ANNOUNCER:Section 1, you will hear a conversation between a customer and a salesman at a car showroom.First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 4.You will see that there is an example which has been done for you.On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
MAN:Good morning.Please take a seat.How can I help you?
WOMAN:Well, I'm thinking of buying a new car, and I'd like some advice.
MAN:Sure, yes.Had you got any particular make in mind?
WOMAN:I'm interested in a Lida.I've had one before and liked it, but I haven't really made up my mind.
ANNOUNCER:The customer states that she is interested in a Lide, so Lida has been written in the space.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 1 to 4.
MAN:Good morning.Please take a seat.How can I help you?
WOMAN:Well, I'm thinking of buying a new car, and I'd like some advice.
MAN:Sure, yes.Had you got any particular make in mind?
WOMAN:I'm interested in a Lida.I've had one before and liked it, but I haven't really made up my mind.
MAN:Sure, we've got various models.Um. Right, what about the engine size?Any ideas?
WOMAN:Uh. The one I've got at the moment's 1.2 liter engine, but I find it a bit slow on long journeys.Hmm.I'd like a bit more power this time.A 1.4 should do.I don't think I need a 1.6 or anything.
MAN:Right.Well, I think the model you're looking at is the Max.Here's a picture.
WOMAN:Oh, yes.Have you got one in?
MAN:Yes, I'll take you to have a look at it in a minute.I'll just get a few more details.Uh. Is there anything else to do with the engine?What kind of gear change do you want?I presume you want a manual.
WOMAN:I'd want automatic.I've never driven a car with manual gears.
MAN:Right.Well now, here's the color chart for the Max.Have you given that any thought?This blue is very popular at the moment.
WOMAN:Yes, it is nice.I like blue.Um. What's it called?Royal?
MAN:Yes.
WOMAN:Hmm, but actually I think I prefer this lighter shade here, sky.
MAN:Yes, that's popular too.
WOMAN:I think I'll go for that.
MAN:You might have to wait a week or so for that color, but I assume that'll be OK.
WOMAN:Oh, yes, fine.
MAN:Well we can go outside and you can have a good look at one, and perhaps take it out.Hmm. But first, can I just ask you about finance?The cash price is going to be somewhere in the region of seven and a half thousand.How would you like to pay?Are you in a position to pay cash, or would you need credit?
WOMAN:I'd like credit provided the terms are reasonable.
MAN:Well, you can discuss that with my colleague in a moment.We have various arrangements, and would you be interested in us taking your present car as part exchange?
WOMAN:Yes.
MAN:OK, fine.So I'll just need some details from you, and then we can do a valuation...Is that OK?
WOMAN:Fine, yes.
ANNOUNCER:Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10.Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.
MAN:Could I have your full name?
WOMAN:Wendy Harries, that's HARRIES.
MAN:And is that Mrs... Miss... Ms...?
WOMAN:It's Doctor, actually.
MAN:Oh, right.And your address?
WOMAN:20 Green Banks.
MAN:Is that 'Green' spelled as in the color?
WOMAN:Yes, that's right.
MAN:OK.
WOMAN:Alton.
MAN:Is that OLTON?
WOMAN:Not quite, it begins with an A, not an O.
MAN:Oh, yes, that's in Hampshire, isn't it?
WOMAN:That's right.
MAN:And do you know your post code?
WOMAN:Uh. Yes, it's GU89EW.
MAN:Do you have a daytime phone number?
WOMAN:Well, I work at the hospital, but it's a bit difficult to get hold of me.I can give you a number just for messages, and then I'll get back to you when I can.Is that OK?
MAN:That's fine.
WOMAN:It's 0798257643.
MAN:Fine.And about the car you have now, what make is it?
WOMAN:It's a Conti.
MAN:Do you know the year or the model name?
WOMAN:I think it's 1996 and it's called a lion, like the animal.
MAN:Then it must be 1994 because they brought out the fox after that.
WOMAN:Oh, right, yes.
MAN:Mileage? Roughly?
WOMAN:I'm not sure, I know it's less than 70,000.
MAN:OK.What color is it?
WOMAN:It's grey, metallic grey.
MAN:Right.And one last thing, what sort of condition would you say it's in?
WOMAN:I'd probably describe it as reasonable.Do you need to see it?It's parked outside.
MAN:Not at the moment, no.Perhaps you could call in one day next week.
ANNOUNCER:That is the end of section 1.You now have half a minute to check your answers.
