IELTS Mock Test 2023 May

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Part 1: Question 1 - 10

1 Kevin Green
2 16C
3 KG 6037
4 two months/2 months
5 leaking

6 stove door
7 no sound
8 5 p.m/5:00 p.m
9 6543 3747
10 free

Part 2: Question 11 - 20

11 1998
12 Main Hall
13 warm-up wall
14 cafe
15 reception

16 30|30 pounds|30 GBP
17 30|30 pounds|30 GBP
18 14-17 ages
19 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m./10am - 8pm/10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m./10am to 8pm
20 indoor course

Part 3: Question 21 - 30

21 Reception
22 Computer Section
23 drinks and snacks
24 Reference Room
25 Closed Reserve Room

26 journals
27 Photocopy Room
28 multimedia equipment
29 30 B,D

Part 4: Question 31 - 40

31 Christian
32 Queen
33 Boxing Day
34 Easter
35 Bonfire Night

36 potatoes and sausages
37 17th March
38 New Year’s Eve
39 pumpkins
40 crown

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Part 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-4

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

FLAT FACILITIES REPAIRS
Example	Answer
The reason for dialing:	complain
Full name:	1
Address:	International House
Room number:	2
Register number:	3
Length of stay:	4

1 Answer: Kevin Green

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The keywords concerned in Q1 must be “full name”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a name.
The agent asks Kevin to give her his full name. According to Kevin’s answer, we are aware that his full name is “Kevin Green”. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Kevin Green”.

2 Answer: 16C

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The keywords concerned in Q2 must be “room number”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number or a number with a letter.
The agent proceeds to ask Kevin about his room number. Then, Kevin answers that his room number is 16C. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “16C”.

3 Answer: KG 6037

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The keywords concerned in Q3 must be “register number”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer can be numbers or numbers with letters.
The agent asks Kevin about his registration number. According to Kevin’s answer, we are aware that his registration number is KG6037. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “KG6037”.

Note: “Register number”, as stated in the question, and “registration number”, as stated in the conversation, are obviously the same.

4 Answer: two months/2 months

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The keywords concerned in Q4 must be “length of stay”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a period of time.
The agent asks Kevin about his length of stay, to which Kevin briefly answers as “two months”. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “two months”.

Note: The focus of this question is Kevin’s length of stay, which is clarified by the agent’s question. The length of lease has nothing to do with this question. Therefore, inattentive students may mistakenly believe that “one year” is the correct answer.

Questions 5-7

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

ITEM	PROBLEMS
tap in bathroom	5
6	Broken
TV set	7

5 Answer: leaking

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The keywords concerned in Q5 must be “problem” and “tap in bathroom”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer can be a phrase.
The agent wants to know what are the problems that Kevin’s having. It turns out that Kevin is currently dealing with a lot of problems. The first one is the bathroom tap. According to Kevin, his bathroom tap is leaking, and “leaking” is the problem that we are looking for. Thus, the answer for this question must be “leaking”.

6 Answer: stove door

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The keywords concerned in Q6 must be “item” and “broken”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to Kevin, we are aware that he’s having a problem with the stove in the kitchen. It turns out that the door of the stove is broken. As “broken” is our keyword, we can be assured that the item concerned here is the door of the stove, which can be briefly mentioned as stove door. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “stove door”.

7 Answer: no sound

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The keywords concerned in Q7 must be “TV set” and “problem”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer can be a phrase.
The agent proceeds to ask about other problems that Kevin’s having. It turns out that his TV set has no sound, and “no sound” is the problem that we are looking for. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “no sound”.

Questions 8-10

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Time of repairing is at 8

Telephone number of the repair man is 9

The repairing fee is 10

8 Answer: 5 p.m/5:00 p.m

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The keywords concerned in Q8 must be “time of repairing”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a particular time.
As Kevin will return to the flat at about 4 o’clock, the agent flexibly arranges the repairman to come to his flat at 5 o’clock. Kevin completely agrees to this arrangement. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “5 p.m.”, as the repairman will come to Kevin’s flat on the afternoon.

Note: Even though Kevin returns to his flat at about 4 o’clock, the time of repairing, as stated by the agent, is actually 5 o’clock. Therefore, “4 p.m.” is an incorrect answer.

9 Answer: 6543 3747

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The keywords concerned in Q9 must be “repairman’s telephone number”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be numbers.
According to the agent, Kevin can contact the repairman if he wants to change the time of repairing. Consequently, his phone number is 6543 3747. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “6543 3747”.

10 Answer: free

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The keywords concerned in Q10 must be “repair fee”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer can be an amount of money.
According to the agent, we are aware that the price is at least 5 pounds, in most cases. However, as Kevin just uses two months, he doesn’t have to pay the fee. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “free”.

Note: The question concerns the actual price that Kevin has to pay, not the common price. Therefore, the only correct answer is “free”.

Part 1

Part 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

The Edge Climbing Centre
The Climbing Centre was rebuilt in 11
Facilities:
12 :	13 meters articulated wall; minus 450 rotation.
Bouldering area:	a mixture of flat panels and featured walls.
A small 13 :	easy standard.
Relaxing place:	offer a 14
Changing areas:	on the upper floor
Locker keys:	get from 15

11 Answer: 1998

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The keywords concerned in Q11 must be “Climbing Centre” and “rebuilt”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a particular time.
According to the speaker, the Edge Climbing Centre was reconstructed in 1998. In other words, the Edge Climbing Centre, or simply Climbing Centre, was rebuilt in 1998. Thus, the answer for this question must be “1998”.

Note: The question concerns the year when the Climbing Centre was rebuilt, not the year when it was first opened. Therefore, “1994” is an incorrect answer.

12 Answer: Main Hall

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The keywords concerned in Q12 must be “13 meters articulated wall” and “minus 45° rotation”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The speaker introduces the Main Hall first. According to him, the facilities feature a 13 meters articulated wall that can rotate to minus 450, which perfectly match our keywords. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Main Hall”.

13 Answer: warm-up wall

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The keywords concerned in Q13 must be “small” and “easy standard”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the speaker, a small warm-up wall is built next to the bouldering area. Here, people can climb at an easy standard. Since all of our keywords are perfectly matched, the answer for this question must be “warm-up wall”.

14 Answer: cafe

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The keywords concerned in Q14 must be “relaxing place” and “offer”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
According to the speaker, the café is a relaxing place to have a rest between activities. Therefore, the café is actually what we are looking for. Consequently, the answer for this question must be “café”.

15 Answer: reception

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The keywords concerned in Q15 must be “locker keys” and “get from”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the speaker, locker keys can be obtained from reception. Thus, the answer for this question is “reception”.

Questions 16-18

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.


Membership	Entry requirement	Period	Annual fee	Course fee
Golden	18 ages and above	6-12 months	6 months: £18 12 months: 16	free
Silver	18 ages and above	1 year	£20	[£17:1\|1 pound\|1 GBP@1/1 pound/1 GBP]
Bronze	18	1 year	£20	£1

16 Answer: 30|30 pounds|30 GBP

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The keywords concerned in Q16 must be “golden membership”, “fee” and “12 months”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a particular amount of money.
According to the speaker, regular visitors who apply for a golden membership should pay £30 for one year, which is equivalent to 12 months. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “£30 or 30 pounds or 30 GBP”.

17 Answer: 30|30 pounds|30 GBP

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The keywords concerned in Q17 must be “silver membership” and “course fee”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a particular amount of money.
According to the speaker, each course will cost the silver member £1. Therefore, the answer for this question must be £1 or 1 pound of 1 GBP.

18 Answer: 14-17 ages

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The keywords concerned in Q18 must be “bronze membership” and “entry requirement”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be age limits.
Younger climbers aged from 14 to 17 are suggested to try the bronze membership. Consequently, it is implied that the entry requirement for bronze membership is for climbs who age from 14 to 17. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “14-17 ages”.

Questions 19-20

Complete the notes below.

Write TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Opening time:	10:00 a.m. -10:30 p.m. on Monday to Friday
	19 on Saturday and Sunday
Training course:	Outdoor course
	20 : beginners

19 Answer: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m./10am - 8pm/10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m./10am to 8pm

Listen from here Locate Explain Report

The keywords concerned in Q19 must be “opening time” and “Saturday and Sunday”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a particular time.
This place is opened from 10 am to 10:30 pm from Monday to Friday. However, the time is altered a little bit when it comes to the weekends. On weekends, this place is still opened at 10 am but closed at 8:00 pm. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.”.

20 Answer: indoor course

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The keywords concerned in Q20 must be “training course” and “beginners”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a phrase.
According to the speaker, training courses are offered on Monday and Wednesday evening. The climbers are given the freedom to select the type of training course that they want. However, for beginners, indoor course is suggested. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “indoor course”.

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Part 2

Part 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21-28

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

PLACE	FUNCTION
21	Supply library information: Apply for library card
22	Supply computers to search information of books
Leisure Bar	Supply 23
24	Dictionaries; Course books; Literature materials
25	Important books
Periodical Room	Current issues; Newspapers; Magazines; 26
27	Photocopier and printer
Conference Room	Work table and 28

21 Answer: Reception

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The keywords concerned in Q21 must be “place”, “supply library information” and “apply for library card”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer can be a noun or a noun phrase.
The first place that the speaker introduces is the Reception. The Reception is responsible to supply library information to all visitors. Furthermore, new student needs to bring several documents to come “here” to register for their library card, and by “here” the speaker actually means “Reception”. These two functions perfectly match what we are looking for. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Reception”.

22 Answer: Computer Section

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The keywords concerned in Q22 must be “place” and “supply computers to search information of books”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the speaker, there are 10 computers in the Computer Section. Those computers serve as a tool to help students search library resources. In other words, the Computer Section provides students with computers to search information of books. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Computer Section”.

23 Answer: drinks and snacks

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The keywords concerned in Q23 must be “Leisure Bar” and “Function”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer can be a phrase.
The Leisure Bar is a relaxed place, where drinks and snacks are supplied there. In other words, the Leisure Bar supplies drinks and snacks. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “drinks and snacks”.

24 Answer: Reference Room

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The keywords concerned in Q24 must be “place” and those books.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The Reference Room has a lot of books, among which are textbooks, literature materials and dictionaries. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Reference Room”.

25 Answer: Closed Reserve Room

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The keywords concerned in Q25 must be “place” and “important books”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the library rules, important reference books cannot be taken away from the library so students have to sit in the Closed Reserve Room to read. Thus, it is implied that important reference books are placed inside the Closed Reserve Room. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Closed Reserve Room”.

26 Answer: journals

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The keywords concerned in Q26 must be “Periodical Room”, “current issues”, “newspapers” and “magazines”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the speaker, there are current or back newspapers, magazines and journals inside the Periodical Room. As all of the information above matches our keywords, the missing answer for this question must be “journals”.

27 Answer: Photocopy Room

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The keywords concerned in Q27 must be “place”, “photocopier” and “printer”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the speaker, there are 4 photocopiers and 4 laser printers in the photocopy room. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Photocopy room”.

28 Answer: multimedia equipment

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The keywords concerned in Q28 must be “Conference Room”, “function” and “work table”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer can be a phrase.
According to the speaker, the Conference Room is divided into many different size rooms with a work table and multimedia equipment so that teachers and students can do group work. Consequently, it is implied that there are work tables and multimedia equipment in the Conference Room. Thus, the answer for this question must be “multimedia equipment”.

Questions 29-30

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which of the TWO following warnings are to students?

A Reference book
B Recalled book
C Back newspaper
D Library Card
E Student locker

29-30 Answer: B,D

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The keywords concerned in Q29 and Q30 must be “warnings”.
The speaker advises the students to be careful with the recalled books and the library card. Firstly, about the recalled books, if the book is recalled by the library students have to return it within 7 working days, otherwise they will have to pay a fine. Secondly, about the library card, since all records of using library resources are in the Library Card, students are strongly advised to keep their card safely. Therefore, the correct options, in this case, are option B and option D.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that option A is the correct answer. However, the reference book itself is not a problem. The book only becomes a problem when it is recalled by the library and the student who temporarily owns the book fails to return it within 7 days. The information about the reference book’s rules is not enough to constitute a warning.

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Part 3

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Questions 31-34

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Holidays and Festivals

The main religion in Britain is 31

Traditional Christmas activities:

Christmas Pantomime – a comical musical play

32 gives a speech on TV and radio.

33 is on the day after Christmas.

The most important Christian holiday in Britain is 34

31 Answer: Christian

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The keywords concerned in Q31 must be “main religion in Britain”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
According to the lecturer, Britain remains mainly a Christian nation. In other words, the main religion in Britain is Christian. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Christian”.

32 Answer: Queen

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The keywords concerned in Q32 must be “traditional Christmas activities” and “gives a speech on TV and radio”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer can be a name of a certain person.
According to the lecturer, there are 3 traditional Christmas activities in Britain, among which is to hear the Queen give her Christmas speech over television and radio. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Queen”.

33 Answer: Boxing Day

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The keywords concerned in Q33 must be “traditional Christmas activities” and “on the day after Christmas”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer can be a noun phrase.
We are already aware that there are 3 traditional Christmas activities in Britain. And Boxing Day is the third one. According to the lecturer, the Boxing Day falls on the day after Christmas. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Boxing Day”.

34 Answer: Easter

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The keywords concerned in Q34 must be “most important Christian holiday in Britain”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the lecturer, the actual most important Christian holiday in Britain is Easter. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Easter”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that the answer must be Christmas. However, as the lecturer explicitly emphasizes that the biggest holiday for church goers is not Christmas. Therefore, Christmas is an incorrect answer.

Questions 35-40

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.


England Holiday	35 in November set off fireworks cook 36
North Ireland Holiday	St. Patrick is on 37
Scotland Holiday	38 First Footing Halloween: put a candle in 39
Wales Holiday	Eisteddfod: The highlight is to 40 the best two poets.

35 Answer: Bonfire Night

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The keywords concerned in Q35 must be “England Holiday”, “in November” and “set off fireworks”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a phrase.
According to the lecturer, Bonfire Night is a truly English holiday in England, which is celebrated in early November. Lots of fireworks are set off on Bonfire Night. Thus, we can see that all keywords match the information about Bonfire Night. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Bonfire Night”.

36 Answer: potatoes and sausages

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The keywords concerned in Q36 must be “England Holiday” and “cook”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase regarding food.
According to lecturer, most communities have public bonfires and gather to cook potatoes and sausages in the fire. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “potatoes and sausages”.

37 Answer: 17th March

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The keywords concerned in Q37 must be “North Ireland Holiday” and “St. Patrick”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a date.
It is implied from the passage that St. Patrick is on 17th March. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “17th March”.

38 Answer: New Year’s Eve

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The keywords concerned in Q38 must be “Scotland Holiday” and “First Footing”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a phrase.
In Scotland, New Year’s Eve is called Hogmanay. The celebration of Hogmanay varies, but a widely practiced custom is “First Footing”. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Hogmanay”.

39 Answer: pumpkins

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The keywords concerned in Q39 must be “Scotland Holiday”, “Halloween” and “put candle in”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
Halloween is a Scottish festival. On Halloween, people will cut horrible faces in pumpkins and put a candle inside them so that the candle can shine through the eyes. In other words, they put a candle in pumpkins. Thus, the answer for this question must be “pumpkins”.

40 Answer: crown

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The keywords concerned in Q40 must be “Wales Holiday”, “Eisteddfod”, “highlight” and “best 2 poets”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb.
Eisteddfod is the most famous festival in Wales. The highlight of this festival is to crown the two bards who have written the best poems of the festival. Therefore, this sentence can be rewritten as the highlight is to crown the best two poets. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “crown”.

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Part 4

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PART 1

Agent: Good morning, Campus Flat Agency, how can I help you?

Kevin: Good morning, I’m ringing to complain about problems with my flat’s facilities.

Agent: Fine. May I take down your details first?

Kevin: Yes.

Agent: What’s your name?

Kevin: Kevin Green.

Agent: OK, Kevin. And your address?

Kevin: I live in International House in the South Area.

Agent: Your room number?

Kevin: My room number is 16C.

Agent: On which floor?

Kevin: The third floor.

Agent: OK, third floor, room 16C. Are you a registered student at university?

Kevin: Yes, I am.

Agent: What’s your registration number?

Kevin: It is KG6037.

Agent: OK. What’s your faculty?

Kevin: Computer Science.

Agent: How long is your flat lease?

Kevin: I’m not sure. Let me check. It is one year.

Agent: How long have you been in the flat?

Kevin: Just two months.

Agent: Well, what are the problems that you’ve been having?

Kevin: The first thing is the bathroom tap.

Agent: Let me take the notes. Tap in your bathroom. What’s wrong with it?

Kevin: It is leaking. I’d really hope to get that replaced right now.

Agent: OK. How about this afternoon?

Kevin: That’s great.

Agent: Anything else?

Kevin: The next one is the stove in the kitchen.

Agent: What’s the trouble with it?

Kevin: You know the stove is not a new one when we move into the flat.

Agent: Yes. Does it work?

Kevin: No, the door of stove is broken.

Agent: OK. How about repairing it next week?

Kevin: Fine. And the last point is the problem of TV set.

Agent: What’s the matter with the TV set?

Kevin: It had no sound from the day before yesterday.

Agent: Fine.

Kevin: I do hope you can repair it as soon as possible. You know there will be a very good football match tomorrow evening. We all hope to watch it.

Agent: OK. How about we repair it at the same time with your stove?

Kevin: Great.

Agent: Anything else?

Kevin: No. Just 3 items.

Agent: OK. We will get a repair man over to you tomorrow afternoon, are you available at that time?

Kevin: I will return to the flat at about 4 o'clock.

Agent: So how about 5 o’clock?

Kevin: Fine.

Agent: You can contact the repair man if your time will be changed.

Kevin: OK.

Agent: His phone number is 654 337 47.

Kevin: Right.

Agent: Do you have any questions?

Kevin: Let me think, yes, how about the repair fee?

Agent: Usually, the price is at least 5 pounds, but you just use two months, so we offer free repair.

Kevin: That’s so great. Thank you very much.

Agent: You are welcome. Goodbye.

Kevin: Goodbye.

PART 2

Welcome to the Edge Climbing Centre, I’m Jason White, manager assistant. I’d like to give you an introduction about the climbing centre. The Edge Climbing Centre was opened in 1994, and reconstructed and doubled its original size in 1998. The Edge is a founder member of the association of British Climbing Walls and supports the work of the British mountaineering Council. As you know climbing is a great activity for keeping fit and healthy. So we aim to provide a climbing experience that is ẹnjoyable, imaginative and challenging. Let’s begin with our facilities. The first one I’d like to introduce you to is the Main Hall. With over 150 routes the Main Hall packs in a huge variety of climbs on featured and flat panels. Our facilities are continuously developing and feature a 13 meters articulated wall that can rotate to minus 45°. Easier routes can be top-roped; other routes have quick-draws in place of the lead climber. We think we have every angle covered! Our Bouldering area is one of the best of its kind in the country. A mixture of flat panels and featured walls provide overhanging cracks, flakes, pockets and corners. There are angles to suit everyone from the beginner to the most experienced climber. Located just next to our Bouldering area is a small warm-up wall. You can climb at an easy standard to get those bones moving. There are lots of big holds and small crimps. In addition, it is also equipped with top-ropes that are ideal for demonstrating techniques to novices. Our café is a relaxing place to have a rest between climbs, with plenty of choice. We sell tea, coffee and soft drinks, as well as a range of mouth-watering cakes. The Edge has two changing areas located on the upper floor. There are also toilets, washing facilities and lockers. Locker keys are available from reception.

At the Edge you can pay per visit or save on course fees by becoming our member. We have three types of membership. Gold Membership is ideal for regular visitors. Our gold membership packages are available for 6 to 12 month periods. You should pay £18 for half year and £30 for one year. You do not need to pay any course fees. The fee of our 12 months’ silver membership package is £20. Climbers have to pay £1 for each course. Both gold membership and silver membership are offered to climbers over the age of 18. Meanwhile, younger climbers aged from 14 to 17, should try the bronze membership which is more suitable. It has the same period and price as the silver membership. We open at 10 a.m in the morning to 10:30 in the evening from Monday to Friday, we are open until 8 o’clock in the evening on weekends. Please pay attention, we do not open on bank holidays. We also offer training courses which are designed for inexperienced climbers on Monday and Wednesday evening. You can choose outdoor course or indoor course depending on your needs. Usually the indoor course is suitable for beginners. If you want to know more details about it please visit our reception. Miss Morris will give you a hand. Thanks for attending the introduction lecture of the Edge Climbing Centre. I hope you will enjoy our facilities in the future.

PART 3

Well, first of all, welcome to the orientation tour of university library. I’m David White-a library staff here. I know all of you are new students. You will probably need some sort of guidance to help you to use the library effectively for your study and research. Today, I’d like to introduce you to the different parts and functions of the library. Now, let’s start our tour from the entrance here. As you can see there are 3 floors. First of all, I will introduce you to the ground floor.

There are three parts of the ground floor. The first one that we face now is Reception. It supplies library information to all visitors. As a new student, you should apply for your library card first before using library resources. Remember to take one passport photo and your union card when you come here to register. Next to it is Computer Section on the right of entrance. As you see there are 10 computers for students to search library resources such as reference books. You can also search library information by using your own laptop in the house, but you should get your username and password when you register in the Computer Centre tomorrow. The last section on the ground floor is the Leisure Bar. We make sure there is no food or drink in our reading room. If you are hungry you can go to the Leisure Bar on the corner of the ground floor. It is a relaxed place. Drinks and snacks are supplied there.

The large section on the second floor located in the centre is called the Reference Room. You will find all kinds of textbooks, literature materials, or dictionaries in the room. Near to it is a small room called the Closed Reserve Room. According to library rules important reference books cannot be taken away from the library so students have to sit in the Closed Reserve Room to read.

The room opposite to the Closed Reserve Room is the Periodical Room. We offer various current or back newspapers, magazines and journals. There is a small room called Audio-visual Room next to it. You can find tapes or CDs or watch videos in there. If you want to photocopy some materials you can go to the Photocopy Room on the right corner beside the stairs. We offer five computers, four photocopiers and four laser printers there. You should deposit money in your library card first and then swipe your card before using the photocopier or printer. There are some rules. The first rule is that we do not accept coins. The second rule is to limit your session to half an hour at a time when photocopier is busy or the printer is busy. The last important rule is that please do not start printing less than 10 minutes before the library closes.

The Reading Room and Meeting Room are both located on the top floor. Now we are in the big Reading Room with a glass roof. As you see it is very bright and quiet in here. You can read books while enjoying the sunshine. The last section I wish to introduce to you is the Conference Room. There are some different size rooms with a round work table and multimedia equipment for teachers and students to do group work.

Okay, let’s talk about some warnings. First of all you can reserve any reference book if they are on loan, but the available time is only 48 hours. If you cannot come to the Reception to take your reserve books you will miss out. Then, if your book is recalled by the library you have to return it within seven working days, otherwise the book is overdue, and you will have to pay a fine. The other thing is your Library Card. All records of using library resources are in your card. I hope you can keep your card safely, especially do not leave it in your student locker. If you lose it please come to our reception to report the loss and apply for a new one in order to avoid further trouble. Good, that’s the end of the tour of the library. You can look around for yourselves now, and if you have any questions please ask the advisor at the Reception.

PART 4

British celebrate many religious, historical, social and cultural holidays throughout the year. Some holidays marked on calendar are celebrated throughout the country. Others are based on local customs and traditions which reflect the variety of experience in different regions.

Britain remains mainly a Christian nation but most British do not go to church regularly or engage in Christian worship. Because of immigration and changing beliefs, most of the world’s religions are practiced in Britain such as Hindu, Judaism, Muslim faith and Sikh. Christmas is the biggest and best loved British holiday. While Christmas has a Christian meaning – it commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. People usually celebrate Christmas by decorating homes and workplaces with coloured lights and Christmas trees and ornaments and exchanging gifts.

There are three traditional Christmas activities in Britain. One is the Christmas Pantomime – a comical musical play. Another British Christmas tradition is to hear the Queen give he Christmas speech over the television and radio. The British Queen is also the Queen of other nations, such as Canada and Australia, and so her speech is broadcast to her millions of subjects throughout the world. The third British Christmas tradition, which is also celebrated in countries with British heritage, is Boxing Day, which falls on the day after Christmas. People used to give Christmas gifts or money to their staff on Boxing Day. However, a new Boxing Day custom has emerged, it is shopping. But for most people, it is a day for visiting, eating and relaxing.

For church goers the biggest holiday is Easter, not Christmas. It is the most important Christian festival in Britain. Easter commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is in the spring when universities and schools are closed for breaks. During the Easter period Christians attend many church services and charity activities. Easter Eggs are the main symbol of Easter. As time goes on, nowadays, people give each other chocolate or candy for Easter.

There are some local festivals and holidays in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. People can know about the different culture and customs of the four nations of the United Kingdom. Many festivals and customs have been invented, adopted and used to serve political or religious functions in times of conflict. Special days in England and Wales show their national pride in their unique languages and cultures and remind people that there is much more to the U.K. than “the English and England”.

One truly English holiday in England is called Bonfire Night – celebrated in early November. English people celebrate this event in the traditional way. Small children with a straw effigy called the “Guy” appear on British streets. They beg for money from passing adults. They buy lots of fireworks to set off on Bonfire Night. Most communities have public bonfires, where people gather to cook potatoes and sausages in the fire and watch fireworks performing. The biggest Bonfires Night celebration is held in the small medieval town of Lewes, where torchlight parades wind through the narrow streets.

Northern Irish Catholics celebrate the birthday of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, on 17th March each year. Patrick was a Catholic bishop who lived in the 5th century and is thought to have brought Christianity to Ireland. He lived in Great Britain, but was captured by Irish raiders and became as a slave at the age of 16. He eventually escaped and returned to Britain. However he accepted the invitation of the Irish and returned to Ireland to begin his successful missionary career.

Most British people welcome the coming of the New Year, in Scotland, New Year’s Eve is called Hogmanay (31st December) – is the major winter celebration, but Christmas is very quiet. How Hogmanay is celebrated varies throughout Scotland , but one widely practiced custom is “First Footing”. There is a superstitious belief that the first person to cross the threshold of a household in the New Year can bring luck and prosperity: the appearance of a young, preferably dark haired and handsome man is considered particularly lucky. First footers usually bring a bottle of alcohol, a lump of coal or a peat as a gift and given a “dram of Whiskey” as their reward.

Halloween (31st October) is another Scottish festival that comes from the great feast of the pagan Celt. It is particularly connected to ghosts. At parties people dress up in strange costumes and pretend that they are witches. They cut horrible faces in pumpkins and put a candle inside which shines through the eyes. Children dressed in white sheets knock on doors at Halloween and ask if you would like a “trick” or “treat”. Usually hosts give them something nice, such as coins or candy; otherwise, they make lots of noise on front door.

Wales has some of the oldest and richest literacy, musical and poetic traditions in Europe. The most famous festival in Wales is the Eisteddfod. In each August, Welsh people hold a large Eisteddfod to remind people that Wales has had a very special cultural heritage. The highlight of the festival is to crown the two bards who have written the best poems of the festival. Nowadays, the Eisteddfod is the largest popular festival of music making and poetry writing in Europe.

The British calendar is full of holidays and festivals which show the different cultures and histories of the people who make up Britain. Such holidays and festivals not only remind people of how cultures change and influence each other but also give people a chance to share in the rich cultural heritage of the United Kingdom.

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