Conversation 2: You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman at home.

1.      Which position does this hotel need?

A. A temporary staff                                                      B. A stable staff

C. A part-time receptionist                                             D. A full-time waiter

2.      What about the hour of work?

A.   There are two shifts and two days off.

B.   There are two shifts and one day off.

C.   There’s a day shift from 7 to 2 and a late shift from 4 till 11.

D.     There is only afternoon shift.

3.      What does the woman mention about the uniform?

A.   It’s prepared by the hotel.

B.   He needs to wear dark clothes.

C.   He needs a white shirt and dark trousers.

D.   He needs wear uniform five days a week.

4.      When does he start his job?

A.   At the end of May                                               B. On the 10th of May

C. On the 10th of June                                                   D. On the 28th of June

13. A

14. B

15. C

16. D

Now open your questions paper and look at conversation 2. You now have 25 seconds to look through the questions and the options in each question.

 

Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully.

 

Conversation 2:

A: Hello, West Bay Hotel. Can I help you?

B: Oh, good morning. I'm ringing about your advertisement in the Evening Gazette. 

A: Is that the one for temporary staff?

B: That's right. Could you tell me what kind of staff you're looking for?

A: We're looking for waiters at the moment.

B: Right. What are the hours of work?

A: There are two different shifts. There is a day shift from 7 to 2 and a late shift from 4 till 11.

B: What about time off?

A: You get one day off.

B: Do you know what the rates of pay are?

A: Yes, I've got them here. You get £5.50 an hour and that includes a break.

B: Oh, good. Yes, so let's see. I get £231 a week.

A: You'd also get tips. Our guests tend to be quite generous.

B: Is there a uniform? What about clothes?

A: Yes, I forgot to mention that. You need to wear a white shirt, just a plain one, and dark trousers.

B: One last thing. I don't know what the starting date is.

A: Just a minute. I think it's sometime around the end of June. Yes, the 28th, in time for the summer.

B: That's great. I'm available from the 10th. Well, thanks very much for your help.

A: You're welcome. Bye.

B: Bye.