1、Yeah, whats it been, seven years I think. I suppose I havent seen you since we graduated from university. What have you been up to? Oh me? Not much, I went back to Canada for a while to live with my parents in Toronto. The job market was extremely good for software programming. But I thought your ma
2、jor was forensic anthropology. Werent you studying the remains of ancient DOS programs? Very funny! But no, I was only trying to make some money to pay back my student loans.The problem with Toronto was there was so much competition and my major wasnt helping me get promoted in the computer field, s
3、o I applied for graduate school here in England.Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time.First, you have another chance to look at questions 1 to 6.Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 6. Yeah, whatt seen you since
4、we graduated from university.What have you been up to? Not much, I went back to Canada for a while to live with my parents in Toronto.The job market was extremely good for software programming. But I thought your major was forensic anthropology.Weren But no, I was only trying to make some money to p
5、ay back my student loans.The problem with Toronto was that there was so much competition and myt major would not help me get promoted in the computer field,so I applied for graduate school here in England. I bet you already miss the weather in Toronto. I hear its quite lovely in spring. Right now it
6、s not too bad, but the winter is bitterly cold.I like summertime the best by far. This summer my younger sister is getting married there.I cant wait to go back for a visit, I plan to swim in the lake near our house and not worry about school for a while.Your hometown has better weather than my homet
7、own. Arent you originally from Australia? Sydney, to be exact. So what are you studying now? I am working on a masters degree in e-commerce at the University of London. And to think, in school you were always saying how much you hated to use computers! Now youre planning to work on the World Wide We
8、b, what a surprise! I never said I hated computers, I just found them hard to use. Now I cant get enough of them.Besides, there is good money to be made on the Internet.Hey, enough about me. What have you been doing for the last seven years? Ive been all over the world-Egypt, India, and the Far East
9、. You name it, Ive been there. That sounds really exciting! Doing what?m a house D.J. Ive spun records at discotechs all over the planet. Youre a disc jockey? I cant believe it. I thought your major was chemistry. Molecular chemistry to be precise, but I decided to go in a different direction.I wasn
10、t too keen on developing dangerous chemicals for multinational corporations. I bet you have not been to Inner Mongolia. Actually, youre righ Emma goes on to ask Herbie about his hometown. Look at questions 6 to 9.Write the answers to questions 6 to 9 So, if you are such a world traveler, why are you
11、 here in England and not somewhere strange and exotic? Even though I was born in Sydney, I will always consider London my hom Whatever for? London doesnt have the beautiful weather or cute kangaroos and koala bears that Australia has. Look, if I want to see animals I go to the zoo.London is my home
12、because Ive lived here far longer.When I was 10 my mum sent me to live with my aunt and uncle in Highgate, a suburb of London, to go to school.It was really tough at first. I had no friends, and my schoolmates poked fun at my Aussie accent.But after a few years, I really started to fit in.Now when I
13、 visit my Mum in Sydney I feel like a tourist.A lot has changed there in 18 year Sorry. I didnt mean to get you all worked up. I simply meant,why are you here instead of somewhere really hip like Tokyo or Beijing. Well, I was. I mean Ive already lived abroad for seven years.and I wanted to be somewh
14、ere familiar for a while. Then, out of the blue,one of my mates called me and offered me a job as a sound engineer for a BBC television show.Now Ive got good pay and a contract for four years. Thats quite impressive! From test tubes to television. what a transformation! How long are you here for? Do
15、 you plan to stay after you finish your degree?s hard to say. I really like London, but its so expensive.Where I live really depends on what kind of job I can find online.Ive already started looking. I even applied for a company based in Sydney,though I would hate to have to leave London. I have to
16、decide soon, because I complete my degree next term. Sounds like you still have plenty of time. If you dont mind me asking,do you ever have free time after classes? Well I work from Thursday through Sunday evenings as a waitress.But during the week I am usually free.s great! I keep similar hours. Ho
17、w about meeting for coffee next Monday around 4pm? Alright, meet me at the campus north gate next Monday. See you then. See you Monday!That is the end of Section 1. You now have half a minute to check your answers. Section 2 You will hear an announcer giving information about the site of a circus. L
18、ook at questions 10 to 14 and the map. As you listen, write the appropriate letter from the map next to the facilities stated in questions 10 to 12. And write down the answers for questions 13 and 14.Good afternoon ladies, gentlemen and children of all ages!I am the ringmaster of Barnum and Balleys
19、Circus.Before I allow you all to enjoy todays entertainment, permit me to tell you about the fairground.The Big Top is the large red and yellow-striped tent you see behind me.That is where all of todays featured acts will be performing.On my right there are two long trailers.That is where you can vi
20、ew human and animal oddities of all sorts - our Freak Show.Across from the Freak Show to my left is the Petting Zoo.Here both children and adults can enjoy playing with cute little animals.We have young goats, lambs and rabbits, as well as ponies for the children to ride.Now theres an adorable pictu
21、re, eh folks? If your camera needs more film,remember that you can buy some at the souvenir stalls outside the main entrance.Located directly hehind the Big Top are the Ferris Wheel and rollercoasters.There rides are sure to give you a thrill. And speaking of thrills,in the unlikely event of acciden
22、t,please use the emergency exit located at the back of the park near the Ferris Wheel.Refreshments may be purchased at the concession stand to the right of the Petting Zoo,in front of the security booth.Be advised that on the left-hand side of the Main Entrance can be found public telephones.On the
23、right-hand side of the said entrance there is the security and first aid stall.If you lose anything while at the fairground be sure to go as soon as possible to security and report it.Finally, the restrooms are at the rear left-hand side of the fairground,between the Freak Show trailers and the Ferr
24、is Wheel. Please bear in mind that these are pay toilets,costing 20 pence per use.Now the announcer goes on to explain the evenings schedule.Look at the entertainment program and questions 15 to 19.Answer questions 15 to 19 complete the table.Now that all the official announcements are out of the wa
25、y,I will quickly go over todays program. The entertainment will begin at 12 oclock, with the Great Santini in the Big Top.Santini has traveled far from his native land of Romania to amaze you with feats of magic.He might even make you disappear! Following Santini at around one oclock will be the Boz
26、o Brothers.These clowns will hit, trip, trick each other and maybe even crash their clown car,all for your laughter and amusement. Also at one oclock at the Petting Zoo there will be a goat milking demonstration.This is a fun and educational activity.Over at the Freak Show Trailer, the Bearded Lady
27、will take the stage at 2 oclock.Ever wondered what a woman would look like with a full beard?Well, here is your chance to find out! Trust me folks, the beard is real,but dont try to pull it,or you just might find out what it is like to get hit by a bearded lady!If you do not want to see a woman with
28、 facial hair,then back at the Big Top at two oclock you can watch Gary the Glass Eater do ust what his name implies, eat glass!Gary will make you cringe as he chews and swallows all sorts of glass items,from shards to entire lightbulbs, all without injuring himself.Dont try this at home kids! From 3
29、 to 4 oclock there will be an intermission.This is a great time for you to visit the refreshment bar and take a rest.When activities resume at four oclock you will have two options.Down at the Petting Zoo there will a lamb shearing demonstration.Want to know how lambs wool became that beautiful sweater in your closet?Just ask Maggie Simpson, Scotlands leading wool expert,
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