Speaker 1 (2)
This is the IELTS listening test.
Speaker 1 (3)
You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.
Speaker 1 (4)
There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance to check your work.
Speaker 1 (5)
All the recordings will be played once only.
Speaker 1 (6)
The test is in four parts.
Speaker 1 (7)
At the end of the test, you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
Speaker 1 (8)
Now turn to part one.
Speaker 1 (10)
You will hear a woman phoning to find out about one day classes held at Staneford College.
Speaker 1 (11)
First, you have some time to look at questions one to five.
Speaker 1 (12)
Now listen carefully and answer questions one to five.
Speaker 2 (14)
Staneford College external course registration.
Speaker 2 (15)
Can I help you?
Speaker 3 (17)
I'm ringing to find out about one day classes next year.
Speaker 3 (18)
I got a leaflet about them in the post, but I lost it.
Speaker 3 (19)
And I understand some of the classes are filling up fast, so I might need to book quite soon if I want to go ahead.
Speaker 2 (21)
Can you remember which one you were considering?
Speaker 3 (22)
There were a few, actually.
Speaker 3 (23)
I remember there was one on how to make Vietnamese food that sounded good.
Speaker 3 (24)
I think that was on the January 13.
Speaker 3 (25)
It cost about u00a360.
Speaker 2 (27)
You're right about the date, but it's u00a359 actually.
Speaker 2 (28)
It's a very popular class, and among other things, the teacher explains how Vietnamese food includes lots of different herbs.
Speaker 2 (29)
I'm afraid that all the places are taken at present, but I can put you on the waiting list if you want.
Speaker 3 (31)
That's okay.
Speaker 3 (32)
I'm quite interested in the bread making class.
Speaker 3 (33)
That's in March sometime, isn't it?
Speaker 2 (35)
The March 20.
Speaker 2 (36)
Would you like to register for that?
Speaker 3 (37)
I'm not sure.
Speaker 3 (38)
How much is it?
Speaker 2 (39)
The actual cost is u00a348, but then there's an extra charge as well as that for the ingredients.
Speaker 2 (40)
I'm not sure how much that is.
Speaker 2 (41)
No more than u00a320, I think.
Speaker 3 (42)
So what sorts of things do they make in the class?
Speaker 2 (43)
Oh, various types of bread.
Speaker 2 (44)
I think they make white bread, and then they make sourdough.
Speaker 2 (45)
That seems to be very fashionable at present.
Speaker 2 (46)
And they learn how to make pizza, which is apparently really good.
Speaker 3 (47)
Well, I'd definitely be interested in that.
Speaker 3 (48)
But there were also a few other classes that sounded interesting.
Speaker 3 (49)
I think there was one on face massage.
Speaker 3 (50)
I'd love to learn how to do that.
Speaker 2 (52)
That's on the February 23, and it costs just u00a335 for the day.
Speaker 2 (53)
The teacher's great.
Speaker 2 (54)
The type of massage done is a traditional technique used in India, and she actually did her training there.
Speaker 2 (55)
The massage is meant to relax you and get rid of lines and wrinkles.
Speaker 2 (56)
You practice it on yourself, so you have to take a mirror to the class so you can see what you're doing.
Speaker 1 (58)
Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions six to 10.
Speaker 1 (59)
Now listen and answer questions six to 10.
Speaker 3 (60)
And I think there was a class in candle making?
Speaker 2 (62)
That's sometime in April, I think.
Speaker 2 (63)
Let me check.
Speaker 2 (65)
It's on the sixth.
Speaker 2 (66)
It was on the January 23, but they had to change the date.
Speaker 2 (67)
It's just u00a352.
Speaker 2 (68)
That's a popular course too.
Speaker 2 (69)
I think one reason why people like it is because the candles are all made out of natural products.
Speaker 2 (70)
It's filling up fast, but there's still a few places left.
Speaker 3 (72)
One of my friends did that class.
Speaker 3 (73)
She said the candles make really good presents.
Speaker 3 (74)
In fact, she gave me one.
Speaker 2 (75)
By the way, have you heard about the class on silk painting?
Speaker 2 (76)
That's being held on the May 18.
Speaker 2 (77)
You learn how to create designs on silk fabric and color them using special dyes.
Speaker 2 (78)
Apparently, people can produce beautiful artworks that way, either to put on the wall as a picture or to use for something like a scarf.
Speaker 2 (79)
It's u00a367.50, which is really good value, I think.
Speaker 2 (80)
There's a similar class I've seen that was a u00a3110.
Speaker 3 (81)
That sounds interesting.
Speaker 3 (82)
Would I need to bring the silk?
Speaker 2 (84)
The only thing is everyone has to bring something to protect their clothing, like an apron if you've got one, or a shirt that you don't use anymore because the dye can really stain your clothes.
Speaker 3 (86)
Um, then the last class I was considering was a bit different.
Speaker 3 (87)
That was on DIY for beginners.
Speaker 3 (88)
I'd like to learn how to do household repairs.
Speaker 3 (89)
Are there any places left on that?
Speaker 2 (90)
That's on the February 24.
Speaker 2 (91)
Yes, there are a few places.
Speaker 2 (92)
It's a bit more expensive.
Speaker 2 (93)
It's a u00a3125, but it's a very popular class.
Speaker 2 (94)
You learn how to use an electric drill and a saw.
Speaker 3 (95)
Yeah, that would be really useful.
Speaker 3 (96)
And I even need to learn how to use a hammer because I always end up hitting my fingers.
Speaker 2 (98)
You'll do that too.
Speaker 2 (99)
And when you've learned how to use the basic tools, you do a practical job, which is fixing a shelf to a wall.
Speaker 3 (101)
Just what I need to know.
Speaker 3 (103)
Well, I'd like to enroll for that and also for the
Speaker 1 (104)
That is the end of part one.
Speaker 1 (105)
You now have one minute to check your answers to part one.
Answers: 98 / 105
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