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Listening 01 Homework
Accommodation Form: Rental Properties
Agent: Fairfield Rentals. Andrew Williams. How can I help you?

Woman: Oh hello. I’m calling from the UK -um, my family are moving to Canada early next year, and
we’re hoping to find somewhere to rent in Fairfield for the first six months while we settle in.

Agent: Right, I see. Well, let’s get your details.

Woman: Yes, my name’s Jane Ryder.

Agent: OK, Jane. And can I have a phone number – the best number to get you on?

Woman: Well, that’d probably be our home number – so 0044 for the UK, and then it’s 208 613 2978
(Q1).

Agent: Alright. And an email address, please, so we can send you out all the information and forms.

Woman: I think it’s best if I give you my husband’s email – he’s sitting in front of a computer all day so
he can print stuff off and get it back to you sooner than I could. It’s
richard@[Link]. I’ll just spell the company name for you. That’s V-I-S-I-O-N-T-E-C-H
(Q2).

Agent: Great. And we have a question here about occupation.

Woman: Richard’s an IT specialist for an advertising company. They’re transferring him to their
Fairfield branch.

Agent: Actually, just your job, for now, thanks.

Woman: Me? I’m a doctor at the hospital in our town (Q3).

Agent: OK, I’ll put that down. Now, what kind of accommodation are you looking for? House,
apartment?

Woman: An apartment, probably, as long as it has two bedrooms. There’ll be me, my husband, and
our ten-year-old son.

Agent: And so with an apartment, you’re less likely to get a garden.

Woman: That’s OK.

Agent: But what about a garage – is that something you’ll want the apartment to have?

Woman: Yes, that’s definitely important (Q4).

Agent: OK, just a moment. I’ll just make a note of that.

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Woman: But – er before we go on – I should probably say now that what we don’t need is any
furniture – because we’ll be shipping all that over, and I don’t really want to pay for storage
while we’re waiting to buy a house (Q5).

Agent: Not a problem. I’ll make a note of that.

Woman: Actually, though, just thinking about the kitchen, what can I expect from a rental property? I
mean, what kind of equipment is provided?

Agent: Well, the normal thing is that you get a stove – I think that’s a cooker in British English.

Woman: OK, good to know, but how about a fridge? We’ll be selling ours before we come, so if
possible, we’d like the apartment to have one for when we arrive (Q6).

Agent: I can certainly add that to the form. If there’s any other whiteware that you need – like a
dishwasher, for example, there are plenty of stores here that’ll arrange delivery on the same
day as purchase.

Woman: Thanks. Hopefully, we won’t need to buy too many things.

Agent: Now, how about location? Have you done any research into the Fairfield area?

Woman: Not that much so far.

Agent: Well, you mentioned you have a boy – I imagine you’d like to be fairly close to a school (Q7).

Woman: Good idea. That would help. What’s public transport like in Fairfield? Is it easy to get
around?

Agent: The bus service is pretty comprehensive – there are plenty of local routes, services into the
city and out of town.

Woman: OK, and for a two-bedroom apartment – what sort of rent should we expect to pay?

Agent: Well, looking at the properties we have at the moment, prices start from around £730 per
month, and – depending on the area – can go up to £1,200.

Woman: That’s too much. Something halfway would be better.

Agent: So, would your limit be, say, £950?

Woman: I’d say so, yes (Q8).

Agent: Can I ask if you smoke or if you have any pets?

Woman: No to both questions. But I do have one more request, please.

Agent: Yes?

Woman: Well, I’ve also been offered a job – at Victoria General Hospital – and I suspect I’ll be working
nights occasionally – so what I really need from any apartment is for it to be quiet – so I can
catch up on sleep if necessary during the day (Q9).
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Agent: Congratulations on the job offer. I’ll add your request to the form. Well, what I’ll do is
compile a list of suitable properties for you and send them via email. Um, can I just ask –
how did you hear about us? Obviously not from our commercials if you’re living in the UK.

Woman: Actually, it was a friend of ours. He spent a few months in Fairfield a couple of years ago and
he pointed us in the direction of your website (Q10).

Agent: Well, it’s good to be recommended. So, what I’ll do is …

Job Enquiry
Receptionist: Good evening. King's restaurant.

Peter: Good evening. I'm ringing about the job. I understand you have vacant.

Receptionist: Oh yes.

Peter: I'd like to find out more details if I may.

Receptionist: Yes If I can take your name.

Peter: It’s Peter Chen .

Receptionist: Okay. Well if you want to ask about the job and then if we’re both still interested we
could arrange for you to come for an interview.

Peter: Great, thanks. I'm afraid I missed the advert for the job but heard about it from a
friend.

Receptionist: That's no problem at all. What would you like to know?

Peter: What sort of work is it? Washing-up?

Receptionist: It’s answering the phone.

Peter: Oh, right, fine.

Receptionist: And not waiting at tables.

Peter: That would be good. How many nights a week will it be?

Receptionist: Well we are really only busy at the weekend.

Peter: So 2 nights?

Receptionist: 3 actually. So it would work out 12 hours a week.

Peter: That would be fine. It won’t interfere with my study

Receptionist: Are you at university?

Peter: Yes, a 1st year physics student.

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Receptionist: Alright.

Peter: Because I'm not an EU National, would I need a work permit?

Receptionist: Yes, you would. Just choose to sign it.

Peter: That wouldn't be a problem if I were to get the job. Where exactly is the restaurant?

Receptionist: Well, we have 2 branches. The one recruiting for is on Hillsdunne road.

Peter: I don't know that. How do you spell it please?

Receptionist: It's HILLSDUNNE Road.

Peter: Got that, thanks. Is it near a bus stop?

Receptionist: Yes, the nearest one would probably be just beside the library

Peter: Oh yes I know it. That would be fine for me.

Could I ask about the pay?

Receptionist: We’re offering 4 pounds 45 an hour.

Peter: That’s very good. My last job was 3 pounds 59 an hour.

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Receptionist: We leave it pretty good and we also have some good fringe benefits.

Peter: Really?

Receptionist: Well, we give you a free dinner so you eat well.

Peter: Right, better than hospital food.

Receptionist: Well we certainly hope so. And we also offer extra pay for working on national holidays

Peter: Oh it’s a really good perk isn’t it?

Receptionist: Yes, we think so. And then because of the difficulties of public transport, if you're
working after 11 o’clock we drive you home.

Peter: Oh that’s good to know.

Receptionist: Well we'd certainly be interested in inviting you for an interview, if you're still
interested .

Peter: Oh yes, certainly. Could I just also ask what qualities you’re looking for?

Receptionist: Well, for this particular job we want a clear voice which you obviously do have.

Peter: Thanks.

Receptionist: And you must be able to think quickly, you know.

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Peter: Well I hope I…

Receptionist: So when could you come in for an interview? We're actually quite quiet tonight.

Peter: Sorry, I couldn’t come tonight, or tomorrow I’m afraid.

Thursday is okay, that would be 22nd of October.

Receptionist: Fine, after 5 p.m?

Peter: Fine. Would 6 o’clock be okay?

Receptionist: Perfect. And could you bring along the name of two referees?

Peter: Yes, that’s fine. No problem.

Receptionist: Good, I look forward to seeing you.

Peter: By the way, who should I ask for?

Receptionist: My name is Samira Manuja.

Peter: Can you spell that please?

Receptionist: MANUJA.

Peter: OK. I got that.