Renting an Apartment You have just arrived in Arizona State University.You have read the ads about several large apartment buildings which are very close to the campus.You make a call to ask about the following information:
Monthly
rent
Neceary documents
Required deposits
Gas and electricity bills
Car
park
Sports facilities
Location of apartment; size of apartment; condition of apartment Furnishings; rental price per month; utilities; deposit;
When apartment is available
book a hotel room You have just arrived in a new town and want to book a hotel room.Type of rooms available; cost(includes breakfast?);
facilities;
Restaurants; recreation; nightclubs; tourist sites nearby;
transportation 3 flight You want to book a flight to New York.Imagine that the interviewer works in a travel agency.Ask the interviewer questions about the flight.Find out about:
-frequency of the flights
-departure times
-duration of the flight
-number of stopovers
-price of the ticket
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Book a flight Frequency of flight; departure times; duration of flights Number of stopovers; price of ticket; booking a flight
4 Travelling to Another Country You are a student at Oxford University in England.A couple of friends at the University have asked you to travel with them to European countries during the summer break.You ask your friend about the following information:
Visa
application
Countries to visit
Transportation
Language problems
Starting / returning time
Cost of travel
Travelling in the UK You’re planning to travel 2 weeks in Britain.Your friend used to study in Britain and has a lot of experience traveling there.Now make a phone call to your friend and ask him or her about the following information:
Transportation
Travel Documents to Prepare
Weather Food;
restaurants; costs;
language
Tourist-Attractions Souvenirs / gifts
Traveling to London You are planning to travel to London during the Christmas holiday.Your friend, Frank, has just come back from his holiday there.Now you are at his office asking him about the following information:
Transportation
Accommodation
Costs
Weather
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Scenic-spots
Souvenirs
7 renting a car You are interested in renting a car for a few days.Your examiner is in charge of a car rental agency.
Find out some information about renting cars.
The cost per day
The cost per kilometer
Insurance
The type of driving licence required
The type of car available
The pick-up point for the car
8 Opening a Bank Account You have arrived at the University, and now, two days later, you think it’s time to open a bank account.There is a branch of Lloyds Bank on campus.You go in and speak to the cashier.Your interviewer works there as a cashier.Find out about:
-types of accounts
-bank charges
-interest rates
-benefits of opening a Lloyds account rather than the National Westminster, Midland, or Barclays Bank
Opening a Bank Account You have just arrived in San Francisco, California, to attend a university there.You want to open an account.You go to a bank and ask about the following information:
Documents
needed
Application procedures
Types of accounts offered
Credit card
Online
banking
service charges
Busine hours
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University Clubs and Aociations You have just arrived at a new university.It is orientation week and you want to know about the different clubs and aociations you can join.Your examiner is a Student Union representative.
types of clubs
meeting times
benefits
Costs
Activities
registration 10 The Excursion The Overseas Students’ Club is organizing an excursion to a local tourist spot.You are thinking of joining the excursion.Your examiner is one of the organisers.
destination
means of transport
length of excursion
cost
meals
clothing/equipment
11 computer is broken.
Your computer is broken.Your examiner works in a computer shop.He/she has looked at the computer and is ready to tell you about the problem.
The problem
The poible cause of the problem
The time needed for repairs
Parts that need to be ordered
The cost of repairs
The guarantee 12
accident The examiner has just seen an accident.Find out some information about what happened.
The time of the accident
What the examiner was doing
The accident itself
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Where the accident took place
The number of people injured
The cause of the accident
13 visitors from overseas.The interviewer has visitors from overseas.Find out some information about them.
Who they are
Where they are from
How they became friends
The length of their stay
Their plans for daytime and evening activities
14 part-time job
You are a student at a British university.You have read a notice about a part-time job.Make a call to get more information.
Job requirements
Workplace
Duties/ responsibilites
Length of the job
Hours per day / week
Pay
Starting time
school’s health center.
You have just arrived at a British university as a visiting scholar.You want to get some information about the school’s health center.Make a call to the center and ask questions about:
Location
Services provided
Appointment
Charges
Ways of payment
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16 You are interested in purchasing some health insurance.
Length of coverage; cost of plan different plans available;
Payment methods;
requirements; illnees covered by plan
17 This is the first time you need to see a doctor.
Find out the neceary information about the on-campus clinic from your friend.
Busine hours;
location
appointment procedure fees
services provided
emergency facility
18 Buying a Pet You are now studying at a university in London, England, and you want to keep a pet for company.You ask your landlord about the following information:
Types of pets permiible
Neceary injections
Places to buy a pet
Pet hospitals
Cost of keeping a pet
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Calling a Language Center You are now studying at Queensland University.You want to take the opportunity to improve your English.You have learned that there is a language center which offers different language courses.Make a call to the center and ask about the following information:
Tuition
fees
Schedule
Registration requirements
Courses available
Claroom
location
Certification offered
20 Police Registration You have just arrived in England.You are told to register in a police station.You call
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the international office to ask about the following information.
Documents needed
Copies of photos required
Police station location
Office hours
Deadline for registration
Cost of registration
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Hiring a Tutor You are now studying at Oxford University in England.You have encountered some language difficulties and are planning to hire a private tutor to improve your language skills.You call a friend with similar experience to ask about the following information.
Ways to find a tutor
Tutorial frequency
Tuition
fee
Suitable tutorial duration
Poible tutorial location
Poible tutorial effects
22 About a University Library As a visiting scholar, you are conducting a research on Computer Science and need to use the university library.Now you are asking the librarian about the following information:
Library
application
Photocopying
Opening-hours
Duration of retention
Number of books loanable
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Visa Extension You are a student at California State University in USA, and you believe that you need to apply for an extension of your visa.You call the immigration office to ask about the following information.
Application procedures
Neceary documentation
Cost-of-renewal
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Length of time needed to get renewal
Office-hours
Transportation
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Asking for information about a tour
You want to join three days to scotland for a weekend.
Travel documents;
transportation;
travel schedule;
accommodations and food; tourist attractions;
costs for each person; museum 25
Ask about a rail card You want to apply for a rail card that allows you to buy cheaper railway tickets.make a call and ask about:
Types of cards
Costs;
benefits;
restrictions; duration of card;
application deadline;
documents or proof needed to buy card
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English claes
You are studying in America,and heard about a language center.
The kinds of courses;
length of courses;
requirements;
Schedule;
examinations; tuiton fees; registration deadline
