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TEST 1 SCRIPTS NARRATOR You will hear a number of different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what you hear 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 The test is in four sections At the end of the test you ll be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet Now turn to Section 1 SECTION 1 You ll hear a swimming instructor talking to the father of one of his pupils First you ll have some time to look at questions 1 6 20 seconds You ll see that there is an example which has been done for you On this occasion only the conversation relating to this will be played first DAVE Hello Is that Mr Henderson BILL Yes this is Bill Henderson speaking DAVE Hi this is Dave Bush your son s swimming instructor BILL Oh hi Jack s made good progress since last term hasn t he DAVID Yes but I want to talk to you about Jack s swimming lessons for next term NARRATOR The instructor wants to discuss lessons for next term so C is the correct answer Now we shall begin You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 6 DAVE Hello Is that Mr Henderson BILL Yes this is Bill Henderson speaking DAVE Hi this is Dave Bush your son s swimming instructor BILL Oh hi Jack s made good progress since last term hasn t he DAVID Yes but I want to talk to you about Jack s swimming lessons for next term BILL He s very keen to continue DAVE Good You know Jack s quite shy and he has taken quite some time to settle in to the way we do things here he also hasn t performed that well as a competitive swimmer but I must say he s been an absolute role model for the other children especially the ones who have only just started swimming with us BILL Glad to hear it DAVE Now about next term s lessons I m afraid we ve had to change the day BILL That s a pity Friday was good DAVE Yes that s what a lot of parents have said but we have to move to Monday we would have preferred Tuesday but that s not available Monday is the only day on offer BILL Why s that DAVE Apparently there has been such an increase in pool usage on Friday evenings that they want our swimming lanes for the general public The beginners class is not affected though because they come at an earlier time and the class is so small it only uses one lane However Jack s session has to move BILL Oh dear There s a problem we just can t make it I m afraid Jack has music lessons after school on that day and as we have to travel out of town we d never get back in time DAVE Well Mr Henderson as Jack obviously enjoys water sports perhaps you could consider another activity on a more suitable day What about diving I know the diving instructor is looking for more students BILL Oh no Jack s a timid boy and he thinks that s a dangerous sport DAVE Quite understandable he is a nervous sort of boy Have you considered water polo It s becoming more and more popular especially among the boys BILL I think it s really exciting but it doesn t appeal to Jack maybe because of all the splashing and shouting I think he really only wants to be a better swimmer DAVE Oh well the competition class is what he needs then He d get one on one training from a private instructor who could help him a lot with his technique And he could have a class at a time to suit you BILL A private instructor you say Isn t that a bit costly DAVE Yes 35 a session It s well worth it though BILL Oh I agree I think private lessons would be ideal and he d build up a lot more confidence in the water but it s not something we can afford right now NARRATOR Before you hear the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10 20 seconds Now listen and answer questions 7 to 10 DAVE Well I can think of one other option BILL What s that DAVE There s a water safety class I know that might sound a bit boring but actually the kids have a lot of fun and they learn a lot about being safe in and around water not just at the swimming pool but in the open sea also Boating is such a popular activity in this country but not many people know how to save themselves if there is an accident or they fall overboard Water safety classes are every Saturday morning from 9 15 to 11 15 BILL Well that s a good time but are you sure the children enjoy it DAVE Oh yes They learn to swim with their clothes on and things like that It s a great learning experience and they do have a lot of fun BILL And the fees are the same as the swimming class 150 per term DAVE Cheaper actually 115 for the whole term We like to think of it as a public service You know helping to save lives BILL Right then When does the next course begin DAVE Saturday the 12th of October BILL Oh we ll be away until the 15th Would it matter if Jack missed the first class DAVE I don t suppose so Jack could start on the 19th of October By the way the instructor is new but he s very well qualified and the children like him His name is Peter Peter Jenkins that s J E N K I N S BILL Peter Jenkins Great We ll see you at the pool next term DAVE Okay then Bye NARRATOR That is the end of section 1 You now have half a minute to check your answers 30 seconds Now turn to section 2 SECTION 2 You ll hear tour guide talking about a visit to an island First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 15 20 seconds Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 15 Good morning and welcome everybody I m going to tell you a bit about what to expect when you visit Rangitoto Island tomorrow It s one of 47 islands in the Gulf Marine Park and day visitors are welcome but there are a number of things you should know Firstly getting there The island is in fact a volcano and there isn t anywhere for a plane to land so you ll be going by sea There is a regular ferry service I ll be handing out a timetable later and I urge you to take note of the return times Take care not to miss your ferry back as there is no overnight accommodation on the island and there is no alternative transport although it is hoped that next year we ll have a water taxi operating There s a lot to see and do on the island but as I said there s no accommodation However Motutapu the neighbouring island has a basic campsite at Home Bay Oh and if you walk a bit further round the island you ll find there s also an outdoor education centre and a lodge at Administration Bay Now we ll be getting off the ferry at the wharf and from there you can take a two and a half hour walk along the coast to McKenzie Bay This is a great place to sit on the sandy beach and look out at the lighthouse You could eat your picnic lunch there We suggest that you carry on to the summit allow an extra hour and from there follow the track down to Islington Bay which is a very popular beach for swimming From Islington Bay the road continues on over the causeway to Motutapu Island At this point however I suggest you should allow another hour and 30 minutes to get back to Rangitoto wharf walking along a road originally built by prisoners Keep an eye on the time you don t want to miss the last ferry back to the city NARRATOR Before you hear the rest of the talk you have some time to look at questions 16 to 20 20 seconds Now listen and answer questions 16 to 20 What do you need to bring The overhead sun and the heat rays reflecting off the lava can be intense so you must have a sunhat and an effective sunscreen a sun protection factor of 30 is the minimum you would consider on a sunny day Remember the island is a volcano so you ll be walking over very hard lava surfaces You should wear sturdy walking shoes that can cope with the terrain There s no drinking water available on the island once you leave the wharf so carry your own drink with you and have an empty bottle so that you can get water from the fountain at the wharf Although the Department of Conservation is trying to eradicate exotic plants and restore native vegetation there is still one species of introduced plants to look out for and that s gorse This low growing shrub is covered in thorns which scratch you if you get too close It might be a good idea to wear long trousers Oh and one other thing if you re feeling brave and want to investigate some of the many fascinating lava caves on the island you ll need a torch I m sure you ll all enjoy your trip to Rangitoto Island but I must warn you you ll need a rest day afterwards NARRATOR That is the end of section 2 You now have half a minute to check your answers 30 seconds Now turn to section 3 SECTION 3 You ll hear a tutor talking to a student Daisy who is making enquiries about an Early Childhood Education course First you have some time to look at questions 21 to 26 20 seconds Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 26 TUTOR Hello how can I help you DAISY I d like to talk to someone about the Certificate in Early Childhood Education TUTOR I think I can probably help you I taught on the course last year DAISY Oh right Well my name s Daisy Bell and I d like to enrol in the certificate programme next year Several friends have done it and they ve all been able to get jobs straight away TUTOR It definitely opens the doors to employment But first let me ask you do you like working with young children DAISY Oh yes I do I ve always enjoyed babysitting at the weekends TUTOR That s good then DAISY Is there anything I could do to prepare for the course It s been a while since I left school Could I get a head start with the reading perhaps TUTOR Well no not really The reading list hasn t been finalized yet But you could write a personal essay outlining your reasons for wanting to do the course DAISY I ve done it already My friends told me to expect that TUTOR Well then I suggest you attend the library orientation day They ll take you all around the various sections of the library and explain how to check out books and things like that DAISY Good idea When can I enrol TUTOR Well as you ll be enrolling in the programme for the first time there are two available entry points next year The important dates to remember are the fifth of February for Intake 1 and the fifteenth of July for Intake 2 DAISY I want to start in February TUTOR Well get your application in as soon as possible then because if you miss the closure date you ll have to wait until the July intake DAISY My friends said they had to work during the course in a place like a nursery or child care centre TUTOR Yes that is an entry requirement You have to either volunteer or work one day per week at least six hours of child contact time in a licensed early childhood centre for the duration of your studies Now if you re under 20 years of age DAISY I m 19 but I turn 20 soon TUTOR Well if you re under 20 at enrolment you ll need verified photocopies of your school examination results DAISY And if I m 20 when I enrol TUTOR Then you must provide evidence of your latest relevant studies or relevant experience with young children DAISY Oh I see How long is the course exactly TUTOR 100 hours but of course that s spread out over 4 months or more and if you take study break or holidays into account it probably works out to about 8 hours of lectures per week DAISY I m sure I can manage that How do I enrol TUTOR I suggest you download an enrolment form from the internet complete it and return it by post or in person before the cut off date DAISY Thanks very much I don t think that ll be a problem I ll get onto it straight away TUTOR Oh and if you need more information contact Trudy Tucker she s the Programme Leader you ll find a freephone number with her extension and her email address on the back of this brochure DAISY Okay Thanks for your help NARRATOR Before you hear the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 27 to 30 20 seconds Now listen and answer questions 27 to 30 TUTOR Oh one more thing Do you know about our Self Access Centre DAISY Ah no TUTOR It s a resource room here in J block with a collection of materials for students to study on their own DAISY Like a little library TUTOR Sort of but there s a lot more than just books and instruction manuals It s well stocked with training resources in the way of DVDs and computer based materials You work through the materials in your own time at your own pace and you can go over any part of the coursework that you aren t sure about DAISY Can anyone use it TUTOR Well anyone who has completed enrolment and has a student ID card When you ve done that enrolled I mean make sure you carry your card with you all the time You can t gain access to the centre without an ID card DAISY Is it free TUTOR Yes but the materials have to remain in the centre You can t borrow them DAISY Is there anyone in the Centre to help me TUTOR Yes the Centre Manager can help you locate appropriate resources but if you need help with the actual coursework the Centre also operates a Peer Tutor Scheme which is something that we started up a couple of years ago and it s been really successful DAISY What is that exactly TUTOR It s a scheme where older students help newer students Several Diploma students will be on hand to help you with your Certificate studies DAISY So they ve already passed the Certificate course and they re doing higher level study TUTOR That s right DAISY Sounds good I might need their assistance Thanks very much TUTOR You re welcome Oh and good luck with your studies NARRATOR That is the end of section 3 You now have half a minute to check your answers 30 seconds Now turn to section 4 SECTION 4 You ll hear a talk about an upcoming conference First you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40 20 seconds Now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40 Good morning Thank you all for coming This year s Sustainable Agriculture conference will be held at the Centre for Continuing Education The Centre was selected on account of the top class facilities available in its new purpose built Maiden Conference Complex The Centre delivers about 40 conferences per year and provides an important platform for publicizing research and advancing knowledge So another reason for holding the conference here is the team s considerable expertise and services in event management This is important because we are expecting large numbers of overseas visitors who will be coming to hear our international line up of speakers but more about them in a minute This is a very significant conference for everyone not just the academics who will be presenting papers and you the students who are here to expand your knowledge in this area but for the entire planet Our survival in the future will require a plentiful safe and sustainable supply of nutritious food As I ve already mentioned we have an impressive array of speakers The four most notable are Dr Jake Jackson who will speak on the profoundly damaging consequences of using chemical fertilizers He has extensively researched the problems of chemical residue on the land and in the waterways and what he sees as irreversible damage to ecosystem health Dr Jackson has published widely in his field and I would encourage you to read some of his articles before the conference He will be followed by Dr Susan Blake who is an expert on organic horticulture and has spent recent years following the mysterious decline of bee populations and how this affects the pollination of orchard crops in particular The reduction in bee numbers is a fairly recent phenomenon and not yet fully understood but it has potentially devastating consequences Professor Johansson will be delivering a lecture on biological agric