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Cambridge IELTS two by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate, published by Cambridge University Press 2000.
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This recording is copyright.
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Cassette one, side two.
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You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.
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There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance to check your work.
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All the recordings will be played once only.
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The test is in four sections.
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Write all your answers in the listening question booklet.
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At the end of the test, you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
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Now turn to section one.
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Section one.
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Gavin, a newly arrived student, wants to insure the contents of his apartment.
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He calls an insurance agent to ask for information.
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First, you have some time to look at questions one to six.
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You will see that there is an example that has been done for you.
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On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
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Good morning.
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Diane Davis.
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Can I help you?
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I'd like to get some insurance for the contents of my home.
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Uh, when did you move into the house?
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A couple of weeks ago, and, um, it's an apartment, actually.
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I was told by the landlord that it would be a good idea to get some insurance for the furniture and, uh, other personal possessions.
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Gavin moved into his apartment two weeks ago, so b has been circled.
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Now we shall begin.
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You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time.
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Listen carefully to the conversation and answer questions one to six.
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Good morning.
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Diane Davis.
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Can I help you?
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I'd like to get some insurance for the contents of my home.
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Uh, when did you move into the house?
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A couple of weeks ago, and, um, it's an apartment, actually.
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I was told by the landlord that it would be a good idea to get some insurance for the furniture and other personal possessions.
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Well, let's get some details.
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What kind of apartment is it?
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It's a two bedroom apartment.
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What floor is it on?
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Why do you need to know that?
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Because it affects the cost of the insurance.
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An apartment on the Ground Floor isn't as protected as others, and there's more chance of a break in.
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I didn't know that.
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Um, it's on the 3rd No.
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And, uh, how much is the rent?
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It's $615 per month.
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And where is it located?
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In Begin Street, South Hills.
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And what things did you want to insure?
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Well, what do you recommend?
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Well, the most important things are those which you would normally find in a home.
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Things like the television, fridge, and so on.
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Well, I've got a fridge and a stereo system, which I've just bought from a friend.
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And how much did you pay for the fridge?
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And the stereo system cost $1,150.
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Have you got a television?
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But it's very old and not worth much.
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Uh, well, is there anything else you want to insure?
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I've got a couple of watches and my CDs and books.
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How much do you think they're worth?
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The watches are worth a thousand dollars.
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For both of them?
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And altogether, the CDs and books cost me about $400.
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So the value of everything you want to insure is $4,000.
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How much will the insurance cost?
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Let me see.
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$4,000 divided by plus 10%.
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So this kind of insurance, uh, that's private contents insurance, um, it comes to, uh, $184 for a twelve month period.
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Well, that sounds pretty good.
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I'll take that policy.
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Before the conversation continues, you have some time to look at questions seven to ten.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions seven to 10.
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Can I arrange the policy over the phone?
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Just let me get the details down.
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So that's mister
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Gavin Murray.
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That's m u, r r, a y.
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And the address is?
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It's 16 C Begins Street, South Hills.
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16 C Begins Street, South Hills?
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That's right.
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It's two words, South Hills.
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And your date of birth is?
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11/12/1980.
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And your contact number?
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Home phone number is 98724855.
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And, uh, you're Australian?
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I was born in London, although my mother is from Tasmania.
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Whereabouts?
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Interesting place.
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Now are you working at the moment?
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I'm a full time student at Sydney University.
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That is the end of section one.
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You will now have half a minute to check your answers.
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Now turn to section two.
