IELTS Basic - Listening - Lesson 1
1. LEO BLUCHER
A: OK. Can I have your name first, please?
L: Yes, it's Leo Blucher, that's L-E-O - that's my first name -
and my surname is B-L-U-C-H-E-R.
2. Blumengasse
L: It's number 37 Blumengasse in Vienna.
A: Right. Could you just spell Blumengasse for me, please,
Leo? My German's not too good.
L: Sure, it's B-L-U-M-E-N-G-A-double S-E.
3. 4312 11057
A: Now, can you give me your phone number?
L: Yes, it's 4312 11057.
4. 1st / 1 / first
A: Fine, and when would you like it from?
L: Ideally from the 1st of January.
A: January the 1st. OK.
5. 9 days
A: How long would you like to stay?
L: Well, it depends a little bit on the price, but I think that about nine days would be perfect.
A: Fine.
length = how long
6. 200
A: Fine. And, talking of prices, what would be your maximum do you think?
L: Well, I've looked on the Internet, but I don't know if I'm being realistic if I say 200 euros per day. Things seem to range from 150 to well over 400.
A: Well, it depends where, of course, but I think we could probably find something for you at that price.
L: Great.
The price asked in this question is what Leo can cover.
Pay attention to this detail because there are 3 different numbers mentioned.
150 euros = minimum price
400 euros = maximum price
200 euros = the price Leo expect ⇒ answer
7. kitchen
L: Our children are quite small, and we don't want to take them to restaurants all the time, so one thing we'd really appreciate is a fully equipped kitchen so we can do some cooking.
A: Yes, I completely understand.
8. sea
L: Yes, we live in the city centre hundreds of miles from the sea, so we'd really like be able to see it from our apartment.
A: OK, I'll note that down.
we'd really like be able to see it (= the sea) from our apartment = Leo wants the apartment to have a view of the sea.
9. quiet
A: All our apartments come with air conditioning and central heating, by the way.
L: Oh dear. One thing I don't like is the noise of air conditioning in the background. Can you make sure it's as quiet as possible?
A: Yes, I'll look into that.
I don't like is the noise of air conditioning in the background = Leo wants the air conditioning to be quiet.
10. parking space
L: We'd like to hire a car while we're in Dubai, so we'll need to have a parking space, I think - we don't want to have to walk a long way from the car to the apartment.
A: I think you're quite right. I'll look into all these things and make a list of possible apartments.
1. Dubashi
C: First, he's called Sanjay Dubashi.
D: OK. Sanjay is spelled S-A-N-J-A-Y, right?
C: Correct. And Dubashi is D-U-B-A-S-H-I.
D: D-U-B-A-S-H-I, fine, thanks, I'm just getting that down.
2. 27
D: And did you find out how old he is? (= asking about age)
C: Sure, he's round about our age, you know - well, a couple of years older, he's 27
3. office worker
D: And what does he do? (= asking about job / occupation)
C: Well, actually, he just says he's an office worker.
4. Central Africa
D: Has he got any experience, do you know, of going off to remote places on foot?
C: Yes, he's been all over the place. He was telling me all about a trip he made in a Land Rover across Central Africa from one side to the other, which sounded pretty exciting. And dangerous.
crossed = a trip he made in a Land Rover across Central Africa
5. Elbrus
D: Anything physical? I mean, where he actually had to walk instead of driving - you know, being so muscular, as you say?
C: Mm, I was coming to that. Last year, he went to Russia with some friends in their summer holidays and they went up a mountain. Let's see, um, Mount Elbrus, it's called.
D: Wow, now that's really quite something. By the way, Elbrus is spelled E-L-B-R-O-S, isn't it?
C: Not quite, it's U-S.
climb = went up a mountain
6. first-aid
D: What qualifications does he have which would interest us? Has he done any sort of specialist training, for example?
C: Well, he's done a course in first aid
specialist training = she is asking about special skills
7. 5 / five languages
C: he did tell me he can hold conversations in five languages. He's not fluent in all of them, but he can get by.
speak = hold conversations
8. Media Studies
D: Has he been to university, for instance?
C: Yes, he graduated in media studies
degree in = graduated in
9. fishing
D: what does he like doing in his spare time? (= asking about free-time activities)
C: He seems to do all sorts of things. One thing he told me which could be useful is that he likes fishing.
10. fit
C: And he seems to spend a lot of time at the gym - he says he really likes to keep fit.
1. Prescott
P: What name is it?
W: I'm Mary Prescott.
P: Can you spell that?
W: Yes, it's P-R E-S-C-O-T-T.
2. 3. 41, Fountain Road
P: And your address?
W: Flat 2, 41, Fountain Road, Canterbury.
P: Fountain Road.
W: Yes, number 41.
4. 752239
P: And have you got a contact telephone number?
W: Yes, it's 7-5 double 2-3-9.
P: 7-5-double 239. Fine.
5. 65
P: One last question - what would you say the value of your briefcase is?
W: Including the contents?
P: Yes, Just a rough estimate is fine.
W: I'm not sure. Well, the briefcase itself is quite new; I bought it last month for £40. I suppose about £65.
1. Rajdoot
JOAN: Well, last year's was hopeless.
PETER: The Red Lion, wasn't it?
JOAN: Yep. We ought to go for something more expensive, cos you...
PETER: ...you gets what you pay for.
JOAN: That new Indian restaurant in Wetherfield is supposed to be excellent….. the Rajdoot.
PETER: How do you spell that?
JOAN: R-A-J-D-O-O-T.
2. Park View (Hotel)
PETER: But it's bound to be packed.
JOAN: Well, let's put that down as the first choice and have some back-ups. What about the Park View Hotel as a second choice?
PETER: Yes, that's always reliable. Park View Hotel...
3. London Arms
JOAN: And the London Arms in case. PETER: London Arms . ..
4. 208657
PETER: No. I’ll do it, Joan. You’re really busy. Have you got the numbers? JOAN: Not for the Rajdoot, but... right... Park View Hotel: 777192 and ... London Arms: 208657.
5. non-smoking section
PETER: And we’d better make sure there’s good vegetarian food. JOAN: And a non-smoking section! You know what the boss is like.
6. Lentil curry
PETER: Good news. I found Rajdoot’s number straight away and they can fit us in. Their Christmas menu sounds great. JOAN: What is it? PETER: French onion soup or fruit juice. JOAN: Uh-huh. PETER: Roast dinner or lentil curry .. . sounds ordinary but my friend said it was really tasty. JOAN: Umm ... lentil curry ... that’s unusual.
7. £50 deposit
JOAN: That sounds really good for £12. Did you book it? PETER: Well, I said I’d check with the staff first. But they did say they’d hold the booking until next Wednesday anyway. Oh, and if we go ahead, they’d like a £50 deposit. JOAN: 50 is normal. .. that’s fine. PETER: And they want a letter. JOAN: Right... to confirm.
8. choose the menu
PETER: And they say with such large numbers we have to choose the menu in advance..
9. 4th November
JOAN: That won’t be a problem. I’ll put up a notice with details of the restaurant and the menu. When did you say they wanted confirmation by? PETER: It was .. . let’s see . .. the 4th of November.
10. (the) Newsletter
JOAN: Where do you think I should put up the notice? Where everyone’s guaranteed to see it. PETER: On the cafe noticeboard I should think. JOAN: Hardly anyone looks at that. PETER: Well, the Newsletter is probably your best bet. JOAN: Good idea. I’ll go and do that now.
1. Clarice Willard
M: Right, what's your name, please?
W: OK, my name is Clarice Willard. Clarice is C-L-A-R-I-C-E. And Willard, W-I-L-L-A-R-D.
2. 0192 8734566
M: And have you got a contact number?
W: Yes, I'll give you my mobile, which is 0192 8734566.
telephone = contact number
3. website
M: That's great, thanks. And can I ask how you found us?
W: Of course. A family member used you last year and recommended you. So, I had a look at your website and, well.
heard about us = how you found us
4. apartment
M: OK, so, which property are you interested in?
W: The apartment on Statham Street, the one on the 3rd floor.
M: Let me see. Ah, I'm afraid that flat's no longer available.
W: No?
M: No, it went this morning. It's in a really popular part of town. We do have a house on the same street, if you're interested. It's £950 a month.
W: Er, no, I think that's much too expensive. I think an apartment is all we can afford..
type of accommodation = property
5. 2
M: Oh, so it's not just for you?
W: No, me and a friend. We're both starting work in the town next month.
M: M: Oh right, so it's two of you.
6. town centre
M: Do you have any preferences in terms of location?
W: Both our jobs are in the town centre, so it would be good to be within walking distance of that, or perhaps a short bus journey away. Neither of us have a car, so we'd be relying on public transport.
preferred location = preferences in terms of location
7. 350
M: And what's your budget?
W: I'm sorry?
M: How much can you pay a month?
W: Let me see, er. £700 a month is probably our limit.
M: Each?
W: No, that would be for the both of us. We wouldn't be able to pay more than £350 each.
Pay attention to the question because it asks maximum price per person.
8. bills
W: Oh, and that would have to include bills. Not phone bills, obviously, but things like electricity, gas and water.
9. Thorney Leys
M: The apartment number is 3, and it's at 57 Thorney Leys Road...
W: Hang on, let me just make a note of that. 57....
M: Thorney Leys Road. Thorney is T-H-O-R-N-E-Y and Leys is L-E-Y-S.
10. email
M: Do you have an email address?
W: Yes.
M: In that case, I can send you the details, and then you can think about it
1. Coogan
B: His name is Tom Coogan.
E: Tom...?
B: Coogan. That's C-O-O-G-A-N. Got that?
2. travel writer
E: Sure, and what does he do?
B: He's a travel writer.
3. 12 / twelve books
E: What's he written? That sort of thing.
B: OK. he's 42 years old, er, and he's written ten or twelve books. Let me just check that. Uh huh, twelve books, including his latest.
4. horseback
B: Now, his latest book is about a journey he made across the Gobi desert on horseback.
5. Horse
E: What's it called?
B: It's called Has Anyone Seen My Horse?
6. the year
B: It's just won him an award.
E: Really? What kind?
B: Travel Book of the Year.
7. 21st October
B: Now, I've arranged for you to meet him on 21st October. That's two weeks on Friday, is that OK?
E: It should be.
8. 0772 9214490
I'll give you his contact number. It's 0722, no, hang on, it's 0772
E: 0772 9214490.
9. 138 Lonsdale Avenue
E: And where am I supposed to meet him?
B: He's suggested his place, which is good as it's not far from the college. It's 138 Lonsdale Avenue, Summertown. Lonsdale is L-ON-S-D-A-L-E.
E: Yeah. I think I know where Lonsdale Avenue is. You did say 138, didn't you?
B: Right.
10. website
B: I suggest that you take a look at his website as well. It's got loads of information, so you might want to ask him about some of his other trips.
1. Richard Lee
C: Your name?
M: Richard Lee - that's spelt L double E.
2. Enmore Road
C: And the address?
M: Flat 13,30 Enmore Road
C: How do you spell Enmore?
M: E-N-M-O-R-E.
3. Newport
M: And that's in the suburb of Newport: N-E-W-P-0-R-T.
4. Architecture
C: Which faculty are you in?
M: Architecture, the Faculty of Architecture.
5. LJX 508K
C: Right... and the registration number of your car?
M: Let me see um L XJ five oh... No, sorry, I always get that wrong, it's LJX 058K.
6. Ford
C: And what make is the car?
M: It’s a Ford
1. city centre / center
JANICE: Well... yes, sir, that shouldn't be any problem ... just to let you know that our main areas, the main areas we deal with, are the city centre itself...
JON: City centre ... uh-huh.
JANICE: And the north suburbs.
2. 250 - 500
JANICE: Right... yes... What sort of price were you thinking of?
JON: Well... could you give me some idea?
JANICE: Certainly. It really ranges from £250 per month.
JON: Only £250?
JANICE: Yes, to about £500 depending on a number of different factors.
3. garden
JON: What does it depend on?
JANICE: Well, obviously the quality of the area. And then whether there's a garden.
JON: Well, as I said, we'd want a garden.
JANICE: And a garage pushes up the price.
4. 325
JANICE: OK. Well, there's one on West Park Road which is £325 a month.
5. water bill
JON: Are the bills included?
JANICE: Well, that one just includes the water bill.
6. telephone rental
JANICE: And the second house is in Tithe Road. I'll just spell that for you ... OK?
JON: Yep.
JANICE: T-I-T-H-E Road.
JON: Got that. And how much is that one?
JANICE: That's £380.
JON: 380. Is that including water?
JANICE: No, I'm afraid not, but it does include the telephone rental.
7. Wednesday (afternoon)
JANICE: So, when would you be available to see them?
JON: Well, I'll be in town next week... say... Thursday?
JANICE: Yes, fine. 5.00 it is. Just come to the Flagstone Offices.
JANICE: No, I'm sorry we don't have any availability for Thursday. How about Wednesday afternoon?
JON: OK. That's fine.
8. employer
JON: Oh, before I forget. What sort of things do I need to get done... to rent with you?
JANICE: Well, the most important thing is a letter from your bank...
JON: No problem...
JANICE: And then a reference letter from your employer.
9. 2 weeks'
JANICE: Great, and then we would need you to give 2 weeks' notice of moving in...
Right... 2 weeks' notice.
10. one moumbnth
JON: And what about a deposit?
JANICE: That's one month's rent, whatever the amount is.
JON: OK. One month. Is that it?
JANICE: No, sorry, one more... you will have to pay for the contract.