Unit 5: Our Experiences

Listening Practice Test 2

Audio Track

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PART 1: Summer Course Enquiry

Listen and complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

1. Course Name: The Blue Ocean Adventure
Main Activity: Learning for beginners.

2. Start Date: July

3. Course Fee: £ (including equipment).

4. Student's Surname: Harry

5. What to bring: A

PART 2: Jessica's Eco-tour

Listen and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

1. Jessica went on the eco-tour with her family.

True False

2. Jessica was disappointed because she didn't see many animals.

True False

3. The weather during the trip was unpleasant and rainy.

True False

4. The most memorable experience for Jessica was planting trees.

True False

5. Jessica has already posted her photos on the school website.

True False

Tapescripts

PART 1: Dialogue (Harry and Mrs. Collins)

Mrs. Collins: Good morning, School Sports Office. Mrs. Collins speaking.

Harry: Hello, Mrs. Collins. This is Harry. I’m calling to ask about the summer water sports course. I want to try something new this holiday.

Mrs. Collins: Oh, hello Harry. We have a few options. We have a sailing class and a snorkelling class.

Harry: I’ve done sailing before. I’d love to try snorkelling. Is there a class for beginners?

Mrs. Collins: Yes, the snorkelling course is perfect for you.

Harry: Great. When does it start?

Mrs. Collins: Let me check. We have a group starting on July 5th, but that one is full. The next available one starts on July 15th.

Harry: July 15th is fine. I finish my exams by then. How much is the fee?

Mrs. Collins: It is normally £100, but since you are a student at our school, you get a discount. It is £85 for you.

Harry: That’s a good price. Do I need to register now?

Mrs. Collins: Yes, please. I just need your surname to put on the list. Is it Harry Potter?

Harry: (Laughs) No, not Potter. It’s Knight. K-N-I-G-H-T.

Mrs. Collins: Got it. K-N-I-G-H-T. Okay, Harry. We provide the wetsuit and the mask. You just need to bring a towel and some water.

Harry: Okay, I will bring a towel. Thanks, Mrs. Collins!

PART 2: Monologue (Jessica)

Jessica: Hi everyone. I want to tell you about the eco-tour I took last weekend. It was a special trip because usually, I travel with my parents, but this time I went with my classmates and our biology teacher.

We went to a national park to learn about the local nature. To be honest, I was hoping to see some large animals, like deer or monkeys. However, our guide said they are very shy. We waited quietly, but we didn't see any large fauna. I was a little sad about that, but the flora was amazing. We saw so many rare flowers.

Before we left, I checked the forecast and it said "heavy rain", so I was worried it would be an unpleasant experience. But luckily, the forecast was wrong! The sun was shining all day and the weather was brilliant.

We did a lot of things, like cleaning the walking paths and collecting trash. But the most memorable part for me was planting trees. We planted over 50 small trees on the hill. I felt so proud.

I took a lot of pictures of the team. I haven't put them on the website yet because I need to edit them. I will upload them tonight so you can all see.