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LESSON 1

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WRITING
A. Introduction to IELTS WRITING.
1. Description of writing tasks

Task 1: a 150-word summary of information Task 2: a 250-word essay presenting an argument

presented in graphic or diagrammatic form. on a given topic
- Candidates are advised to spend 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2, which is worth twice
as many marks as Task 1.
- Candidates are assessed on a nine-band scale for content, coherence, vocabulary and grammar.

2. Requirements of 5.5-6.0 IELTS writing.

2.1. Task 1.

Band Task achievement Coherence and Lexical resource Grammatical range

Cohesion and accuracy
5 - generally addresses - presents information - uses a limited range - uses only a limited
the task; the format with some of vocabulary, but this range of structures
may be inappropriate organisation but there is minimally adequate attempts complex
in places may be a lack of for the task sentences but these
- recounts details overall progression - may make tend to be less
mechanically with no - makes inadequate, noticeable errors in accurate than simple
clear overview; there inaccurate or over-use spelling and/or word sentences
may be no data to of cohesive devices formation that - may - may make frequent
support the - may be repetitive cause some difficulty grammatical errors
description because of lack of for the reader and punctuation may
referencing and be faulty; errors can
substitution cause some difficulty
for the reader
6 - addresses the - arranges information - uses an adequate - uses a mix of simple
requirements of the and ideas coherently range of vocabulary and complex sentence
task and there is a clear for the task forms
- presents an overview overall progression - attempts to use less - makes some errors
with information uses cohesive devices common vocabulary in grammar and
appropriately selected effectively, but but with some punctuation but they
presents and cohesion within inaccuracy rarely reduce
adequately highlights and/or between - makes some errors communication
key features/ bullet sentences may be in spelling and/or
points but details may faulty or mechanical word formation, but
be irrelevant, - may not always use they do not impede
inappropriate or referencing clearly or communication
inaccurate appropriately

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2.2. Task 2

Band Task achievement Coherence and Lexical resource Grammatical range

Cohesion and accuracy
5 - addresses the task - presents information - uses a limited range - uses only a limited
only partially; the with some of vocabulary, but this range of structures
format may be organisation but there is minimally adequate attempts complex
inappropriate in may be a lack of for the task sentences but these
places overall progression - may make tend to be less
- expresses a position - makes inadequate, noticeable errors in accurate than simple
but the development inaccurate or over-use spelling and/or word sentences
is not always clear of cohesive devices formation that may - may make frequent
and there may be no - may be repetitive cause some difficulty grammatical errors
conclusions drawn because of lack of for the reader and punctuation may
- presents some main referencing and be faulty; errors can
ideas but these are substitution cause some difficulty
limited and not - may not write in for the reader
sufficiently paragraphs, or
developed; there may paragraphing may be
be irrelevant detail inadequate
6 - addresses all parts of - arranges information - uses an adequate - uses a mix of simple
the task although and ideas coherently range of vocabulary and complex sentence
some parts may be and there is a clear for the task forms
more fully covered overall progression - attempts to use less - makes some errors
than others uses cohesive devices common vocabulary in grammar and
- presents a relevant effectively, but but with some punctuation but they
position although the cohesion within inaccuracy rarely reduce
conclusions may and/or between - makes some errors communication
become unclear or sentences may be in spelling and/or
repetitive faulty or mechanical word formation, but
- presents relevant - may not always use they do not impede
main ideas but some referencing clearly or communication
may be inadequately appropriately
developed/unclear - uses paragraphing,
but not always
logically

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B. Introduction to IELTS WRITING TASK 2.

Sample:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to
find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can
also face some difficulties. → TOPIC
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. → QUESTION
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Rules in IELTS writing task 2.

− Organize ideas into separate paragraphs: You will lose points if you do not divide your essay into
paragraphs. Generally speaking, your essay must have an introduction paragraph, 2 – 3 body paragraphs,
and a conclusion.
• Introduction paragraph: Paraphrase the topic statement + Focus on the question.
• Body paragraph: Reasons for your argument. Each reason must be supported by relevant
explanations and/or examples.
• Conclusion: Summary of main reasons / Restatement of introduction / Your personal opinion.
− Write in complete sentences: Make sure each sentence you write has an independent clause with a
subject and verb. When you write complex or compound sentences, use “connectors” like coordinating
conjunctions (and, but, so, etc) or subordinating conjunctions (when, although, because, etc).
− Avoid repetition of words and ideas: Your ideas should move from one to the next logically, and you
should show off your vocabulary by avoiding redundancy (don’t repeat the same words over and over).
− Use formal language. The following session will help you distinguish between informal and formal
language so that you can avoid errors when writing.

The differences between informal and formal language.

In general, informal spoken English contains a number of colloquialisms (conversational expressions) that
are inappropriate for formal written English. It is important not to mix the styles.

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Written academic English will not normally contain the following:

− Contractions
INCORRECT: it didn’t they’ve
CORRECT: it did not they have
− Personal Pronouns
INCORRECT: I think this is an effective plan. You put the chemicals in the test tube.
CORRECT: This could be an effective plan. The chemicals are put in the test tube.
INCORRECT: We used two different methods research.
CORRECT: There were two different methods of research.
Personal pronouns are sometimes used, but are often avoided by means of a modal verb (could, might
etc.), an impersonal word such as it or there, or a verb in the passive voice.
− Informal/Imprecise Words
INCORRECT: lots of / nice / big / things / like / dude
CORRECT: many / excellent / pleasant / large / problems / such as
− Abbreviated forms
INCORRECT: e.g. / i.e.
CORRECT: for example / that is
Definite way of writing
A feature of written academic English is the need to be careful (i.e. to show that you may not be certain
about something). The purpose of this is to show that one is generalising or desires to be cautious, or even
that one might possibly be wrong (though it is not likely!).
The most usual ways of expressing caution or lack of certainty are by means of verbs and adverbs.
Verbs Adverbs
appears to / seems to / tends to / may / might perhaps / possibly / probably / apparently / likely

The following sentence is a definite statement:

Industrialisation is viewed as a superior way of life.
To make it more tentative or cautious we can change or add some words:
Industrialisation tends to be viewed as a superior way of life.

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TASK 1. The following sentences are mixed formal and informal. Write F (formal) or I (informal) after
each sentence. Prepare explanation for your choices.
a. The project will be completed next year.
b. I showed that his arguments didn’t hold water.
c. I wonder why he put up with those terrible conditions for so long.
d. Five more tests will be necessary before the experiment can be concluded.
e. It is possible to consider the results from a different viewpoint.
f. It has been proved that the arguments so far are without foundation.
g. He’ll have to do another five tests before he can stop the experiment.
h. It is not clear why such terrible conditions were tolerated for so long.
i. There are a number of reasons why the questionnaire should be revised.
j. We’ll finish the job next year.
TASK 2. Revise the following sentences so that they can be more tentative or cautious.
a) It also appears in the development of institutions.

→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) The ideal of economic development is associated with different policy goals.

→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

c) Greater clarity should be brought to the meaning of economic development.

→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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C. Writing introduction for IELTS essays.

It is very important to make a good start to your essay. Writing a clear introduction gives you confidence
in the exam and helps to make a good impression on the examiner.
Many IELTS candidates panic because they do not know how to begin their essay. In this section, there
is a formula which you can follow to help you respond to any essay question quickly and clearly.
TASK 3. Look at the introduction in the table below. It consists of four sentences. Complete the table by
matching the correct step from the formula (a-d) to the correct sentence in the introduction (1-4).
a. Add an extra sentence to support the first.
b. Focus on the question in your own words.
c. Tell the reader your plan.
d. Write a general sentence about the topic.

Formula for
Sentence
introduction
1 Nowadays, taking a year out to live or study abroad is becoming increasingly
popular.
2 For many people, especially young adults, the chance to spend an extended period
of time overseas is an attractive one.
3 However, there are both pros and cons to deciding to do this.

4 In this essay, I will discuss some of the reasons why moving abroad is so popular
and some of the challenges to be overcome.
NOTE:
- The sentence of adding an extra detail to support the first is optional. You can decide to write it or not
depending on different questions.
- It is possible to combine the sentences of focusing on the question in your own words and telling the
reader your plan into one sentence.
TASK 4. Read the topic questions and add your own sentences to the introductions below by following
the formula you have learnt.
1. Topic: These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career several times during
their life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Introduction: Nowadays, it is becoming more and more common for people to take two jobs.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………… However, there are both benefits and drawbacks of this
situation. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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2. Topic: These days, in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in
secondary schools. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved?
Introduction: A generation ago, teaching in a high school was considered an extremely well-respected and
popular job, and in some countries, this is still true. However, ……………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………. This essay will look at the reasons
for this and propose some solutions.
3. Topic: Some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open, and there should be
no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspaper, Internet). Do you agree with
this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
Introduction: Nowadays, ………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
The idea of completely free information, that just some decades ago was not so widely accepted, now
seems to be one of the fundamental bases of modern democracy. In this essay, …………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
WRITING HOMEWORK
Write the introductions for the following topic questions.
1. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and
that's why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of
using public transport?
2. All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both
children and adults. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity? How could it be tackled?
3. In recent years, many governments have brought in laws to ban smoking in public places, such as bars,
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LISTENING

INTRODUCTION TO IELTS LISTENING TEST

Timing: approximately 30 minutes.
Content Test focus
- four sections ~ 40 questions - Candidates are expected to listen for specific
- a range of question types information, main ideas and opinions.
- Section 1: a conversation on a social topic, e.g. - There is a range of task types which include
someone making a booking. completion, matching, labelling and multiple
Section 2: a monologue about a social topic, e.g. choice.
a radio report. - Each question scores 1 mark; candidates receive
Section 3: a conversation on a study-based topic, a band score from 1-9.
e.g. a discussion between students.
Section 4: a monologue on a study-based topic,
e.g. a lecture.
- Students have ten minutes at the end of the test to
transfer their answers onto an answer sheet.
- The recording is heard ONCE.

- In order to get 5.5 on the Listening Test, you need to score 18-22 marks. The score for 6.0 requires 23-
25 marks.

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LISTENING SECTION 1

What is Listening Section 1? What does it test?

• a conversation between two people, either face • understanding specific information (e.g. dates,
to everyday objects, places, etc.)
• face or on the phone • spelling
• the subject is a topic of general interest (e.g.
booking a holiday or course of study)
• one or two tasks (e.g. note completion)
• an example and 10 questions

Task information: Note completion You have to:

This task requires you to fill the gaps in the notes • write one/two/three words or a number or date
someone makes during a conversation. The notes in each gap in the notes. write the exact words
are in the same order as the information you hear. you hear.
There are other similar completion tasks that you • spell everything correctly
will see: tables, sentences and forms. • transfer your answers to the answer sheet after
all four listening sections.

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Skill 1: deciding what to write in the gaps.

Predicting what type of word will go into each gap helps you to be ready to hear it during the recording.
EXERCISE 1: Look at the sample exam task and complete this table

Which gaps need... What tells you this?

a date? 1

a distance?

only number?

a price?

a website’s address?

nouns:

✓ a meal or kind of
food?

✓ a place?

✓ a facility?

✓ clothes or a piece
of equipment?

✓ an event?

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Skill 2: action plan for Note Completion

1. Look at the instructions to find out how many words you can write.
2. Look at the heading and read through the notes. There is time to do this before you listen.
3. Look at the gaps and think about what kinds of word or number are needed (e.g. a date, a distance, an
address, a noun)
4. Listen to the introduction, which tells you what the recording is about.
5. Listen carefully to the conversation and focus on each question in turn. As soon as you’ve written the
answer to one question, listen for the answer to the next.

EXERCISE 2. <Recording 1> Complete the note. Write no more than TWO WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER for each answer.

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Task information: Multiple choice

In the IELTS listening exam, there are different types of multiple-choice questions. The first type has a
number of questions, each of which has three answer options. You have to choose the answer option which
is correct according to the recording. This is called a multiple-choice single-answer question.
Skill 3: Paraphrasing the questions
EXERCISE 3:<Recording 2> Look at the multiple-choice single-answer question below and three ways
of expressing the same question.
1. Why can’t John go on the boat trip? = Why isn’t it possible for John to go on the cruise? = Why can’t
John go sailing? = Why isn’t it possible for John to take part in the boat trip?
a. He doesn’t feel well.
b. He has booked theatre tickets.
c. He is scared of the water.
- Think of two other ways of expressing each answer option a-c.
- Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer for the question above.

EXERCISE 4: <Recording 3> Listen and answer the questions about John and Sam’s holiday.
2. Where does Sam recommend going for dinner?
a. Joe’s Café
b. The Captain’s Table
c. Mangan’s
3. Who is going to reserve the table?
a. John
b. Sam
c. The hotel receptionist.
Note: Don’t always write down the first thing you hear. The recording often refers to a number of possible
answers, but only one answers the question correctly. Look at this example conversation between a tourist
and a travel agent about the date of a flight:
Tourist: I’d like to fly out on the twenty-third of July… that’s the Sunday, isn’t it?
Travel agent: No, that’s the Saturday… the twenty-fourth is the Sunday…
Tourist: Yes, I’d like to go on the Sunday.
→ The answer would be July 24th, not July 23rd.

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INCLASS PRACTICE
Part 1. <Recording 4>
Questions 1 – 5. Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER for each
answer.

Part 2. <Recording 5>

Questions 6 – 10. Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
6. According to Don, what might be a problem 9. What is the club’s most frequent type of
for Jenny? activity?
A. her accent A. a talk
B. talking to her colleagues B. a visit
C. understanding local people C. a meal
7. How many members does the club have now? 10. The main purpose of the club is to help
members to
A. 30
A. meet Australians
B. 50
B. learn about life in Australia
C. 80
C. enjoy themselves together.
8. How often does the club meet?
A. once a week
B. once every two weeks
C. once a month
LISTENING HOMEWORK
Fill in the blanks with what you hear. This is the transcript of the two exercises you had in the part of
INCLASS PRACTICE. <Recording 1-2>
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Part 1.
Don Hello, come in and take a seat.
Jenny Oh, thanks.
D Good. and how can I help you?
J Well, I'd quite like to join this International Social Club and I was hoping you could help me
D Yes, no problem. Let me just get the form up on my screen and I'll (1)
…………………………………. Let's see yes, here we are. OK, the first thing we need is your name.
J Jenny Foo, that's F-double O
D OK, great, and can you tell me how old you are, Jenny?
J I'm 21,
D Great, and how long have you been here in Australia, by the way?
J I arrived just last month, two weeks before the start of the academic year, just to (2)
…………………………………. and settle in a bit.
D Good idea. Where are you from originally?
J I'm from Kuala Lumpur - that's where I (3) ………………………………….
D So, you're Malaysian, are you?
J That's right, though I lived in the United States for a couple of years when I was a teenager - we
went there for my father's job
D Right And can you tell me your current address, please?
J Sure. Just at the moment (4) …………………………………. at 13 Anglesea Road in Bondi.
D OK, let me Just type that in. Er, how do you spell Anglesea, by the way?
J It's spelled A-N-G-L-E-S-E-A
D Thanks. That's quite a long way from the city centre, isn't it? Is it a problem (5)
………………………………….?
J Not really, because the buses are good, and it's a nice, quiet area to live in
D Mm, that's true. So I guess you must have a cell-phone number you can give me so we can (6)
…………………………………. of events and so on.
J Yes. Let me just have a look – it’s a new one, so I (7) …………………………………. yet. ah,
here it is, It's 040 422 9160
D 9160. OK, good. And you like the family you're living with?
J Sure. They've got a little boy, who is quite noisy, but (8) …………………………………..
D Fine. Now, let's see, what's next? Er, yep. Can you tell me what you do — I mean, are you working
or studying?
J Well, at the moment, I'm (9) …………………………………. with a company here in Sydney -
I'm an economist, in fact.
D OK - and how long do you think you'll be here in Sydney?
J At least a year. I may (10) ………………………………….

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D Great. Now you want to join the International Social Club, and it would be good to know a bit
about (11) …………………………………. as well. What do you like doing?
J Well, I'm quite musical and I really enjoy singing
D Mm-hm
J Back home, I (12) ………………………………… - just, you know, for fun. But for me what I
like best is dancing. You know, the modern sort? I really love it.
Part 2.
D So (13) …………………………………. here? I mean, your level of English is better than most
people who come from overseas to work and you've got a really nice American accent, so I (14)
………………………………….…………………………………. in the office, though you might find
some of our Australian slang more difficult to understand.
J Well, a bit, but I haven't met that many Australians yet - outside of work, I mean.
D Right.
J But could you tell me a bit about the International Club, now I've joined?
D Sure. We've got - er, let's see - currently about 50 members, but people join all the time, so I should
think (15) ………………………………….. Last year, we had 30 members and the year before just 18,
so we're growing and (16) ………………………………….. I reckon that at this rate, next year we Il have
about 80
J And does the club hold regular meetings?
D Yes, every second Thursday evening in fact, so a couple of times a month, though of course when
(17) …………………………………., you'll be getting together with them more often than that, I guess.
The next meeting will be next Thursday (18) ………………………………….. Er, yes, that's right.
J And what happens when the club meets - I mean, what sort of things are organised?
D The usual thing is for one of the members to give a little presentation about where they're from,
their customs and so on, but from time to time they do other things – (19) ………………………………….,
or meeting up to eat together in a restaurant or go to a concert together or something like that
J OK, that sounds fun and the members aren't just people from other countries, non-Australians,
are they?
D No, not at all. The main point of the club is to give people like you the chance to (20)
………………………………….…………………………………., people of all ages - you'll find us very
friendly! I think the contact has a positive effect on visitors to this country - and in fact, It affects us locals
positively as well. You know, it's a sort of intercultural experience for everybody And of course you
should get the chance to do all sorts of activities with other members of the club if you want to - It's not
just for talking. And hopefully you'll make friends with people who have similar interests.
J It sounds great. I'm really looking forward to the first meeting.

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Task 2. <Recording 4>

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Task 3. <Recording 5>

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Task 4. <Recording 6>

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Task 5. <Recording 7>

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Task 6. <Recording 8>

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HOMEWORK SCRIPT FILLING

Homework Task 1 <Recording 3>
Julie Hi Nick. It’s Julie. Have you managed to find any information about accommodation in Darwin?
Nick Hi. I was just going to call you. I’ve found some on the Internet. There are quite (1)
…………………… for backpackers there. The first possibility I found was a hostel called (2)
…………………………
J OK.
N It’s pretty cheap, you can get a bed in a dormitory for (3) ………………….. per person. Private
rooms cost a bit more, but we’ll be OK in dormitories, won’t we?
J Sure.
N So that hostel has parking, though that doesn’t really matter to us as we’ll be using public transport.
J Yeah. Are there any (4)………………………………. from the people who’ve been there?
N Well, yes. They aren’t all that good though. Some people said they didn’t like the staff, they had
an (5) …………………………...
J Mmm. That’s quite unusual in a hostel, usually all the staff are really welcoming.
N That’s what I thought. People said they liked the pool, and the fact that the rooms had (6)
……………………., but the problem with that was that it was very noisy, so they were (7)
……………………... But it was too hot if they turned it off, so they had to (8) ……………………….
J Someone told me there’s another hostel called Gum Tree something.
N Gum Tree Lodge. It costs a bit more, forty-five dollars a person.
J What?
N Oh, no, that’s for (9) ……………….., it’s (10) …………………………. for the dorms.
J That’s more like it.
N It looks to be in quite a good location, a bit (11) ………………… and quiet but with good
transport, and quite near a beach.
J Has it got a pool?
N Yes, and its own gardens. The reviews for that one are mostly OK except for one person who said
they couldn’t sleep because there were insects flying around in the dormitories.
J Not for me then. And I’d rather (12)……………………. really.
N Right. There’s a place called (13)………………... They’ve got dorms at twenty dollars. And it
doesn’t close at night.
J So there’s always someone on reception. That sounds good.

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N The only criticism I saw was that the rooms was a bit (14)…………………. because people just
left their clothes and stuff all over the bed and floor.
J Don’t hostels usually have lockers in the bedrooms where you can leave your stuff?
N Yeah, they do usually, but apparently, they don’t here. Still, hostels are never particularly tidy
places, so that doesn’t bother me. And the same person said that (15)…………………………….. was
pretty good, and especially the bathrooms, they were excellent as far as that went.
J Right. Yeah, I reckon Kangaroo Lodge sounds the best.
N Me too. Quite a lot of people reviewing it said it was really fun there, like every night everyone
staying there got together and (16)………………….. having a party. So it sounds like it’s got a really
good atmosphere.
J OK, let’s go for that one
[pause]
J Did you get the address of Kangaroo Lodge?
N Yes … it’s on Shadforth Lane.
J Can you spell that?
N S-H-A-D-F-O-R-T-H. It’s near the (17)……………….. where the intercity buses and airport buses
drop you off.
J Cool. I’m really looking forward to this. I’ve never stayed in a hostel before. Do they provide
(18)…………………….. and things?
N Yeah. And you can usually either bring your own towel, or hire one there, but they don’t usually
provide those for free.
J OK. And what happens to our meals?
N Well, you don’t have to pay extra for breakfast. It varies a lot in different places but generally it’s
OK. And there’s usually a café where you can buy a snack or a hot meal for lunch. But actually, if you’re
really travelling on the cheap, usually for every five or six rooms there’s a kitchen where you can
(19)……………………., and that saves a lot of money.
J Great. Right, well shall I go ahead and book that …

Homework Task 2 <Recording 4>

Section 1
Good morning. Can I help you?
Yes. I’ve just been (1)……………….on a course at the university and I’d like to try and
(2)…………………. in the (3)…………………………..

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Yes, certainly. Please sit down. What I’ll do is fill in a form with you to find out a little more about
your (4)……………………. and (5)……………………….
Thank you.
So first of all, can I take your name?
It’s Anu Bhatt.
Could you spell your name please?
Yes. A-N-U ... B-H-A double T.
Thanks, and could I ask your date of birth?
31th March 1972.
Thank you. And where are you from?
India.
Oh right. And what will you be studying?
I'm doing (6)…………………………………..
Right, thank you. And how long would you want to stay in hall, do you think?
Well, it’ll take three years but I’d only like to stay in hall for two. I’d like to think about living outside
for the third year.
Fine. And what did you have in mind for(7)…………….? Do you want to cook for yourself or have
all your meals provided, that’s(8)…………………………….?
Is there something in between?
Yes. You can just have evening meal provided, which is (9)…………………..
That’s what I’d prefer.
Yes, a lot of students opt for that. Now, with that in mind, do you have any (10)………………….,
anything we should know about?
Yes, I don’t take red meat.
No red meat.
Now, thinking about the room itself, we have a number of options. You can have a single study
bedroom or you can have a shared one. These are both what we call simple rooms. The other
alternative is to (11)…………………………….. which actually has more space and better facilities.
There’s about £20 a week difference between them. Well, actually my (12)……….. is quite generous
and I think the bedsit sounds the best option.
Lovely, I’ll (13)………………….for that and we’ll see what
(14)………………………..is like. Now can I ask some other personal details which we
like to have on record?
Yes, of course.

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I wonder if you could let us know what your interests are. This might help us get a closer
match for placing you in a particular hall.
Ummm… Well… I love the theatre.
Right.
And I enjoy sports, particularly badminton.
That's worth knowing. Now, what we finish with on the form is really a list from you of
what (15)………………are in choosing a hall and we'll do our best to
(16)……………………
Well, the first thing is I’d prefer a hall where there are other mature students, if possible.
Yes, we do have halls which tend to cater for slightly older students.
Ummm… and I'd prefer to be out of town.
That’s actually very good for you because we tend to have more
(17)………………………..
Lucky!
Yes, Anything else?
Well, I would like somewhere with a shared area, a TV room for example, or something
like that. It's a good way to socialise.
It certainly is.
That’s it.
Now, we just need a contact telephone number for you.
Sure, I’ll just find it. It's double 67549.
Great, so we’ll be in contact with you as soon as possible ...

Homework Task 3 <Recording 5>

Section l
Clerk: Hello, West Bay Hotel. Can I help you?
Man: Oh, good morning. I’m (1)………….. about your (2)………………… in the Evening Gazette.
C Is that the one for (3)…………………..?
Man: That’s right.
Clerk: Yes. I'm afraid the person who's dealing with that isn’t in today, but I can give you the main
details if you like.
Man: Yes please. Could you tell me what kind of staff you are looking for?
Clerk: We’re looking for waiters at the moment. There was one (4)…………………….., but that’s
already been taken.
Man: Oh right. Erm, what are the hours of work?
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Clerk: There are (5)………………… - there's a day shift from 7 to 2 and a late shift from 4 till 11.
Man: And can people choose which one they want to do?
Clerk: Not normally, because everyone would choose the day shift I suppose. You (6)……………. from
one week to another.
Man: Okay. I’m just writing all this down. What about time off?
Clerk: You get one day off and I think you can (7)…………which one you want, it's more or less up to
you. But it has to be the same one every week.
Man: Do you know what (8)……………………….are?
Clerk: Yes, I’ve got them here. You get £5.50 an hour, and that includes (9)…………...
Man: Do I have to go home to eat or...
Clerk: You don't have to. You can get a meal in the hotel if you want to, and there's no
(10)……………….. so you might as well.
Man: Oh good. Yes, so let’s see. I’d get er, two hundred and twenty one, no, two hundred and thirty
one pounds a week?
Clerk: You'd also get (11)………… - our guests tend to be quite generous.
Man: Erm, is there a uniform? What about clothes?
Clerk: Yes, I forgot to mention that. You need to wear a white shirt, just (12)……………., and
(13)………………... You know, not green or anything like that. And we don't supply those.
Man: That's okay, I’ve got trousers, I’d just have to buy (14)………………………. What about
anything else? Do I need (15)…………………or anything?
Clerk: You have to wear a jacket, but the hotel lends you that.
Man: I see. Er, one last thing - I don’t know what the starting date is.
Clerk: Just a minute, I think it's sometimes around the end of June. Yes, the 28th, in time for the summer.
Man: That’s great. I'm available from the 10th.
Clerk: Oh good. Well, if you can call again you need to speak to the Service Manager. Her name's Jane
Urwin, that's U-R-W-I-N, and she’ll probably arrange to meet you.
Man: Okay. And when's the best time to ring?
Clerk: Could you call tomorrow? Um, she usually starts (16)…………………………., so before then
if you can, so she’ll have more time to chat. I’ll just give you her number because she's got
(17)………………………….
Man: Thanks.
Clerk: It’s 832 double-0-9,
Man: 823 double-0 9?
Clerk: 832.
Man: Oh, okay. Yes, I’ll do that.
Clerk: And by the way, she will (18)………………………………….so you might like to be thinking
about that. You know, just someone who knows you and can (19)………………….for you.
Man: Yes, no problem. Well, thanks very much for your help.
Clerk: You're welcome. Bye,
Man: Bye.
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Homework Task 4 <Recording 6>

Section 1
Nina: Hi, George! Glad you're back. (1)…………………. have phoned you.
George: Really?
N I felt just like your secretary!
G Sorry! I went into the library this afternoon to (2)………………a newspaper and I
(3)……………….something really interesting.
N What? A book?
G No, a (4)………………. from a summer festival - mainly Spanish music. Look, I've got it
here.
N Spanish music? I really love the guitar. Let’s have a look. So what's this group ‘Guitarrini’?
G They're really good. They had a video with all the (5)………………..at
(6)………………………..to the library. So I heard them. They play
(7)……………………….. - drums and flutes and old kinds of guitars. I've never heard
anything like it before.
N Sounds great.
G Okay, Shall we go then? Spoil ourselves?
N Yes, let's.
G The only problem is there aren't any(8)………………..... it's all one price.
N Well, in that case we could sit right at the front - we’d (9)………………………..
G Yeah, though I think that if you sit at the back you can actually hear the whole thing better.
N Yes. Anyway, we can decide when we get there.
N So will you fill in the form or shall I?
G I'll do it. Name: George O’NeHI. Address: 48 North Avenue, Westsea. Do you remember
our new (10)…………………? Still can't remember it.
N Just a minute – I’ve got it written down here. WS6 2YH. Do you need the phone too?
G Please. I'm really bad at numbers.
N 01674 553242. So, let's (11) …………………tor Guitarrini.
G Okay, if you’re sure £7.50 each is all right. How do you feel about the singer?
N I haven’t quite decided. But I’ve noticed something on the booking form that might just
persuade me!
G What's that then?
N (12)…………………………….!
G Really?
N Yea, look here. Sunday 17lh of June, Singer, ticket £6,00 includes drinks in the garden.
G Sounds like (13)…………………to me!
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N Yes, let's book two tickets for that. So, what else? (14)…………………………!
G How about the pianist on the 22nd of June? Anna Ventura? I've just remembered that's my
evening class night.
N That's okay. I’ll just have to (15)……………………- but we can go to the Spanish dance
and guitar concert together, can’t we?
G Yes - I‘m sure Tom and Kieran would enjoy that too. Good heavens - £10.50 a ticket! I can
see we’re going to have to go without food for the rest of the week – we’ll need to book four!
N Wish we were students - look! Children, Students and Senior Citizens get a 50% discount on
everything.
G If only!

Homework Task 5. <Recording 7>

MARTHA: Hi Alex. It’s Martha Cline here. James White gave me your number, I hope you don’t mind
me calling you.
ALEX: Of course not. How are you, Martha?
M Good thanks. I’m ringing because I need (1)…………………..
A Oh yeah. What about?
M The training you did at JPNW a few years ago. I’m applying for the same thing.
A Oh right. Yes, I did mine in 2014. Best thing I ever did. I’m still working there.
M Really? What are you doing?
A Well, now I work in the (2)…………………………………but I (3)……………………………. I
stayed there for the first two years and then moved to where I am now.
M That’s the same department I’m applying for. Did you enjoy it?
A I was pretty nervous to begin with. I didn’t (4)…………………………….at school and I was
really worried because I failed Maths. But it didn’t actually matter because I did
(5)…………………………….
M Did you get (6)………………….at the end of your training period? I’m hoping to do the one in
(7)………………………..
A Yes. That sounds good. (8)…………………………….but I wish I’d done that one instead.
M OK, that’s good to know. What about other trainees? How did you get on with them?
A There were about 20 of us who started at the same time and we (9)……………………………– I
was 18 and there was only one person younger than me, who was 17. The rest were between 18 and 20. I
made some good friends.

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M I’ve heard (10)…………………………………….at JPNW. It seems like there are

(11)………………………….there.
A Yeah, definitely. Because of its size you can work (12)……………… within the organization.
M What about pay? I know you get (13)…………………….than (14)……………………..
A That’s right – which isn’t great. But you get the same number of days’ holiday as everyone else.
And the pay (15)……………………….if they offer you a job at the end of the training period.
M Yeah, but I’m not doing it for the money – it’s the experience I think will be really useful. Everyone
says by the end of the year you (16)…………………………….
A You’re right. That’s the most useful part about it. There’s a lot of variety too. I enjoyed it all – I
didn’t even mind the studying.
M Do you have to spend any time in college?
A Yes, one day each month. So you get lots of support from the both your tutor and your manager.
M That’s good. And the company is easy to get to, isn’t it?
A Yes, it’s very close to the train station so (17)………………………………..
A Have you got a date for your interview yet?
M Yes, it’s on the 23rd of this month.
A So as long as you’re (18)………….there’s nothing to worry about. Everyone’s very friendly.
M I am not sure what I should wear. What do you think?
A Nothing too casual – like jeans. For example. If you’ve got a nice jacket, wear that with skirt or
trousers.
M OK. Thanks. Any other tips?
A Erm, well I know it’s really obvious but (19)……………………. They hate people who are late.
So, make sure you know exactly where you have to get to. And one other useful piece of advice my
manager told me before I had the interview for this job – is to smile. Even if you feel terrified. It makes
people respond better to you.
M I’ll have to practice doing that in the mirror.
A Thanks very much.

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Homework Task 6. <Recording 8>

Section 1
MARTIN: Good morning. This is Burnham tourist office, Martin speaking.
SUE: Oh, hello. I saw a (1)……….. about free things to do in the area, and it said
people should phone you for information. I'm coming to Burnham with my
husband and two children for a few days on (2)………..………..………..,
or possibly the 28th, and I'd like some ideas for things to do on the 29th.
M: Yes, of course. OK. Then let's start with a couple of events especially for
children. The (3)……………….is holding an event called ‘Family
Welcome' that day, when there are activities and trails to use throughout
the gallery.
S That sounds interesting. What time does it start?
M The gallery opens at 10, and the ‘Family Welcome’ event runs
from 10.30 until 2 o’clock. The gallery stays open until 5. And several
times during the day, they’re going to show a (4)…………………that the
gallery has produced. It demonstrates how (5)………………… are made,
and there'll be equipment and materials for children to have a
go themselves. Last time they ran the event, there was a film about
painting, which went down very well with the children, and they’re now
working on one about (6)………………
S I like the sound of that. And what other events happen in Burnham?
M Well, do you all enjoy listening to music?
S Oh, yes.
M Well there are several (7)…………………taking place at different times -
one or two in the morning, the majority at lunchtime, and a couple in the
evening. And they range from (8)……………………to Latin American.
S The Latin American could be fun. What time is that?
M It’s being repeated several times, in different places. They’re performing
in the (9)…………………….at 1 o’clock, then at 4 it’s in the City Museum,
and in the evening at 7.30 there’s a longer concert, in the theatre.
S Right. I’ll suggest that to the rest of the family.
M Something else you might be interested in is the (10)
………………….along the river.
S Oh, yes, do tell me about that.
M The race starts at Offord Marina, to the north of Burnham, and goes as far
as Summer Pool. The best place to watch it from is Charlesworth Bridge,
though that does get rather (11)………………….
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S And who’s taking part?

M Well local boat clubs, but the standard is very high. One of them came first
in the West of England regional championship in May this year - it was the
first time a team from Burnham has won. It means that next year they'll be
representing the region in the (12)…………………….
S Now I’ve heard something about Paxton Nature Reserve. It’s a good place
for spotting unusual birds, isn’t it?
M That’s right - throughout the year. There is a lake there, as well as a river,
and they provide a very attractive (13)……………... So it’s a good idea to
bring binoculars if you have them. And just at the moment you can see
various flowers that are pretty unusual - the soil at Paxton isn’t
very common. They’re looking good right now.
S Right. My husband will be particularly interested in that.
M And there’s going to be a talk and slide show about mushrooms - and you’ll
be able to go out, and pick some afterwards and study the different
varieties.
S Uhuh. And is it possible for children to swim in the river?
M Yes. Part of it has been (14)……………. off to make it safe for children to
swim in. It’s very shallow, and there’s a (15)…………….. on duty
whenever it’s open. The lake is too deep, so swimming isn’t allowed there.
S OK, we must remember to bring their swimming things, in case we go to
Paxton. How long does it take to get there by car from Burnham?
M About 20 minutes, but (16)………….. is very limited, so it’s usually much
easier to go by bus - and it takes about the same time.
S Right. Well, I’ll discuss the (17)………….. with the rest of the family.
Thanks very much for all your help.
M You’re welcome.
S Goodbye.
M Bye.

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