Vol 3 Test 1 Part 1

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I IELTS Listening version 54299.
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You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what
you hear.
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There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to
check your work. All the recordings will be played once only.
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The test is in four sections. Write all your answers in the Listening question booklet.
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At the end of the test, you will be given 10 Minutes to Transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
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Now turn to section one. On page two of your question booklet.
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Section one, you will hear a telephone conversation between a man who is looking for a summer
job as a fruit picker and a woman who owns a farm.
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First, you have some time to look at questions one to three on page two.
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You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only the
conversation relating to this will be played first.
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Manor farm Hello. Hi there. I'd like to apply to do fruit picking this summer. Oh, hello. I'm Mrs.
Chandler, my husband and I own Manor farm. Let me take some details. I'll just get a form to fill
in. Hold on. Sure.
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Sorry. Write your name is. It's Ben Miller.
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The man's name is Ben Miller. So Ben Miller has been written in the space.2:12
Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear
the recording a second time.
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Listen carefully, and answer questions one to three.
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Manor farm Hello. Hi there. I'd like to apply to do fruit picking this summer. Oh, hello. I'm Mrs.
Chandler. My husband and I own Manor farm. Let me take some details. I'll just get a form to fill
in. Hold on. Sure.
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Sorry. Write your name is. It's Ben Miller. And where are you from? I'm from the USA. Fine.
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Can I ask your age? I'm 20. You only take people over the age of 16, don't you? Yes, that's right.
Are you able to work in the UK? Sorry. I mean, do you have a visa? Oh, yeah. I have a thing
called a blue card. It's valid until November. That's fine. Then we'll need fruit Baker's from the
middle of June until the end of September. What's your availability? When can I work? Um, I'd
like to do July, August and September and could do October. If there's any work then. Okay. Did
you find out about us through our website? That's right. It's much easier than going through an
agency.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions four to 10
on page three.
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Now listen and answer questions four to 10.
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I see you need most pickers in September for apples and pears but the whole picking season can
last about 16 weeks. Well, yes, but it's a question of the weather that determines how much fruit
we grow. Of course. That's why I can't give you exact picking dates now. I see. Oh, well no
problem. Can you tell me what picker
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Turn. Well, that depends on age, the rate is four pounds 50 an hour for the under eighteens. But
as you're over 18, it would rise to five pounds 60 an hour.
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Your website says that you don't provide accommodation for pickers. So I guess I should arrange
that in advance. Yes, there is no accommodation on the farm. But there is a campsite about 15
minutes away. Is that walking distance? What do you think?5:32
No. Maybe I should bring my bike to get around. Yes, we always recommend that some beggars
bring a car but then find the roads rather narrow, and the bus is very infrequent.
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Do you have any questions? I know that fruit picking is hard work. But is there anything special
I need to bring with me? Well, firstly, documentation is extremely important. We will need proof
of age so we'll expect to see your passport because without one won't be allowed to work. Oh,
even if their age is written on their driving license. Sorry, a driving licence isn't suitable there
enough. I guess some Lunch is provided for all the hungry food pickers.
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I'm afraid not. You'll need to bring your own food for lunch and more importantly, enough water
to last a full day. It can get very hot so drinking is vital. Right? Like back home. Okay, well
thanks for all the information what happens now? Well, I will post a contract to you at the end.
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That is the end of section one. You now have half a minute to check your answers.