18 You are now studying in England, and you plan to rent a car for traveling during the Easter holidays, so you ask the clerk of a car rental company for the following information: 1. Documents needed 2. Daily charge
3. Types of cars available 4. Gasoline/petrol 5. Return procedures 6. Location of return
Hi, I'd like to rent a car for traveling during the Easter holidays. Can you help me?
19 You have just arrived in the United States and want to know about the Student Health Center. The interviewer is a student from another country. Ask him about the following information: 1. Location
2. Time for registration 3. Document 4. Opening hours 5. Appointment 6. Medicines
Hi, Judy. I have just arrived at the university and haven't registered with the health center yet. Can you give me some information about the Student Health Center?
20 As a visiting scholar in the USA, you plan to send your child to a public school near your rented apartment, so you phone the school to get the following information: 1. Class size
2. Quality of teachers 3. Special programs. 4. Support services 5. Cost
6. Safety issue
Hello, I am a visiting scholar from China and have just arrived in the US. I am planning to send my child to your school. Could you please give me some information about your school?
21 You have just arrived in Boston University. You want to know how to use the self-access center of your department. Ask the staff about the following information: 1. Range of resources
2. Language learning materials 3. Finding books 4. Special facilities 5. Booking
6. Opening hours
Hello, I am a visiting scholar form China and have just arrived at the university. I'd like to know how to use the self-access center. Can you help me?
22 You have been invited to attend an international conference and you are going to give a presentation. Call the host university to find out about the following information: 1. Venue of the conference 2. Facilities
3. Number of participants
4. Topics of other speakers 5. Accommodation
6. Availability of special diet
Hello, I have been invited to attend the international conference and give a presentation. Will you please give me some details about the conference?
23 You are at a bank applying for a bank account and you ask the bank clerk about: 1. Types of accounts 2. Fee
3. Student account 4. Types of services 5. Online banking 6. Credit card
Hello, I'd like to open a bank account with you. Can you help me?
24 You have been in Chicago for a few months. 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: 1. Frequency of the flights 2. Departure times 3. Duration of the flight 4. Number of stopovers 5. Price of the ticket
Hi, I'd like to book a flight to New York for next Monday. Can you help me?
25 Your tutor is a member of Green Shopping, an environmental volunteer group. You would like to join, but want more information. Ask your tutor questions to find out as much as you can: 1. Number of members 2. Membership cost 3. Joining procedure
4. Frequency of meetings 5. Location of meetings 6. Activities of group
Hi, John. I'm interested in joining Green Shopping. Can you give me more information about it? 26 You have just arrived in Ohio University for one week. You want to know how to use the university library, so you go to the library and ask the staff about the following information: 1. Opening hours
2. Procedures of application
3. Access to database from off-campus 4. Way of reserving a book 5. Charges on overdue books
6. Place to purchase a photocopying card
Hello, I am a visiting scholar from China and have just arrived at the university. I'd like to know how to use the university library. Can you do me a favor?
27 You are hoping to go to Manchester University as a visiting scholar. Imagine that the interviewer comes from Manchester and ask him or her questions to find out as much as you can about the city: 1. Weather
2. Population
3. Types of accommodation 4. Shopping malls 5. Major transport
6. Types of entertainment
Hi, Sandy. I am planning to go to Manchester University as a visiting scholar next year. Can you give me some information about the city?
28 While staying in Britain, you are invited by Freiburg University in Germany to attend a seminar. You call an airline company to ask about the following information: 1. Flights available 2. Ticket fare 3. Discount
4. Ways of payment 5. Ticket delivery
Hi, I'd like to book a flight ticket to Freiburg for next Tuesday. Can you help me?
29 You have just arrived in Britain. You are required to register at the local police station. You call the police station to ask about the following information: 1. Documents needed
2. Copies of photos required 3. Office location 4. Office hours
5. Registration procedure 6. Cost of registration
30 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. Ask about the following information: 1. Destination
2. Means of transport 3. Length of excursion 4. Cost 5. Meals
6. Clothing/equipment
Hello, I have heard that there is going to be an excursion to a local tourist spot and I'd like to join it. Can you give me some information about it?
31 You have just arrived at a new university. It is orientation week and you want to know about the different clubs and associations you can join. Your examiner is a student union representative. Ask the examiner about: 1. Types of clubs
2. Meeting times and frequency 3. Activities 4. Costs
5. The joining procedure 6. Number of members
Hello, I am a visiting scholar from China and have just arrived at the university. I'd like to join some clubs and associations. Can you give me some information about them?
32 You are studying in a British university as a visiting scholar. Your local friend has asked you to go to theatre with him. You telephone your friend and ask about: 1. Name of the play 2. Time/date
3. Types of seats available 4. Ticket prices
5. Discount for students 6. Location of the theatre
Hi, Tom. This is Mary. I am calling to ask about the play we talked about this afternoon.
33 You have just arrived at an Australian University. Your department is organizing a party to welcome new staff members. You ask questions to find out as much as you can about the party: 1. Location 2. Time/date 3. Duration 4. Guests 5. Clothing 6. Food/drinks
Hello, I have heard that there is going to be a party to welcome new staff members. Can you give me some details about it?
34 You are now studying in an American university. The interviewer is arranging a First Aid course for students. Find out all you can about the course: 1. Age
2. Academic qualifications 3. Special equipment 4. Location and time 5. Duration 6. Examination
Hello, I have heard that you are arranging a First Aid course for students. Can you give me some details about it?
35 You have just arrived in Manchester University. You have read the ads about several apartments close to the campus. You make a call to ask about the following information: 1. Necessary documents 2. Monthly rent 3. Required deposits
4. Gas and electricity bills 5. Car park
6. TV and Internet access
Hello, I am calling to ask about an apartment in the ads. I wonder if the one-bedroom apartment close to the campus is still available.
36 You have just come to live in your district, and you want to know where to go shopping. The interviewer is your neighbor who has lived in the district for a long time. You must ask questions to find out as much as you can about the best places to shop:
1. Local shopping areas
2. Types of food available in the shops 3. Opening hours
4. Transport availability 5. Cheapest shopping days 6. Video rental shop
37 As a visiting scholar, you are invited to attend an international meeting held in New York city. Before going, you want to book a flight to New York. So you phone the travel agency to find out the following information:
1. Number of airlines that fly direct 2. Duration of flight 3. Fare of a single ticket
4. The cheapest day of a week for flight
5. Distance from the airport to the city center 6. Possibility of rescheduling the flight
Hello, I'd like to book a flight ticket to New York city for December 20. Can you help me?
38 You are a visiting scholar in University of Lancaster and want to attend a conference in Manchester, you call a local hotel to ask about the following information: 1. Rooms available 2. Room price 3. Meals 4. Address
5. Check-in time 6. Ways of payment
Hello, I'd like to book a room at your hotel for 3 nights from 20th to 22nd of December. Can you help me?
39 You are now studying in Australian University. You are interested in renting a car for a few days. Phone the shop to find out as much information as you can about renting cars: 1. Cost per day
2. Cost per kilometer 3. Insurance
4. Type of driving license required 5. Type of cars available 6. Pick-up point for the car
Hello, I'm a visiting scholar from China. I am calling about renting a car at your shop. Can you help me?
40 You need to use the university library and you ask the librarian about: 1. Library card application 2. Location of the library
3. The maximum number of the books borrowed 4. Digital materials
5. Opening hours of the library