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Cambridge IELTS 9 by University of Cambridge ESOL examinations.

Published by Cambridge University Press.

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CD 1 Test 1 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.

All the recordings will be played once only.

The test is in four sections.

At the end of the test, you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

Now turn to section one.

Section 1.

You will hear a man phoning to inquire about a job vacancy.

First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 4.

Now we shall begin.

You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time.

Listen carefully and answer questions one to four.

Good evening, King's Restaurant.

Good evening.

I'm ringing about the job.

I understand you have vacant?

Oh, yes.

I'd like to find out a few more details, if I may.

Yes, of course.

Can I take your name?

It's Peter Chin.

Okay, Peter.

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.

Great, thanks.

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

That's no problem at all.

What would you like to know?

Well, um, what sort of work is it?

Washing up?

It's answering the phone.

Oh, right, fine.

And not waiting at table.

That'd be good.

And how many nights a week would it be?

Well, we're really only busy at the weekend.

So, two nights?

Three, actually.

So it would work out at twelve hours a week.

That'd be fine.

It wouldn't interfere with my studies.

Are you at the university?

Yes.

First year physics student.

Oh, right.

Um, and because I'm not an EU national, would I need a work permit?

Yes, you would.

Just get your tutor to sign it.

That wouldn't be a problem if I were to get the job.

Um, where exactly is the restaurant?

Well, we have two branches.

The one we're recruiting for is in Hillsdun Road.

I don't know that.

How do you spell it, please?

It's H-I-L-L-S-D-U-N-N-E Road.

Got that.

Thanks.

Is it near a bus stop?

Yes, the nearest one would probably be just beside the library.

Oh, yes, I know it.

That'd be fine for me.

And could I ask about the pay?

We're offering £4.45 an hour.

That's very good.

My last job was £3.95 an hour.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions five to ten.

Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.

We feel it's pretty good, and we also offer some good fringe benefits.

Really?

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

Right.

Better than hostile food.

We certainly hope so.

And we also offer extra pay for working on national holidays.

Oh, that's a really good perk, isn't it?

Yes, we think so.

And then because of the difficulties of getting public transport, if you're working after eleven o'clock, we drive you home.

Oh, that's good to know.

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

Oh yes, certainly.

Could I just also ask what qualities you're looking for?

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

Thanks.

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

Well, I hope I...

So, when could you come in for an interview?

We're actually quite quiet tonight.

Sorry, I couldn't come tonight.

Or tomorrow, I'm afraid.

Thursday's okay.

That'd be 22nd of October.

Fine.

After 5pm?

Yes, fine.

Would 6 o'clock be okay?

Perfect.

100

And could you bring along the names of two referees?

101

Yes, that's fine.

102

No problem.

103

Good.

104

I look forward to seeing you.

105

Oh, uh, by the way, who should I ask for?

106

Oh, yes, of course.

107

Sorry.

108

My name is Samira Manuja.

109

Uh, can you spell that, please?

110

M-A-N-U-J-A.

111

Okay, I've got that.

112

Thanks very much.

113

Look forward to seeing you later on then.

114

That is the end of Section 1.

115

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

116

Now turn to section 2.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 116 sentences and 750 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:59. The speaker talks slowly, about 107 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

spell /spɛl/ (noun) — Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ (adverb) — With care; attentively, circumspectly.
wash /wɑʃ/ (verb) — To clean with water.
sheet /ʃit/ (noun) — A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ (noun) — The branch of science concerned with the study of the properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy.
twelve /twɛlv/ (noun) — A group of twelve items.
difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ (noun) — The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ (verb) — To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.
examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — The act of examining.
copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ (noun) — The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.
permit /pɚˈmɪt/ (verb) — To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
beside /bɪˈsaɪd/ — Next to; at the side of.
instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ (noun) — The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
eleven /əˈlɛv.ən/ (noun) — A cricket team of eleven players. Hence first eleven - the team of best cricket players (at a school), second eleven - the "B" team, etc.
hostile /ˈhɑstəl/ (adjective) — Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

look at (verb) — To observe or watch.
look forward to (verb) — To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to.
ask for (verb) — To request; to order.
bring along (verb) — To escort or carry an item or person to a destination.
come for (verb) — To search for someone with the intent to apprehend or cause harm.
come in for (verb) — To be subjected to.
find out (verb) — To discover, as by asking or investigating.
look for (verb) — To seek.

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 24 contractions and reduced forms, such as we're, I'm, that'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: wash /wɑʃ/, sheet /ʃit/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/
Long words — get the stress right: difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

How to practise with this video

Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like spell, carefully, wash.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	will be played · will be given
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea	should answer · should I ask
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction	will hear · will have · will be
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	I'm ringing · we're recruiting · We're offering

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