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Cambridge IELTS three by the University of Cambridge local examination syndicate.
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Published by Cambridge University Press.
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This recording is copyright.
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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 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'll 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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Listen to this telephone conversation between Janice Biggins, who works for a house renting agency, and John Anderson.
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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 which 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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Is that Flagstone Properties?
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That's right.
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Flagstone here.
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How can I help you?
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I'm ringing just to make inquiries about renting a house.
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The name of the agent is Flagstone.
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So Flagstone has been written in the notes.
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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 first part of the conversation and answer questions one to six.
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Is that Flagstone Properties?
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That's right.
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Flagstone here.
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How can I help you?
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I'm ringing just to make inquiries about renting a house.
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My name's John Anderson.
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Yes, mister Anderson.
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What sort of thing were you looking for?
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Two bedroom house with garden.
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Well, yes, sir.
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That shouldn't be any problem.
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Just to let you know that our main areas, uh, the main areas we deal with are the city center itself
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City center.
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And the North Suburbs.
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Oh, well, uh, we were most interested in the northern areas, actually.
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What sort of price were you thinking of?
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Well, could you give me some idea?
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It really ranges from u00a3250 per month.
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Only u00a3250?
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To about u00a3500 depending on a number of different factors.
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Oh, what does it depend on?
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Well, obviously, the quality of the area and then whether there's a garden.
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Well, as I said, we'd want a garden.
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And a garage pushes up the price.
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Uh, well, we wouldn't necessarily need one.
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I think about u00a3350 a month would be our limit.
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Well, would you like to have a look at a couple of properties, sir?
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That'd be great.
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Looking at our files, I think we've got two which might suit you.
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Oh, hang on.
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I'll just get a pen.
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Well, there's one on West Park Road, which is u00a3325 a month.
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Are the bills included?
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Well, that one just includes the water bill.
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And the second house is in Tithe Road.
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I'll just spell that for you.
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T I T H E Road.
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And how much is that one?
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That's u00a3380.
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Is that including water?
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I'm afraid not, but it does include the telephone rental.
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Oh, well, that's not too bad then.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions seven to ten.
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Now listen and answer questions seven to ten.
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So when would you be available to see them?
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Well, uh, I'll be in town next week, say Thursday.
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I'm sorry.
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We don't have any availability for Thursday.
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How about Wednesday afternoon?
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That's fine.
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Would five be okay?
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05:00 it is.
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Just come to the Flagstone offices.
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Oh, before I forget, what sort of things do I need to get done to rent with you?
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Well, the most important thing is a letter from your bank.
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No problem.
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And then a reference letter from your employer.
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That's okay.
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And then we would need you to give two weeks notice of moving in.
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Two weeks notice.
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And what about a deposit?
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That's one month's rent, whatever the amount is.
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One month.
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Is that it?
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You will have to pay for the contract.
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I'd forgotten about that.
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So I'll start arranging those.
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I'll see you next week.
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Thanks very much.
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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.
