Vol 7 Test 7 Part 1

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IELTS Listening Version 54744 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.

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The test is in four parts. Write all your answers in the listening question booklet. At the end of the test, you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

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Now turn to Part 1 on page 2 of your question booklet. Part 1 You will hear a woman asking a man in a tourist information office about places to visit in the region. First you have some time to look at questions 1 to 6. Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 6. Good afternoon.

Can I help you? Yes, I'm looking for some places to visit when my sister and her children come to stay. They arrive this weekend from overseas. I'm new to the area and don't really know what to recommend.

Do you have any ideas? What about going to Alma Park to visit the zoo? Oh, I like the idea of that. Is it reasonably priced? Yes, it's not a bad price. A standard adult ticket is normally $30, but there's a special deal for families of $65, which is a saving of $35.

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That's a great deal. How do we get there from the city? You can go by bus. Is it very far? The 385 will get you there in approximately 40 minutes, depending on traffic.

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There is another bus, the 388, but it takes 20 minutes longer, so it's worth waiting a few more minutes for the more direct bus. OK. Are there any special things to do there? Can you feed the animals or anything like that? They've stopped that, but most tourists love the fact that you're allowed to hold some of the animals and get your photo taken.

They just ask you to make a small payment to help with costs. Oh, the kids would love that. My sister also likes going to the theatre.

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Is there anything good on at the moment? She especially likes comedies. There's a place called the Entertainment Room in Ascot. I'll just check their website.

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Hmm, yes, there's a festival running at the moment with John Rosie as the main entertainer. He's really funny. How do you spell that? Is it R-O-Z-Y? No, it's R-O-S-I-E.

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Got it. And when is it on? Next week. It says it starts on Tuesday with a special matinee show on the Wednesday.

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It was supposed to finish on Friday, but because of the demand it's been extended to Saturday. It must be good then. Is it expensive? I don't think so.

Let's see. Oh, it says there's a special preview show on the Monday, and they're offering a discount on tickets that night. We'll try and go then in that case.

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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10. Now listen and answer questions 7 to 10. I also wanted to spend a day in the city centre.

The children will get bored just looking at the shops. Is there anything else for them to do? What's the museum like? It's very popular with children, and there's a very hands-on exhibition on at the moment. They'd love that.

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Sounds good. And there's a workshop on, where they learn how to do origami. Will they need to bring anything special for that? On this leaflet it says that things like scissors and all of the paper are provided.

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They just advise children to bring a box to carry the completed origami home in. Just a little one will do. I'm also looking for a weekend activity.

I've heard Bunyabi Island is great. Would we need a car to get round the island? A four-wheel drive is a great way to explore. You should also try snorkelling at Salty Lake.

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Is that in the centre of the island, near the mountain? No, it's on the ocean side. OK, I'll get a map and check it out. I'd like to stay there at least one night, and I quite like the idea of taking a tent and sleeping out in the open air.

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Are you allowed to camp there? That would be lovely, but I'm afraid...