IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE TEST 2024 WITH ANSWERS | 12.09.2024

Summary

This script details various scenarios including a woman reporting an abandoned vehicle to the local council, a tour guide discussing the historical links between Fair Haven and Japan through a man named Mangiro Nakahama, a student's discussion with her tutor about her research project on tourist information office usage, and a lecture on the unique wildlife of Christmas Island, highlighting the annual migration of the Red Crab and conservation efforts.

Takeaways

• 📞 A woman named Mrs. Shefford reports an abandoned van to the Environmental Health Department, providing detailed information about its location and appearance.
• 🏠 The abandoned vehicle is near a primary school in Barrowdale, posing a potential risk to children who might interact with it.
• 🚐 The van is described as a Catala Flyer 2000, blue in color with a white underneath, and has a vehicle number S322 GEC.
• 🗓️ The vehicle has been there for nearly a week, and Mrs. Shefford noticed it on a Sunday morning, suggesting it's been abandoned for at least eight days.
• 🔍 The council will investigate the vehicle, attempting to trace the owner before considering its removal, which could take up to 20 days.
• 🏞️ Fair Haven is a historic town with links to John Manjiro Nakahama, who was the first Japanese to set foot on American soil.
• 📚 Manjiro became a university teacher and interpreter, playing a significant role in the establishment of Japan-U.S. relations.
• 🏫 The tour in Fair Haven includes visiting buildings associated with Manjiro, such as the Whitfield family house and the Old Oxford School.
• 🎓 Sarah discusses her research proposal with her tutor, focusing on understanding the usage and satisfaction of a tourist information office.
• 📊 Sarah aims to include statistical data in her research and is advised to prepare an information sheet for participants and consider the confidentiality of the data.
• 🦀 Christmas Island, located in the Pacific Ocean, is known for its unique and threatened wildlife, including the famous Red Crab, which plays a crucial role in the island's ecosystem.

Q & A

What is the main issue Mrs. Shefford wants to report to the Environmental Health Department?

Mrs. Shefford wants to report an abandoned vehicle that has been left parked near her residence.

What specific details does the Environmental Health Department require from Mrs. Shefford regarding the abandoned vehicle?

The department requires Mrs. Shefford's name, address, telephone number, and a detailed description of the vehicle including its location, type, make, model, color, and vehicle number.

How does Mrs. Shefford describe the condition of the abandoned van?

She describes the van as being in poor condition, with a flat tire and a crack in the windshield, suggesting it's not drivable and might have been intentionally abandoned.

What is the significance of the town of Fair Haven in relation to the historical figure Mangiro Nakahama?

Fair Haven is significant because it's where Mangiro Nakahama, the first Japanese to set foot on American soil, chose to stay after being rescued by an American whale ship. He lived with the Whitfield family and was educated there.

What type of relationship do Tshi Shimizu and Fair Haven share, and how is it celebrated?

Tshi Shimizu and Fair Haven are sister cities, and their relationship is celebrated every two years during a festival that includes Japanese and American cultural elements such as drumming, singing, martial arts, and food stalls.

What is Sarah's research project about, and what are her main objectives?

Sarah's research project is about understanding how many people use the tourist information office and their satisfaction with the service. Her main objectives include gathering statistical data and opinions on the service quality.

What advice does Sarah's tutor give her regarding the proposal for her research project?

Sarah's tutor advises her to include a statement of aims, an information sheet for participants, and to consider the criteria for choosing who to interview. The tutor also suggests including ideas for analyzing findings, even though it's not essential at the proposal stage.

What is the economic activity that currently takes precedence on Christmas Island, despite its potential for tourism?

The most significant economic activity on Christmas Island is mining, due to the presence of phosphates in the local rock.

What unique feature of Christmas Island's Red Crab makes it vital to the island's ecosystem?

The Red Crab is vital to the island's ecosystem because its diet of leaves, flowers, and seedlings contributes to the soil's fertility through their droppings. Additionally, their burrowing activity aids in plant species propagation.

How do conservationists on Christmas Island attempt to reduce the number of road casualties among the migrating Red Crabs?

Conservationists reduce road casualties by closing certain roads, encouraging car sharing, and constructing bridges for the crabs at key points during their migration.