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Part one, you'll hear someone booking transport for a trip. First, you have some time to look at questions one and Ew.
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 one and two.
Good morning Burnham coaches. Sarah speaking. How can I help you? Ah, yes. Good morning. I'm a teacher at the Down Language School. We have a bit of a problem and I was wondering if you could help us out.
>> What is the problem exactly?
>> Well, we normally take our students on an excursion at the end of their course, but unfortunately the coach firm we normally use has let us down. It seems they've gone out of business.
>> I'm sorry to hear that. I suppose you are looking for a replacement.
>> Well, yes. We won't need a very large coach. Actually, there will be 30 students and four teachers.
>> So, that's 34 in all. And what dates did you have in mind?
>> The last Saturday and Sunday of this month. That's the 28th and 29th.
>> The 28th and 29th. Does that mean you are planning to stay somewhere overnight?
>> That's right. Actually, we want to do the same excursion that we do every year. We usually visit Stonehenge Ssbury and stay overnight in Bath. It's a historical tour. Really?
>> It sounds interesting. Let me just see what we have available. Oh dear. I'm afraid all our coaches are booked out for the 28th. It's the busiest time of the year for us actually.
>> I was afraid that would be a problem. But you have a coach available for the 29th.
>> Yes, we do. And it's available for the 30th as well. If that's any help to you,
>> I'm afraid not. Sunday is the last day. The students go home on Monday. I think we'll just have to change our plans a bit and leave out Ssbury. It's a shame, but I don't think we can fit in all three places in one day.
>> So, you would like to book the coach for the 29th visiting Stonehenge and Bath. Is that right?
>> Yes, I think so.
>> Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 3 to 10. Now listen and answer questions 3 to 10.
Right. I just need a few details, sir.
>> Okay. My name is Paul Scott.
>> S C O T.
>> It's double T actually.
>> I'm sorry. And it's the Down Language School. Could you give me the address for that, Mr. Scott?
>> Yes, it's Down House Hill Street, Brighton. Do you need the postcode?
>> No, that's not necessary, but I do need a contact number.
>> Of course. The number for the school secretary is 01273512634. You can contact her if you need to speak to anyone.
Right. And what time would you like the coach to pick you up?
>> Well, I think we'll have to make an early start. Would 7:30 be all right?
>> Yes, no problem at all. What time do you want to be back?
>> Oh, anytime between 10 and 11 will be all right. Not later than 11, though.
>> Right. I'll make a note of that. 11 p.m. latest. There's just one more thing I need to know. Presumably, you'll be visiting Stonehenge first. How long do you want to stay there?
>> Well, we normally stay about an hour. The main objective of the excursion is for the students to see the Georgian architecture in Bath. Really?
>> Yes. Bath is lovely, isn't it? I was there myself a couple of years ago. I thought the Royal Cresant was absolutely stunning. I hadn't realized how large it is.
Well, I think that's all I need to know, Mr. Scott, thank you for booking with us.
>> Just a minute. There's one thing you seem to have forgotten. How much will this cost?
>> Oh, I'm terribly sorry. I was thinking about Bath. Just bear with me a moment. Yes, it's a round trip of 300 miles and a total time of 16 hours for the driver. For a 45seater coach, that will be a total of £500, including tax and insurance.
>> Do we have to have such a large coach? There are only 34 of us.
>> We don't have any smaller coaches, I'm afraid.
>> Oh, well, at least we won't be cramped for space. When do we have to pay?
>> We require a 20% deposit to confirm the booking. I suggest that you do that as soon as possible today if you can. The balance you can give to the driver if you're paying by check. Have the check made out to Burnham Coaches. I think that'll be all right. I will have to check this with the school accountant, but if all is well, I'll arrange for someone to bring you the deposit within the next 2 hours.
>> That'll be fine, Mr. Scott.
>> Well, thank you very much indeed. Goodbye. Goodbye. That is the end of part one.
You now have half a minute to check your answers. Now turn to section two.
Section two, you are going to hear a talk on cultural shock. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16.
Now listen to the tape and answer the questions.
>> 11 to 16.
>> Hi, congratulations of finishing orientation for our study abroad program. Before you all head off to your respective countries, however, I want to first share with you a little bit about dealing with culture shock. Recent studies in intercultural experience have shown that there are distinct phases of adjustment which virtually everyone who lives abroad goes through. You won't be the exception. The first phase of culture shock includes gaining an awareness of the host culture, preparing for the journey and farewell activities. You're all experiencing this right now. The second phase begins when you arrive in your new country and ends when the excitement of the early experiences wear off. When you first get there, you will be overwhelmed. Initial impressions convey a sense of monumentality of the experience. You'll love it. During the third phase, you will start taking a more active role in your setting. This will produce frustration because there will be some difficulty in coping with even the most elementary aspects of everyday life. I remember not being able to find a toilet one day because I forgot the word for bathroom. Anyhow, your focus will shift during this phase to the differences between your new host culture and your home cultures. This can be troubling, but these sometimes in significant difficulties can be blown into major catastrophes. That's why the stage is most often referred to as culture shock.
Now look at questions 17 to 20. As the talk continues, answer questions 17 to 20.
>> But relax. When this stage is over, you will slip into the gradual adjustment stage. You may not even be aware that this is happening. You will just begin to orient yourself and to interpret subtle cultural clues. The culture will become familiar to you and you'll start to feel at home. The next phase will be your discovery that you have the ability to function in two cultures with full confidence and you may even feel completely integrated into your new host culture. In this phase, you will also start to have a sense of shared fate concerning events abroad. The last stage is the re-entry phase when you return home. This can be for some the most painful phase of all. You will be excited about sharing your experiences, but you will realize that you have changed and won't be able to explain how or why. One set of values has already been instilled in you. Another you will have acquired in your host country. Both may seem equally valid. It is important that you realize that all of these phases are a natural part of adapting to a new culture. Expect peaks and valleys during your stay and feel free to discuss your feelings with the resident director. These culture shock phases tend to occur even with relatively short stays abroad. During your stay, if you feel a wave of bewilderment wash over you, remember this little talk and look back at your notes. One very typical reaction against culture shock is the tendency to hang out with other Americans. Remember, you are coming to a foreign country to get to know her people, language, and culture better. If you avoid contacts with the foreign language, you cheat yourself and lengthen the process of adaptation.
This is the end of section two. You now have half a minute to check your answers. Now turn to section three.
Section three. You'll hear a telephone conversation. First you have some time to look at questions 21 to 26.
Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 26.
>> Good morning country comfort.
>> Oh, hi. I'd like some information, please. I'd like to find a double room to stay for the weekend. What kind of rooms do you have?
>> Well, we provide a variety range of accommodation depending upon your likes. The guest house room costs $45 per night. It provides air conditioning and shower. And a waterfront room costs $80 per night. It has got its own balcony overlooking the foreshore of the lake.
>> Now, we've got a kid. How do you charge for children?
>> Extra bedding is available if you require that. If the kid is aged 12 and below, the cost is $10 per night for the guest house room and $15 for the waterfront room. But do you have a swimming pool, tennis court or something like that?
>> Yes, we've got a swimming pool which is free for all the guests, but the tennis court charges $8 each hour including the rent of rackets.
>> How about other facilities?
>> We provide free off- streetet car parking and internet access. We also installed in-house movies, but that costs $4 per hour.
>> Oh, we don't think we need that because of the kid, you know. We don't want him to see movies on the weekend.
>> Well, we also offer ironing equipment in the room. That's useful, I think.
Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 27 to 30. Now listen and answer questions 27 to 30.
>> Great. Could you tell me the address? How do we get there?
>> Yes, it's Country Comfort Aubry. A L B U R Y at 648 Dean Street, New South Wales.
>> 648 Dean Street, Dan N. Is that right?
>> Yes.
>> Well, I wonder what activities are available there in this season. You know, we want to have an indulgent weekend in the boring winter.
>> Oh, you'll not get bored here. You know, Aubry is the perfect base for alpine skiing. Besides that, winter's frosty alpine air encourages walks through mistladen valleys. You can walk alongside rushing streams and waterfalls. After returning to the warm and comfortable lounge, you can sit by the open fire. I think this is the ideal time of year to nourish your body at the Salis Spa.
>> The idea of skiing doesn't appeal to me very much, but it sounds good to have a relaxing walk through the valleys. Maybe after that, I'll have a massage and some soaking in the spa. And you know, this hotel is perfectly located in a quiet position off the main highway in central Albury. It's within walking distance of licensed clubs, restaurants, shops, and the central business district. It's known for its excellent cuisine and warm Australian hospitality.
>> Good. It's a good idea to taste the tasty dishes in one of the restaurants. My wife may be interested in shopping. She's always keen on that. I think I'll contact you later. Thank you very much.
That is the end of section three. You now have half a minute to check your answers. Now turn to section four.
Section four. You are going to hear a talk on Anne Bonnie, a female pirate. First, you have some time to look at questions 31 to 35.
Now listen to the tape and answer the questions 31 to 35.
Anne Bonnie was one of the two most famous female pirates. She sailed on the crew of Calico Jack Rackom. Anne was romantically involved with Calico Jack, but she could be counted as nonetheless as fearless as any other pirate. She was born in County Cork, daughter of an attorney and his maid. The lawyer left Ireland in disgrace, but found fortune in the Carolinas. There he amassed a fortune and bought a large plantation. A nuell pirate sailor named James Bonnie married Anne in an attempt to steal the plantation. But Anne's father instead disowned her. Bonnie then took Anne to the Bahamas where he turned informer to Governor Woods Rogers, turning in any sailor he didn't like as a pirate for a handsome reward. Anne quickly grew to dislike her spineless husband and quickly caught the eye of one Calico Jack Rackom, a pirate of some renown. Governor Rogers had recently passed an amnesty for pirates which left Bonnie out of work. The admiration between Anne and Calico was mutual. Calico Jack was a handsome man who knew how to spend money as well as steal it. Anne was a well-endowed lass with a fiery spirit and a temper that matched that of any man. In any event, Calico offered to buy Anne from Bonnie, but Bonnie instead took the matter up with Governor Rogers, who said that Anne was to be flogged and returned to her true husband. That night, Calico and Anne slipped out in the harbor, stole a sloop, and began a life of piracy together.
Now, look at questions 36 to 40. As the talk continues. Answer questions 36 to 40.
Anne fought in men's clothing, was an expert with pistol and cutless, and considered as dangerous as any male pirate. She was fearless in battle and often was a member of any boarding party. In October of 1720, retribution was close at hand. The governor of Jamaica, hearing of Calico's presence, sent an armed sloop to intervene and capture the captain and crew. Calico's ship, Revenge, was caught by surprise, and much to Anne's dismay, the pirates fought like cowards and were taken far too easily. Anne and Mary Reed were also captured, but upon capture confessed their sex and pleaded to be tried separately after they gave birth. Both women were pregnant at the time. Both received separate trials from the men, but were still sentenced to hang. Mary Reed escaped the hangman by dying from fever while in jail. Anne, however, received several stays of execution before mysteriously vanishing from official records. It is believed that her father, who had contacts in the island, forgave his daughter for her acts and ransomed her back to the Carolinas, where she assumed a new name and a new life.
This is the end of section 4. You now have half a minute to check your answers.