新东方雅思全真模拟试题听力原文
LISTENING TEST 2 - 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 travel agent talking to a client. First, you’ll have some time to look at questions 1-5.
seconds]
[20 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.
A GENT: Good morning, Global Travel, How can I help?
C LIENT: Oh hello, yes, I’d like to speak to someone about booking a flight to Ireland. NARRATOR: The client wants to book a flight to Ireland, so Ireland is written in the space.
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 5.
A GENT: Good morning, Global Travel, How can I help?
C LIENT: Oh hello, yes, I’d like to speak to someone about booking a flight to Ireland.
A GENT: Right, I can help with that. Er, what would you like to know?
C LIENT: Um, what kind of prices and specials do you have?
A GENT: Well, there’s a couple of options when flying to the UK. You can fly
through America and have a stopover there to break up the journey, although you would require a visa for that. The application process is quite straightforward though so there shouldn’t be any problem.
C LIENT: Oh, I’m not really interested in stopping off anywhere; I just want to get to Ireland quickly. My sister’s getting married and the whole family will be there.
A GENT: That’s lovely. In that case there are some good deals on direct flights from
Sydney to London, with a short transfer in London, then on to Dublin.
C LIENT: Okay. And how much is that option?
A GENT: What date are you looking at departing?
C LIENT: July 9. And the wedding is on the 15th so the last day I can arrive in Ireland is the 14th, I suppose.
A GENT: Okay, just a second. Let me just check here on the system. Ah yes, there we are – a return ticket would be $3,500.
C LIENT: Oh. I was hoping for something a little cheaper.
A GENT: Well, you could leave a couple of days earlier, there’s a deal with Swift Air but the only thing there would be a compulsory two day stay in Bangkok. You’d still get there on time for the wedding, and the fare is $500 cheaper though. But there is a minimum stay of two weeks in the UK.
C LIENT: Yeah, yeah. That’s definitely worth it. And I want to stay longer than two weeks in the UK anyway.
A GENT: There’s one more option, and that’s to get a round-the-world ticket, which
sometimes ends up being cheaper and giving you more options.
C LIENT: OK, what kind of options?
A GENT: Well, you can make as many as six stopovers with this type of ticket and it
remains open for up to 12 months. So you could go via South America, and stop off there, and then up to the United States and then on to the UK. Then, on the w ay....
C LIENT: (interrupts) No, no, no. I don’t have enough annual leave to do all that! I think the flight through Bangkok sounds like the best option.
A GENT: Did you want me to go ahead and make a booking for you?
C LIENT: Yeah, that’d be great. ……………………………………………………………………………………………
NARRATOR:Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look
at questions 6 to 10.
seconds]
[20
Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
A GENT: Right, well I’ll just take down a few of your details. What’s your full name
please?
C LIENT: Sharmane Mary Salter.
A GENT: Could you just spell your first name for me?
C LIENT: Sure. It’s S-H-A-R-M-A-N-E
A GENT: And I’ll just note down your departure date of July 7. You’ll arrive in Dublin
on July 10.
C LIENT: Right. How long is the flight in total?
A GENT: Um, let me check: yes, from Bangkok to London is 12 hours, then another
hour or s o on to Dublin.
C LIENT: Okay. And what time do I arrive in Dublin?
A GENT: Let’s see...that will be 11 pm local time. Is that okay?
C LIENT: Yes, that’s fine.
A GENT: Okay, so the full amount to pay, including taxes is $3,200. We just require
a 10% deposit and payment in full one month prior to departure.
C LIENT: Sure. Do you take credit cards or is it cash only?
A GENT: We accept both. What’s your card type and number?
C LIENT: It’s Mastercard and the number is 5689 2366 2255 5877.
A GENT: And your address please?
C LIENT: 25 Bancroft Street, Manly. Will you send out the tickets or do I need to
come and pick them up.
A GENT: We usually ask our clients to come in and pick them up from our branch in
Burrell Ave, which is opposite the downtown mall. I’ll just give you your flight numbers now: you’re leaving Sydney on Flight SW 689 and returning from
Dublin on Flight DF 691.
C LIENT: Thank you. Oh, there’s one other thing – do you provide travel insurance?
A GENT: Yes, we do. I think our 30 day Gold Star policy would cover your needs. It’s very comprehensive.
C LIENT: Okay -what does that policy cover me for?
A GENT: Let’s see, we’ve got loss of luggage, cancelled flights, personal theft and of
course hospital and medical cover.
C LIENT: Oh, I don’t need medical cover because I’m a UK citizen. Is there another option without it?
A GENT: Yes, in that case you would be fine with our Silver Star policy. It’s a little bit less expensive as well.
C LIENT: Mmm yes, that sounds good. Is there anything else I need to do?
A GENT: Um, no, that’s fine; I think I’ve got all the information I need. And I’ll give you a ring when your tickets are ready to pick up.
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 will hear a Community Education officer talking to a group of people about a geology trip.
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, everyone. I'm just going to take a few minutes to talk to you about the geology field trip that we have coming up. As you know, this trip is for people who are interested in rocks and fossils, and we think you’ll find it an interesting weekend.
Originally we had planned to go to the south of England but that became complex, so now we’ll be going to a place on the west coast of Wales which has very
interesting rock formations. We also drive through an interesting rocky area near the Welsh border that we could do a day trip to sometime next year. Many of the rocks and fossils we’ll be looking at are described in the reading material which we’ll be giving you before you go home today.
So, ...we leave on Friday, August 13th and come back on Sunday at around 8 pm. We did consider asking people to take their own vehicles but decided that it’s much more fun to hire a coach and all travel together, er.... which we still need to confirm but if there any problems, we can all get there by train. So be here at the community hall car park at 5 pm on Friday night unless you hear otherwise.
Now, we’d really appreciate it if you could limit your luggage. We have had people bring huge suitcases before and others who are hiking enthusiasts and bring large back packs, but to be honest, you can keep your luggage down to just one weekend bag and a small back pack for going out with each day. And you don’t need heaps of clothes and beauty products out there in the countryside...let’s get back to nature for a couple of days.
Don’t worry about bringing food because we’ll be staying at the Lodge and all your meals will be provided. They cook great meals out there. But for those of you who get hungry, you could bring along some snacks or buy some there. They do have a snack bar which only sells chips and candy. If you prefer nuts and raisins or muesli bars, we’d advise you to bring your own. And you’ll need to bring soft drinks too as the Lodge only provides hot drinks and juice at lunch time.
One thing I need to know from you today, if possible, is what type of accommodation you’d like. The Lodge has dormitories where eight people can sleep in one room. This costs $40 a night. These rooms are fairly basic and they have shared bathroom facilities which are a short walk away. But for those of you who like your comfort, there are motel rooms. These have their own coffee and tea making facilities and ensuite bathrooms. Of course, they will cost you more...$120 a night per room. If you choose to stay in a dormitory, you also need to bring your own linen and towels, but the motel rooms provide those for you.
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.
Okay, now I’ll just run through a few more details of what we’ll be doing on the field trip. Our timetable each day will be similar. You’ll be woken up at 7am and breakfast is at 7.45. At 8.45 we get ready to go for our daily hike to different areas where we can study rock formations and collect samples. The Lodge will provide everybody with a packed lunch, which is usually sandwiches, cake and fruit. Please tell the cook if you have any food allergies.
We won’t get back until around 2 or 3 pm each day. Then there’ll be an hour when you can do some research in the library and write up your notes. At 4 pm, we’ll get together and have a study session to discuss what we’ve learned. You can show each other the rock samples you’ve collected and tell each other what you know about them. It’s also an opportunity to ask the experts some questions.
5.30 to
6.30 is your hour’s free time before dinner and time to relax. On Friday evening, you can just look around the place, chat together and settle in, but on Saturday evening, we have some games planned and we usually find this very entertaining.
The coach leaves after dinner on Sunday to bring us all back to the community hall by 8pm. Remember to organise for somebody to pick you up as going by public transport with your luggage may be difficult.
Right,... so the things you need to take hiking with you each day are: some walking boots...good, sturdy ones..., wet weather gear....don’t worry about waterproof trousers, just a jacket is fine....., a back pack for your lunch and pen and paper.....you can leave the text books at the Lodge. And water bottles are essential.
And before I leave you today, please fill in this form so I know which type of accommodation you’d like...the dormitories or a motel room.
Thanks for your time. If you have any questions or need any further information, feel free to ask.
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 student talking to his thesis supervisor. First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 25.
[20 seconds] Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 25.
S UPERVISOR: Hi Philip, it's good to see you. How has your research come along since last
spoke?
we
P HILIP: Well, I've found some great material, but I feel like I need a lot more.
S UPERVISOR:Ah yes, most thesis students have this problem.
P HILIP: Good to hear!
S UPERVISOR:This is much bigger than anything you've had to do in the past.
P HILIP: Ye-es but I've been wondering if I should modify my research questions...
S UPERVISOR:Not at all – yours have great focus.
P HILIP: So why am I finding this so difficult?
S UPERVISOR: Well, students are used to researching for shorter assignments.
P HILIP: Yes, my dissertation last year was the longest thing I've written.
S UPERVISOR: And that was what, eight thousand words?
P HILIP: About that.
S UPERVISOR: Well, your thesis is going to be forty thousand words. It requires a very special style of research.
P HILIP: What do you mean?
S UPERVISOR: Well, you need to spend more time covering every possible source of information.
P HILIP: Well, I've searched the PAIS and IBSS journal databases....
S UPERVISOR: That's a very good start, but …
P HILIP: But not enough for a thesis?
S UPERVISOR: No. The ones you’ve looked at have good coverage of mainstream journals, but there’s a lot more out there.
P HILIP: Like what?
S UPERVISOR: Well, even though yours is a politics thesis, a lot of scholars writing on
will not be political scientists.
topic
particular
your
P HILIP: Right, of course. They could be geographers, sociologists, anthropologists, and so on?
S UPERVISOR: Yes. However, their research may be extremely relevant.
P HILIP: I see.
S UPERVISOR: So, you'll need to look around in the databases of different subjects. You could try anthropology and geography.
P HILIP: Great, I'll make a note of those.
S UPERVISOR: The only thing is you might have trouble with the geography texts.
P HILIP: What do you mean?
S UPERVISOR: They are written primarily for geographers who employ different vocabulary – not the same as we're used to in political studies.
P HILIP: Oh okay, sounds like they could be difficult.
S UPERVISOR: If you do have trouble, you could check out the International Encyclopaedia of Human Geography.
S UPERVISOR: And another thing … when you are searching journals and databases, be sure to cover a broad range of search terms.
P HILIP: I'm not sure I follow you...
S UPERVISOR: Well, your research covers events in Eastern Europe, right?
P HILIP: Right.
S UPERVISOR: However, not all relevant articles will use the exact term “eastern Europe”; in fact, many studies will refer to specific countries. So be sure to include individual country search terms as well, and you’ll pick up a lot more.
P HILIP: That's great advice, thank you.
S UPERVISOR: No problem. Now, did you have any other questions? …………………………………………………………………………………………
…
NARRATOR:Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 26 to 30.
[20 seconds] Now listen and answer questions 26 to 30.
P HILIP: Yes, I have some questions concerning my long-term plan for this year. S UPERVISOR: Sure.
P HILIP: When should I start writing a first draft?
S UPERVISOR: Depends on the student. Does writing come easily to you?
P HILIP: Not really...
S UPERVISOR: You'll want to start early then. But make sure you begin with an outline, and piece the rest in slowly. But you need to avoid the problem of
in
sight.
end
no
with
researching
P HILIP: Right. I'll pick a date to and try and stick to it.
S UPERVISOR: Good idea.
P HILIP: Okay, how about the first or second week of August then? I'll aim to
my
research by August, or maybe September...
complete
S UPERVISOR: Early August is best. You can do some minor referencing after that, but don't keep adding new information. Then you have one month of solid
writing to complete a first draft.
P HILIP: When do you want that?
S UPERVISOR: Well, I'm going overseas from September 13th until early October. If you want me to read it over before the oral presentation, then leave a hard copy in my pigeon hole which I’ll collect before the 10th of September.
P HILIP: Okay. Now, about the oral presentation in October … Do I really have to
30
minutes?
for
speak
S UPERVISOR: No. The time allotted to you will be about half an hour, but it is not a presentation.
formal
P HILIP: So I won't be speaking for the whole time?
S UPERVISOR: No, it usually takes the form of a casual discussion. Students will ask
advice;
offer
we will discuss any problems...
questions,
I
will
P HILIP: Sounds fairly low key.
S UPERVISOR: Yes, but the more prepared you are, the more you will get out of it.
P HILIP: Great. Now my final question is about the November deadline for the
thesis.
S UPERVISOR: Remember – there won’t be any time extension, so aim to wind things up with at least a week to spare.
P HILIP: Okay. And the formal bounded copy is handed in on the 30th?
S UPERVISOR: That's right. Anything else?
P HILIP: No, that's all. Thanks for seeing me!
S UPERVISOR: No problem. Bye.
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 animal called a dugong.
First, you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40.
[20 seconds] Now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40.
Today you’re going to hear about one of my favourite animals – the dugong. I’m sure you’ve all seen photographs of, or maybe even documentaries about, this enormous but gentle marine mammal.
Now, firstly, a few vital statistics: The dugong can grow up to three metres long and they’re very heavy creatures, weighing in at over 400kilograms. If they survive without interference or accident, they can reach an age of 70 years or more. You may have heard the dugong called something more familiar – it is often referred to as a sea cow – this is because it is unique among marine mammals in that it is entirely herbivorous. It grazes exclusively on plants and, for this reason, is probably more closely related to the elephant than to other marine mammals such as dolphins or whales.
You’ll see, in this first slide [click], that Dugongs are quite rotund and, like the dolphin, they have a flattened fluked tail but, unlike dolphins, they don’t have a dorsal fin on their upper back. They have paddle-shaped flippers (I’ll tell you more about these later) and a quite distinctive head contour. They have very large mouths with an upper lip that is covered in bristles, like whiskers, I suppose. Can you see them? Ah, here, in this slide [click] there is a close-up view of the head and mouth. These bristles play an essential role in their feeding routine – without them they wouldn’t be able to find and nibble on the sea grass which is the mainstay of their diet. They have two nostrils near the front of the head so they can breathe air above the surface of the water whilst their body, or most of it anyway, remains submerged.
I’d like to talk a little about their habitat and behaviour, now. Although dugongs can be found in the waters of up to 40 Indo-Pacific countries, it is the Australian population that we will focus on in this talk. They inhabit shallow, warm water off Queensland going all around the northern coast of the continent to WA. There are probably about 80,000 dugongs in these waters. As I said before, they consume aquatic grass – around 50kilograms a day. You’ll see in this slide [click] how they
use their flippers - it looks as though the dugong is actually ‘walking’ on the seabed. Their average swimming speed has been calculated to be around 10 kilometres an hour. Some marine mammals can stay submerged for long periods of time but not so the dugong. Typically, the dugong holds its breath for between one and three maybe, a maximum of, six minutes, depending on the level of its activity.
I’m going to move on to talk about the conservation status of the dugong. Dugongs are very slow to mature – and the female only has a calf about once every 5 years. The calf stays with the mother for up to 2 years. There are several natural predators, mostly sharks, which account for most of the juvenile fatalities, but crocodiles and killer whales also kill dugongs. However, as is the case with so many endangered species, it’s us, humans, who are the main threat to their survival. Of course, they have traditionally been hunted for food, but boat propellers, set nets and habitat destruction are all having serious effects on their numbers. Dugongs are particularly vulnerable because they live in shallow water where they are more likely to get caught in nets; not just fishing nets but, here in Australia, the shark nets. These anti-shark measures have become popular at swimming beaches since the 1960s. Unfortunately, once a dugong becomes entangled in a net, it can’t surface to breathe and drowns. Proponents of the shark nets argue that the number of dugongs being caught in nets is dwindling; however, this is seen by dugong researchers as just another indication of a substantial depletion in dugong populations from all causes. Therefore, their argument for the elimination of shark nets is stronger than ever.
NARRATOR:That is the end of section 4. You now have half a minute to check your answers.
[30 seconds] That is the end of the listening test. You now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the listening answer sheet.