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Homestay Enquiry (Section 1) · question set 3

Section 1 · Conversation (social)

Anya · student

Good morning, I'm calling about the homestay programme. I saw your advertisement online.

Homestay officer

Good morning, and thank you for calling. May I take your name, please?

Anya · student

Yes, it's Anya Petrova, a first year student.

Homestay officer

Thanks, Anya. Are there any particular requirements for your host family?

Anya · student

I'd prefer a family that doesn't smoke, and I'd really like to have my own room.

Homestay officer

Of course. Many of our families are non-smokers. And would you prefer a family with or without children?

Anya · student

Children are absolutely fine. I actually like pets, especially dogs.

Homestay officer

Then the Hendersons could be a good match. They have two children and a friendly dog.

Anya · student

That sounds ideal. How far is their house from the campus?

Homestay officer

About twenty minutes by bus from the main gate.

Anya · student

Perfect. Could you send me their contact details by email, please?

Homestay officer

Certainly. I'll email them to you this afternoon.

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Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1. The reason Anya made the call was a(n) she had spotted on the internet.
2. When the officer asked about children, Anya said they were absolutely .
3. Anya concluded that everything worked out, describing the family as sounding .
4. She was keen to make sure the house was not too far from the .
5. The officer added that the trip to the university takes about twenty minutes and can be done by .
6. To get the family's details, Anya asked the officer to them to her.

Tip: the two speakers use different voices. Slower playback (0.5×–0.75×) + the A-B loop are great for shadowing. Click a word to jump to it.