Laptop for Sale IELTS Listening Practice Test with Answers

Transcript for Laptop for Sale

Debbie: Hi, I'm Debbie. How can I help?

David: Hi, my name is David. I'm just looking to place an advertisement on the main union notice board to sell a laptop and a few accessories if that's possible.

Debbie: Sure, that's not a problem. I take it you are a member of the student's union.

David: Yes, I am.

Debbie: Right then. I'll just get a form up, and as there is no one around and it looks as if it's going to be quiet for a while, I'll just type the details straight into the computer for you.

David: Thanks very much.

Debbie: No problem. Shall we just title it, laptop for sale?

David: Yeah, okay.

Debbie: Can you describe it generally?

David: Well, it's in very good condition, but in fact it's hardly been used.

Debbie: Why are you selling it, if I may ask?

David: Well, I've got another one which is much lighter, and I don't really need to.

Debbie: I see. What weight is the one you're selling?

David: It's 3.5 kilograms.

Debbie: That is heavy these days. Can you give more details about the one you want to sell?

David: Right. Well, it's an Allegro, and it's got all the latest programs.

Debbie: Okay. What about the memory?

David: The memory is only 0.5 gigabytes.

Debbie: And what about the screen size and the other features?

David: Well, the screen is, let's see, it's 37.5 cm with a standard size keyboard and a touchpad. But I've got a cordless mouse that I can put in with it if necessary. Some people don't like using a touchpad.

Debbie: What about ports or holes for attaching things to the laptop?

David: It's got two ports.

Debbie: More modern laptops have more than two ports for all the extra attachments.

David: They do. Let's see, what else is important? Oh, yeah, the battery lasts for two and a half hours, which is okay, but not enough for long-trained journeys. But one thing is that it's not wireless.

Debbie: Right. Okay. Not wireless.

Debbie: Anything else I can put on the advertisement?

David: There's a webcam built up the top of the screen, and I can throw in a printer, a scanner and headphones, which I got with it in a special deal. It also comes with its own case for carrying it around, but actually the case is quite smart. I'm hoping these things will help itself.

Debbie: They should do. Right. I think I've got all that. How much do you want for it?

David: I'm not sure about, it's worth about £900 to £1000 new.

Debbie: Yeah, but you won't get that much if it's used, and even if it's in good condition.

David: What about £500?

Debbie: I doubt if you'd get as much as that, more like £200 or £300? If you look at the notice board, there is one on there which is comparable to yours, and it's not more than about £250, I think.

David: It's little as that.

Debbie: I'm afraid so. Shall we say £300?

David: OK, put that.

Debbie: Can I take some contact details for the advert?

David: The name's David Bristow.

Debbie: B-R-I-S-T-O-W.

David: Yes, that's it. And a mobile or email?

Debbie: Both, if you want.

David: That's dib_7791@hotmail.com.

Debbie: OK, and the mobile?

David: That's 09875423387.

Debbie: That's it. If you send the picture, I'll add it and print it out and stick it up for you.

David: OK, I can get that to you today.

Debbie: Right. Type in here, advert placed the 22nd of October. Fine, and good luck with the sale.

David: Thanks.

Questions for Laptop for Sale Listening Test

Questions 1-10

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Example Answer

Purpose placing an advertisement

Laptop for Sale

• Condition Almost new
• Weight 1_____.
• Make Allegro
• Memory 2_____.
• Screen 3_____.
• Touch pad but with cordless mouse
• Number of ports Two
• Battery lasts 4_____.
• Latest programmes Not 5_____.

Extras

• Web cam
• Printer with 6_____.
• Smart case
• Price 7_____.

Contact details

• Name: David 8_____.
• E-mail address: DIB 7791@hotmail.com
• Mobile number: 9_____.
• Advert placed: 10_____.