IELTS Listening Part 1: Hiring a Car for a Weekend Trip

Part One. You will hear a woman phoning a car hire company.

First, you have some time to look at questions one to five.

Now listen carefully and answer questions one to five.

Good morning, Kingsway Car Hire. Tom speaking.

Oh, hello! I'd like to hire a car for the weekend, please.

Of course. Which days would you need it?

From Friday the 14th until Sunday the 16th.

We're driving up to the Lake District!

Lovely! Let me just check what's available.

Right, a small car is £38 a day.

Hmm... there are four of us, with quite a lot of bags.

Then I'd suggest an estate car. That's £52 a day.

£52? That's quite a jump!

Well, it does include unlimited mileage.

Oh, that's fair enough. Let's go with that.

Great. Can I take your name, please?

Yes, it's Fiona Haldane.

Could you spell the surname for me?

It's H-A-L-D-A-N-E.

Thanks. And what's the best number to reach you on?

It's 07700 900 517.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions six to ten.

Now listen and answer questions six to ten.

Now, basic insurance is included in the price.

But you'd pay the first £800 of any damage.

Oh no. £800? What if someone scratches it?

Don't worry. Full cover is just £12 extra a day.

Then I'll definitely take full cover.

And what time would you like to collect the car?

Is 8:30 on Friday morning okay?

I'm afraid we don't open until nine on Fridays.

Oh, no problem. Nine is fine, then.

Just remember to bring your driving licence.

Ha, I'd better not forget that!

Lovely. We'll text you a booking reference shortly.

Brilliant! Thanks so much for your help!

That is the end of Part One.