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IELTS HELP NOW listening practice tests. Test 2. In the IELTS test you hear some

recordings and you have to answer questions on them. You have time to read the

instructions and questions and check your work. All recordings are played only once. Now

turn to Section 1.

Section 1. You will hear a telephone conversation between a man and a woman discussing

a hotel reservation.

First you have some time to look at questions 1 – 6.

(20 second gap)

You will see that there is an example. This time only, the conversation relating to this will be

played irst.

Barbara Sunrise Hotel. Good Morning. Barbara speaking.

John Hello. My name is John Grifin. I’d like to make a booking for tonight please. Are there

any rooms still available?

Barbara Yes, there are a few left. What were you wanting?

John Well, I’m on a business trip so I only need a single room.

Mr. Grifin is on a business trip so B is the correct answer.

Now we begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, as the recording is not

played twice. Listen carefully to the conversation and answer questions 1 to 6.

Barbara Sunrise Hotel. Good Morning. Barbara speaking.

Man Hello. My name is John Grifin. I’d like to make a booking for tonight please. Are there

any rooms still available?

Barbara Yes, there are a few left. What were you wanting?

John Well, I’m on a business trip so I only need a single room.

Barbara I don’t think that will be a problem. Let’s look. Yes…. There’s 1 single room left. Shall

I book it for you?

John Yes please. That would be great.

Barbara Right then. Let me get a pen. So, what’s your name again please?

John John Grifin. That’s J-O-H-N G-R-I-F-F-I-N.

Barbara OK. I’ve got that down. Wait a minute. You’ve been here before, haven’t you?

John Yes, that’s right. I’ve stayed with you twice before .

Barbara Well, we should have your details already. Let’s look at the cards. Here we are. So,

John Grifin… from Sydney , right?

John Yes, that’s right.

Barbara So, tell me if I’m wrong. John Grifin, passport number 87637489 . Age 30.

John Yes, that’s right.

Barbara So, it’s a single room for 2 nights . Is your credit card number the same to conirm

the booking?

John Yes, it’s the same, but I’ll want you to forward the bill to my company again, if that’s

OK?

Barbara Oh yes, Mr. Grifin. That’s no problem at all. Your company have always settled very

promptly in the past. And, what time can we expect you tonight Mr. Grifin?

John Well, the plane lands at 9.15pm so by the time I get through the formalities… that

should take about 20 minutes… I should be at your place at 10.00 . Will the restaurant still be

open at that time as I’ll be hungry – I hate plane food!

Barbara I’m afraid it’ll be closed by then Mr. Grifin. Can I organize some snacks to be left in

your room? A burger? Fries? Sandwiches?

John Yes, that would be great. How about a cheese sandwich with fries ?

Barbara No problem sir. I’ll see to that. Oh the fries might be cold when you get in.

John Ah yes. Just the sandwich then .

Barbara No problem. Anything else Mr. Grifin.

John No, that’s all. Thank you. See you tonight.

Barbara See you tonight Mr. Grifin. Goodbye.

John Goodbye.

Now you will hear a conversation between Barbara and another man, Mark. Before you hear

this, you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10.

(20 second gap)

Now listen carefully and answer questions 7 to 10.

Barbara Oh, Mark, That was Mr. Grifin. You know that nice man from Sydney who’s

been here a couple of times before. He’s booked a single room for 2 nights from tonight.

Mark Ah good. Wait a moment which room have you put him in?

Barbara Err… I put him in number 22. Is that OK?

Mark I think so. Let me just check. Oh blast. There was a booking earlier this morning. All

the singles are now gone.

Barbara Oh dear. I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize.

Mark Don’t worry it’s not a problem. We’ll stick him in number 34. It’s a double room but it

shouldn’t matter.

Barbara What about the price? The double is $150 a night and he’s going to be expecting

$100 a night for the single .

Mark Well, we don’t want to upset him. We want him to come back. Make a note that

we’ll give him the single rate and he’s got a free upgrade .

Barbara I’m so sorry Mark. I should have let him know that there weren’t any singles left.

Mark No, it’s not your fault. I took the booking earlier but the computers were down. I

should have made a note of the booking so that everyone knew. It’s my fault.

Barbara Mr. Grifin has ordered a cheese sandwich to be left I his room too as the restaurant

will be closed when he gets in.

Mark That’s no problem. Just leave a message for my wife in the order book there. She’ll

make sure that it’s prepared by the kitchen staff and then room service can take it to his room

just before he arrives.

Barbara How much shall I charge him for the sandwich?

Mark What is it again. Ah yes cheese. Erm… well beef and chicken are both $10 and salad

is $8. Just make it $9 . That should be OK.

Barbara OK. Thanks Mark.

That is the end of section 1. You will now have half a minute to check your answers.

(30 second gap)

Now turn to section 2.

Section 2. You will hear a news broadcast on a radio station. First you have some time to

look at questions 11 to 15.

(20 second gap)

Now listen carefully to the news broadcast and answer questions 11 to 15.

Good morning and welcome to 2RC, your local radio news service for the Westley area. And here

are your headlines for this morning.

More news from the police into the jewellery robbery that occurred last Tuesday in the centre of

town.

CompTec, the local computer hardware manufacturer has announced that it must cut 40 jobs.

New routes open up at the Westley International Airport.

Plans for the redevelopment of the Oakley Woods have been shelved.

A local cricket team make it to the regional inals.

And, get set for a heat wave.

First of all, police have released 2 descriptions for the two men wanted in connection with the

robbery at the local jewellery store, Nicholls, in the centre of town last Tuesday. At 9am, just when

the store was opening, 2 men burst through the door and demanded bags to be illed up with

jewellery. Although the 2 men were armed with baseball bats, the shopkeepers bravely attacked

them and beat them off. Although the 2 men had motorcycle helmets on, these were knocked off

during the scufle and the shopkeepers were able to get a good look at them.

The irst man is said to be about 6 foot in height, slight build, dark hair and a small moustache. He

was wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt and a black leather jacket . The 2nd man is much shorter

– around 5 foot 8 - with a fat build and red hair and clean-shaven . He was wearing a dark blue

sweater and black jeans. They are both probably in their early 20s . The police hope to issue

photo it pictures later today. The public are urged to call Westley police if they think they recognise

either of the 2 men.

You now have some time to look at questions 16 to 20.

(20 second gap)

Now listen to the rest of the news broadcast and answer questions 16 to 20.

CompTec last night announced that they must release 40 workers. This was blamed on a

downturn in sales and increased competition . The jobs to be lost will be a mixture of early

retirement offerings and a spread from all departments in the company.

Westley International Airport has been awarded by CheapAir, the new low cost carrier, 4 new

routes into Europe. The new routes will be into 4 European countries though the details have not

yet been released. When the deals have been inalised, this will lead to a signiicant number of

jobs .

Environmentalists were delighted this morning by the news that plans by the local council to

develop the Oakley Woods area have been shelved. The Woods were to have been developed

into a shopping area but opposition from local residents and local environmental groups

has led to a turn around by the local council and they will now look for an alternative site. Westley

Green, a local pressure group, says they are ecstatic that the council has bowed to the wishes

of people in the area. Mr. George Finchly, mayor of Westley , made the announcement and

said that the committee responsible took all available information into account before taking the

decision and he hopes that Westley residents are happy that the local council are sensitive to their

wishes when making decisions.

East Moors CC, a local league cricket club has made it to the inals of the Sunday league

knockout cricket competition. They will play the inal at home on Sunday 30th August against

Newbury CC. Go along and support if you’re around that day, as you’ll be assured a great Sunday

afternoon’s sport.

And inally, get set for a heat wave for the remainder of the month of August. Weather experts have

assured us that we will have 3 weeks of unbroken sunshine till the end of the month. Great news,

but those of us who are experienced with the British weather will most likely greet this news with,

“let’s wait and see!”

That is the end of section 2. You will now have half a minute to check your answers.

(30 second gap)

Now turn to section 3.

Section 3. You will hear an admissions tutor at a university interviewing a prospective

student. First you have some time to look at questions 21 to 26.

(20 second gap)

Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 26.

Interviewer Hello there. It’s Robert Johnson, isn’t it?

Robert Yes, that’s right.

Interviewer First of all, thanks for coming to this interview and thanks for applying to the

engineering department of Westley University. This is a fairly informal interview where I just get

to know you and ind out what kind of person you are. There won’t be any technical questions as

we’ve got all your education background from your application form.

Robert Oh that’s good. (laughs)

Interviewer Now I know you have applied to us to study Civil Engineering so can you tell me

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