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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 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'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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You will hear two colleagues, Joan and Peter, organizing a Christmas dinner for their office staff.
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First, you have some time to look at questions one to five.
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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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Let's try and get it sorted out today so we don't have it hanging over us.
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I'll take notes.
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First thing, numbers.
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Have we got anything definite?
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Well, I've been working it out, and I think 40 to 40 3.
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Shall we put 40 5 to be on the safe side?
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Joan and Peter agree that 45 is a safe number to book for.
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So 45 is written as the answer.
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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 five.
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Let's try and get it sorted out today so we don't have it hanging over us.
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I'll take notes.
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First thing, numbers.
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Have we got anything definite?
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Well, I've been working it out and I think 40 to 43.
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Shall we put 45 to be on the safe side?
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Well, that's straightforward.
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The last working day before Christmas, which is Which
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is December 21.
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Which is going to be pretty difficult to book at Christmas.
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So we'd better think of two or three places places just to be on the safe side.
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Well, last year's was hopeless.
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The red line, wasn't it?
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We ought to go for something more expensive because you
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She gets what you pay for.
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That new Indian restaurant in Weatherfield is supposed to be excellent.
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The Rajdoot.
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Oh, how do you spell that?
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R a j d o o t.
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And it's bound to packed.
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Well, let's put that down as the first choice and have some backups.
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What about the Parkview Hotel as a second choice?
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Yes, that's always reliable.
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Parkview Hotel.
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And the London Arms in case.
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London Arms.
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I'll call them now if you want.
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I'll do it, Joan.
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You're really busy.
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Oh, have you got the numbers?
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Not for the Rajdut, but right.
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Parkview Hotel 777192 Mhmm.
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And London Arms 208657.
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Before I ring, we'd better just make sure they're within the price range.
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Up to u00a315 ahead?
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I think you'll find some people won't be able to go that high.
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Well, you can't get anything decent under u00a310.
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We'll say 12?
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And we'd better make sure there's good vegetarian food.
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And a nonsmoking section.
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You know what the boss is like?
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Don't remind me.
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I'll let you know as soon as I get anything.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions six to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions six to 10.
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I found Rajdut's number straight away, and they can fit us in.
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Their Christmas menu sounds great.
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What is it?
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A French onion soup or fruit juice.
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Roast dinner or lentil curry.
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Sounds ordinary, but my friend said it was really tasty.
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Lentil curry.
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That's unusual.
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And then for dessert, there's traditional plum pudding or apple pie, plus coffee.
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That sounds really good for 12.
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Did you book it?
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Well, I I'd said I'd check with the staff first, but they did say they'd hold the booking until next Wednesday anyway.
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Oh, and if we go ahead, they'd like a u00a350 deposit.
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Oh, 50 is normal.
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That's fine.
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And they want a letter.
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To confirm.
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Oh, and they say with such large numbers, we have to choose the menu in advance.
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Oh, that won't be a problem.
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I'll put up a notice with details of the restaurant and the menu.
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When did you say they wanted confirmation by?
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It was oh, let's see.
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The November 4.
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Where do you think I should put up the notice?
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Where everyone's guaranteed to see it.
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On the cafe notice board, I should think.
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Hardly anyone looks at that.
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Well, the newsletter's probably your best bet.
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Good idea.
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I'll go and do that now.
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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.
