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survey, questions, children, drama, people, hear, center, membership, classroom, ben
miller, roleplay, age, cafe, house, offer, section, prices, activities, massage, buy 0:01
I IELTS Listening version 54299. 0:06
You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear. 0:14
There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to
check your work. All the recordings will be played once only. 0:26
The test is in four sections. Write all your answers in the Listening question booklet. 0:34
At the end of the test, you will be given 10 Minutes to Transfer your answers to an answer sheet. 0:43
Now turn to section one. On page two of your question booklet. 0:53
Section one, you will hear a telephone conversation between a man who is looking for a summer
job as a fruit picker and a woman who owns a farm. 1:04
First, you have some time to look at questions one to three on page two. 1:24
You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only the
conversation relating to this will be played first. 1:37
Manor farm Hello. Hi there. I'd like to apply to do fruit picking this summer. Oh, hello. I'm Mrs.
Chandler, my husband and I own Manor farm. Let me take some details. I'll just get a form to fill in. Hold on. Sure. 1:56
Sorry. Write your name is. It's Ben Miller. 2:05
The man's name is Ben Miller. So Ben Miller has been written in the space.
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Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time. 2:20
Listen carefully, and answer questions one to three. 2:27
Manor farm Hello. Hi there. I'd like to apply to do fruit picking this summer. Oh, hello. I'm Mrs.
Chandler. My husband and I own Manor farm. Let me take some details. I'll just get a form to fill in. Hold on. Sure. 2:46
Sorry. Write your name is. It's Ben Miller. And where are you from? I'm from the USA. Fine. 2:58
Can I ask your age? I'm 20. You only take people over the age of 16, don't you? Yes, that's right.
Are you able to work in the UK? Sorry. I mean, do you have a visa? Oh, yeah. I have a thing
called a blue card. It's valid until November. That's fine. Then we'll need fruit Baker's from the
middle of June until the end of September. What's your availability? When can I work? Um, I'd
like to do July, August and September and could do October. If there's any work then. Okay. Did
you find out about us through our website? That's right. It's much easier than going through an agency. 3:48
Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions four to 10 on page three. 4:31
Now listen and answer questions four to 10. 4:38
I see you need most pickers in September for apples and pears but the whole picking season can
last about 16 weeks. Well, yes, but it's a question of the weather that determines how much fruit
we grow. Of course. That's why I can't give you exact picking dates now. I see. Oh, well no
problem. Can you tell me what picker 5:00
Turn. Well, that depends on age, the rate is four pounds 50 an hour for the under eighteens. But
as you're over 18, it would rise to five pounds 60 an hour. 5:14
Your website says that you don't provide accommodation for pickers. So I guess I should arrange
that in advance. Yes, there is no accommodation on the farm. But there is a campsite about 15
minutes away. Is that walking distance? What do you think?
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No. Maybe I should bring my bike to get around. Yes, we always recommend that some beggars
bring a car but then find the roads rather narrow, and the bus is very infrequent. 5:47
Do you have any questions? I know that fruit picking is hard work. But is there anything special
I need to bring with me? Well, firstly, documentation is extremely important. We will need proof
of age so we'll expect to see your passport because without one won't be allowed to work. Oh,
even if their age is written on their driving license. Sorry, a driving licence isn't suitable there
enough. I guess some Lunch is provided for all the hungry food pickers. 6:20
I'm afraid not. You'll need to bring your own food for lunch and more importantly, enough water
to last a full day. It can get very hot so drinking is vital. Right? Like back home. Okay, well
thanks for all the information what happens now? Well, I will post a contract to you at the end. 6:45
That is the end of section one. You now have half a minute to check your answers. 7:21
Now turn to section two. On page four. 7:27
Section two, you will hear the manager of a new sports center talking to potential customers
about the facilities there. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16 on page four. 8:12
Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 16. 8:19
Good evening and welcome to Carrera has brand new sports and leisure Center. First, I'll tell you
about our facilities, then feel free to wander around the center. Now, as you can see from the
map I've given you, we're sitting in our cafe, which we hope will be a favorite place to visit after
exercising to one side of us and right in front of you as you enter the complex is the shop. Be
sure to have a look in there later as we've got some great opening specials on footwear. On the
other side of the cafe, and ideally situated between the cafe and the childminding facilities, we
have the playground, you can sit and relax there while your kids have a great time on the
equipment. And our childcare facilities are available to anyone using the center. 9:12
Let's talk a little bit about our heated swimming pool which is also near the entrance. On the
other side from the cafe. It has a five meter waterslide which will be very popular with kids of all
ages. And in the corner nearest the changing rooms. We have a high tech hotspot. The water is
heated to 38 degrees centigrade, which is the ideal temperature to relax tired muscles after a
workout. So where can you do these workouts? Well, we have a large weights room located at
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the cafe and of the Administration block. In the weights room you'll find all the latest equipment.
We also have trainers there who can put a program together for you. Another place to 10:00
get a good workout is in the gym, which is shown on the map to the right of the changing rooms.
There will be all sorts of classes offered there. 10:10
Our aim is to provide all your exercise and recovery needs. So as well as the spa to help aching
bodies. We also have a special area for massage. It's in the funny shaped room close to the
administration area. Its distinctive shape has already led to the nickname of the bullet room.
We'll be offering Swedish and Chinese massage there and will offer physiotherapy in the future. 10:43
Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 17 to 20 on page five. 11:10
Now listen and answer questions 17 to 20. 11:17
Now, let me tell you something about our different memberships. Firstly, we offer different types
of membership to cater for different needs. If you are a fitness freak, then choose are all in
membership. This gives you access to everything in the center, all the classes and sports, it's
usually our most expensive option. But for a short time, we're offering 12 months for the price of
nine, which is a huge saving. If you prefer just the gym classes, you may want to consider the
gym and weights package. It works out at $10 a week, which is good value. If you just want to
swim, then we recommend getting a swim Plus membership. With this, you have unlimited use
of the pool and spa. The other package we've reduced for this month only is the off peak. This is
aimed at people who are happy to come at less busy times. And finally, we have the family pack.
We believe in keeping the whole family fit and healthy. So this package works out cheaper than
buying it separately. Your flyer has details of all the prices. So anyone who signs up for a new
membership tonight will receive two fantastic presents from us. We wanted to make these
rewards something different from the norm. We could have just chosen a towel for you to use in
the gym or some clothing from the shop. But we wanted to show our appreciation by giving you
something special. So not only are we going to give you a voucher for a session in our massage
center, a great way to unwind after your workout. But you'll also get this great device that
measures your heart rate. And finally, just for turning up tonight, we'd like to give everyone here
a drink bottle to take away with them. That's all I wanted to say. 13:18
That is the end of section two. You now have half a minute to check your answers. 13:54
Now turn to section three, on page six.
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Section three. Following instructions from their tutor, you will hear two economic students
called James and Anna discussing a recent survey about the cost of buying a house in New
Zealand. First you have some time to look at questions 21 to 25 on page six. 14:55
Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 25 15:03
Okay, for this week's assignment, you're going to assess the value survey on house prices. What
were the surveys findings? Was it a reliable survey? work in pairs? Discuss what you've read and
generate some ideas for the assignment. All right. Shall we work together, Anna? Sure, James.
So first, how did the Value Survey actually measure the cost of houses? Because there are lots of
ways of calculating it? Well, it looked at all houses, didn't it? New and old. So it started with
average incomes across the whole workforce, and then worked out house prices in relation to
that, I mean, to what people were earning. So it's about affordability, what people pay in real
terms, there's no information about the size of a house a typical family can buy. No, that's a
limitation. Okay, then, in the assignment, we should give some background. I mean, what's
different about the Value Survey? Yeah, there's lots of the surveys every year value is actually
one of the newer ones. But it stands out because it gives figures for a range of the largest urban
centers, which none of the others do. Okay, good point. Then one finding was that New Zealand
houses are relatively expensive. Why is that? Because most of them are built of wood. And that's
quite cheap. Yeah, it is. But the problem is, there are too many regulations and restrictions about
where you can build. So if more building sites were created for housing, the costs would come down. 16:39
That's it, isn't it? Because there are plenty of contractors ready to do the work? Exactly. So what
else? Well, what about transport? I mean, it's all very well to talk about new housing. But how
are people going to get there? Is the survey proposing new roads, new rail networks, it should be
a coordinated approach. Yeah, but the survey didn't mention it. It's a missed opportunity.
Because a commitment to funding public transport from the outset would improve air quality in
our cities. True. Okay, then, the next survey, what can we expect? A look at all the same places,
right, exactly the same. But the next one will give an idea of the way prices are moving, the
government may have to think about how house prices are affecting society. 17:28
Before you hear the rest of the discussion, you have some time to look at questions 26 to 30 on page seven. 18:01
Now listen and answer questions 26 to 30. 18:08
Then, in the assignment, we need to evaluate how reliable the survey was. So we should look at
some of the criticism made by commentators. Okay. So there's the economist Andrew Coleman,
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he actually questioned whether the survey was money well spent, because it only looked at a
single year in isolation a year when it was difficult to borrow money to buy a house pushing up
costs. So he thought the survey should consider a longer timeframe. Did you get that article by
Professor mercy? Because he's the leading authority on this topic. Yeah, interesting. He realized
the method used to calculate how much money people had didn't take savings into account. So
actually, people looking for a house were richer than the survey shows, making houses cheaper
in real terms. All right. Then, Richard Bernard, his criticism was original. He found out they
were using quite outdated software to process all the information they gathered, which was
crazy, because they actually had the money available for an upgrade. So even though it was a
highly regarded team of people, the way the statistics were interpreted, was open to question.
Okay, then Professor rounds, he thought the report was just badly written. That's right. After all
the work that went into gathering valid information, the finished report was just too long and
weakly structured. And there was too much unnecessary detail. And the last one, Maria darling,
she made a point about the properties that were evaluated. There weren't enough of them. You
mean? No, it wasn't that, but they were never identified for privacy reasons. But she thought the
actual properties use should have been revealed, you know, the process should have been
transparent if the people are going to have full confidence in the survey. Right. So a lot of
criticism. Yeah, but this sort of research is often controversial. 20:00
That is the end of section three. You now have half a minute to check your answers 20:35
now turn to section four, on page eight 20:41 section four, 20:43
you will hear part of a lecture for teacher trainees on using drama activities in the classroom. 20:51
First you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40 on page eight. 21:56
Now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40 22:03
So, now we're going to look at some of the reasons why it's beneficial to include drama activities,
such as roleplay. In your teaching practice in a range of subject areas. There's a lot of evidence to
show that drama helps a child's personal development. Firstly, creating the space for children to
express themselves freely in a group situation helps to give them confidence in their own
opinions and ideas. And of course, drama activities can work especially well for shy or
introverted children who usually don't participate in other types of classrooms situations.
Secondly, unscripted improvisation activities, where children work from their imagination, if
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done in a supportive way, give children the opportunity to gain experience in taking risks, and
encourage them to say things that they might normally be afraid to say. 23:06
Drama can also support the child's educational development. For example, the emphasis placed
on cooperative activities and drama means that group members must learn the value of listening
to one another. Being involved in any sort of performance, which relies on everyone working
together. And playing their part also helps children to be responsible not only for their learning,
but for their general behavior. These are just a couple of ways in which drama can benefit a child's learning. 23:45
Now I'd like to look at how roleplay can be such a valuable learning tool in the classroom. The
value of roleplay for children who are having difficulties as a means of therapy is now widely
accepted. The experience of doing a roleplay where children act out aspects of their own life
without explicitly stating that it is a direct representation of their own experiences can help
children to judge their own behavior in an objective way. 24:17
One obvious example would be doing a role reversal with a bully role playing a victim. Because
this approach doesn't involve direct confrontation, it may help the bully to see his or her behavior
in a different light. More generally, roleplay also allows the teacher to explore potentially
controversial or taboo subjects in a safe setting in which children feel at ease. It's obviously
essential for children to feel they won't be criticized or judged for voicing certain views. 24:53
getting children to examine their thoughts and opinions carefully, can lead to a deeper self knowledge and a stronger 25:00
more awareness of morality. This is an important factor in developing social skills. 25:07
Let's look at a specific subject area now and think about how drama can enrich the learning
process for the study of history. 25:16
Bringing characters from the past to life in the classroom by doing classroom drama activities is
an easy way to improve the level of the children's participation in the lesson. So drama in the
history classroom makes for a livelier atmosphere. But getting children to reenact scenes from
history can also be extremely useful, as it helps them to remember what happened and why it
was important, as well as helping to bring the past alive. Another way of doing this is to ask
children to find solutions to historical problems using roleplay. This can help to focus attention
on why certain decisions were taken. For example, children can be asked to decide how best to
defend their town from attack or where to build a new settlement. Okay, what I'd like to do now
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is to think about your next teaching practice session, and in groups discuss how you would
incorporate an element of drama into your lesson plan. 26:26
That is the end of section four. You now have half a minute to check your answers. 27:02
That is the end of the listening test. You now have 10 Minutes to Transfer your answers to the listening answer sheet
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