one bedroom places are too small. Two would be ideal. Now what would you like
to have in the place when you move in? I'm bringing most of what I need with me. I have
beds and sofas and a television all that sort of stuff so none of that is necessary. Sounds
like you want to partially furnish house with a washing machine.
Actually I'm bringing that too. All I really need in the place is a fridge. I don't have
one so we'll definitely need one. OK. Can you find something like that for around $350
a week? Well I'll certainly try. I'll start looking
for places that cost around $300 and see if there's anything suitable. You definitely won't
need to pay more than $400 for something like that. Oh that's good. I couldn't pay more
than that. Alright I'll see what I can find. You're working at the hospital. Do you want
to live somewhere near there? Most people think it's strange but I don't like living
close to work. But I'm a mad keen surface so it's important for me to be close to the
beach. OK. Do you need to be near public transport?
No I usually drive to work because I work a lot of shift work. So wherever I live we'll
need to have parking close to the doors so I won't have to walk far at night. Anything
else? I've heard that power bills can get quite expensive especially in the winter.
It'd be great if electricity was part of the rent. OK. Just one last question for
our records. Where did you hear about us? There is the end of section one. You now have
half
a minute to check your answers.
Now turn to section two on page three.
