Request for Commercial Lease Listening Practice Test with Answers

Transcript for the Request for Commercial Lease

Woman: Ah, good morning, Mr. Rich, isn't it?

Mr. Rich: That's right. Raymond Rich of ICT Industries.

Woman: ICT Industries. Just a moment while I put that on the form. Now you're looking for new office space, is that right?

Mr. Rich: Yes, our present lease is due to expire soon, and as the company is expanding anyway, we need to find somewhere to move to.

Woman: Do you prefer the suburbs, the city, or a commercial zone on the outskirts?

Mr. Rich: Well, currently we're in a very pleasant suburb, but as I said, we've outgrown that building as we've got to move anyway. I think the city centre is where we want to be. Right in the heart of things.

Woman: I see. Anywhere in particular?

Mr. Rich: Yes. Somewhere in the vicinity of the main transport centre, because I have a large staff, and car parking in the city is terribly expensive. I think it would be a good idea if we didn't use our cars at all.

Woman: Exactly what size premises are you looking for?

Mr. Rich: Good question. Something more than the 10,000 square metres we have at present should do it.

Woman: Shall we say 12,000 square metres?

Mr. Rich: That's probably about right. Yes, I think that would meet our needs.

Woman: Just how many employees do you have to accommodate?

Mr. Rich: 14 all, but only 14 will have their own offices. The rest will be in open plan shared offices.

Woman: Oh, I forgot to ask. Do any of your employees have extra requirements? Will we need to consider people with disabilities?

Mr. Rich: Yes. Actually, there is one in a wheelchair who'll need suitable access, and another who can walk just a few paces. She uses a mobility scooter, so we'd need to make sure all facilities, especially toilet facilities, were suitable and accessible, and we'd also need to be either on the ground floor or to find a secure place by the lifts or Mrs Jackson to park her scooter.

Woman: I'll need to keep that in mind when I come up with the property for you to look at. Now, when are you thinking of moving?

Mr. Rich: Well, our currently six spies in August, so we'd like to have the move completed by then, of course.

Woman: Well, there is a very suitable property that I have in mind, here in the city, but the owners want at least signed by the end of this month, may.

Mr. Rich: Oh, too early, I'm afraid. I'd be ready to sign up by the end of June, though.

Woman: So we say signed up by the first of July, and moved by the end of that month.

Mr. Rich: Definitely.

Woman: Well, I'll keep your requirements in mind and let you know when something comes up. Wait a minute, there is a vacant office space on the tenth floor of this very building. Would you care to take a look? It has only just become available, but I haven't started marketing it yet, because it's in need of a bit of a makeover. The floor area is about the right size.

Mr. Rich: Good. Let's see it then.

Woman: Well, what do you think? Elevator access is great, and the lobby area is roomy enough for that disability vehicle you were telling me about.

Mr. Rich: Oh, I don't know. There are too many small offices. Could we be able to take out a few of these walls and make bigger work areas?

Woman: I don't see why not. Most of them are just partitions. Obviously load-bearing walls can't be touched, but there aren't many of those to worry about.

Mr. Rich: What about kitchen and dining facilities? We like our staff to feel comfortable eating at work. If they go out for lunch, it often needs to extend lunch hours and last time.

Woman: Come this way. This is the kitchen.

Mr. Rich: Ooh, it's a bit pokey. We'd need to enlarge it somehow. What's behind the wall here?

Woman: There's just a storeroom. You could take out that wall and expand into that space.

Mr. Rich: Then what would we do for a storeroom?

Woman: Oh, well, see that tiny office near the entrance? It has no external windows or natural light. It would make an ideal storeroom.

Mr. Rich: Yes, you're right. The whole place is a bit dilapidated. Obviously, in need of that redecoration, you were talking about, and I don't just mean a coat of new paint. I think all the light fittings would have to be modernized. Those broken blinds have to be replaced, and this old blue carpet definitely has to go.

Woman: I agree. That's something we can negotiate with the owner. But overall, do you think it would fit your requirements?

Mr. Rich: Well, you haven't given me any indication of what the lease would cost. But before we get into that, what are the terms of the lease concerning length of tenancy?

Woman: Well, generally in the city, lease is another less than three years.

Mr. Rich: Oh, I mean we don't mind signing up for that period of time initially, but we don't necessarily want to have to move after that. We've been in our last place for ten years, you know.

Woman: Well, the usual agreement is a three by three by two. That's a contract for three years with entitlement to extension for three years, and then another two years after that. But let me speak to the owner first.

Mr. Rich: Hmm, and one more thing. We have to consider the time frame. Remember, my current lease is due to expire in August.

Woman: Well, with reliable contractors, it shouldn't take more than a couple of months to do the necessary refit.

Question for the Request for Commercial Lease

Question 1-6

complete the form below

Write no more than two words and or a number for each answer.

REQUEST FOR COMMERCIAL LEASE

Name: Mr.R.Rich

Example Answer

Company ICT Industries

Preferred location: 1 ___________

Near: 2__________

Size: 3 __________

Number of staff: 4 ___________

Special needs: 5 _________ access parking for mobility scooter

Moving date: during month of 6 _____________

Questions 7-10

Complete the notes below.

Write one word and/or a number for each answer.

Requirements:

good lift access

Large lobby

Removal of some 7 __________

8 ____________ too small-make bigger

Change office near entry to storeroom

New:

• Paintwork
• Lights
• Blinds

9_ ___________

Minimum length of lease 10 _______ (with right of renewal)