Vol 6 Test 4 Part 1

Section 1
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N IELTS, listening version 51400,
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you will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance to check your work.
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All the recordings will be played once only
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the test is in four parts. Write all your answers in the Listening question booklet. 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 part one on page two of your question booklet,
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part one,
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you will hear a telephone conversation between a man who wants information about bicycling holidays and a travel agent. First, you have some time to Look at questions one to five.
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N Now listen carefully and answer questions. One to five.
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Good morning. Thank you for calling getaway tours. I'm Sandra. How can I help you today?
Hi, Sandra. I've got a lot of questions, but can you first tell me your office hours?
Sure we're open from 10am to 7pm
thanks, Sandra. I saw your article in my favorite magazine last month, and I'd like more information about the different tours
we have gotten a lot of calls about that article.
I'm not surprised. Is it true that if I book a tour, the prices start at only $1,100
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per person?
Yes, that's a special offer for this month. Normally, they're from $1,400
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going up to $2,000
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and it includes accommodation and meals. This offer is for any of our 36 different bicycling tours.
Well, I am definitely interested in the bicycling tours, but I thought there were only 30. Are all of them for a week,
most of them, if bicycling is not your thing, we also have walking tours to choose from.
That's a lot of options. Are you aware that our trips all begin on Tuesday?
That's great. It would give me Monday to pack. How do you suggest I choose from so many options?
Yes, it is tough to make a choice. I would love to hear about your most popular tours
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before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have Some time to look at questions six to 10
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now listen and answer questions six to 10 in
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I'll start with the bicycling tours. Since you said that was your main interest,
my wife and I are not in great shape for a hard ride. Do you have rides that are at the beginner level?
Sure, there's our Florida trip that's 14 nights, but I'd recommend our holiday on the east coast of the US, in an area known as the autumn route, which is just six nights with short, leisurely routes on trails by the riverside and through the forest, you have plenty of time to explore the landscape during your holiday.
Wow, seeing the changing colors of the leaves would be amazing.
Yes, that's right. You also have the option to stop at some outstanding homes and to see their gardens whichever cycling holiday you choose. You usually spend two nights at each hotel, and always have plenty of time to explore rest and sightsee as you wish.
Could you tell me about one of your moderate rides you never know? Maybe my wife and I will get into enough shape to be able to do one.
Well, let me see. Oh, this trip is actually 10 nights long. It travels through par.
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Southern California. The ride begins on a mountain trail and finally brings you down to the coastal roads.
Oh, yes, I see that here on your website. Oh, that looks amazing. I like that we would have the opportunity to try some of the local cuisine.
Yes, the cuisine in this area makes lavish use of colorful local produce. And then, you know, the great weather of this region is a great feature by itself.
Do we stay in hotels?
On this trip, you stay in hotels most of the way until the end, when you stay on a farm overlooking the sea that's always really popular.
Wow. Both trips sound fabulous. How far in advance do I have to make reservations?
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That is the end of part one. You now have one minute to check your answers to part one.