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You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.
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There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance to check your work.
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All the recordings will be played once only.
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The test is in four sections.
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Write all your answers in the listening question booklet.
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At the end of the test, you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
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Now turn to section one on page two of your question booklet.
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You will hear a company manager who wants to employ some new staff phoning a recruitment agency.
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First you have some time to look at questions one to four on page two.
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You will see that there is an example that has been done for you.
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On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Hello Morgan Recruitment Agency.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
How may I help you?
PETER:
I need to employ some new staff for my company, and I believe your agency can help with that?
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Yes, of course.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
First I'll get some details from you.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Can I have your name please?
PETER:
My name is Peter Smith.
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The manager of the company is called Peter Smith.
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So, Smith has been written in the space.
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You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time.
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Listen carefully and answer questions one to four.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Hello Morgan Recruitment Agency.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
How may I help you?
PETER:
I need to employ some new staff for my company, and I believe your agency can help with that?
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Yes, of course.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
First I'll get some details from you.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Can I have your name please?
PETER:
My name is Peter Smith.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
And can I also get a contact number?
PETER:
Our number here is 047 888 3925.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Thank you.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Can I also take down some details about your company?
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
What's your company name?
PETER:
It's Vander Transport.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Is that V-A-N?
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
That's N for November, D-E-R?
PETER:
We are a large trucking company.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
The transport industry is really booming, especially for fresh fruit and vegetables, isn't it?
PETER:
We have a fleet of refrigerated trucks though, so we mostly carry frozen goods, fish, vegetables, pizza, all sorts.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
I see.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
So you said that you need some new staff members.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
When would you need them to start?
PETER:
We'd like them to start around the 27th of August.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Just looking at my calendar here, the 27th is a Sunday, so do you mean the 28th?
PETER:
Ah yes, that's right.
PETER:
We're hoping to hold any interviews around July 29th?
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
I'll get more details of that later.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10 on page 2.
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Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Now could you tell me about the jobs you have available so we can hopefully find some suitable candidates?
PETER:
The first position is an office manager.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
So does the job involve typical management duties?
PETER:
Yes, but they also have to liaise with our main client, which is a large supermarket chain.
PETER:
So a background in a company like that is essential.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
OK, I'll note that down.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
It sounds like an important role.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
What are the minimum qualifications?
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Do they need a university education like a degree?
PETER:
Yes, candidates would definitely have one.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Can you tell me about the next position?
PETER:
We're looking for a full-time mechanic.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
So I assume the job will involve doing general repairs on trucks?
PETER:
Yes, that's right.
PETER:
And one of the other key responsibilities is to produce a written report for each vehicle.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
I think we have several people on our books that would be suitable.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
And will the mechanic be doing much travelling?
PETER:
Some, yes, but not a great deal.
PETER:
Unlike our next vacancy, that's for a full-time truck driver.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Right.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
What kind of shifts are they expected to work?
PETER:
They usually travel around 1,000 kilometres over a five-day period.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
I see.
PETER:
This job is different to our usual ones, though.
PETER:
It involves moving animals.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
That sounds interesting.
PETER:
Our company has just got a new contract, so we've bought new trucks and want a driver with that kind of experience.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Great.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Is there anything else I should make a note of?
PETER:
Well, we own all of the trucks, but apart from their driving duties, it is up to all our drivers to clean their vehicle between trips.
PETER:
We do give them extra time for that.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
And are there any other positions available?
PETER:
We're looking for a warehouse supervisor.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
And what will this involve?
PETER:
They'll be in charge of our new warehouse.
PETER:
It's located close to the airport.
PETER:
We've recently moved out of the city centre.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
Oh, that must be more convenient.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
And what are some of the requirements for this role?
PETER:
A successful candidate would be able to work effectively in a busy environment.
PETER:
Sometimes they'll be on call 24 hours for our night-time deliveries.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
So, given the hours they'll be working, I assume it will be necessary for the candidate to have a car?
PETER:
Yes, that's right.
PETER:
Buses and trains just don't operate at those times, unfortunately.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
OK, Mr Smith.
RECRUITMENT AGENCY:
I'll have a look at the job seekers we have on our books and see if we have any suitable candidates for the positions you have available.
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That is the end of Section 1.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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Now turn to Section 2 on page 3.
