Section 2 recording
Youth Hostel Welcome Briefing
You will hear the manager of a youth hostel giving an orientation talk to new guests.
One speaker · Australian English · 3:01
In the real test you hear each recording once. Read the questions first, then play it through without pausing.
Go to the questions ↓Questions 1–8
Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Word limit: ONE WORD ONLY
1Breakfast is laid out in the every morning between 7.00 and 9.30.
2Guests must show their to receive a discount on bike hire.
3Guests are provided with a free to store their small valuables.
4There is no hot water during daily between 11.00 and 12.30.
5Discounted tickets for the can be bought directly from reception.
6A communal takes place on the terrace every Thursday evening.
7Hiking boots should be stored on the shelves inside the .
8A four-digit is needed to unlock the main doors after 10.00 pm.
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