LISTENING 3

I. Identifying function
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Section 1
A: Hi Sam, we'd better start planning the party, it's in less than two weeks, isn't it?
B: Yeah, I guess it is. There isn’t much to do, is there?
A: Well, we need to sort out food, for a start.
B: Why don't we just order some pizzas?
A: But we always do that. Let's do something a bit different. Besides, it's pretty expensive.
B: What about a barbecue then, or we could just do hot dogs. A: Hmm, too much preparation
involved. There are a lot coming, you know.
B: Sandwiches then? That's easy enough.
A: Sandwiches? That's a good idea. Hmm. hang on, that would be even more preparation than the
barbecue! Better go back to the original idea, I suppose.
B: Pizzas it is, then!
A: Now, we also need to think about music, and invitations.
B: Well, we don't need to buy invitations, I think we should just do them on the computer and keep
costs down.
A: Good idea. And what about music?
B: We can just use the same stuff we had last time. It's fine.
A: OK. well, if we don't let people know soon there won't be anyone there. So let's make that our
priority. Have you got your laptop?
B: Yeah, told you there wasn't much to do.
Section 3
A: Hi Julie, have you got time to plan our project?
B: Sure. I've got a few minutes. We need to choose a topic based on the theme of pollution, don't
we?
A: That's right. Have you got any preferences?
B: Well, I did a huge assignment on water pollution last year so we could just do that?
A: Actually, the tutor did make a point of saying not to use last year's materials. So we'd better not.
B: It's probably a bit out of date now anyway. Also, it focused specifically on industry and I think
we're supposed to take a broad view.
A: That's right. We could look at something totally different, like the effects of fumes on air quality.
B: Hmm, good idea. And we could make sure we include all of the sources, like traffic and factories.
A: So, what else do we need to do? Shall we go to the library and look for resources?
B: Actually. I think we'd be better off looking online. The good resources in the library are often
all out at this time of the year. Anyway, before we notify the tutor which topic we've chosen, I think
we need to ask the others what they're doing.
A: You're right. We need to make sure we're not all doing the same thing. Let's ask them this
afternoon in the tutorial.
B: Great idea.

III. Table completion – Sentence completion

TRANSCRIPTS
Thank you for calling the phoneline for the Pacton-on-Sea bus tour. This is a recorded message
lasting approximately four minutes and it provides general information on the town bus tour.
Pacton-on-Sea is a beautiful west coast town and has attracted tourists for many years. One of the
best ways of getting to know the town is to take the bus tour, which provides a wonderful viewing
experience from one of our open-top buses. The tour is a round-trip of the town and there are a
total of 4 stops where passengers can get on and off the bus. A lot of people start at the first stop
which is at the train station as this is where many tourists arrive in the town. The next stop after
the station is the aquarium which is famous for its dolphin show and which has recently expanded
to include sharks. This is well worth a visit and is very reasonably priced. Leaving the aquarium,
the bus tour goes along the coast road and after a few kilometres comes to the Old Fishing Village
where you can get off to stroll along the waterfront. There are some original buildings here but
most of the area has been modernised and is now used as a harbour for all kinds of sea craft
including yachts and some amazing power boats. The tour then heads off to the last stop and this
is where most of the shops are. So for those of you keen to do a bit of shopping this is the place for
you. Our advice is to go to this part of the town in the morning when it is relatively quiet. It does
get very busy in the afternoons, especially at the height of the season. This area of the town
includes an ancient water fountain where many people like to have their photograph taken - so
do look out for this.

[pause]
Now some details of the costs and timings. A family ticket, which includes two adults and up to
three children, costs £30. An adult ticket costs £1 5, children under the age of fifteen are £5 and
student tickets are £10 as long as you have a student card. All tickets are valid for 24 hours, which
means that you can get on and off the bus as many times as you like within a 24-hour period. So
you could, for example, start the tour in the afternoon and complete it the following morning. The
first bus of the day leaves the station at 10 am and the last one of the day leaves at 6 pm. Buses
leave every thirty minutes and each tour takes a total of fifty minutes. There are many attractions
at each of the stops, so wherever you get off the bus there will be plenty to do. The bus tour tickets
do not include entrance to any of these attractions apart from the museum which is located near
the aquarium. Some buses have local guides, who will point out places of interest and will provide
information on the town. However, we cannot guarantee that every bus will have a guide and so
we also have an audio commentary that has been specially recorded for the bus tour by the tourist
office. Headphones are available on the bus and these are easy to operate. There is no extra charge
for these - just plug in, select the required language and adjust the volume.

Due to the winter months being rather cold and wet in Pacton- on-Sea, the bus tours only operate
from March to September. The weather is usually warm and sunny during these months so
remember to bring some sun protection, especially on hot days. And of course, it does occasionally
rain here in the summer so if the weather looks bad, remember to bring some rainwear. The bus
tours are available no matter what the weather.

At the height of the summer the tours can get very busy so you are advised to book. You can book
tickets online, over the phone and also at the station and at any of the other tour stops. When
booking over the phone you can collect your tickets at any of the stops at the start of your tour.
When you do it online you can print your e-ticket which you must remember to bring with you.

Thank you for calling the Pacton-on-Sea phoneline and we look forward to seeing you soon on one
of our tour buses.
 PRACTICE
PRACTICE 1

⊳L3_Practise 1_1
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the museum Um there are a few points that you need to
remember, so. before you go in. I'll just run through them Then you can all go off and have a good
time!

So. first of all. you've all paid and you all have a ticket that allows you to go anywhere in the
museum and includes one trip to the 3D cinema So you need to make sure that you put the ticket
somewhere that is secure but easy to find. This is partly because you'll need to show it to our staff
if you decide to go out at any time - there are two restaurants which are outdoors, for example -
and. um. anyone who does decide to go outside should go and come back through the grey gates.
Please don't use the emergency exits unless there really is an emergency!

Now. I'm afraid that if you want to take photographs, you have to purchase a permit at the
entrance we don't allow visitors to take photographs of anything in the museum unless they have
a permit If you'd like a picture of you and your friends at any time, just let us know We have a
number of professional photographers who'll take a photo for you

Um, another thing is that you must keep everything that belongs to you with you all the time. A lot
of people will come to the museum during the day - you'll probably be here for most of the day
yourselves - so don't lose your wallet and make sure you don't leave your mobile phone anywhere.
It's easily done, and we aren't responsible for any losses while you're here.

Er, as I mentioned earlier, you can go and see any of the films that are on in the 3D cinema. I’ll tell
you about those in a minute - there's also a schedule on the back of the museum guide.

I suggest you get to the cinema entrance roughly five minutes early It takes very little time to seat
everyone, so you won't be waiting for the show to begin.

Well, I think those are all the instructions I need to give you

⊳L3_Practise 1_2

OK . the films which are on today are being shown at different times. They’re also about some
amazing subjects. Let me tell you a little bit about them.
The first one is called The Secrets of the Nile and starts in half an hour at ten o’clock. It’s a beautiful
film and it tells the story of the journey that was made down the river Nile for the very first time .
starting in the mountains of Ethiopia and passing through the Sudan and Egypt before reaching
the Mediterranean Sea. You'll accompany the travellers as they explore some of Africa’s truly
amazing landscapes.
The second film moves off land and into the sea. It’s called Wild Ocean, and this one begins at 11
45 So you have some time to look round the museum first if you choose this title. In this film, you'll
join the huge number of fish and other animals that live far down near the bottom of the sea. You'll
see them search for food, migrate and fight for survival.
Dinosaurs Alive is the third film showing today. It starts at 1.45 p.m and runs for just 30 minutes.
This is a film for people who like special effects because there are plenty of them. Scientists now
have a lot of evidence to show that some animals from the dinosaur family are still living on Earth.
So in this film, you'll live with a new species of dinosaur that has been re-created using computers
Our final film today is simply titled Arabia It starts at 2 30 and is a little longer than the others, but
it’s a really wonderful experience You'll ride through the desert on a camel You’ll also dive among
the treasures of the Red Sea where you'll explore the ruins of an amazing lost city
Well, these are all magical experiences, so I’ll let you decide what you want to see If anyone has
any questions

PRACTICE 2
⊳L3_Practise 2_1

Hello, everyone. In a few minutes we'll be setting off on our trip to tire Palace of Korn Ombane.
There are a few things I should mention before we go. so please pay careful attention

Now. there are three groups of us on this trip, and we’ll be using three coaches to get to and from
the palace. They each have numbers on the front, and ours is coach 2. Please check that you board
the right one, both at this end and when we come back, otherwise I'll be running around looking
for you. So, coach 2.

The palace is probably going to be very busy, so please stay close to me when we get there. If you
lose me, head for the main gate which is opposite the ticket Office, and you'll find me there.
Alternatively, call me on my mobile. The number’s in your information pack. Your pack also
contains a card called a Freedom Key. Keep hold of this, as you can use it to get money off in the
cafes and restaurant at the palace.

Now. these days, the palace is a museum, but you’ll be surprise to hear that people still live there.
No. they’re not kings or queens but local people who work at the palace, and their families. Many
of them wear traditional clothes, so they make a great subject for a photograph. But please ask
them if it's OK before doing this. These people may also offer to sell you small wooden and stone
statues that they've made. They make lovely souvenirs. They'll probably ask you for about $20 or
so for these, but it's perfectly acceptable - indeed, its usually expected to offer them less. 30
percent below the asking price would be an acceptable figure, but please don’t try to go lower than
that. The statues, by the way, are a copy of the large statue of King Hupugarta which is just inside
the main gate. A quick word of warning: This is of great significance to the locals, and while nobody
will object to you photographing it. they don t like people toughing it. So, hands firmly in pockets
when you walk past him, please.

OK. so that's the boring stuff out of the way. Does anyone have any questions about…

⊳L3_Practise 2_2
I’ d like to briefly tell you about a few of the main attractions at the palace. You'll find these on the
map m your information pack. Now, one of the first things you'll see is the statue of King
Hupugarta which I just mentioned. This is on the right hand side of Monument Court the main
square inside the palace grounds, er, Monument Court so called because of the many statues of
kings, queens and other historical figures there. Dating back to 123 BCE, the King’s statue is 6
metres high, made of stone with a layer of gold, and dotted with jewels. That’s genuine gold, by
the way. not just paint Unfortunately, the jewels are made of glass. The originals were stolen many
centimes ago.

Just beyond the court is the Temple of the Sun. This is the oldest pal of the palace, and is estimated
to be about 2.700 years old. It originally had a roof, but now there are just the columns that
supported it There are 130 of them altogether, each one rising between 20 and 25 metres from
the ground to support a frame of iron bars on which the roof originally rested

To the left of the Temple of the Sun is the New Palace, and it's here that you'll find the Royal
Chambers. Er, it's called the New Palace because it's the newest part of the palace complex,
although it was actually completed in 1346, which makes it quite old. really. Anyway, the Royal
Chambers were where kings and queens from the middle of the 14th century had their private
rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, things like that. It was also where they would have kept all their
valuables, although these have now been moved to the palace museum, which is also worth a visit.
This was opened in March 2010. no sorry. 2011. As well as valuables like jewellery and other
historical objects, the museum also houses an impressive collection of weapons, including a sword
that is said to have belonged to King Hupugarta himself.