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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 two, 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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Paul is renting an apartment.
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He has some problems with the property and has decided to report them to the housing agency.
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First, you have some time to look at questions one and two.
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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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MIC House Agency.
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Good morning.
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I'm ringing about the problems I've been having with my apartment.
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If I can just take a few details first.
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What's your name?
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Paul Smiley.
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How do you spell that?
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S m I l e y.
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Paul's surname is Smiley.
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So Smiley has been written in the box.
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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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Now listen carefully to the conversation and answer questions one and two.
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Good morning.
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MIC House Agency.
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Good morning.
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I'm ringing about the problems I've been having with my apartment.
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If I can just take a few details first.
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What's your name?
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Paul Smiley.
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How do you spell that?
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S m I l e y.
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And what's the address?
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Apartment 216 Rose Lane.
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And that's in?
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I know the property.
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Could I just ask how long is the lease?
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It's for one year.
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And you moved in?
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Last week on June 27.
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Before the conversation continues, you have some time to look at questions three to 10.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions three to 10.
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And what are the problems that you've been having?
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Well, no one thing is really dangerous or anything, but, you know, it's just been building up.
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Well, the first thing is the washing machine.
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It's been leaking a little, and it's beginning to get worse Because we have a small child, and we really need to get that done straight away.
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That's a washing machine for immediate repair.
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And then there's a niggling problem with the cooker.
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The door's broken.
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It's nothing serious and it can be used, but if you can send someone over in the next couple of weeks or so, that'd be great.
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I've got that.
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Then we're worried about all the windows.
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Are they broken?
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But there are no locks on them, and, you know, with the insurance these days.
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And when would you like those done?
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Well, that's not really urgent, but you never know when there's gonna be a break in.
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We'll get those done for you next week.
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Don't worry.
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And then there's the bathroom light.
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It's getting quite annoying.
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It flickers quite badly, and it's giving me headaches.
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I'd really like to get that replaced right away.
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That's no problem.
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And then the last thing on the list is the kitchen curtains.
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They're torn.
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We do have quite a few spare ones in stock and can get those to
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you in the next week, if that's alright with you.
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That'd be fine.
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Anything else?
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That's all.
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What we'll do is get someone over to you this afternoon if you're in.
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Well, I'm gonna be out for a short time.
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Well, you tell us your preferred times.
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Well, the best time is about 01:00.
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I'll have to check that with him.
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And if he can't make
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it then, what would be your second preference?
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Anytime up to 5PM would be fine.
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I've made a note of that.
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Well, thanks very much for your help.
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That's fine.
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Thank you for calling.
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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.
