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1、如有侵权，请联系网站删除，仅供学习与交流剑桥雅思5听力原文【精品文档】第 33 页TEST 1 SECTION 1 RECEPTIONIST: Good afternoon, Dreamtime Travel. How can I help you? CUSTOMER: Oh hello. Im interested in the holidays you offer along the coast near here. RECEPTIONIST: Yes. We operate several tours up the coast. Where in particular did you w

2、ant to go? CUSTOMER: Well, I like the sound of the holiday that mentioned whales. Was it Whale Watching? RECEPTIONIST: Oh, thats our Whale Watch Experience. lts very popular and its based in a lovely little town with nice beaches. CUSTOMER: Oh right, and how long does it last? RECEPTIONIST: Its two

3、days - that includes four hours travel time each way from here. CUSTOMER: Good, I dont want to be away any longer than that. So is that by coach? RECEPTIONIST: Actually its by minibus. We like to keep those tours small and personal so we dont take a whole coachload of people. in fact, we only take u

4、p to fifteen people on this tour, although we do run it with just twelve or thirteen. CUSTOMER: Oh, right. So do you run these tours often? RECEPTIONIST: Well it depends on the time of year. Of course in peak times like the summer holidays we do them every weekend, but at the moment its usually once

5、 a month at most. CUSTOMER: And when is the next one going?RECEPTIONIST: Mmm, let me see. Um, theres one in three weeks time which is April the 18th, and then we dont have another one until June the 2nd. CUSTOMER: All right, and is April a good time to go? RECEPTIONIST: Pretty good. Though the reall

6、y good time is later in the year. I have to say though that the whale sighting is only one of the many things offered.C: Really? R: Yes.The hotel itself where you stay has great facilities. Its called The Pallisades.C: The Paris what?R: No, its actually The Pallisades, P-A-L-L-I-S-A-D-E-S. Its right

7、 on the main beach there. C: Oh, I see. R: All of the rooms have nice views and the food is really good there too. C: Oh right. C: And what about the other things? You know, that are included in the price.R: Oh, there are lots of things. If you dont want to do the whale watch cruise, your guide will

8、 take anyone who is interested either on a bushwalk through the national park near the hotel, and theres no extra charge for that, or on a fishing trip. Thats an extra $12 I think. And theres also a reptile park in town - that costs more or less the same.C: No, I think Id prefer whales to snakes. R:

9、 Yeah. And if you just want to relax you are free to sit by the hotel pool or go down the beach. Oh, and they also have tennis courts at the hotel, but you have to pay for those by the hour. But there are table tennis tables downstairs and theyre part of the accommodation package. Just speak to your

10、 guide.C: Well that sounds good. So how much is the basic tour price?R: At this time of year its usually around $300 but let me check. Er.oh, its actually $280. C:And the next tour, are there any places on that one?R: HOW many people Is It for?C: These are two of us. R: Yes, that should be fine. Can

11、 I just mention that we require all bookings to be made at least fourteen days before you travel to avoid cancellations of tours. And if you cancel within seven days of departure you will have to pay 50% of your total booking.C: OK.R: And you also need to pay a 20% deposit at the time of booking.C:

12、Can I pay that by credit card? R: Yes, you can. C: All right, what Ill do is Ill talk to my partner and get back to you. R: Fine. So Ill make a provisional booking, shall I? - two for the Whale Watch Experience. Let me issue you with a customer reference number for when you call back. Do you have a

13、pen? C: Yes. R: OK, its three nine seven, four five, T. Thats T for tango. When you call back, ask to speak to the Tour Manager, thats me, Tracy.C: Fine, I willSECTION 2 Hello and welcome to todays “Buyer Beware” programme, where we give you some tips on how to spend your money wisely. Now, in today

14、s show were looking at beds for children and babies. Lets start by looking at baby cots, thats for children of up to three years old. We tested three different cots all in the budget price range and, as usual, we will feature the good points, the problems and our verdict. The first cot we looked at

15、was by Baby Safe and it had several good points to recommend it. Our testers liked the fact that it had four wheels, so it was easy to move around. The only slight problems with this cot were that it had no brakes, but they didnt think that mattered too much. At first they were a bit concerned about

16、 the side bar, because they felt babies could trap their fingers in it, but our testers felt that this was unlikely to happen so they have given this one a verdict of “satisfactory”. The next cot was by Choice Cots and this time our testers were pleased to find a cot which is simple to put together

17、- unlike others we looked at. On the minus side, our testers did not like the fact that the side of the cot did not drop down, making it difficult to pick up newborn babies. However, the real problem with this cot was the space between the bars; our testers found they were too wide and a baby could

18、easily trap his head. We felt this was a real safety hazard and so we have labelled this one dangerous, Im afraid. And finally better news for the Mothers Choice cot. This cot was slightly different in that, although the side bar did not drop down, the base could be raised or lowered into two differ

19、ent positions making it safe as well as convenient. The negatives for this one were quite minor; the only niggle everyone had was the fact that it has no wheels and the only other problem anyone could find, was that there were pictures which were simply stuck on and so could easily become detached.

20、The makers have now promised to discontinue this practice. As this cot will then be safe in every way, we have made the Mothers Choice cot our best buy. Congratulations Mothers Choice! So, what features should you look for in a babys cot? Well obviously safety is a very important factor as well as c

21、omfort and convenience. We recommend that, if you are buying a cot, do make sure that any metal present is not rusted or bent in any way. You should ensure your cot has only rounded or smooth edging without any sharp edges, this is especially important for wooden cots. And now on to beds for toddler

22、s .SECTION 3 ANDREW: Excuse me, I was told to come here for advice about, erm, Management Diploma courses? MONICA: Youve certainly come to the right place. Hi, my name is Monica. A: Nice to meet you. My name is Andrew, Andrew Harris. M: So, Andrew, have you seen our diploma course prospectus yet? A:

23、 Yes, Ive already looked at it. In fact, I thought the information on course content was really useful, but Im afraid Im a bit confused by all the different ways you can do the course: full-time intensive, part-time and so on. M: Well, lets see if I can help. I think each course type has its advanta

24、ges and disadvantages, so it really depends on you - your own study habits, and your financial circumstances, of course. Are you working at the moment? A: Yes. Ive been working in the administration section of the local hospital for the last three years. And before that I worked in the office of a c

25、omputer engineering company for two years. So, Ive got about five years of relevant work experience. And what Im hoping to focus on is Personnel Management.M: I see. And are you planning to leave your current job to study, or are you thinking about just taking a year off? A: I want to know what my o

26、ptions are, really. I dont want to quit my job or anything and my employers are keen for me to get some more qualifications but obviously, it would be better if I could do a course without taking too much time away from work. M: Right, so you dont really want to do the full-time course, then? A: No,

27、 not really. Its also a question of finances. You see, my office have agreed to pay the cost of the Course itself, but I would have to take unpaid leave if I want to study full-time and, well, I dont think I could afford to support myself with no salary for a whole year. M: OK. Well, you have two ot

28、her possibilities: you could either do the part-time course- that would be over two years and you wouldnt have to take any time off work - or you could do what we call a modular course. You could do that in eighteen months if you wanted - or longer, its quite flexible and it would be up to you.A: Mm

29、m. So what does the part-time course involve? M: For that you would join an evening class and have a lecture twice a week. Then, youd have to attend a seminar or discussion workshop one weekend a month.A: What kind of coursework would I have to do?M: Well, its a mixture. Youd be expected to write an

30、 essay each month, which counts towards your final assessment. You have a case study to do by the end of the course, which might involve doing a survey or something like that, and also you need to hand in a short report every four weeks. A: So, thats quite a lot of work, then, on top of working ever

31、y day. It sounds like a lot of studying - and really tiring. M: Yes, you certainly wouldnt have much free time!A: What about the modular course? What would I have to do for that?M: Thats where you get the opportunity to study full-time for short periods. That way you can cover a lot of coursework an

32、d attend lectures and seminars during the day. And each module lasts for one term, say, about twelve weeks at a time. There are obvious advantages in this - the main one being that you can study in a much more intensive way, which suits some people much better. A: And how many of these modules would

33、 I have to do to get the diploma?M: The current programme is two modules - and then you have to choose a topic to work in more depth - but you can base that on your job, and so you dont need to be away from the office, and how long it takes is up to you. A: The important thing is that you dont have

34、to study and work. You can focus on one thing at a time.M: Yes, I can see that. It certainly sounds attractive! It would be more expensive, though. I mean, Id have to support myself without pay for each module.A: Thats true, so that might be a problem for you. Look, why dont you talk this over with

35、your employers and .SECTION 4 OK, so weve been looking at the attitudes of various social and cultural groups towards the management of their personal finances - how important they feel it is to save money, and what they save their money for. One aspect that we havent yet considered is gender. So if

36、 we consider gender issues were basically asking whether men and women have different attitudes towards saving money, and whether they save money for different things: Back in 1928 the British writer George Bernard Shaw wrote in his Intelligent Womens Guide to Socialism and Capitalism that A man is

37、supposed to understand polities, economics and finance and is therefore unwilling to accept essential instruction. lie also said, A woman, having fewer pretensions, is far more willing to learn. Now, though these days people might question a lot of the assumptions contained in those statements, rece

38、nt research does suggest that there are some quite fundamental differences between men and women in their attitudes to economic matters. Lets look at what men and women actually save for. Research studies of women in North America have found that women are far more likely to save for their childrens

39、 education and they are also more likely to save up in order to buy a house one day. The same studies have found that men, on the other hand, tend to save for a car, which by the way takes a surprisingly large amount of the household budget in North America. But the other main priority for men when

40、saving money is their retirement. When theyre earning, theyre far more likely to put money aside for their old age than women are. Now this is rather disturbing, because in fact the need for women to save for their old age is far greater than for men. Lets consider this for a moment. To start with,

41、it is a fact that throughout the world, women are likely to live many years longer than men, so they need money to support them during this time. Since women are likely to be the ones left without a partner in old age, they may therefore have to pay for nursing care, because they dont have a spouse

42、to look after them. Furthermore the high divorce rates in North America are creating a poverty cycle for women. It is the divorced women who will most often have to look after the children and thus they need more money to look. after not just themselves but others. So what can be done about this sit

43、uation? The population in North America is likely to contain an increasing number of elderly women. The research indicates that at present for women it takes a crisis to make them think about their future financial situation. But of course this is the very worst time for anyone to make important dec

44、isions. Women today need to look ahead, think ahead - not wait until theyre under pressure. Even women in their early twenties need to think about pensions, for example, and with increasing numbers of women in professional positions there are signs that this is beginning to happen. Then research als

45、o suggests that women avoid dealing effectively with their economic situation because of a lack of confidence. The best way for them to overcome this is by getting themselves properly informed so they are less dependent on other peoples advice. A number of initiatives have been set up to help them d

46、o this. This College, for example, is one of the educational institutions which offers night classes in Money Management, and increasing numbers of women are enrolling on such courses. Here, they can be given advice on different ways of saving. Many women are unwilling to invest in stocks and shares

47、, for instance, but these can be extremely profitable. It is usually advised that at least 70% of a persons savings should be in low-risk investments but for the rest, financial advisors often advise taking some well-informed risks. Initiatives such as this can give women the economic skills and kno

48、wledge they need for a comfortable, independent retirement. The increasing proportion of elderly women in the population is likely to have other economic consequences. TEST 2 Section 1LIBRARIAN: Good morning, North College Library. How can I help you? MAN: I was wondering if it was possible to join the library. L: Are you a student at North College? M: No, Im not, but someone told me it was possible to join, even if I wasnt. L: Thats right, it is. Are you over 18? Thats our minimum joining age. M: Yes, I am.L: Thats no problem then.