Listening 2025-10 Test 2

Part 1 You will hear a woman asking about a skiing club. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5. Now, listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5. Now, listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5. It's at the north end of the street. Make sure you don't go in the opposite direction as it's very busy on the other end. Okay, then the next thing I want to ask about is parking. We'll come by car and I heard parking is rather difficult around that area. Do you know where we can find a spot? If you come in the early morning, it's quite easy to find a place to park on the street. However, if you get here in the late afternoon, it's better to choose Brentwood Station, which is equipped with an underground car park. There are signs which you can easily notice, so you won't miss it. Great! Could you tell me about your opening hours for next month? We can't find anything on your website. Well, sure. A lot of our customers are parents who have to work, so we do offer flexible start and finish times. From January to August, the opening hours are from 8 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. From September to December, we are open from 7.30 in the morning until midnight. Let me see. I need to get to work in the city by 9 a.m., so I'll drop them off at 8.30 a.m. Since you're pretty close to the city, it would give me plenty of time to get to work. Yes, we are not far from any office blocks in town. Great! By the way, I won't be able to pick them up until after lunch. Do you offer any food or drinks? Certainly. You don't need to worry about that. There is a café next to the reception desk of the club, and there are various kinds of drinks available, like hot chocolate, which is the most popular choice. We also have some cold drinks, such as cola and orange squash. And there is a variety of food. Great! Do you have pizza? That is my son's favorite. Yes, we do, and that's only served to children. We have hamburgers and noodles for adults. Fantastic! Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10. Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10. I've seen a lot of posters showing the activities you have on offer, and I'd like to know which ones are suitable for my son and nephew. Could you tell me more about them? I've seen a lot of posters showing the activities you have on offer, and I'd like to know which ones are suitable for my son and nephew. Could you tell me more about them? Yes, of course. First comes the snowboarding course. Oh, my son is very good at that. Well, unfortunately, we only have classes for beginners. No advanced courses are available. If your nephew is a beginner, he might be interested. Oh, I almost forgot. Please remember to bring waterproof clothes, because he will need them during training. Okay, I will keep that in mind if we decide to put him in the course. How old is your nephew? We don't accept students under 6 years old. He is 7 already. What else is there to choose? We also offer the beginner's ski package. This is held on our outdoor slopes, and it is inaccessible when it is raining. I see. Is there anything else we need to bring for that? Well, we used to provide boots here, but now they're all worn out, so you have to bring your own. Also, since it involves a lot of jumping and stretching, wearing jeans is not recommended. Yeah, I understand. The last option is combined training, which includes ice skating and skiing. We have classes for all levels. That sounds interesting. Maybe they could both join that course. Yes. As the class is very popular, I'd like to recommend that you sign them up as soon as possible. Otherwise, there would be no places left. Oh, really? I will have to discuss with the boys soon before I make sure. Okay. By the way, we don't offer gloves, so you need to equip them well before you come, in case their hands freeze after exposure to low temperature. No extra equipment is expected from you, as we have everything here. Thanks for all the information. I'll call you back once we make the decision. Great. We look forward to having them here. Goodbye. Bye. That is the end of part 1. You now have half a minute to check your answers to part 1. Thank you for watching. Part 2. You will hear a tour guide introducing a trip in Canada. First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 18. Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 18. Hello everyone. I am Joe, your tour guide, and I welcome you to this wonderful place. As you must have seen outside, this place in Canada was built to preserve and showcase some of the most interesting landmarks in the world. I am here to give you a brief introduction of what we have and where we would be going on this tour. We will begin our tour by exploring the awe-inspiring display of the world's largest dinosaur bones, which are truly magnificent in size. These remarkable fossils have been excavated and date back over 100 million years to the Mesozoic era. It's worth noting that during this visit, you will have the opportunity to observe around 170 meticulously preserved dinosaur footprints. Furthermore, on our upcoming trip next year, you will be delighted to witness an even greater spectacle with 190 footprints in larger sizes. It is truly remarkable to imagine the immense size of these ancient creatures. For our second location, we highly recommend embarking on a night tour. This is because the true beauty of this place reveals itself under the cover of darkness. Rest assured, it is an experience unlike any other you have encountered. Prepare to be amazed by the breathtaking sight of the illuminated skyscrapers in the CBD area. We have thoughtfully installed artificial lights that will make you forget it is nighttime. Of course, we also offer a daytime tour as an alternative, but there may not be as much to see during the day. The next stop is one of the places that displays Canada's rich mineral deposit. We have a huge reservoir in this area, and you might see some workers working in the area, and I can tell you that you can find one of the largest uranium deposits here in Canada. There is also an agricultural development site here. Plans are ongoing to expand it in the nearest future. And don't miss out on checking out the nearby rest area by the highway. It's the perfect spot to snap some awesome photos and soak in the stunning views. Trust me, you'll have plenty of chances to capture jaw-dropping images that will totally blow your mind. Perhaps the most special feature of this third stop is the presence of raccoons. Oh my, these are so beautiful and their blue colour is just amazing and always makes them stand out. Raccoons are many in the area, and they are quite intelligent and curious creatures as you would see. You also get to see a river at this top, though it's not the longest, it's one of the cleanest in the world. So as you relax, you get a very great view at this third location. This river is devoid of a lot of contaminants usually seen in rivers, and the government has taken extra precautions to ensure that it remains so. Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 19 to 20. Now listen, and answer questions 19 to 20. To embark on this wonderful tour, of course, we would need transportation and this has been well catered for. You would have noticed a lot of horses in the area while coming in. Yes, you can ride on the horseback as well. So once you have your permit, you can go see any of the handlers as we move. If you do not have a permit, there is no problem. The primary mode of transportation here is by boat, and they have boats available for use. As you may have noticed, the government has taken extra precautions to ensure that it remains so. You would have noticed a lot of horses in the area while coming in. The primary mode of transportation here is by boat, and they have boats available for use. As you may have been informed, exploring on foot is more enjoyable, but it can be easy to get lost in certain areas without proper road directions. It is advisable to have a tour guide or travel in groups. In terms of the intercity bus, it is not accessible during this time of year. However, if you return in two months, it will offer a different experience. Some of you have asked about riding a camel, and while it is an option, there have been reports of riders falling off camels every year, so better safe than sorry. Please also ensure to always keep your visitor sticker on you at all times, so you can be easily granted whatever you need at any point. All right, get your phones and cameras ready because we are all going to have a nice time. Let us move. That is the end of part two. You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to part two. Part two, you will hear a tour guide introducing a trip in Canada. First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 18. Thank you. Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 18. Hello everyone, I am Joe, your tour guide, and I welcome you to this wonderful place. As you must have seen outside, this place in Canada was built to preserve and showcase some of the most interesting landmarks in the world. I am here to give you a brief introduction of what we have and where we would be going on this tour. We will begin our tour by exploring the awe-inspiring display of the world's largest dinosaur bones, which are truly magnificent in size. These remarkable fossils have been excavated and date back over 100 million years to the Mesozoic era. It's worth noting that during this visit, you will have the opportunity to observe around 170 meticulously preserved dinosaur footprints. Furthermore, on our upcoming trip next year, you will be delighted to witness an even greater spectacle with 190 footprints in larger sizes. It is truly remarkable to imagine the immense size of these ancient creatures. For our second location, we highly recommend embarking on a night tour. This is because the true beauty of this place reveals itself under the cover of darkness. Rest assured, it is an experience unlike any other you have encountered. Prepare to be amazed by the breathtaking sight of the illuminated skyscrapers in the CBD area. We have thoughtfully installed artificial lights that will make you forget it is nighttime. Of course, we also offer a daytime tour as an alternative, but there may not be as much to see during the day. The next stop is one of the places that displays Canada's rich mineral deposit. We have a huge reservoir in this area, and you might see some workers working in the area, and I can tell you that you can find one of the largest uranium deposits here in Canada. There is also an agricultural development site here. Plans are ongoing to expand it in the nearest future. And don't miss out on checking out the nearby rest area by the highway. It's the perfect spot to snap some awesome photos and soak in the stunning views. Trust me, you'll have plenty of chances to capture jaw-dropping images that will totally blow your mind. Perhaps, the most special feature of this third stop is the presence of raccoons. Oh my, these are so beautiful and their blue color is just amazing and always makes them stand out. Raccoons are many in the area, and they are quite intelligent and curious creatures as you would see. You also get to see a river at this top. Though it's not the longest, it's one of the cleanest in the world. So as you relax, you get a very great view at this third location. This river is devoid of a lot of contaminants usually seen in rivers, and the government has taken extra precautions to ensure that it remains so. Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 19 to 20. Now listen and answer questions 19 to 20. To embark on this wonderful tour, of course, we would need transportation and this has been well catered for. You would have noticed a lot of horses in the area while coming in. Yes, you can ride on the horseback as we go along, but this mode of transportation would require a government permit. So once you have your permit, you can go see any of the handlers as we move. If you do not have a permit, there is no problem. The primary mode of transportation here is by boat and they have boats available for use. As you may have been informed, exploring on foot is more enjoyable, but it can be easy to get lost in certain areas without proper road directions. It is advisable to have a tour guide or travel in groups. In terms of the intercity bus, it is not accessible during this time of year. However, if you return in two months, it will offer a different experience. Some of you have asked about riding a camel and while it is an option, there have been reports of riders falling off camels every year, so better safe than sorry. Please also ensure to always keep your visitor sticker on you at all times, so you can be easily granted whatever you need at any point. Alright, get your phones and cameras ready because we are all going to have a nice time. Let us move. That is the end of part 2. You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to part 2. Thank you. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , , , , . FFP and organics is an alternative system which originated in the early . In reaction to the changing farming practices like crop and livestock production involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides Fery modified organisms and antibiotics Why do we adopt organic farming? There are many advantages of it To begin with, organic farming is labelled as sustainable because it can protect the environment and maintain biological diversity It's also rewarding that more and more customers tend to buy organic food nowadays Product taste concerns for the environment and the desire to avoid foods from genetically engineered organisms are among the main reasons some consumers prefer to buy organic food products This type of farming is expected to contribute to an increase in sales for grocery stores globally Most studies suggest that organic farming uses significantly less energy than conventional one This is primarily due to the fact that organic farming eliminates the need for synthetic fertilizers which require substantial energy for production In organic farming, soil fertility is maintained through the recycling of organic residues and nutrients produced on the farm This practice not only reduces energy consumption but also benefits the soil by promoting its health and abundance of organic nutrients Importantly, organic methods have the potential to effectively control insects that pose threats to crops unlike artificial fertilizers which may not have the same level of efficacy For example, a common practice in organic farming to control aphids, which are pests that can damage crops is the introduction of ladybugs into the fields Ladybugs are natural predators of aphids and feed on them, effectively reducing their population This method is environmentally friendly and avoids the use of synthetic pesticides There are, of course, some disadvantages of organic farming This past winter, due to extreme weather conditions the production of potatoes in the north of our country had gone down by 40% Lots of farmers had to face the severe loss in the production The top 10 organic company in this country Winter Wild Production just announced that their sales have been really slow because of the natural disasters In the past, the sales might increase by 30% but this year it's only gone up by 20% Despite weather challenges the production of organic grass has not changed much over the years due to the implementation of various strategies These include the use of resilient crop varieties that are carefully selected for their ability to withstand varying climatic conditions the adoption of sustainable farming practices that prioritise soil health and fertility and the incorporation of innovative irrigation and water management techniques In the 1950s, organic farming in India experienced several changes One notable development was the growing production of crops through organic farming practices especially when compared to the early days when there was a food crisis This positive outcome encouraged farmers to explore and adopt organic methods Unlike the common perception that farmers were unwilling to accept organic farming they actually showed interest in its potential benefits However, despite their enthusiasm farmers faced challenges in successfully implementing organic farming techniques They encountered difficulties in effectively applying the prescribed instructions which hindered their ability to fully embrace organic farming practices In the 1990s the United Nations World Food Programme published an international review on organic farming practices The review examined the global implications of organic methods concluding that such practices which avoid synthetic chemicals provide a sanctuary for wildlife thereby enhancing biodiversity and ecological health Following the publication an increased number of countries began showing interest in these findings Subsequently, many took steps to improve their agricultural practices integrating organic farming principles to support both the environment and local economy As I have mentioned compared to the conventional farming organic farming has its advantages and disadvantages Consumers' knowledge about organic food is increasing so are their attitudes, preferences and willingness to pay for organic products The good thing is that the scale of organic farming can be mostly determined by the demands of the market Governments will respect people's attitudes towards how they want their food to be produced Of course, environmental protection should never stop however, agriculture is developed in the future What I'm going to share next is That is the end of part 4 You now have half a minute to check your answers That is the end of the listening test