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🎧 IELTS Listening & Speaking Practice
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English subtitles
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Dictation
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Pass 5
Replay without subtitles
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📝 IELTS Speaking Dialogue Transcript
Leasing Agent: Good morning. I'm the leasing agent. Welcome to the Maple Street flats. How can I help you today?
Applicant: Hi. I'm here to see the two-bedroom. My last place was hit by a hurricane and I need someplace safe.
Leasing Agent: I'm sorry to hear about the hurricane. We do advise renters to check windows after storms. It is customary to have renter's insurance here.
Applicant: Yes, my old flat was left disheveled after the storm; carpets and curtains were messy and wet.
Leasing Agent: This apartment sits on the flank of a small hill, so it drains well. The flank position helped the building avoid flooding during the last hurricane.
Applicant: That's good. I also noticed a large bird on the balcony when I arrived — a falcon. I saw the falcon twice while walking around.
Leasing Agent: Ah, that's Mrs Green's trained falcon. She keeps a falcon on the roof sometimes, but it's harmless. It's not customary for pets to be left outside unattended, though.
Applicant: I appreciate that. The apartment itself looked neat now, but the previous tenant left it a bit disheveled and there were boxes in the hallway.
Leasing Agent: We usually ask for first month's rent and a security deposit at signing. Utilities are included in some units, but not all — that's noted on the listing.
Applicant: Okay. One more thing — is parking available? I need a spot for my car after the move.
Leasing Agent: There is limited parking and a small garden with a bench. Also, the staircase is on the flank side of the building, so keep that in mind if you have heavy luggage.
Applicant: Great. I like that the place avoided the flooding during the hurricane and that there are familiar neighbours like Mrs Green with her falcon.
Leasing Agent: If you'd like, we can go through the application now. It's customary to provide ID and references, and the form is short.
📝 📚 IELTS Practice Questions
1
Why is the applicant looking for a new place?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
Correct: The applicant explicitly says his last place was hit by a hurricane. B is not mentioned. C and D are not given as reasons in the conversation, so they are incorrect.
2
What is customary at this apartment complex?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation:
Correct: The agent says it's customary to provide ID and references. A is wrong because the agent says it is not customary to leave pets outside unattended. B is unrelated. D is incorrect; the agent mentioned first month's rent and a deposit, not weekly rent.
3
What unusual animal does the applicant mention seeing?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
Correct: The applicant mentions seeing a falcon twice. A is plausible but wrong; the word used is 'falcon', not 'hawk'. C and D are not mentioned.
4
What does 'disheveled' most likely mean in this context?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation:
Correct: The speaker describes carpets and curtains as messy and wet, so 'disheveled' means untidy and messy. A is the opposite. B (broken and unsafe) is close but not the meaning used. D is irrelevant.
5
Why did the agent mention the apartment's position on the flank of the hill?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation:
Correct: The agent explains the flank position helped the building avoid flooding during the hurricane. A is not mentioned. B is the opposite. D is unrelated.
6
What can be inferred about Mrs Green's falcon?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
Correct: The agent says Mrs Green keeps a trained falcon on the roof sometimes, implying it's a pet that perches there. A is incorrect; the agent says it's harmless. C is not supported. D is wrong; it belongs to Mrs Green, not the agency.
7
Which detail about utilities is stated in the conversation?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation:
Correct: The agent says utilities are included in some units, but not all, and that it's noted on the listing. A and B are absolute statements that contradict the agent. D is false because utilities were mentioned.
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