Which of the following TWO things does the accommodation officer provide for the student?
The questions typically ask about the main idea and supporting details. Some questions ask about a speaker’s purpose or attitude. Answer the questions based on what is stated or implied by the speakers. Answer each question before moving on. Do not return to previous questions. Give yourself 10 minutes to answer all the questions in the Listening section.
Do not count the time it takes to listen to or read the conversation and lectures.
Now begin the Listening section.
Listen to a student at the accommodation office.
Student
Hello, er... is this the accommodation office?
Officer
Yes, how can I help you?
Student
Well, I’ve got a bit of a problem. I’m staying in the Godfrey White Dorm, and on Monday, the warden came and told me that I have to move out this Thursday.
Officer
Really? How long have you been staying in the Godfrey White Dorm?
Student
For the last ten weeks.
Officer
Oh, have you been doing one of the summer courses here then?
Student
Yes, I’ve been doing the Academic Language course since the beginning of July.
Officer
And didn’t you realise that your accommodation was temporary?
Student
No, I thought I would be able to stay there for the whole year. I didn’t read the small print on the document. The warden went through it with me, and now I see my mistake.
Officer
Oh dear. So, you’re looking for somewhere to stay then.
Student
Yes.
Officer
Well, I’m afraid all the places in the dorms are full. I mean, there may be some students who don’t show up when term starts, but we won’t know that for the next couple of weeks. The best thing you can do is look for a private house. You’ll have to share with three or four other students. Meals aren’t included in the price of course, as they are in the university dorms, and you’ll have to contribute to the electricity bills.
Student
Where can I find out about these houses?
Officer
I’ve got a list here, but it’s not up to date. Rooms are taken up every day, so it’s hard to know whether a house has a free place or not. I can give you a photocopy of this list and you can ring round.
Student
Can I use the phone here?
Officer
I’m afraid not! If we let everyone who asked do that, there’d be someone here all day!
Student
Do you have a map? It’d be useful to know where these places are.
Officer
Yes, I can give you a map. This one’s got the bus routes on it too, so you can find out how easy it is to get from the house to the university.
Student
Great. And what if I can’t find a place before Thursday?
Officer
Well, the YMCA offers cheap beds. It’s located halfway between here and the city centre. You can get a bed in a shared room there, and you can also buy cheap meals. But you should phone up and book a bed in advance. It’s very busy this time of year. I’ll give you the number. Do you need a pen?
Student
No, don’t worry, I’ve got one.
Officer
So, the number’s 482 5903.
Student
482 5903.
Officer
That’s right. Anything else I can help you with?
Student
No, that’s everything thanks. Bye.
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