Rental RequestIELTS Listening Practice Test with Answers

Good morning. My name is Chase. I'm the duty agent.

Good morning, Chase. I'm Brooke Fields, and I'm looking for new accommodation.

I'm sure I can help you with that, but let's get some particulars first Brooke. What did you say your family name is?

Fields.

Good. Now, how old are you Brooke?

26, almost. I'm still 25, but my birthday is next month, on the 24th of September.

I see. And how long have you been in Australia?

Quite a while now. I came three years ago and spent 18 months in Melbourne at first.

How long have you been in Brisbane?

A year.

But...

Oh yes, I forgot to say I was in Adelaide for six months, but the weather was too cold in winter, and I didn't like it there.

You like it here then?

Oh yes, I do.

Now, what's your current address?

Unit-45, trade winds crescent, but I'm only there for three more weeks. I've given notice already.

I'm going to have to move quickly to find you something soon. What's the postcode for trade winds crescent?

5217

Thank you. This unit you're renting now. Is it one, two, or three bedrooms?

Two bedrooms and one bathroom.

And are you looking for something similar in a unit or an apartment?

Yes, two bedrooms will suit me just fine. But I often have family or other visitors come to stay, so I'd like an extra bathroom.

I can understand that. Look, I've just listed an apartment with two bathrooms that might suit you. Would you like to have a look? Have you got time now?

Good.

Well, here we are. What do you think?

It's nice, but I wonder whether it gets too hot and stuffy in summer without air conditioning.

I shouldn't think so. Did you notice the ceiling fans in all the rooms?

Yes. But will I be able to have the windows open? There are no insect screens.

Ah, well, there's a reason for that. Insects aren't a problem here. You may not get the sea breezes in this area, but there are other benefits. What do you think of the kitchen?

Pretty good, really. It might not be very big, but it has a fresh, up-to-date feel and modern appliances. I just love this cute little pantry, too.

The landlord has recently done all the floors. Do you like the carpet in the bedrooms?

Oh, yes, I do. A good neutral color. I especially like the living room. The polished timber floors are lovely. The bathroom tiles aren't new, though, are they?

No. But any cracked tiles have been replaced, and they've all been professionally polished. Anyway, I'm glad you like the apartment. I think I know why. The owner is an interior decorator.

Oh, that explains it. But there's just one problem, though.

What's that?

The rent is $300 a week. That's a bit more than I have been paying.

Well, this is a better area than where you've been living, and the apartment is beautifully appointed.

Yes, but $280 is my budget, really. And how am I going to raise four weeks rents for the bond? That's $1,200.

Well, that could be negotiable. I'll talk to the landlord and see how he feels. He might consider taking three weeks instead. By the way, could you sign a long term lease?

No worries. I've just started a new job in the city. So I'll be around for quite a few years, I hope.

Well, that's great. Is your salary direct credited to your bank account?

Yes, of course.

So it won't be a problem to set up the same system for regular rental payments?

I suppose. But I paid my last landlord by check, or sometimes cash.

Well, our agency only accepts electronic methods of payment. It's more secure, and it keeps the bookwork nice and tidy.

Yes, I see.

Well, think it over, but you'll have to be quick. A property like this will be snapped up in no time. Oh, one more thing. It's a bit unusual in this day and age where tenants are expected to cover all the utility bills, like power, telephone, and internet. But for some reason, the water is bulk-built to the whole apartment block. So the charge for that is included in the rent.

Well, that's a bonus, I guess.