SAMPLE AUDIO TEST A - IELTS Asia

1 1 SAMPLE AUDIO TEST A SECTION 1 Section 1. You will hear a phone conversation between a man from a travel agency and a woman who wants to make travel and accommodation arrangements for a trip. First you will have some time to look at questions 1 to 5. (20 seconds) You will see that an example has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first. Man: Good afternoon. Maverick Travel. Gavin speaking. How can I help you today?

2 Woman: Oh, hello, Gavin. I have a week or so left over from a business trip to Melbourne and a colleague recommended that I spend a few days in the northern river region. He suggested that I contact your travel agency to arrange a trip there. Man: We would certainly be happy to do that for you, madam. Can I ask what kind of accommodation you have in mind? Woman: My colleague said he stayed at a lodge there, near the state park. Man: Ah, yes. That would be Red River Lodge. Woman: Yes, that s it.

3 I d like to stay there if possible. Narrator: The woman wants to stay at Red River Lodge, so Red River Lodge has been written in the space. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5. Man: Good afternoon. Maverick Travel. Gavin speaking. How can I help you today? Woman: Oh, hello, Gavin. I have a week or so left over from a business trip to Melbourne and a colleague recommended that I spend a few days in the northern river region.

4 He suggested that I contact your travel agency to arrange a trip there. Man: We would certainly be happy to do that for you, madam. Can I ask what kind of accommodation you have in mind? Woman: My colleague said he stayed at a lodge there, near the state park. Man: Ah, yes. That would be Red River Lodge. Woman: Yes, that s it. I d like to stay there if possible. Man: And on what dates would you like to stay there? Woman: I d like to go there on Saturday, on September 26th and stay there for three nights.

5 2 Man: Just give me a moment, please, while I check if they have any vacancies ..Yes, they do. Would you like to stay in a standard room in the main building or would you like a cabin by the river? Woman: Is there much of a difference in price? Man: A standard room is 150 dollars a night, and the cabins are 230 dollars a night, but they come with a fully equipped kitchen. The view of the river and the forest you get from there is well worth it. Meals are available at the lodge, but are not included in the price.

6 Woman: And it s probably a bit quieter there, too. Okay, I ll take that option, then. Can I get a train there? Man: You can take a train to Rivertown, and someone from the resort will pick you up from there. The train takes around two hours from Melbourne to Rivertown, and then it s about a thirty minute drive to the lodge. When would you like to travel? In the morning or afternoon? Woman: I ve arranged to have lunch with a friend, so in the afternoon. Man: Okay. There s a train at and another one at Which would you prefer?

7 Woman: I think I ll take the earlier one thanks. How much is the ticket? Man: A one-way ticket to Rivertown is 57 dollars. And would you like me to get a return ticket for you? Woman: No. I ll take care of that when I get there. I might decide to stay an extra couple of days to do some work from there. And where do I take the train from? Central Station? Man: No, trains out of Melbourne to the country leave from City West Station. You can pick your ticket up there at the ticket collection counter.

8 Narrator: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10. (20 seconds) Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10. Woman: Do they have internet there? Man: Yes, there is indeed. I will need you to pay for the ticket now. How would you like to pay for it? Credit card? Woman: Yes, I ll use my Visa card. Man: Fine. Would you like to pay for your lodge stay now as well, or when you get there? Woman: I ll take care of that when I get there. Man: Fine. Can you give me the name as it appears on your card?

9 3 Woman: Sure: Barbara G. Swanston Man: ..Barbara .. G .. Woman: Swanston: S-W-A-N-S-T-O-N Man: Got it. Thank you, Ms Swanston. And the number? Woman: 3869 1930 5741 2796 Man: .. Got that. And the expiry date? Woman: March, 2025. It s a Platinum card. What time does the train arrive? Man: The train gets in to at Rivertown at You should arrive at the lodge before 5; in time to catch the sunset. Unless you want to ask a driver to stop at a supermarket on the way so you can stock up on food supplies.

10 Woman: I might do that. I ve heard there are a lot of trails through the forest. Is that right? Man: Yes, there are a lot of well marked trails throughout the forest. The area has a variety of wildlife. Woman: None of it dangerous, I hope. Man: No, none of it dangerous. If you fancy a bit of fishing, the lodge provides fishing equipment to its guests. They also provide free mountain bikes, which is a great way to see the forest. Woman: Oh, that sounds nice. Man: It is. The lodge can arrange a boat tour of the lakes that form at this time of year.