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Practice dictation & shadowing on the Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Part 1 Test 1.
Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 1
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Speaker 1 (1)
Hello.
Speaker 2 (2)
Oh, hello. My name's Jan. Are you the right person to talk to about the Buckworth conservation group?
Speaker 1 (3)
Yes. I'm Peter. I'm the secretary.
Speaker 2 (4)
Good. I've just moved to this area, and I'm interested in getting involved.
Speaker 2 (5)
I was in a similar group where I used to live.
Speaker 2 (6)
Could you tell me something about your activities, please?
Speaker 1 (7)
Of course. Well, we have a mixture of regular activities and special events.
Speaker 1 (8)
One of the regular ones is trying to keep the beach free of litter.
Speaker 1 (9)
A few of us spend a couple of hours a month on it, and it's awful how much there is to clear.
Speaker 1 (10)
I wish people would be more responsible and take it home with them.
Speaker 2 (11)
I totally agree. I'd be happy to help with that. Is it okay to take dogs?
Speaker 1 (12)
I'm afraid not, as they're banned from the beach itself.
Speaker 1 (13)
You can take them along the cliffs, though, and children are welcome.
Speaker 2 (14)
Right.
Speaker 1 (15)
We also manage a nature reserve, and there's a lot to do there all year round.
Speaker 1 (16)
For example, because it's a popular place to visit, we spend a lot of time looking after the paths and making sure they're in good condition for walking.
Speaker 2 (17)
I could certainly help with that.
Speaker 1 (18)
Good. And we have a program of creating new habitats there.
Speaker 1 (19)
We've just finished making and installing nesting boxes for birds to use, and next we're going to work on encouraging insects.
Speaker 1 (20)
They're important for the biodiversity of the reserve.
Speaker 2 (21)
They certainly are.
Speaker 1 (22)
Oh, and we're also running a project to identify the different species of butterflies that visit the reserve.
Speaker 1 (23)
You might be interested in taking part in that.
Speaker 2 (24)
Sure. I was involved in something similar where I used to live, counting all the species of moths. I'd enjoy that.
Speaker 1 (25)
Another job we're doing at the reserve is replacing the wall on the southern side between the parking area and our woodshed.
Speaker 1 (26)
It was badly damaged in a storm last month.
Speaker 2 (27)
Okay.
Speaker 1 (28)
Then, as I said, we have a program of events as well, both at the weekend and during the week.
Speaker 2 (29)
Right. I presume you have guided walks?
Speaker 2 (30)
I'd like to get to know the local countryside as I'm new to the area.
Speaker 1 (31)
Yes, we do. The next walk is to Ruston Island a week on Saturday.
Speaker 1 (32)
We'll be meeting in the car park at Dunsmore beach at low tide.
Speaker 1 (33)
That's when the sands are dry enough for us to walk to the island without getting wet.
Speaker 2 (34)
Sounds good.
Speaker 1 (35)
The island's a great place to explore.
Speaker 1 (36)
It's quite small and it's got a range of habitats.
Speaker 1 (37)
It's also an ideal location for seeing seals just off the coast or even on the beach.
Speaker 2 (38)
Okay. And is there anything we should bring, like a picnic, for instance?
Speaker 1 (39)
Yes. Do bring one as it's a full day walk.
Speaker 1 (40)
And, of course, it'll be wet walking across and back, so make sure your boots are waterproof.
Speaker 2 (41)
I must buy a new pair. There's a hole in one of my current ones.
Speaker 2 (42)
Well, I'd definitely like to come on the walk.
Speaker 1 (43)
Great. Then later this month we're having a one-day woodwork session in Hopton Wood.
Speaker 2 (44)
I've never tried that before. Is it okay for beginners to take part?
Speaker 1 (45)
Definitely. There'll be a couple of experts leading the session, and we keep the number of participants down so you'll get as much help as you need.
Speaker 2 (46)
Excellent. I'd love to be able to make chairs.
Speaker 1 (47)
That's probably too ambitious for one day.
Speaker 1 (48)
You'll be starting with wooden spoons, and of course learning how to use the tools.
Speaker 1 (49)
And anything you make is yours to take home with you.
Speaker 2 (50)
That sounds like fun. When is it?
Speaker 1 (51)
It's on 17th from 10 AM until 3.
Speaker 1 (52)
There’s a charge of £35, including lunch, or £40 if you want to camp in the wood.
Speaker 2 (53)
I should think I'll come home the same day. Well, I'd certainly like to join...
Total Correct Answers: 49 / 53