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Polecenie
You are going to hear four people talking about hiring a car. For questions 1.1.–1.5., choose the right speaker (A–D) and put a cross (X) in the appropriate column in the table. One speaker must be chosen twice. You will hear the recording twice.
Transkrypcja nagrania:
Speaker A
When you've made the decision to drive to your holiday destination, the next question is: do you take your own vehicle or rent one? Obviously renting a car is going to be a drain on your travel budget, but many road trippers fail to consider such factors as the depreciation of their own vehicle due to the additional mileage, the fuel-efficiency of their private car compared to one they could rent, and the cost of purchasing roadside assistance cover essential to make sure they don't get stuck en route to their destination. If you decide that renting a vehicle is a better option for you, make sure you deal with a reputable car rental company. Otherwise, in the event of a breakdown, you might wait ages for the company to arrange assistance, or you could even be left completely stranded in the middle of nowhere.
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Speaker B
When you're planning a family holiday, car rental can slip down your list of priorities. But, unless you wish to burn a hole in your pocket, you'd better delve deeply into the intricacies of the numerous offers available on the market, and scrutinize the contract you're going to sign thoroughly. Pay attention to every detail and footnote, no matter how unimportant they may seem. It's also worth looking at the extras, such as flood damage and towing insurance, if you plan to drive off-road. And remember that car hire prices will rise the closer you get to your date of departure, so it's better to book a hire car as part of the initial process when arranging your holiday.
Speaker C
The car rental industry has a terrible reputation for treating people unfairly. Have you ever wondered why you need to have a credit card to book a hire car? It's all down to liability if something goes wrong. The company will automatically, without any warning, charge you for any damage if they decide you're the guilty party. The money comes off your credit card without you having the right to dispute the charge – and then all you can do is submit an official request for a refund and just wait. You're completely at their mercy. It is ludicrously unfair, but for now, there's nothing to stop them doing this.
Speaker D
There is no hard-and-fast rule for determining whether it makes more sense to rent a car or use your own vehicle for a vacation. I think that a rental car is far less likely to give you trouble on the road. It can also be an excellent opportunity to test a new model which you have always wanted to drive. Renting is always worth considering when you doubt whether your vehicle is good enough for the trip, or when you want a car that looks cool and is more recent than your own somewhat outdated model. Usually a road trip is a vacation, it's a break from your routine and a time to pamper yourself a bit, and there are many high-end cars to rent at prices lower than you might expect, so why don't you take this opportunity to upgrade your trip?
1.1. Which speaker draws attention to the fact that rental companies may make subjective decisions about the client's responsibility?
1.2. Which speaker mentions self-indulgence as a possible motivation for renting a car?
1.3. Which speaker suggests reserving a rental car well in advance in order to lessen the financial burden?
1.4. Which speaker points out that some car hire companies might let you down when you need help in an emergency?
1.5. Which speaker advises drivers to read all the small print to avoid a disadvantageous deal?
1.1. C
1.2. D
1.3. B
1.4. A
1.5. B
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