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SECTION TEST - LISTENING
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Section 1
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KEITH Hello ... Clark’s Cycle Hire. My name’s Keith. How can I help you? JAN Oh hello. I saw your ad in the local paper, and as I’m thinking of doing some cycling. I’m wondering what kinds of bike you have, and what your prices are like. KEITH Well, we hire out two main types of machine: touring and mountain bikes. Are you likely to be riding off-road, do you think? JAN No, I’ll probably be sticking to roads and country lanes, so a touring bike would be best, I think. KEITH Right, well the rate will be £50 for a week, or £14 per day. JAN So it’s a lot cheaper to rent by the week. KEITH Yes definitely, though it’s important to bring the bike back on time. Otherwise I’m afraid we have to charge a late return fee. JAN And how much is that? KEITH For each additional hour it’s one pound twenty-five. JAN So if you were a day late it would cost another £30? KEITH Yes, that’s right. JAN I’d make sure I didn’t do that then! KEITH I should also point out there’s a deposit, which you get back when you return the bicycle. In good condition, of course. On touring models it’s £60. JAN Is there anything else I’d have to pay? KEITH No, that’s it. Though if you’re planning to ride fairly long distances you might like to have one or two accessories. JAN Such as? KEITH Well, for another £5 we can supply lightweight bags, either panniers or the handlebar sort. It’s amazing how much they can carry, and the way they’re designed means they don’t get in the way when you’re riding. JAN Well, I’ll see. But what about essential things like a pump, and a repair kit? I wouldn’t have to pay extra for those would I? KEITH No no, there’s no charge for things like that, or for a lock. It’s a good strong one, too. Just make sure you don’t lose the key! JAN That reminds me: what about insurance? What happens if someone steals the bike, in spite of the wonderful lock? KEITH Didn’t I mention that? I should’ve told you that’s included in the rental, too. JAN And it covers everything, does it? KEITH Er ... it covers you against theft of the bike, yes. As long as it’s securely locked at the time. You’d have to pay part of any individual claim, though. JAN How much? KEITH If the bike were stolen and not recovered, you’d be liable for the first £100. JAN Hmm. So, if I do go ahead and rent one, how do I pay? By cheque, or would it have to be cash? KEITH Neither, I’m afraid. We can only accept credit card bookings. Otherwise we’d have to ask our customers for the full value of the machine as a deposit. JAN I’ve got a Visa in my name. Would that be OK? KEITH Sure. Answer explanation: 1. 14: Jan asks 'I'm wondering ... what your prices are like'. Keith says 'the rate will be ... £14 per day'. Be careful not to confuse fourteen with forty. 2. 1.25: When Keith mentions a 'late return fee', Jan asks him 'how much is that?' He replies 'for each additional hour it's one pound twenty-five'. 3. 60: Keith says 'there's a deposit, too 'and adds' which you get back when you return the bicycle'. He says 'On touring models it's £60' which is the kind that Jan wants to rent. 4. (lightweight) bags: The cost is given but not the item, so the prompt is'£5'. Keith mentions 'accessories', and Jan asks 'Such as?' He replies 'for another £5 we can supply lightweight bags,' and specifies 'either panniers or the handlebar sort'. 5. lock: Jan mentions 'a pump and a repair kit' and asks if she would 'have to pay extra'. Keith answers 'no, there's no charge for things like that, or for a lock'. He then confirms it by mentioning a 'good strong one', referring to 'lock'. 6. 100: Jan asks 'what about insurance', to which Keith responds it's 'included' but that Jan 'would have to pay part of any individual claim'. He then says 'you'd be liable for the first £100'. Note the further prompt 'first'. 7. credit card: Jan asks 'How do I pay?' and mentions 'cheque' and 'cash' but Keith insists on ‘credit card booking'. Both words are needed. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. Notes – Clark’s Bicycle Hire Type: touring bike Rental: £50 a week, or (1)……… £ a day Late return fee: (2) ……… £ per extra hour Deposit: £ (3) ……… returnable Accessories: £5 for (4) ……… : pannier or handlebar type free: pump repair kit strong (5)……… Insurance: included, but must pay first £ (6) ……… of claim Pay: by (7) ……… only
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lightweight bags/ bags
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JAN So if I want to have a look at the bikes, how do I find you? I live near the university, by the way. KEITH Right. First you take Woods Road as far as the main police station ... JAN I know it. It’s right next to the park KEITH Yes, that’s it. And after the police station there’s a turning to the right called Oak Street ... JAN At the big supermarket? KEITH No, it’s before then. It’s actually between the police station and a garage on the other side. JAN OK. KEITH So you go down Oak Street until you reach the health centre on the right. If you get to a pub called the Maple Leaf you’ve gone too far. Alright? JAN Yes, I’ve got that. KEITH Now opposite the health centre there’s a pharmacy, and we’re just behind that. JAN OK, fine. I’ll try to call over sometime tomorrow. KEITH Great. See you then. JAN Bye. Answer explanation: 1. garage: Keith describes the location of Oak Street as 'between the police station and a garage on the other side'. 2. health centre: He says 'go down Oak Street until you reach the health centre on the right', and that 'opposite the health centre there's a pharmacy'. The map shows the pharmacy. The answer can't be the pub: 'if you get to a pub ... you've gone too far'. 3. Clark's (Cycle Hire): Keith says 'we're just behind that'(I.e. the pharmacy). In this context, ‘we' means 'Clark's', 'Clark's Cycle Hire' or 'Cycle Hire'. The phrase 'opposite the health centre' is a further clue. Choose the appropriate phrase to fill in the map.
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garage: Keith describes the location of Oak Street as 'between the police station and a garage on the other side'. |
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health centre: He says 'go down Oak Street until you reach the health centre on the right', and that 'opposite the health centre there's a pharmacy'. The map shows the pharmacy. The answer can't be the pub: 'if you get to a pub... you've gone too far'. |
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Clark's (Cycle Hire): Keith says 'we're just behind that'(I.e. the pharmacy). In this context, ‘we' means 'Clark's', 'Clark's Cycle Hire' or 'Cycle Hire'. The phrase 'opposite the health centre' is a further clue. |
Section 2
Script:
You will hear a talk in the Open Day of New Alternative Health Club. Good morning, and welcome to the Open Day of our new Alternative Health Club, here at Chelsea Bridge. I have to say it is very pleasant to have so many people turn up. My name is Harry Wilkinson and I work as one of the nine permanent staff members employed here at the Club. The main aim of the Open Day is to give you a quick tour of the building, but before we do that I'd like to introduce you to a few people employed at the Club. Not all of us are here at the same time. In case you need to contact any of us our contact details are here on the notice-board below the photographs. First of all, this is Sean Bond, who is the Technical Manager and his job is to supervise equipment, like computers and all the electrical equipment. And this is Margaret Lloyd. Her main function is to oversee training and she is therefore in charge of all the full-and part-time therapists. The next important person I need to introduce you to is James Todd. He is our Liaison Officer. What he does is manage bookings for the Club rooms and equipment, as they are open to different organizations, from the local College to corporate clients like banks and so on. Last but not least is our physiotherapist, Edward Marks, who works part-time Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Edward plays an important part in the life of the Club. His main role is to prevent injuries. Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
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permanent staff members
tour/quick tour
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You will hear a talk in the Open Day of New Alternative Health Club. Good morning, and welcome to the Open Day of our new Alternative Health Club, here at Chelsea Bridge. I have to say it is very pleasant to have so many people turn up. My name is Harry Wilkinson and I work as one of the nine permanent staff members employed here at the Club. The main aim of the Open Day is to give you a quick tour of the building, but before we do that I'd like to introduce you to a few people employed at the Club. Not all of us are here at the same time. In case you need to contact any of us our contact details are here on the notice-board below the photographs. First of all, this is Sean Bond, who is the Technical Manager and his job is to supervise equipment, like computers and all the electrical equipment. And this is Margaret Lloyd. Her main function is to oversee training and she is therefore in charge of all the full-and part-time therapists. The next important person I need to introduce you to is James Todd. He is our Liaison Officer. What he does is manage bookings for the Club rooms and equipment, as they are open to different organizations, from the local College to corporate clients like banks and so on. Last but not least is our physiotherapist, Edward Marks, who works part-time Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Edward plays an important part in the life of the Club. His main role is to prevent injuries. Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Name | Role | Sean Bond | to supervise equipment | Margaret Lloyd | to (1) ………… | James Todd | to (2) ………… | Edward Marks | to (3) ………… |
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Now for the various amenities. You see that the Club has quite a large capacity and is arranged over three floors. There is a lift by the Reception and the stairs. On the ground floor, there are two large halls, which are used for yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates and dance and fitness classes for different age groups, with the shop and cafeteria over here. On the first floor, we have a full range of fitness machines, which are available in the large central hall, around which there are various offices. The changing rooms are also on this floor. On the second floor, there is a series of small therapy rooms with waiting areas for clients. These may be booked by individual therapists. There are also three classrooms, which are used for teacher training and group therapy classes. We have a very extensive therapy training programme accredited to the university of Manwich with training in counselling, for which we have three programmes at the moment. As regards the various types of yoga, acupuncture and the Alexander Technique, there are currently nine different training classes going on. Information about the training can be obtained from the brochure, which you can pick up at Reception, and from the Club website. There will be a chance to talk to trainers for those interested in counselling this Saturday at 10 am. For yoga etc, there will also be an informal gathering of trainers on Thursday at 4.30 pm. So if you are interested in becoming involved, this is your chance. Which floor contains which amenities?
Section 3
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Dr Wilson: Hello David, Jane. Jane: Hello. David: Hi. Dr Wilson: So, how's the local history project going? Are you making good progress? Jane: Yes and no. Dr Wilson: Oh? David: Well, we anticipated problems of various kinds. None of the group has much experience of collaborating on projects. But we spent some time discussing how to go about it, and thrashed out what seemed a useful approach, but it seems that Jane and I are the only ones actually following the plan. That's meant that the whole project has been lacking co-ordination and so we've fallen behind our schedule. Dr Wilson: I see ... that's tricky. Jane: Yes, it is. We felt that the targets had been defined, so we'd all know what to deal with, but, looking back, we probably should have really specified individual responsibilities. As it is, we only have a loose sense of what should be done by who. Dr Wilson: Well, this is quite a common problem, actually. I take it that you've had enough group meetings, so you're looking for an effective solution. If you go to the Resource Centre, think you'd find the advice service they provide there helpful at this point. Jane: Thanks - we'll go there later. David: On a specific note, I think we've got carried away with recruiting people to interview at the expense of building up the reference section, which I don't think is going to be solid enough. Do you think that'll be a major problem? Dr Wilson: Hmm, I'd have to see how much is there to be sure, but, well, you'll have to be pragmatic at this point, I think. What you'd better do is ensure your methodology is really strong, so at least you can't be faulted on that front. Then, if people challenge your results, at least you've carefully reported how you reached them. Do you see what I mean? David/Jane: Yes. Dr Wilson: So... Jane: Yes, I think one resource in relation to that that we haven't exploited as fully as we might is the internet. I've taken a lot of journals off the library shelves to go through, but, actually, there are websites where you can call up lists of approaches or data sets really quickly. Dr Wilson: I think that's a good idea, yes. Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
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individual responsibilities
websites
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Dr Wilson: Now, let's think about the field trip, and at least make sure that goes as well as possible. You're going to Cambridge on the twenty-second? Jane: The Monday, yes. David: It's quite soon, now. Dr Wilson: And in the morning, you'll be travelling and then getting settled into the hotel. Jane: Uh-huh. Dr Wilson: But you need to get down to work after lunch, of course. Now, I've arranged for you to have a look at some useful visual material, especially photographs and old magazines and newspapers, which is included in an exhibition at the library in the university. David: That sounds like a good starting point. Dr Wilson: There's quite a lot on show, so that'll occupy most of the afternoon. Then the following morning, I want you to go and talk to someone in the City Library. His name's Jarvis Gregson. He works in the Education Section there, and he's an expert on the area's history. Don't, of course, forget to take a tape recorder with you so that you can record what he tells you. Jane: And to have our questions ready. Dr Wilson: Indeed. OK, and the afternoon's free for you to wander around, get the feel of the place. David: Do some sightseeing... Dr Wilson: As you wish - it's a beautiful city ... But it's back to work on Wednesday morning. Concentrate on the central area, and walk around methodically. You'll have the plans I'm getting ready for you from different periods, and your task is to compare those with the make-up of the city today. Make notes on how different kinds of shops and businesses have grown up, what's gone, and so on. Jane: I hope the weather's good! Dr Wilson: Yes. And in the afternoon I want you to think about producing your own records, along the lines of the ones in the City Library's archives. The history of the castle is very important to the city's development, so use a camera to get some pictures that reflect that if you can, showing it in relation to the buildings and spaces around it. David: We'll try! And when do we travel back? Dr Wilson: That's up to you. You can either... Complete the timetable below. MON - WED: FIELD TRIP TO GAM&KIPGE | Mon 22nd | am pm | arrive at hotel (1)………… | Tues 23rd | am pm | (2)………… free time | Wed 24th | am pm | (3)………… (4)………… |
Section 4
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Lecturer: We are all familiar with the nuclear family, which has been the dominant family structure in the UK for the last sixty years at least. However, recent changes show that our idea of the traditional nuclear family as the cornerstone of British family life is changing. There have been emerging patterns which are eroding this structure; namely, the rise of step-families, cohabitation, lone-parenting, and the rapid increase in those living alone. We are going to explore these areas in turn, and look at their effect in terms of the family. Firstly, step-families are becoming more and more common. Step-families are created when one or both partners have a child or children from a previous relationship. In 1980 the percentage of children under thirteen who were living with one parent and their new partner was just four per cent. In 2008, this figure had increased to twenty per cent. The USA has seen an even greater rise; new statistics show that almost half of under thirteens are living in a step-family. Now, we can still call the step-family structure a 'nuclear' family, as it does follow the structure of two parents, and dependent children. However, it also creates somewhat of a nuclear 'blur'. Step-brothers and sisters may belong to two family units, so where do we draw the line at which family they belong to? Co-habitation, when partners do not marry yet live together as a family, has also increased. In 2006, of the 17.5 million families in Britain, nearly three million of these comprised unmarried couples. What does this mean to the nuclear family? Firstly, the traditional view of a nuclear family requires married parents, so we can't put these types of family under this umbrella. Statistics show that even if cohabiting couples have children, they are more likely to separate than their married equivalents. Lastly, we need to look at the rise of the DINKS, which stands for Dual Income No Kids. As Clarke and Henwood outline, many cohabiting couples are choosing a life without children, putting consumer spending first. Lone-parenting is a relatively recent family structure which has rapidly grown in the last half century. In 1972 only one in fourteen children lived in a lone-parent family. When we compare this with today's figure of one in four, we can see that this is a rapid increase. In the past, lone-parenthood was overwhelmingly the result of a death of a parent. Nowadays however, it is increasingly a choice. Some sociologists argue that this increase is due to the outlook of women. Where women once were willing to accept an unhappy or abusive marriage, now many will choose lone-parenthood. Often this can be just a transitory phase before they find a new partner. This view of women's attitudes and lone parenting is highly debated, because some figures show that the largest group of lone parents are mothers who have never married. You can find counter arguments for these ideas in Butler and Jones. One difficulty for single parents is that they are a social group who are much more likely to suffer from poverty and hardship. They are more likely to live in rented accommodation and have childcare issues. Lastly, an increasing number of people are choosing to live alone. The number of people living alone in Britain has more than doubled in the last twenty years. In 1990 just over four million people lived alone. Now this figure has reached 8.5 million, an incredibly rapid growth which has had enormous effects on the traditional nuclear family. This number represents a great chunk of the population who either by choice or necessity, are outside the traditional family unit. Some think that these changes may not help the community. In fact, there are many arguments that this rise in alternative household structures will create a more isolationist and less community-based society, where close bonds which are usually formed within the family have no place. Leaving aside whether or not the housing even exists for this boom, an important factor which must be looked at is the disproportionate expense for those living on their own. By this I mean, the burden of all costs is shouldered by one wage instead of two, and of course one person is using the energy which could be shared between a group, having a greater impact on the environment too. However, on a more positive note, people, especially women, are proving... Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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Lecturer: We are all familiar with the nuclear family, which has been the dominant family structure in the UK for the last sixty years at least. However, recent changes show that our idea of the traditional nuclear family as the cornerstone of British family life is changing. There have been emerging patterns which are eroding this structure; namely, the rise of step-families, cohabitation, lone-parenting, and the rapid increase in those living alone. We are going to explore these areas in turn, and look at their effect in terms of the family. Firstly, step-families are becoming more and more common. Step-families are created when one or both partners have a child or children from a previous relationship. In 1980 the percentage of children under thirteen who were living with one parent and their new partner was just four per cent. In 2008, this figure had increased to twenty per cent. The USA has seen an even greater rise; new statistics show that almost half of under thirteens are living in a step-family. Now, we can still call the step-family structure a 'nuclear' family, as it does follow the structure of two parents, and dependent children. However, it also creates somewhat of a nuclear 'blur'. Step-brothers and sisters may belong to two family units, so where do we draw the line at which family they belong to? Co-habitation, when partners do not marry yet live together as a family, has also increased. In 2006, of the 17.5 million families in Britain, nearly three million of these comprised unmarried couples. What does this mean to the nuclear family? Firstly, the traditional view of a nuclear family requires married parents, so we can't put these types of family under this umbrella. Statistics show that even if cohabiting couples have children, they are more likely to separate than their married equivalents. Lastly, we need to look at the rise of the DINKS, which stands for Dual Income No Kids. As Clarke and Henwood outline, many cohabiting couples are choosing a life without children, putting consumer spending first. Lone-parenting is a relatively recent family structure which has rapidly grown in the last half century. In 1972 only one in fourteen children lived in a lone-parent family. When we compare this with today's figure of one in four, we can see that this is a rapid increase. In the past, lone-parenthood was overwhelmingly the result of a death of a parent. Nowadays however, it is increasingly a choice. Some sociologists argue that this increase is due to the outlook of women. Where women once were willing to accept an unhappy or abusive marriage, now many will choose lone-parenthood. Often this can be just a transitory phase before they find a new partner. This view of women's attitudes and lone parenting is highly debated, because some figures show that the largest group of lone parents are mothers who have never married. You can find counter arguments for these ideas in Butler and Jones. One difficulty for single parents is that they are a social group who are much more likely to suffer from poverty and hardship. They are more likely to live in rented accommodation and have childcare issues. Lastly, an increasing number of people are choosing to live alone. The number of people living alone in Britain has more than doubled in the last twenty years. In 1990 just over four million people lived alone. Now this figure has reached 8.5 million, an incredibly rapid growth which has had enormous effects on the traditional nuclear family. This number represents a great chunk of the population who either by choice or necessity, are outside the traditional family unit. Some think that these changes may not help the community. In fact, there are many arguments that this rise in alternative household structures will create a more isolationist and less community-based society, where close bonds which are usually formed within the family have no place. Leaving aside whether or not the housing even exists for this boom, an important factor which must be looked at is the disproportionate expense for those living on their own. By this I mean, the burden of all costs is shouldered by one wage instead of two, and of course one person is using the energy which could be shared between a group, having a greater impact on the environment too. However, on a more positive note, people, especially women, are proving... Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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Lecturer: We are all familiar with the nuclear family, which has been the dominant family structure in the UK for the last sixty years at least. However, recent changes show that our idea of the traditional nuclear family as the cornerstone of British family life is changing. There have been emerging patterns which are eroding this structure; namely, the rise of step-families, cohabitation, lone-parenting, and the rapid increase in those living alone. We are going to explore these areas in turn, and look at their effect in terms of the family. Firstly, step-families are becoming more and more common. Step-families are created when one or both partners have a child or children from a previous relationship. In 1980 the percentage of children under thirteen who were living with one parent and their new partner was just four per cent. In 2008, this figure had increased to twenty per cent. The USA has seen an even greater rise; new statistics show that almost half of under thirteens are living in a step-family. Now, we can still call the step-family structure a 'nuclear' family, as it does follow the structure of two parents, and dependent children. However, it also creates somewhat of a nuclear 'blur'. Step-brothers and sisters may belong to two family units, so where do we draw the line at which family they belong to? Co-habitation, when partners do not marry yet live together as a family, has also increased. In 2006, of the 17.5 million families in Britain, nearly three million of these comprised unmarried couples. What does this mean to the nuclear family? Firstly, the traditional view of a nuclear family requires married parents, so we can't put these types of family under this umbrella. Statistics show that even if cohabiting couples have children, they are more likely to separate than their married equivalents. Lastly, we need to look at the rise of the DINKS, which stands for Dual Income No Kids. As Clarke and Henwood outline, many cohabiting couples are choosing a life without children, putting consumer spending first. Lone-parenting is a relatively recent family structure which has rapidly grown in the last half century. In 1972 only one in fourteen children lived in a lone-parent family. When we compare this with today's figure of one in four, we can see that this is a rapid increase. In the past, lone-parenthood was overwhelmingly the result of a death of a parent. Nowadays however, it is increasingly a choice. Some sociologists argue that this increase is due to the outlook of women. Where women once were willing to accept an unhappy or abusive marriage, now many will choose lone-parenthood. Often this can be just a transitory phase before they find a new partner. This view of women's attitudes and lone parenting is highly debated, because some figures show that the largest group of lone parents are mothers who have never married. You can find counter arguments for these ideas in Butler and Jones. One difficulty for single parents is that they are a social group who are much more likely to suffer from poverty and hardship. They are more likely to live in rented accommodation and have childcare issues. Lastly, an increasing number of people are choosing to live alone. The number of people living alone in Britain has more than doubled in the last twenty years. In 1990 just over four million people lived alone. Now this figure has reached 8.5 million, an incredibly rapid growth which has had enormous effects on the traditional nuclear family. This number represents a great chunk of the population who either by choice or necessity, are outside the traditional family unit. Some think that these changes may not help the community. In fact, there are many arguments that this rise in alternative household structures will create a more isolationist and less community-based society, where close bonds which are usually formed within the family have no place. Leaving aside whether or not the housing even exists for this boom, an important factor which must be looked at is the disproportionate expense for those living on their own. By this I mean, the burden of all costs is shouldered by one wage instead of two, and of course one person is using the energy which could be shared between a group, having a greater impact on the environment too. However, on a more positive note, people, especially women, are proving... Choose TWO statements to answer the question.
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