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[Q3]
week with a minimum stay of four weeks.
STUDENT: Yes. This seems like a good idea. Can you tell me more, please?
MAN: 
[Q4]
You have your own room and the fee covers breakfast and
[Q5]
dinner during weekdays, with lunch included at the weekends. 
I can send you more details through the post or by e­mail.
STUDENT: I’m living with a friend at the moment. Can you post it to me at her 
address?
MAN: 
Yes, that’s possible. I can do it for you today.
STUDENT: That’s fine. Thank you.
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MAN: 
Before I send you the information I need your address details and some 
personal information. Can I have your family name, please?
STUDENT: Yes its Li.
MAN: 
Is that L double E.
STUDENT: 
[Q6]
No. It’s L I.
MAN: 
And your first name?
STUDENT: It’s Mike, spelt M I K E.
MAN: 
What nationality are you?
STUDENT: I’m a British­born Chinese.
MAN: 
OK. Can I have your current address, please?
STUDENT: Yes, it’s 108 Archer Park, Middleton, Manchester.

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MAN: 
And the postcode please.
STUDENT: 
[Q7]
It’s M24 7AB.
MAN: 
And your telephone number.
STUDENT: 
[Q8]
Yes, it’s 0161 343651.
MAN: 
Now there are eight possible homestay providers near the English 
Language School but they might not all be suitable. I need to check 
your preferences. Do you smoke?
STUDENT: No, I don’t, so I’d like a non­smoking home please.
MAN: 
Do you have a special diet? Are you vegetarian for example?
STUDENT: 
[Q9]
I eat meat but I don’t eat fish.
MAN: 
And do you have any medical conditions?
STUDENT: No, I have no health problems.
MAN: 
What about family pets. Do you like cats and dogs?
STUDENT: Well I like cats but not dogs.
MAN: 
OK. There’s just one more thing. Do you want a room with your own 
private bathroom? This might cost a little bit extra.
STUDENT: I would prefer it as long as it’s not too much more.
MAN: 
[Q10]
Well, we have a couple of providers that are suitable for you. 
I’ll post the information out today. Please contact this office as soon
as you have made your decision. Otherwise you might find that your 
room has been taken.
STUDENT: OK I’ll do that. Thank you. Bye.

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Section 
2
Good morning everyone, and thank you for attending today’s Open Day at the 
International Student’s Centre, or 
ISC building
. I’m John; one of the College’s 
resident students. We’ll be making a brief tour of the campus first. Please feel free to 
ask questions as we walk along, and I’ll do my best to answer them.