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Practice dictation & shadowing on the Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Listening Part 1 Test 2.
Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 1
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Speaker 1 (1)
Good morning. Youth Council. Caroline speaking.
Speaker 2 (2)
Oh, hello. I'm interested in standing for election to the Youth Council, and I was told to give you a call.
Speaker 1 (3)
That's good. Could I have your name, please?
Speaker 2 (4)
Yes. It's Roger Brown.
Speaker 1 (5)
Thank you. I'm Caroline, the Youth Council administrator.
Speaker 1 (6)
So do you know much about what the council does, Roger?
Speaker 2 (7)
I've talked to Stephanie. I think she's the chair of the council.
Speaker 1 (8)
That's right.
Speaker 2 (9)
And she told me a lot about it, how it's a way for young people to discuss local issues, for example, and make suggestions to the town council.
Speaker 2 (10)
That's what made me interested.
Speaker 1 (11)
Fine. Well, let me take down some of your details.
Speaker 1 (12)
First of all, how old are you?
Speaker 1 (13)
You know the council is for young people aged from 13 to 18.
Speaker 2 (14)
I've just turned 18.
Speaker 1 (15)
And where do you live, Roger?
Speaker 2 (16)
Well, that's a bit complicated.
Speaker 2 (17)
At the moment, I'm looking for a flat to rent here, so I'm in a hostel from Monday to Friday.
Speaker 2 (18)
I go back to my parents' place at the weekend.
Speaker 1 (19)
Okay. So where's the best place to send you some information about the council?
Speaker 2 (20)
Oh, to my parents' address, please.
Speaker 2 (21)
That’s 17, Buckleigh Street - B-U-C-K-L-E-I-G-H Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, though you don’t really need the country.
Speaker 1 (22)
Oh, I know Stamford. It's a lovely town.
Speaker 1 (23)
And what's the postcode?
Speaker 2 (24)
PE97QT
Speaker 1 (25)
Right. Thank you. So are you working here, or are you a student?
Speaker 2 (26)
I started studying at the university a couple of weeks ago, and I've got a part time job for a few hours a week.
Speaker 1 (27)
What do you do?
Speaker 2 (28)
Well, I've done several different things.
Speaker 2 (29)
I've just finished a short term contract as a courier, and now I'm working as a waiter in one of the big hotels.
Speaker 1 (30)
Uh-huh. That can't leave you much time for studying.
Speaker 2 (31)
Oh, it's not too bad. I managed to fit it all in.
Speaker 1 (32)
What are you studying?
Speaker 2 (33)
My ambition is to go into parliament eventually, so my major subject is politics.
Speaker 2 (34)
That's partly why I think the Youth Council is important and want to be a part of it.
Speaker 1 (35)
And I suppose you're also taking a minor subject, aren't you?
Speaker 1 (36)
I know a lot of people study economics too.
Speaker 2 (37)
I chose history. To be honest, I'm not finding it as interesting as I expected.
Speaker 1 (38)
Okay. So with your studying and your part time job, do you have time for any other interests or hobbies?
Speaker 2 (39)
Well, I spend quite a lot of time cycling, both around town to get to university and to work, and also long distance, from here to London, for instance.
Speaker 1 (40)
That's pretty impressive. Anything else?
Speaker 2 (41)
For relaxation, I'm also keen on the cinema.
Speaker 2 (42)
I used to go at least once a week, but I can't manage to go so often now.
Speaker 1 (43)
Right. Are you sure you'll have enough time for the Youth Council?
Speaker 2 (44)
Yes. I've worked out that I can afford to reduce my hours at work, and that will make the time.
Speaker 1 (45)
So is there any particular aspect of the Youth Council's work that appeals to you, Roger?
Speaker 2 (46)
Well, my sister is blind, so I'm particularly interested in working with disabled young people to try and improve the quality of their lives.
Speaker 1 (47)
That's great. Well, the best way to get involved is to be nominated by some people who you know.
Speaker 2 (48)
Right. Can you tell me how to set about organising that?
Speaker 1 (49)
You should talk to Jeffrey, our elections officer.
Speaker 1 (50)
I can arrange a meeting in the council office with him, if you like.
Speaker 2 (51)
Yes, please.
Speaker 1 (52)
He'll be here next Monday, if that suits you.
Speaker 2 (53)
That's the 14th, isn't it?
Speaker 1 (54)
Yes.
Speaker 2 (55)
I can manage late afternoon.
Speaker 1 (56)
Would you like to suggest a time?
Speaker 1 (57)
He generally leaves around 5:30.
Speaker 2 (58)
Well, would 4:30 be okay?
Speaker 2 (59)
My last class finishes at 4, so I'd have plenty of time to get to your office.
Speaker 1 (60)
Right. That's fine. Oh, and could I have a phone number we can contact you on?
Speaker 2 (61)
Yes, my mobile number's 07788 136711.
Speaker 1 (62)
Thank you. Well, we'll look forward to seeing you next week.
Speaker 2 (63)
Thanks very much. Goodbye.
Speaker 1 (64)
Bye.