Section 1 recording
Hiring a Minibus
You will hear a woman phoning a vehicle rental company to book a minibus for a club outing.
2 speakers · Australian and British English · 4:12
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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
1On which date does the club want to hire the minibus?
2Where is the walking club travelling to for their outing?
3How many seats must the minibus have to fit all passengers?
4Which optional extra piece of equipment does Leanne ask to have fitted?
5How much is the discounted daily hire rate for the club?
6What is the street name where the vehicle must be collected?
7How much deposit is required in advance for community groups?
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