Section 1 recording
Furniture Repair Enquiry
You will hear a woman phoning a furniture repair workshop to enquire about getting a piece of furniture restored.
2 speakers · British English · 3:26
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Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Word limit: NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
1What is the caller's surname?
2What is the caller's street address?
3What type of furniture does the caller want repaired?
4Which part of the furniture is damaged?
5What wood is the furniture made from?
6How much will the complete repair cost?
7On what date will the furniture be collected?
8How does the caller choose to pay for the work?
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