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A) July B) Before Term Starts C) at The Beginning of Term D) Midway Through A Term

This document contains a conversation between a student and an accommodation officer. The student has to move out of their dormitory accommodation by Thursday due to a mistake in their paperwork. The officer provides the student with options for new accommodation, including a list of private houses, a map showing locations and bus routes, and information about temporary accommodation at the local YMCA if needed before Thursday.

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A) July B) Before Term Starts C) at The Beginning of Term D) Midway Through A Term

This document contains a conversation between a student and an accommodation officer. The student has to move out of their dormitory accommodation by Thursday due to a mistake in their paperwork. The officer provides the student with options for new accommodation, including a list of private houses, a map showing locations and bus routes, and information about temporary accommodation at the local YMCA if needed before Thursday.

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1. When is this conversation taking place?

A) July
B) before term starts
C) at the beginning of term
D) midway through a term

2. Whose mistake was it that led to the problem?


A) The students
B) The wardens
C) Godfrey Whites
D) The accommodation office

3. Where is the YMCA on the map?


A
B
C
D

4. Which of the following TWO things does the accommodation officer provide for the student?

a telephone
a map
information about bus routes
a pen

5. Match the information to the type of accommodation.


A) University Dormitories
B) Private Houses
C) YMCA

Student:

Hello, er... is this the accommodation office?

Officer:

Yes, how can I help you?

Student:
Well, Ive got a bit of a problem. Im staying in the Godfrey White
Dorm, and on Monday, the warden came and told me that I have to move out
this Thursday.
Officer:
Dorm?
Student:
Officer:

Really? How long have you been staying in the Godfrey White
For the last ten weeks.
Oh, have you been doing one of the summer courses here then?

Student:
Yes, Ive been doing the Academic Language course since the
beginning of July.
Officer:

And didnt you realise that your accommodation was temporary?

Student:
No, I thought I would be able to stay there for the whole year. I
didnt read the small print on the document. The warden went through it with
me, and now I see my mistake.
Officer:
Student:

Oh dear. So, youre looking for somewhere to stay then.


Yes.

Officer:
Well, Im afraid all the places in the dorms are full. I mean, there
may be some students who dont show up when term starts, but we wont know
that for the next couple of weeks. The best thing you can do is look for a private
house. Youll have to share with three or four other students. Meals arent

included in the price of course, as they are in the university dorms, and youll
have to contribute to the electricity bills.
Student:

Where can I find out about these houses?

Officer:
Ive got a list here, but its not up to date. Rooms are taken up
every day, so its hard to know whether a house has a free place or not. I can
give you a photocopy of this list and you can ring round.
Student:

Can I use the phone here?

Officer:
Im afraid not! If we let everyone who asked do that, thered be
someone here all day!
Student:

Do you have a map? Itd be useful to know where these places are.

Officer:
Yes, I can give you a map. This ones got the bus routes on it too,
so you can find out how easy it is to get from the house to the university.
Student:

Great. And what if I cant find a place before Thursday?

Officer:
Well, the YMCA offers cheap beds. Its located halfway between
here and the city centre. You can get a bed in a shared room there, and you can
also buy cheap meals. But you should phone up and book a bed in advance. Its
very busy this time of year. Ill give you the number. Do you need a pen?
Student:
Officer:
Student:
Officer:
Student:

No, dont worry, Ive got one.


So, the numbers 482 5903.
482 5903.
Thats right. Anything else I can help you with?
No, thats everything thanks. Bye.

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