[00:03.34]This is a listening practice test that resembles the International
[00:10.95]English Language Testing System Listening Test.
[00:16.22]The test consists of four sections.
[00:20.90]Answer the questions as you listen to the recording.
[00:26.38]Note that the recording will be played onceonly.
[00:31.87]Please turn to Section I . Section I
[00:38.06]In a moment,you are going to hear a conversation between Yuki and Michael,
[00:45.24]who are twooverseas students in New Zealand.
[00:50.13]They are discussing plans for their week long Spring holiday from school.
[00:57.44]Before you listen,look at Questions 1 to 7.
[01:03.24]Note the examples that have been done for you.
[01:08.44]As you listen to the first part of the conversation,
[01:13.82]answer Questions 1 to 3.
[01:18.50]Section 1 (1) Michael:Yuki,hey! I am so glad to see you.
[01:23.20]Yuki:Oh,hello,Michael.Where have you been?
[01:28.11]Haven't seen you in quite some time. Michael:Sorry,
[01:33.60]I've been busy with my thesis research.
[01:38.09]However,I wanted to ask you if you've given any thought
[01:43.47]to what you would like to do for the spring holiday.
[01:48.04]Yuki:Well,I was thinking about going to Thailand.
[01:53.14]April is one of the best months to go there.
[01:57.73]It isn't too rainy or hot,but still very lush,green and lovely.
[02:04.53]Michael:Do you think you will have enough time?
[02:08.42]The official word from the school administration
[02:13.51]is that we have from the first till the eighth of April off.
[02:18.89]Not really enough time to leave the country for a holiday.
[02:23.57]I mean,you have to consider two days for travelling alone,
[02:29.26]since you have to take an airplane.
[02:32.84]Plus isn't it a bit expensive to go to Thailand?
[02:38.22]Yuki:Plane tickets are almost always expensive
[02:42.53]about 300 dollars round trip.
[02:46.64]But once you get there it really isn't that expensive to stay.
[02:52.51]You can find a hotel or a beach bungalow for a decent rate,
[02:58.21]the food is delicious and cheap,
[03:01.89]and most activities and attractions are found in nature.
[03:07.77]Therefore it in the experience.
[03:11.97]Michael:But have you applied for a tourist visa yet?
[03:16.36]Sometimes visas can be quite costly.
[03:20.44]Yuki:I've already looked into it.
[03:24.02]They cost about 100 dollars.
[03:28.12]Michael:If we apply now,isn't it too late
[03:32.61]I mean,the vacation is only a week away.
[03:36.69]Yuki:No.We still have time,
[03:39.48]though we will be required to pay 50 dollars as an express processing fee.
[03:46.77]Michael:I don't know,Yuki.
[03:50.56]That's already 450 dollars just for traveling!
[03:56.15]And it will be at least another 300 to 500 to stay in Thailand for the week.
[04:03.04]Have you thought about going to New Zealand's North Island?
[04:08.35]We're always stuck here on the South Island at university,studying,
[04:13.94]so we rarely have a chance to see the rest of the country.
[04:18.93]You know,the North Island is very different from the South Island.
[04:24.31]It has active volcanoes and natural hot springs,
[04:29.69]a beautiful barrier reef and waterfalls.
[04:34.99]Yuki:Well,Auckland,the largest city in New Zealand,
[04:40.29]is on the North Island Finally,there's some good shopping!
[04:46.30]I would love some new clothes.
[04:49.70]All the shops around here carry boring,old-fashioned clothing.
[04:55.50]Michael:Really,Yuki, you can be so trite sometimes!
[05:00.90]Yuki:Hey,I was only kidding.To tell you the truth,
[05:05.89]taking in the waters at the hot springs
[05:10.20]and some scuba diving sound like a lot of fun.
[05:14.70]Michael:It is also a less expensive holiday.
[05:18.59]Round-trip,the plane fare to the North Island is only 75 dollars.
[05:25.09]Plus,we don't need tourist visas,
[05:29.20]and we can stay at the Auckland Youth Hostel
[05:33.51]for a mere 10 dollars a night.
[05:37.01]Yuki:You're thinking about the finances is correct,
[05:41.19]it would be much less expensive to go to the North Island.
[05:46.17]Also,we don't have to worry about not speaking the language.
[05:51.27]But I must insist that we stay in a proper hotel.I hate youth hostels!
[05:57.96]I want my own bath and do not want to share a kitchen.
[06:02.95]Michael:Ok!Ok!We'll stay in a 'real' hotel.
[06:08.04]Do you think your friend Marlene is still considering coming?
[06:12.95]If we share rooms it will be cheaper.
[06:16.74]Yuki:I know she will want to join us.
[06:20.45]She has already told me whatever I choose is fine with her.
[06:25.44]She simply wants to be away from school for a while.
[06:30.45]Michael:I know how she feels.
[06:33.85]I'll go ring some hotels right now and see what is available.
[06:39.44]Announcer:later,after checking with a few hotels,
[06:44.64]Michael gives Yuki a ring to tell her the results .
[06:50.33]Questions 1-3 according to section 1(1).
[06:52.32]1.Yuki wants to go to ( ).
[06:54.33]A.Vietnam B.Sri Lanka C.Thailand D.Malaysia
[06:56.31]2.Michael is worried that ( )
[06:58.32]A.Yuki will be become ill. B.going to Auckland is too far.
[07:00.31]C.traveling by plane is dangerous.
[07:02.30]D.they will not be able to get visas
[07:04.28]3.Yuki thinks going to the North Island could be a good idea because ( )
[07:06.27]A.she can stay in a youth hostel
[07:08.28]B.there will be no language difference
[07:10.26]C.her friend Marlence lives there
[07:12.27]D.there are no large cities or crowds Section 1 (2).
[07:14.26]Now answer Questions 4 to 7.
[07:19.64]Michael:Right then,I've given a few places a ring
[07:24.13]and discovered that April is a very popular month in which to visit New Zealand.
[07:30.43]Yuki:Of course!While it is cold in most of the civilized world,
[07:36.62]it is temperate fall here,
[07:40.30]therefore everyone and their mother wants to visit warm and lovely New Zealand!
[07:46.89]Anyway,what did the hotel say? Michael:Well,
[07:51.38]a few were booked solid,but I found five decent options.
[07:57.15]Have you asked Marlene,yet?
[08:00.24]Yuki:Yes,she wants to go. Michael:Great!Ok,
[08:05.04]then the first hotel is the Gondola Restaurant and Lodge.
[08:11.23]This is the most expensive option at 265 dollars a night,
[08:18.23]but you get breakfast every morning for free.
[08:22.83]It is located right outside of Auckland,
[08:27.04]about 2 kilometers from the beach,
[08:31.03]so we can go scuba diving all the time.
[08:35.84]Yuki:Sounds good,but what else?
[08:40.33]Michael:Then there is the Rotorua Accommodation.
[08:45.35]It's 250 dollars a night and is located in the mountains,
[08:51.15]which means lots of great backpacking.
[08:55.33]There is also the Herley Lodge its main feature
[09:00.81]is that it sits right above the Grere Waterfalls;
[09:05.20]beautiful scenery for only 155 dollars a night.
[09:11.39]Yuki:What about the hot springs?
[09:14.79]Michael:Well,there is the Stuart Resort,
[09:18.89]it has active hot springs that you may bathe in on it's grounds.
[09:23.98]It is 260 dollars a night.
[09:27.98]Finally,we could also stay at the Auckland Holiday Inn.
[09:33.39]It is located in the center of the city,
[09:37.28]so you can do all the shopping you want Yuki,
[09:41.38]It charges 150 dollars a night,including a free breakfast.
[09:47.60]Yuki:I feel that the Hot Springs would be a lot of fun.
[09:51.99]What do you think? Michael:I agree.
[09:56.09]I really need to relax.
[10:00.69]Why don't I give them a ring back and book right now?
[10:05.49]Michael rings the Stuart Resort and speaks with the receptionist
[10:11.79]Questions 4-7 according to Section 1(2).
[10:13.80]Complete the table with information about the different hotels' rates and features.
[10:15.78]Write no more than three words or numbers for each answer.
[10:17.80]4.What is the main attraction in Rotorua Accommodation?( )
[10:19.78]5.What's the rate per night In Herley Lodge?( )
[10:21.79]6.What is the main attraction in Stuart Resort?( )
[10:23.78]7.What is the main attraction in Aucklanf Holiday Inn?( )
[10:25.76]Section 1 (3). Receptionist:Stuart Resort,may I help you?
[10:29.76]Michael:Yes,hello.I would like to rent a suite.
[10:34.75]They include two rooms and one bathroom,correct?
[10:40.03]Yes,that is right.Would you like to book now? Yes,please.
[10:46.40]Receptionist:Very good then,what is the name of the party?
[10:51.57]Michael:I guess that would be me,Michael Connell.
[10:56.85]Receptionist:Spell that,please.
[11:00.04]Michael:Michael,M-I-C-H-A-E-L,Connell,C-Odouble N-E double L.
[11:09.34]Receptionist:So that was C-O double N-E double L.
[11:16.34]Your address and phone number,Mr.Connell?
[11:21.22]Michael:156 Ocean Way,Christchurch.My phone number is 555-6548.
[11:31.20]555-6548,very well.What credit card number should I hold this booking under?
[11:41.10]Michael:You may use my MasterCard.
[11:45.41]Receptionist:What is the account number?
[11:48.91]Michael:865-347-8354. 865-347-8354,right.
[12:01.32]What is the expiration date?
[12:05.92]Michael:The 10th of June 2001.No,I am sorry that isn't correct.
[12:13.00]The expiration date is 6th of October 2001.
[12:19.89]Receptionist:How many nights? Michael:Six nights.
[12:23.99]Receptionist:Six nights at 260 dollars a night is 1,820dollars total.
[12:34.57]Michael:Are you sure? I figure the price to be 1,560 dollars.
[12:42.15]Wait a moment.Oh,yes you are correct.I multiplied by seven not six.
[12:50.43]Very sorry,1,560 dollars will be the total charge to your account.
[12:59.13]Will there be anything else? Michael:No,that will be all.
[13:04.22]Receptionist:Thank you,and have a nice day.Godbye.
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