NARRATOR:
You will hear a woman speaking to a travel consultant about self-drive holidays in the USA.
NARRATOR:
First, you have some time to look at questions one to six.
NARRATOR:
Now listen carefully and answer questions one to six.
TRAVEL AGENT:
Good morning world tours.
TRAVEL AGENT:
Jamie speaking.
TRAVEL AGENT:
How may I help?
ANDREA:
I'm looking for information about self-drive tours in the USA.
ANDREA:
Could you send me a brochure?
TRAVEL AGENT:
May I take your name?
TRAVEL AGENT:
What address should I use?
ANDREA:
It's 24 Ardleigh Road.
TRAVEL AGENT:
Could you spell Ardleigh?
TRAVEL AGENT:
And the postcode?
TRAVEL AGENT:
B-H-5-2-O-P.
TRAVEL AGENT:
May I also have a telephone number?
ANDREA:
Is my mobile number alright?
TRAVEL AGENT:
Yes, that's fine.
ANDREA:
It's 0778-664-3091.
TRAVEL AGENT:
How did you first hear about world tours?
TRAVEL AGENT:
Was it through somebody you know or from an advertisement?
ANDREA:
I saw an article about the company in the newspaper.
TRAVEL AGENT:
I'll post the brochures but perhaps I can give you some details now.
TRAVEL AGENT:
What would you like to do during the holiday?
ANDREA:
We're planning to visit California as a family.
ANDREA:
I have two children and we'd like to rent a car.
TRAVEL AGENT:
We offer two self-drive itineraries there.
TRAVEL AGENT:
The first begins in Los Angeles with enough time for several theme parks.
ANDREA:
The children would definitely want those included.
TRAVEL AGENT:
After that you drive to San Francisco and then Yosemite where you stay for two nights.
TRAVEL AGENT:
You can choose a lodge or the campsite.
ANDREA:
I'd choose the lodge.
ANDREA:
I wouldn't want to sleep in a tent in that heat.
TRAVEL AGENT:
Understood.
TRAVEL AGENT:
That trip finishes in Las Vegas.
TRAVEL AGENT:
The second route starts in San Francisco and heads south towards Cambria.
ANDREA:
I've heard there's an impressive castle near Cambria.
ANDREA:
Does the route pass it?
TRAVEL AGENT:
Hearst Castle is on the way so you can stop there.
ANDREA:
Does this tour also cross the desert?
TRAVEL AGENT:
It continues to Santa Monica where many visitors spend time shopping.
ANDREA:
Shopping doesn't interest us.
ANDREA:
We can do that at home.
TRAVEL AGENT:
In that case you can continue directly to San Diego.
ANDREA:
That's known for its beaches, isn't it?
TRAVEL AGENT:
It's ideal for relaxing and the children could visit the zoo before the flight home.
ANDREA:
We'll probably skip the zoo.
ANDREA:
We want plenty of time for swimming and sunbathing.
NARRATOR:
Before you hear the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10.
NARRATOR:
Now listen and answer questions 7 to 10.
ANDREA:
How long do the two trips take and what do they cost?
TRAVEL AGENT:
The first California tour lasts 12 days and covers 2,020 kilometers.
TRAVEL AGENT:
Its shortest driving stage is 206 kilometers and the longest is 632.
TRAVEL AGENT:
It costs £525 per person including accommodation, the higher car and one flight, but meals are extra.
ANDREA:
What about the second option?
TRAVEL AGENT:
That one lasts 9 days although only 3 are spent driving.
TRAVEL AGENT:
The total distance is about 980 kilometers.
ANDREA:
So is it less expensive?
TRAVEL AGENT:
Yes, by almost £100.
TRAVEL AGENT:
The price is £429 per person.
ANDREA:
That includes hotels and the car.
ANDREA:
Are flights included too?
TRAVEL AGENT:
No, flights are separate but dinner is included at the hotels.
ANDREA:
I'll contact you again after I've read the brochure.
TRAVEL AGENT:
You're welcome.
NARRATOR:
That is the end of part one.
NARRATOR:
You now have one minute to check your answers to part one.
