Test1 Part2
Part 2. You will hear the chairman of Stanthorpe Twinning Association, which organizes
the link between Stanthorpe in England and a town in France, talking to members about
the year's events. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 15.
Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 15. It's great to see so many members
of the twinning association here tonight. Since the twinning link between our two towns,
Stanthorpe here in England and Malat in France was established, the relationship
between the towns has gone from strength to strength.
Last month, 25 members of the association from Stanthorpe spent a weekend in Malat.
Our hosts had arranged a great programme. We learned how cheese is produced in the
region and had the chance to taste the products.
The final boat trip down the river, that was the real highlight. This is a special year for the
association because it's 25 years since we were founded. In Malat, they're planning to
mark this by building a footbridge in the municipal park.
We've been discussing what to do here, and we've decided to plant a poplar tree in the
museum gardens. We considered buying a garden seat to put there, but the authorities
weren't happy with that idea.
In terms of fundraising to support our activities, we've done very well. Our pancake
evening was well attended, and made record profits. And everyone enjoyed the
demonstration of French cookery, which was nearly as successful.
Numbers for our film show were limited because of the venue, so we're looking for
somewhere bigger next year. We're looking forward to welcoming our French visitors
here next week, And I know that many of you here will be hosting individuals or families.
The coach from France will arrive at 5pm on Friday. Don't try to do too much that first
evening, as they'll be tired, so have dinner in the house or garden, rather than eating
out. The weather looks as if it'll be okay, so you might like to plan a barbecue.
Then, the next morning's market day in town, and that's always a good place to stroll
round. On Saturday evening, we'll all meet up at the football club, where once again we'll
have Toby Sharp and his band performing English and Scottish country songs.
Toby will already be well known to many of you, as last year he organised our special
Quiz Night and presented the prizes. Thank you. Now listen and answer questions 16 to
20. Now, on Sunday we'll be taking our visitors to Farley House.
You may not all be familiar with it, so here's a map to help you. You can see the car park
at the bottom of the map. There's an excellent farm shop in the grounds where our
visitors can buy local produce.
It's in the old stables, which is the first building you come to. They're built round a
courtyard, and there are shops in the far corner on the left. There's also a small café on
the right as you go in.
I know that one or two of our visitors may not be all that mobile. The main entrance to
the house has a lot of steps, so you might want to use the disabled entry. This is on the
far side of the house from the car park.
Children will probably be most interested in the adventure playground. That's at the
northern end of the larger lake, in a bend on the path that leads to the lake. There's lots
for children to do there.
There are a number of lovely gardens near the house. The kitchen gardens are
rectangular and surrounded by a wall. there to the north -east of the house, quite near
the smaller lake. They're still in use and have a great collection of fruit and vegetables.
The Temple of the Four Winds is a bit more of a walk, but it's worth it. Take the path
from the car -park and go past the western sides of the stables and the house. Then,
when the path forks, take the right -hand path.
Go up there, with the woods on your left, and the temple is right at the end. There are
great views over the whole area. That is the end of part two. You now have 30 seconds
to check your answers to part two.
Thank you. Thank you.
