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This listening practice simulates the first section of the IELTS Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 1-10.

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Questions 1-10

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Write ONE WORD OR NUMBER for each answer.

Preston Harmony Nursery School Application Form

Parent's / Guardian's Full Name:	Meredith Scott
Child Details:
Child's Full Name:	Samuel Scott
Age at the time of joining:	(1) years old
Parent's / guardian's address:	42 St (2) Road, Preston
Contact phone number:	(078) 7378 3066
Childcare Details:
Will attend on	Tuesdays and (3)
Drop-off time:	8AM
Pick-up time:	(4)
Enrollment	Enrolled in the (5) group
Meals:	Serve 2 meals in total, except for (6)
Health conditions:	Lactose and (7) intolerance
Emergency contact:
Full name:	Courtney (8)
Phone number:	(078) 8161 9786
Lives in:	(9)
Payment information:
Payment:	Payments will be made every (10)

The answer is 3. The script specifies the child's age at the time of joining: the parent says, "He's 2 years old at the moment. But he'll be 3 years old when he enrols." The manager also states, "I'll note down his age as 3 years old right from the start then." This confirms that the correct answer is 3.

Associated Text:
He's 2 years old at the moment. But he'll be 3 years old when he enrols. I'll note down his age as 3 years old right from the start then.

The answer is Maurice. When the parent gives the address, she clearly spells out the road's name: "It's 42 St Maurice Road – that's St M-A-U-R-I-C-E Road – Preston." This indicates that 'Maurice' is the required word for the street name.

Associated Text:
It's 42 St Maurice Road – that's St M-A-U-R-I-C-E Road – Preston.

The answer is Thursdays. The parent initially requests Tuesdays and Fridays, but the manager explains Fridays are full and asks if Thursdays could work. The parent replies, "I can't see why Thursdays wouldn't work." This sets 'Thursdays' as the confirmed day to be added.

Associated Text:
Tuesdays are certainly going to be available. But unfortunately I can't say the same about Fridays. Many parents prefer this day, and our nursery school is full on Fridays as a result. Could Thursdays be a viable alternative for you? I can't see why Thursdays wouldn't work.

The answer is 6pm. The parent specifies the pick-up time: "So I'll drop my son off at around 8 AM and pick him up at around 6 PM." Therefore, 6pm is the correct answer according to the instructions requiring a word or number.

Associated Text:
So I'll drop my son off at around 8 AM and pick him up at around 6 PM.

The answer is yellow. The script discusses the appropriate group for the child, with the manager saying, "Perhaps we're better off enrolling your boy in the Yellow group then. We will simply reassign your son to the Blue group if any issues occur." Therefore, 'yellow' is correct.

Associated Text:
Perhaps we're better off enrolling your boy in the Yellow group then. We will simply reassign your son to the Blue group if any issues occur.

The answer is breakfast. The parent says, "He'll certainly need lunch and dinner. As for breakfast, I don't think it will be necessary. I always make sure my son eats a solid breakfast at home." Thus, breakfast is the meal not to be served.

Associated Text:
He'll certainly need lunch and dinner. As for breakfast, I don't think it will be necessary. I always make sure my son eats a solid breakfast at home.

The answer is gluten. When asked about health conditions, the parent states: "My son is very sensitive to gluten and lactose. So I'll appreciate it if the foods containing them aren't present in his meals." This plainly identifies 'gluten' as the answer.

Associated Text:
My son is very sensitive to gluten and lactose. So I'll appreciate it if the foods containing them aren't present in his meals.

The answer is Heath. The parent provides the emergency contact's name: "Please, note down my friend's contact details then. Her name is Courtney Heath – that's Courtney H-E-A-T-H. And her phone number is (078) 8161 9786." 'Heath' is the surname to be written.

Associated Text:
Please, note down my friend's contact details then. Her name is Courtney Heath – that's Courtney H-E-A-T-H. And her phone number is (078) 8161 9786.

The answer is Preston. The manager confirms, "Am I correct in assuming that she lives in Preston?" The parent then responds, "Precisely. She's my friend and colleague. We live nearby..." affirming that 'Preston' is the location.

Associated Text:
Am I correct in assuming that she lives in Preston? Precisely.

The answer is month. The manager discusses payment options and says: "You can opt for either monthly payments or pay the whole sum at the end of each term. Our nursery school gives a 10% discount to parents who choose to pay monthly, though." The parent confirms, "I'll go with monthly payments." Thus, 'month' is the correct word.

Associated Text:
You can opt for either monthly payments or pay the whole sum at the end of each term. Our nursery school gives a 10% discount to parents who choose to pay monthly, though. I'll go with monthly payments.

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