Vol 7 Test 1 Part 1

Part 1
(0:00 - 1:16)
1. You will hear a telephone conversation between a hotel manager and a woman who is inquiring about wedding arrangements. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5. Now, listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5. Hello, Clarence House. Oh, hello.
Um, I'm getting married next year and I understand you're licensed to hold weddings at the hotel? Yes, we are. Can I ask what date you were thinking of? Either the 1st or the 7th of June? Right, let me see. Oh, I'm afraid we already have a booking for the 7th but we still have availability on June the 1st.
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That would be fine. So, how many guests are you going to be inviting? About 80. So, for that number, we'd recommend the Oxford Suite.
I don't know if you've been to the hotel? Yes, in fact, I went to a wedding there a few years ago and I was really impressed. Very good. I think we were in the Oxford Suite then.
The room where we were eating had big windows with really good views. You could see right across the city. That's it.
And you'd have exclusive access to the garden. It'll be at its best in June. So, we could have the photos there? Sure.
In fact, you can even have the ceremony there if you want. It makes a lovely background. Oh, I hadn't thought of that.
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Yes, that's certainly an idea. And is there somewhere for dancing? Yes, there's plenty of space in the middle of the dining room. Oh yeah, I remember now.
So, just to give you an idea, would you like me to tell you about our special wedding package? Sure. Right. So, for 80 guests, you'd have the exclusive use of the Oxford Suite, as I said, and then a meal, so that would be in the dining room, and that would be a sit-down meal with free courses.
And how's the room arranged? I seem to remember you have round tables? That's right. Most people prefer them to long tables. Long tables aren't really very friendly, are they? And what about decorations on the tables? They're included in the package.
And we have white linen tablecloths and white chair covers. And we also include an individually designed menu specially printed for you. It's something that people can take away to remember the occasion.
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That's something we've just started doing this year. Oh, right. Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions six to ten.
Now listen and answer questions six to ten. And then, towards the end of the evening, when everyone's beginning to run out of energy, we bring in a buffet. Nothing too complicated, just a selection of sandwiches together with tea or coffee.
That's always very popular. Right. And we'll want some music.
Is that included in the package? No, but we could probably get you a DJ. Or we know of a very good band if you'd prefer that. Yes, that'd be better actually.
Something to get everyone on their feet. Good. So, apart from the music, you said that's an all-inclusive package.
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So, how much does that package come to? Five thousand nine hundred and ninety-five pounds. That's a bit more than the package they quoted for me at the Stanley Hotel. Theirs was four thousand five hundred pounds.
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Yes. But I think if you look at what you're getting for the money, you'll find we're the best value. And it is a big day after all.
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Yes, you're probably right. Oh, and I nearly forgot. I'm looking for someone who can make me a really special cake.
Can you suggest one? Certainly. There's a new company that we've started using. They're very good.
In fact, our wedding coordinator will be able to give you all sorts of advice. We can offer you a free consultation and a tour of the venue. Yes, well, I'd definitely be interested.
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Right. Well, the coordinator's name is Sarah Izard. That's I-Z-A-R-D.
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Now, when would you like to meet her? She's available from nine to five most weekdays, or later if that's more convenient. I'm free on the 12th of October, in the morning sometime, or the 15th of October. That would be better, thanks.
Should we say 11.30? Fine. And can I just take your name and a contact number? Sure. It's Debbie... That is the end of Part One. You now have one minute to check your answers to Part One.