IELTS 18 Academic · Test 4

Listening · Part 1

Mock mode: in the real test you hear the recording once.

Questions 1–10
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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0:00 Part 1. You will hear a telephone conversation between a coordinator at Summit Climbing Wall and a caller. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5.
0:21 Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.
0:25 Coordinator: Good morning, Summit Climbing Wall. How can I help you?
0:30 Caller: Hello. I'd like to book a climbing party for my son.
0:35 Coordinator: Of course. I just need to take a few details. Could I have your name, please?
0:42 Caller: Yes, it's Emma Merton.
0:45 Coordinator: And how do you spell your surname?
0:47 Caller: It's M, E, R, T, O, N.
0:51 Coordinator: Thank you. And what is your address?
0:55 Caller: It's 50 Bramley Lane.
0:57 Coordinator: Bramley. Is that B, R, A, M, L, E, Y?
1:03 Caller: Yes, that's right.
1:05 Coordinator: And a contact number?
1:07 Caller: It's oh 7 5 7 1 2 2 7 9 6 5.
1:13 Coordinator: Would you prefer the bouldering area or the high wall?
1:16 Caller: I was thinking of high, but actually, bouldering would be better.
1:21 Coordinator: So that's bouldering. Fine.
1:24 Coordinator: We can provide pizza or sandwiches afterwards.
1:28 Caller: Hmm. sandwiches sounds nice, but I think we'll go for pizza.
1:32 Before the conversation continues, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
1:48 Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
1:51 Coordinator: And how many children will that be?
1:54 Caller: We first planned 9, but now it will be 11.
1:58 Coordinator: And what date would you like to start?
2:00 Caller: The 23rd of October, please.
2:03 Coordinator: Anything else for the party?
2:05 Caller: Yes. Could you note down balloons, please? That's all, I think.
2:12 Coordinator: Of course. So, the total comes to 150 pounds.
2:18 Caller: That's fine.
2:19 Coordinator: Lastly, how did you hear about us?
2:22 Caller: I heard an advert on the radio.
2:25 Coordinator: Thank you, Emma. That's all booked. We'll send you a confirmation.
2:31 Caller: Great. Thanks very much. Goodbye.
2:37 That is the end of Part 1. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 1.

Summit Climbing Wall — Party Booking

Name	Emma 1
Address	50 2 Lane
Phone	3
Session	4
Food	5
Number of children	6
Start date	7 October
Also requested	8
Total cost	£9
Heard about us from	10