ANNOUNCER:Section 1, you will hear a telephone conversation between a woman and a police officer.First look at questions 1 to 5.For each of the questions, four alternatives are given.Decide which of the alternatives a, b, c or d.Best fits what you hear on the tape, and circle the appropriate letter.You will see that there is an example which has been done for you.On this occasion only, the conversation relating to the example will be played first.
Receptionist:Good evening, City Police Station.Can I help you?
Woman:Oh, hello.I'd like to report a stolen briefcase, please.
Receptionist:Just a minute, and I'll put you through.
ANNOUNCER:The woman says she wants to report a stolen briefcase, so a has been circled.Now we shall begin.You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time.Now listen carefully to the first part of the conversation, and answer questions 1 to 5.
Receptionist:Good evening, City Police Station.Can I help you?
Woman:Oh, hello.I'd like to report a stolen briefcase, please.
Receptionist:Just a minute, and I'll put you through.
Police Officer:Lost property, can I help you?
Woman:Oh, yes.I've had my briefcase stolen.
Police Officer:OK, I'll take some details.Tell me what it looks like first of all.
Woman:Well, it's a soft leather one, you know, not a heavy box type like a man's.
Police Officer:Hmm. And how does it close?
Woman:It's got buckles at the front, two of them, they're gold plated ones.
Police Officer:Fine.Uh. Was it locked?
Woman:No, I'm afraid not.
Police Officer:Never mind.Any distinguishing features?
Woman:Pardon?
Police Officer:Any marks or badges on it that make it stand out?
Woman:Uh. Only the brand name.
Police Officer:And where's that?
Woman:It's on the back, at the bottom, in the left-hand corner.It's Sagi.Oh, and there's a scratch.It's quite bad, but small, directly above the brand name.I did it recently putting it on my bike.
Police Officer:Right, got that.So, what did you have inside the briefcase?
Woman:Well, all my papers from college.It's so frustrating, but thank goodness for computers, I haven't lost them completely.
Police Officer:Yes, you're lucky.
Woman:I had my wallet in my pocket, so I didn't lose that.But there were also my pens which I got for my birthday, and a novel I was planning to read on the train.
Police Officer:Right, where exactly did you lose the briefcase?
Woman:Well, I couldn't believe it.I was standing on the platform, it was right next to me.
Police Officer:You were holding it?
Woman:I just put it down on the floor, but I could almost feel it beside me.I was watching for my tram because sometimes it comes early, and then next time I looked, my briefcase wasn't there.
Police Officer:And what time was this?
Woman:It was it must have been about 5:20 no, a bit later.I'd say 5:30, because it was just getting crowded, and the train normally comes at about 5:35 (twenty-five to six).
ANNOUNCER:Before they continue their conversation, look at questions 6 to 10.As you listen to the rest of the conversation, complete the form by filling in the numbered spaces 6 to 10.
Police Officer:Right, if you'll just give me some personal details.
Woman:Yes.
Police Officer:What name is it?
Woman:I'm Mary Prescott.
Police Officer:Can you spell that?
Woman:Yes, it's PRESCOTT.
Police Officer:And your address?
Woman:Flat 2, 41, Fountain Road, Canterbury.
Police Officer:Fountain Road, yes, No. 41.And have you got a contact telephone number?
Woman:Yes, it's 752239.
Police Officer:752239.Fine.Uh. One last question, what would you say the value of your briefcase is?
Woman:Including the contents?
Police Officer:Yes.Just a rough estimate is fine.
Woman:Oh, I'm not sure.Well, the briefcase itself is quite new.I bought it last month for £40 I suppose about 65 pounds.The contents are worth about 20 or 25 pounds at least.
Police Officer:That's fine.Well, um, if you could come down to the station tomorrow, you can sign this form and have a look at what we've got here.
Woman:OK, thanks.Bye.
Police Officer:Goodbye.
ANNOUNCER:That is the end of section 1.You now have half a minute to check your answers.
