[00:00.00] IELTS Listening Test 3[00:03.34]This is a listening practice test that resembles the International[00:10.95]English Language Testing System Listening Test.[00:16.22]The test consists of four sections.[00:20.90]Answer the questions as you listen to the recording.[00:26.38]Note that the recording will be played onceonly.[00:31.87]Please turn to Section I . Section I[00:38.06]In a moment,you are going to hear a conversation between Y uki and Michael, [00:45.24]who are twooverseas students in New Zealand.[00:50.13]They are discussing plans for their week long Spring holiday from school. [00:57.44]Before you listen,look at Questions 1 to 7.[01:03.24]Note the examples that have been done for you.[01:08.44]As you listen to the first part of the conversation,[01:13.82]answer Questions 1 to 3.[01:18.50]Section 1 (1) Michael:Y uki,hey! I am so glad to see you.[01:23.20]Y uki:Oh,hello,Michael.Where have you been?[01:28.11]Haven't seen you in quite some time. Michael:Sorry,[01:33.60]I've been busy with my thesis research.[01:38.09]However,I wanted to ask you if you've given any thought[01:43.47]to what you would like to do for the spring holiday.[01:48.04]Y uki:Well,I was thinking about going to Thailand.[01:53.14]April is one of the best months to go there.[01:57.73]It isn't too rainy or hot,but still very lush,green and lovely.[02:04.53]Michael:Do you think you will have enough time?[02:08.42]The official word from the school administration[02:13.51]is that we have from the first till the eighth of April off.[02:18.89]Not really enough time to leave the country for a holiday.[02:23.57]I mean,you have to consider two days for travelling alone,[02:29.26]since you have to take an airplane.[02:32.84]Plus isn't it a bit expensive to go to Thailand?[02:38.22]Y uki:Plane tickets are almost always expensive[02:42.53]about 300 dollars round trip.[02:46.64]But once you get there it really isn't that expensive to stay.[02:52.51]Y ou can find a hotel or a beach bungalow for a decent rate,[02:58.21]the food is delicious and cheap,[03:01.89]and most activities and attractions are found in nature.[03:07.77]Therefore it in the experience.[03:11.97]Michael:But have you applied for a tourist visa yet?[03:16.36]Sometimes visas can be quite costly.[03:20.44]Y uki:I've already looked into it.[03:24.02]They cost about 100 dollars.[03:28.12]Michael:If we apply now,isn't it too late[03:32.61]I mean,the vacation is only a week away.[03:36.69]Y uki:No.We still have time,[03:39.48]though we will be required to pay 50 dollars as an express processing fee. [03:46.77]Michael:I don't know,Y uki.[03:50.56]That's already 450 dollars just for traveling![03:56.15]And it will be at least another 300 to 500 to stay in Thailand for the week. [04:03.04]Have you thought about going to New Zealand's North Island?[04:08.35]We're always stuck here on the South Island at university,studying, [04:13.94]so we rarely have a chance to see the rest of the country.[04:18.93]Y ou know,the North Island is very different from the South Island. [04:24.31]It has active volcanoes and natural hot springs,[04:29.69]a beautiful barrier reef and waterfalls.[04:34.99]Y uki:Well,Auckland,the largest city in New Zealand,[04:40.29]is on the North Island Finally,there's some good shopping![04:46.30]I would love some new clothes.[04:49.70]All the shops around here carry boring,old-fashioned clothing.[04:55.50]Michael:Really,Y uki, you can be so trite sometimes![05:00.90]Y uki:Hey,I was only kidding.To tell you the truth,[05:05.89]taking in the waters at the hot springs[05:10.20]and some scuba diving sound like a lot of fun.[05:14.70]Michael:It is also a less expensive holiday.[05:18.59]Round-trip,the plane fare to the North Island is only 75 dollars.[05:25.09]Plus,we don't need tourist visas,[05:29.20]and we can stay at the Auckland Y outh Hostel[05:33.51]for a mere 10 dollars a night.[05:37.01]Y uki:Y ou're thinking about the finances is correct,[05:41.19]it would be much less expensive to go to the North Island.[05:46.17]Also,we don't have to worry about not speaking the language.[05:51.27]But I must insist that we stay in a proper hotel.I hate youth hostels! [05:57.96]I want my own bath and do not want to share a kitchen.[06:02.95]Michael:Ok!Ok!We'll stay in a 'real' hotel.[06:08.04]Do you think your friend Marlene is still considering coming?[06:12.95]If we share rooms it will be cheaper.[06:16.74]Y uki:I know she will want to join us.[06:20.45]She has already told me whatever I choose is fine with her.[06:25.44]She simply wants to be away from school for a while.[06:30.45]Michael:I know how she feels.[06:33.85]I'll go ring some hotels right now and see what is available.[06:39.44]Announcer:later,after checking with a few hotels,[06:44.64]Michael gives Y uki a ring to tell her the results .[06:50.33]Questions 1-3 according to section 1(1).[06:52.32]1.Y uki wants to go to ( ).[06:54.33]A.Vietnam B.Sri Lanka C.Thailand D.Malaysia[06:56.31]2.Michael is worried that ( )[06:58.32]A.Y uki will be become ill. B.going to Auckland is too far.[07:00.31]C.traveling by plane is dangerous.[07:02.30]D.they will not be able to get visas[07:04.28]3.Y uki thinks going to the North Island could be a good idea because ( )[07:06.27]A.she can stay in a youth hostel[07:08.28]B.there will be no language difference[07:10.26]C.her friend Marlence lives there[07:12.27]D.there are no large cities or crowds Section 1 (2).[07:14.26]Now answer Questions 4 to 7.[07:19.64]Michael:Right then,I've given a few places a ring[07:24.13]and discovered that April is a very popular month in which to visit New Zealand. [07:30.43]Y uki:Of course!While it is cold in most of the civilized world,[07:36.62]it is temperate fall here,[07:40.30]therefore everyone and their mother wants to visit warm and lovely New Zealand! [07:46.89]Anyway,what did the hotel say? Michael:Well,[07:51.38]a few were booked solid,but I found five decent options.[07:57.15]Have you asked Marlene,yet?[08:00.24]Y uki:Y es,she wants to go. Michael:Great!Ok,[08:05.04]then the first hotel is the Gondola Restaurant and Lodge.[08:11.23]This is the most expensive option at 265 dollars a night,[08:18.23]but you get breakfast every morning for free.[08:22.83]It is located right outside of Auckland,[08:27.04]about 2 kilometers from the beach,[08:31.03]so we can go scuba diving all the time.[08:35.84]Y uki:Sounds good,but what else?[08:40.33]Michael:Then there is the Rotorua Accommodation.[08:45.35]It's 250 dollars a night and is located in the mountains,[08:51.15]which means lots of great backpacking.[08:55.33]There is also the Herley Lodge its main feature[09:00.81]is that it sits right above the Grere Waterfalls;[09:05.20]beautiful scenery for only 155 dollars a night.[09:11.39]Y uki:What about the hot springs?[09:14.79]Michael:Well,there is the Stuart Resort,[09:18.89]it has active hot springs that you may bathe in on it's grounds.[09:23.98]It is 260 dollars a night.[09:27.98]Finally,we could also stay at the Auckland Holiday Inn.[09:33.39]It is located in the center of the city,[09:37.28]so you can do all the shopping you want Y uki,[09:41.38]It charges 150 dollars a night,including a free breakfast.[09:47.60]Y uki:I feel that the Hot Springs would be a lot of fun.[09:51.99]What do you think? Michael:I agree.[09:56.09]I really need to relax.[10:00.69]Why don't I give them a ring back and book right now?[10:05.49]Michael rings the Stuart Resort and speaks with the receptionist[10:11.79]Questions 4-7 according to Section 1(2).[10:13.80]Complete the table with information about the different hotels' rates and features. [10:15.78]Write no more than three words or numbers for each answer.[10:17.80]4.What is the main attraction in Rotorua Accommodation?( )[10:19.78]5.What's the rate per night In Herley Lodge?( )[10:21.79]6.What is the main attraction in Stuart Resort?( )[10:23.78]7.What is the main attraction in Aucklanf Holiday Inn?( )[10:25.76]Section 1 (3). Receptionist:Stuart Resort,may I help you?[10:29.76]Michael:Y es,hello.I would like to rent a suite.[10:34.75]They include two rooms and one bathroom,correct?[10:40.03]Y es,that is right.Would you like to book now? Y es,please.[10:46.40]Receptionist:V ery good then,what is the name of the party?[10:51.57]Michael:I guess that would be me,Michael Connell.[10:56.85]Receptionist:Spell that,please.[11:00.04]Michael:Michael,M-I-C-H-A-E-L,Connell,C-Odouble N-E double L.[11:09.34]Receptionist:So that was C-O double N-E double L.[11:16.34]Y our address and phone number,Mr.Connell?[11:21.22]Michael:156 Ocean Way,Christchurch.My phone number is 555-6548.[11:31.20]555-6548,very well.What credit card number should I hold this booking under? [11:41.10]Michael:Y ou may use my MasterCard.[11:45.41]Receptionist:What is the account number?[11:48.91]Michael:865-347-8354. 865-347-8354,right.[12:01.32]What is the expiration date?[12:05.92]Michael:The 10th of June 2001.No,I am sorry that isn't correct.[12:13.00]The expiration date is 6th of October 2001.[12:19.89]Receptionist:How many nights? Michael:Six nights.[12:23.99]Receptionist:Six nights at 260 dollars a night is 1,820dollars total.[12:34.57]Michael:Are you sure? I figure the price to be 1,560 dollars.[12:42.15]Wait a moment.Oh,yes you are correct.I multiplied by seven not six.[12:50.43]V ery sorry,1,560 dollars will be the total charge to your account.[12:59.13]Will there be anything else? Michael:No,that will be all.。