IELTS Listening · Cam 3

Test 3 Part 1

Right. Let's try and get it sorted out today So we don't have it hanging over us, OK? Good idea.

Level: B1 · 63 sentences

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  1. Right. Let's try and get it sorted out today
  2. So we don't have it hanging over us, OK? Good idea.
  3. I'll take notes. First thing, numbers.
  4. Have we got anything definite?
  5. Well, I've been working it out and I think 40 to 43.
  6. Shall we put 45 to be on the safe side?
  7. Yep, fine. Dates. Well, that's straightforward.
  8. The last working day before Christmas,
  9. Which is... Which is December the 21st.
  10. Which is going to be pretty difficult to book at Christmas.
  11. So we'd better think of two or three places
  12. Just to be on the safe side.
  13. Well, last year's was hopeless. The red lion, wasn't it?
  14. Yep. We ought to go for something more expensive,
  15. Cos you... She who gets what you pay for. That new
  16. Indian restaurant in Weatherfield is supposed to be excellent.
  17. The Rajdoot. Oh, how do you spell that? R-A-J-D-O-O-T.
  18. And it's bound to be packed.
  19. Well, let's put that down as the first choice and have some backups.
  20. What about the Parkview Hotel as a second choice?
  21. Yes, that's always reliable.
  22. Parkview Hotel. And the London Arms, in case.
  23. London Arms. I'll call them now, if you want.
  24. No, I'll do it, Joan. You're really busy.
  25. Oh, have you got the numbers?
  26. Not for the Raj Dute, but...
  27. Right, Parkview Hotel. 777192...
  28. And London Arms, 208657. Great. Before I ring,
  29. We'd better just make sure they're within the price range.
  30. Up to £15 a head?
  31. I think you'll find some people won't be able to go that high.
  32. Well, you can't get anything decent under £10.
  33. OK. We'll say £12?
  34. OK. And we'd better make sure there's good vegetarian food.
  35. And a non-smoking section.
  36. You know what the boss is like. Don't remind me.
  37. I'll let you know as soon as I get anything.
  38. Good news. I found Rajdut's number straight away
  39. And they can fit us in. Their Christmas menu sounds great.
  40. What is it? French onion soup or fruit juice.
  41. Roast dinner or lentil curry.
  42. Sounds ordinary but my friend said it was really tasty.
  43. Mmm, lentil curry. That's unusual.
  44. And then for dessert, there's traditional plum pudding
  45. Or apple pie, plus coffee.
  46. That sounds really good for £12.
  47. Did you book it?
  48. Well, I said I'd check with the staff first,
  49. But they did say they'd hold the booking until next Wednesday anyway.
  50. Oh, and if we go ahead, they'd like a £50 deposit.
  51. £50 is normal. That's fine.
  52. And they want a letter. Right, to confirm.
  53. Oh, and they say with such large numbers...
  54. We have to choose the menu in advance.
  55. Well, that won't be a problem.
  56. I'll put up a notice with details of the restaurant and the menu.
  57. When did you say they wanted confirmation by? It was... Let's see...
  58. The 4th of November. Where do you think I should put up the notice?
  59. Where everyone's guaranteed to see it?
  60. On the cafe notice board, I should think.
  61. Hardly anyone looks at that. Well,
  62. The newsletter's probably your best bet. Good idea.
  63. I'll go and do that now.