Patrick Jones phones a motor insurance department to get a quote for his car. The woman takes his personal details, details of the car and his insurance history, the other driver, how the car is used, and then recommends a company and a price.
Questions 1-10 · 10 marks · 1 question block
One form, strictly in order, and the woman asks a question for almost every line. Patrick gives nearly all the answers; only the last two (the company and the yearly cost) come from her, after she checks the computer.
Type what you wrote and hit mark. Hide the key first if you haven't done the part yet. Every question number jumps to its explanation.
| Q | Your answer | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Questions 1-10 · Form completion (NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER) | ||
| 1 | 27 Bank Road | |
| 2 | dentistAlso accepted: a dentist | |
| 3 | Sable | |
| 4 | Northern Star | |
| 5 | stolen | |
| 6 | Paynter | |
| 7 | brother-in-law | |
| 8 | workAlso accepted: to work / travel to work / travelling to work / traveling to work / travel work | |
| 9 | Red Flag | |
| 10 | 450 | |
How to attack this block: A question-and-answer form, so each of her questions tells you a gap is coming. Two names are spelled out letter by letter, which is your cue to copy the spelling exactly. Use the printed lines (start date, recommended arrangement) to check you haven't fallen behind.
What is his street address?
It's 27 Bank Road. … 27 Bank Road. Is that in Greendale?
Question says → You hear
Why: He gives the number and street, and she repeats it to check. Greendale is printed after the gap, so write only 27 Bank Road.
The trap: The phone number, 730453, comes straight after and is also a number. It's already on the form.
Also accepted: a dentist
What does he do for a living?
And could I ask what your occupation is? … Dentist.
Question says → You hear
Why: The question uses the word on the form, occupation, and he answers in one word: dentist.
The trap: No real distractor, but check your spelling: dentist, not dentest.
What is the car's model name?
It's a Hewton Sable. … Could you spell the model name please? … Yes... S-A-B-L-E.
Question says → You hear
Why: Hewton is the manufacturer, which is printed. The model is spelled out: S-A-B-L-E.
The trap: Don't write 'Hewton Sable' in the model box; the make is already on the form. Sable can also be misheard as 'Table' or 'Saber' if you don't follow the spelling.
Who was his previous insurer?
we need to know the name of the company. … Yes... it was Northern Star.
Question says → You hear
Why: She asks for the name of his previous company and he says Northern Star. Two words, both capitalised.
The trap: Red Flag is also an insurance company, but that's the one she recommends at the end, not his old one.
What happened to the car in 1999?
Yes... one in 1999, … And what was the problem? … It was stolen... but...
Question says → You hear
Why: He made one claim, in 1999, because the car was stolen. The form already has 'Car was', so write stolen.
The trap: He starts to say more ('but...') and she cuts him off. Don't wait for extra details: the answer is the one word before.
What is the other driver's surname?
Simon Paynter, … Could you spell the surname please? … P-A-Y-N-T-E-R.
Question says → You hear
Why: Simon is printed, so the gap is the surname he spells out: Paynter.
The trap: It sounds just like 'Painter'. Only the spelling P-A-Y-N-T-E-R gets the mark.
How is Simon related to Patrick?
OK thank you... And what … is he to you? … He's my brother-in-law.
Question says → You hear
Why: Brother-in-law is one hyphenated word, so it fits easily within three words.
The trap: 'Brother' alone changes the meaning and isn't accepted.
Also accepted: to work / travel to work / travelling to work / traveling to work / travel work
What is the second use of the car, after social use?
Well. . . mainly for social … Will you be using it to travel to work? … sometimes.
Question says → You hear
Why: The woman suggests travel to work and he confirms with 'sometimes'. Work, to work or travel to work are all accepted.
The trap: Social is already printed. And when she asks 'Anything else?', he says no, so don't add anything more.
Which company does she recommend?
the best bet looks like being with a company called Red Flag.
Question says → You hear
Why: 'The best bet' means the recommended option, which is the heading on the form. Red Flag, two words, capitalised.
The trap: Northern Star is the earlier company. Make sure you're on the recommended arrangement now.
How much does the recommended insurance cost a year?
And that comes out at $450 per year
Question says → You hear
Why: 'Per year' is the paraphrase for annual. The dollar sign is printed, so write 450.
The trap: He says it's lower than he's been paying, but no other figure is given. 1200 (engine size) and 1997 or 1999 are earlier numbers, not costs.
He says 'mainly for social use', and 'social' is already printed. The second use only comes when she asks if he'll use the car to travel to work, and he says 'sometimes'.
Brother-in-law needs both hyphens and all three parts. 'Brother' alone loses the mark.
A short answer with an easy number, but it comes from the woman and is easy to miss if you're still writing the company name. The dollar sign is printed, so write 450.
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