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IELTS Listening 8 - Section 1
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x6~Hannah says she didn't think it was going to take her three weeks. From the
conversation we can see that this is how long it actually took.~x7~Hannah's
father says it is because there are a lot of new students. Hannah agrees that
is one reason, but then gives the number of new technology companies as the
main reason, so B is incorrect. A and D are incorrect as neither of them are
mentioned.~x8~Hannah says It isn't cheap for this area. There is no mention
of what she has paid before, so A and B are incorrect. D is the opposite of
C.~x9~Hannah says I don't want to stay in this hotel any longer, so A is not
correct. The new accommodation is a flat and she wants to stop living out of
a suitcase, so B and D are incorrect.~x10~Hannah says her new flat is on the
second floor. It is in a quiet street, so A is not correct; it has one double
bedroom so C is incorrect. D is not right because the roof terrace is small.
x18~Hannah hopes to travel to her parents' house on Friday evening after she
has finished her work, and then bring her things down on Saturday afternoon.~x19~Hannah
says she hopes to move her things on Saturday afternoon, but her father says
he will pick the van up in the morning and then return it in the evening. He
doesn't want to stay overnight.~x20~He says the journey is about three hours
by road. The phrase 'by road' cannot be used here as the word limit would be
exceeded.
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Questions 1-5
DAD: Hello? 992846. HANNAH: Dad? Is that you? DAD: Hannah? HANNAH: Dad. I'm phoning ... DAD: The line isn't very clear. HANNAH: Yes, I know, I'm on a mobile
and the signal isn't very good. I'll see if I can move ... is that any better? DAD: Yes. That's much better. Just don't move. HANNAH: I'll try not to. [Repeat] DAD: Have you found a place to live yet? HANNAH: Yes! I think I have at last. DAD: Wonderful! HANNAH: I'm relieved, because I'm fed
up looking. I didn't think it was going to take me three weeks. DAD: It hasn't been easy for you. I suppose it's the beginning
of the academic year and you have all the new students looking for places as
well. HANNAH: Yes, that's one reason. But
this place is also full of new technology companies and there are lots of young
people looking for somewhere to live. And you know what that means? DAD: Higher rents as well. HANNAH: Yes. Much higher. DAD: Well, tell me, how much is it? HANNAH: It isn't cheap for this area.
It's 400 pounds a month. DAD: That is much more than you had expected. HANNAH: Yes, it is, but I can't face
looking any more. I want a place where I can put my things, instead of living
out of a suitcase. I don't want to stay in this hotel any longer. DAD: I guess not. So what's the new place like? HANNAH: Oh, it's really, really nice. DAD: Oh, good. HANNAH: It's in a very quiet street.
It's a second-floor flat with one double bedroom, a large living room, kitchen
and toilet and bathroom. DAD: Sounds very nice. HANNAH: Oh it is. And guess what? DAD: Yes? HANNAH: It's got a small roof terrace
looking on to the garden at the back. DAD: Great. HANNAH: And it's big enough to have
my plants and a small table and chairs. DAD: Brilliant.
Questions 6-10
DAD: Now, what's the address? HANNAH: It's 22b Whitehart Road. DAD: 22e. HANNAH: No, 22b. B for ... banana. DAD: Right. And it's Whitehart Road. HANNAH: Yes. DAD: And the postcode? HANNAH: You know, I don' t think ...
I've ... got it. DAD: Okay. HANNAH: No ... here it is. It's EX15
9RJ DAD: This line is bad. Is that EX50? HANNAH: No it's EX15. DAD: Okay. I don't think I know the road. HANNAH: It's a side road. But you do
know the area because it's off Garret Lane. DAD: Oh right. Which end? HANNAH: The other end from the stadium. DAD: So it won't be too noisy then. HANNAH: You can still hear it from here
when there's a match on. DAD: Mmm. When are we going to see you? HANNAH: Well, I was going to come down
on Friday evening after work. And then we could bring my things by van on Saturday
afternoon. I want to move all of my stuff out to give you and Mum more space. DAD: We'll need to hire a van then. HANNAH: It's okay. I'll pay for it. DAD: No. No. Don' t worry. It'll be a gift from your Mum and
me. HANNAH: Oh, Dad. It's okay I ... DAD: No, I won't hear of it. We'll pay. HANNAH: Oh, all right. Thanks, Dad. DAD: And if you're taking everything we might need to hire
a container lorry. HANNAH: Oh, Dad!! DAD: I'm only joking. HANNAH: I know. DAD: I'll hire the van for the Saturday then. I can pick it
up first thing in the morning. HANNAH: Right. DAD: And then return it in the evening. HANNAH: Are you sure you don' t want
to stay overnight? DAD: No, I'd best get back the same day. You know what your
Mum's like. She'll only worry. If I remember rightly, it's about three hours
by road? HANNAH: Yes, roughly. DAD: Well, if we leave by lunch time, we'll be there mid-afternoon. HANNAH: Okay. DAD: Then a couple of hours to unpack. HANNAH: Then ... DAD: We could go to a nice restaurant round the corner. HANNAH: Definitely. My treat! DAD: You're on. But I'll have to be away by about seven-thirtyish. HANNAH: Okay. DAD: Right then. Ahm ... Mum wants to have a word. I'll see
you Friday. HANNAH: Bye, Dad. DAD: I'll hand you over to her ... bye.
Questions 1-5
Circle the appropriate letters A-D.
Section 1:
You are going to listen to a telephone conversation between two people, Hannah and
her father.
As you can see, there are four alternative answers A, B, C and D
for each question 1 to 5.
You have to decide which alternative is the most suitable answer, and circle the
appropriate letter.
First you have some time to look at Questions 1-5.
Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 5:
Example:
Hannah's Dad
A can hear her very well.
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B cannot hear her very well.
C wants her to move.
D says the line is clear.
1)
How long did Hannah think it would take her to find a place to live?
IELTS Listening Section 1 will often contain a number and/or a name that
you need to write. The names may be spelt for you. Before you listen to
the recording, look carefully at the questions to see which ones will need
a number or name. If you hear ‘triple three’, you should write ‘333’. If
you hear ‘double n’, you should write ‘nn’.
