ANNOUNCER:Section 1.You will hear two colleagues, Joan and Peter, organizing a Christmas dinner for their office staff.First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5.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.
JOAN:Right, let's try and get it sorted out today, so we don't have it hanging over us, OK?
PETER:Good idea.I'll take notes.
JOAN:First thing, numbers.Have we got anything definite?
PETER:Well, I've been working it out, and I think 40 to 43.
JOAN:Shall we put 45 to be on the safe side?
PETER:Yep.Fine.
ANNOUNCER:Joan and Peter agree that 45 is a safe number to book for.So, 45 is written as the answer.Now we shall begin.You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time.Listen carefully to the first part of the conversation, and answer questions 1 to 5.
JOAN:Right, let's try and get it sorted out today, so we don't have it hanging over us, OK?
PETER:Good idea, I'll take notes.
JOAN:First thing, numbers.Have we got anything definite?
PETER:Well, I've been working it out, and I think 40 to 43.
JOAN:Shall we put 45 to be on the safe side?
PETER:Yep.Fine.
JOAN:Dates...Well, that's straightforward.
PETER:The last working day before Christmas... which is...
JOAN:...which is December the 21st.
PETER:...which is going to be pretty difficult to book at Christmas,so we'd better think of 2 or 3 places, just to be on the safe side.
JOAN:Well, last year's was hopeless.
PETER:The Red Lion, wasn't it?
JOAN:Yep, we ought to go for something more expensive, cos you...
PETER:...you get what you pay for.
JOAN:Hmm, that new Indian restaurant in Wetherfield is supposed to be excellent, the Rajdoot.
PETER:Oh, how do you spell that?
JOAN:RAJDOOT.
PETER:It's bound to be packed.
JOAN:Well, let's put that down as the first choice, and have some backups.What about the Park View Hotel as a second choice?
PETER:Yes, that's always reliable.Park View Hotel...
JOAN:And the London Arms in case.
PETER:London arms...
JOAN:I'll call them now if you want.
PETER:No, I'll do it, Joan.You're really busy.Oh, have you got the numbers?
JOAN:Not for the Rajdoot, but right, Park View hotel.777192, and London Arms, 208657.
PETER:Great. Before I ring, we'd better just make sure they're within the price range.
JOAN:Up to £15 a head?
PETER:I think you'll find some people won't be able to go that high.
JOAN:Well, you can't get anything decent under 10 pounds.
PETER:OK, we'll say 12.
JOAN:OK.
PETER:And we'd better make sure there's good vegetarian food.
JOAN:And a non-smoking section, you know what the boss is like.
PETER:Hmm. Don't remind me.Uh. I'll let you know as soon as I get anything.
ANNOUNCER:Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
PETER:Good news, I found Rajdoot's number straight away, and they can fit us in.Their Christmas menu sounds great.
JOAN:What is it?
PETER:Uh. French onion soup or fruit juice.
JOAN:Uh huh.
PETER:Roast dinner or lentil curry,sounds ordinary, but my friend said it was really tasty.
JOAN:Hmm, lentil curry, that's unusual.
PETER:And then for dessert, there's traditional plum pudding or apple pie, plus coffee.
JOAN:That sounds really good for £12. Did you book it?
PETER:Well, I said I'd check with the staff first, but they did say they'd hold the booking until next Wednesday anyway.Oh, and if we go ahead, they'd like a 50 pound deposit.
JOAN:Oh, 50 is normal.That's fine.
PETER:And they want a letter.
JOAN:Right to confirm.
PETER:Oh, and they say with such large numbers.We have to choose the menu in advance.
JOAN:Oh, that won't be a problem.I'll put up a notice with details of the restaurant and the menu.When did you say they wanted confirmation by?
PETER:It was oh, let's see, uh, the fourth of November.
JOAN:Where do you think I should put up the notice, where everyone's guaranteed to see it?
PETER:On the cafe notice board, I should think.
JOAN:Hmm. Hardly anyone looks at that.
PETER:Hmm. Well, the Newsletter is probably your best bet.
JOAN:Oh, good idea.I'll go and do that now.
ANNOUNCER:That is the end of section 1.You will now have half a minute to check your answers.
