Man:
Nature Farm Speaking. How can I help you?
Woman:
Hi, morning! I'd like to get some information about the part-time job of fruit picking on the advertisement. I was wondering if you still need some extra hands?
Man:
Yes, I do. May I take some of your information first? What's your name?
Woman:
Sophie Harries, that's H-A-double R-I-E-S.
Man:
Nice to talk with you, Sophie, and where are you currently staying?
Woman:
Well, I am native in London, but now I am staying in Central Hostel, Sydney
Man:
Uh okay, may I have your contact number? I can see from the website your number is 0452 832727. Right?
Woman:
Oh, sorry, the last digit should be one, not seven.
Man:
Got that, and now, you know we only recruit part-time employees over 18, so could I have your age, please?
Woman:
I am 18, but I will have my 19th birthday at the end of this month, so you can put 19.
Man:
Cool. Happy birthday, Sophie! Well, let's move on to the real business. We now have two working sites. One is a fruit farm in North Queensland and the other one is near the coast. Which do you prefer?
Woman:
Uh, Hmm... I think it would be better if I can spend some time on the beach after work, so I guess the second place sounds best to me.
Man:
No problem, Sophie. When do you think it is ready to join us?
Woman:
It's July now, and I'd like to do some travelling around here. What about August?
Man:
Yes, August is the busiest month for us. We are always short of hands.
Woman:
And could you please tell me how I will get paid?
Man:
We can pay you by every basket of fruits or by the hour. It's up to you.
Woman:
You know, I haven't done fruit picking before. So I guess pay by the hour suits me better
Man:
Ok, I've got that. And there are now three types of fruits: bananas, mangoes and avocados. Which fruit would you like to pick?
Woman:
I prefer mangoes. I think it will be easier for me.
Man:
Cool, I am sure you will enjoy that.
Man:
OK, now I'd like to ask you a few more questions about yourself. Do you have any medical problems, like high blood pressure, heart disease, or anything like that?
Woman:
Actually I just had a medical check-up recently, and everything seemed fine. Well, I hurt my back when I played badminton with my roommate last year, but it's okay now.
Man:
Aha, great. And all of our workers are required to have medical insurance in case people hurt themselves while working, like falling down a ladder. Have you got one now?
Man:
Uh ha, yet you still need to take much care. By the way, do you have a driver's license? You know, the fruit farm is huge. Sometimes you will need to drive a car.
Woman:
Yes, I got my driver's license last year. But I am afraid I don't have a license for driving large trucks.
Man:
No worries, you are not responsible for delivering the picked to the supermarkets. There have been some drivers doing that work. And lastly, one more question, where would you like to live?
Woman:
Any options for me?
Man:
Well, two choices. You can either stay in a cottage on the farm or we can arrange accommodation in a town nearby
Woman:
I don't think I'd like to stay at the workplace all day long. I think the second one is better for me.
Man:
Ok, let's do that. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Woman:
Many thanks. See you then.