剑11-听力test-3-文本.docx

剑11 听力test 3文本Section 1 Good morning. This is Burnham tourist office, Martin speaking.Oh, hello. I saw a poster about free things to do in the area,and it said people should phone you for information.I'm coming to Burnham with my husband and two children for a few days on June 27th, or possibly 28th,and I'd like some ideas for things to do on 29th.Yes, of course. OK. Then let's start with a couple of events especially for children.The art gallery is holding an event called 'Family Welcome' that day,when there are activities and trails to use throughout the gallery.That sounds interesting. What time does it start?The gallery opens at 10, and the ' Family Welcome ' event runs from 10.30 until 2 o'clock.The gallery stays open until 5.And several times during the day, they're going to show a short film that the gallery has produced.It demonstrates how ceramics are made, and there'll be equipment and materials for children to have a go themselves.Last time they ran the event, there was a film about painting,which went down very well with the children, and they're now working on one about sculpture.I like the sound of that. And what other events happen in Burnham?Well, do you all enjoy listening to music? - Oh, yes.Well, there are several free concerts taking place at different timesone or two in the morning, the majority at lunchtime, and a couple in the evening.And they range from pop music to Latin American.The Latin American could be fun. What time is that?It's being repeated several times, in different places.They're performing in the central library at 1 o' clock, then at 4 it's in the City Museum,and in the evening, at 7.30, there's a longer concert, in the theatre.Right. I'll suggest that to the rest of the family.Something else you might be interested in is the boat race along the river.Oh, yes, do tell me about that.The race starts at Offord Marina, to the north of Burnham, and goes as far as Summer Pool.The best place to watch it from is Charlesworth Bridge, though that does get rather crowded.And who's taking part?Well, local boat clubs, but the standard is very high.One of them came first in the West of England regional championship in May this yearit was the first time a team from Burnham has won.It means that next year they'll be representing the region in the national championship.Now I've heard something about Paxton Nature Reserve.It's a good place for spotting unusual birds, isn't it'?That's right — throughout the year.There is a lake there as well as a river, and they provide a very attractive habitat.So it's a good idea to bring binoculars if you have them.And just at the moment you can see various flowers that are pretty unusualthe soil at Paxton isn't very common. They're looking good right now.Right. My husband will be particularly interested in that.And there's going to be a talk and slide show about mushroomsand you'll be able to go out and pick some afterwards and study the different varieties.Uhuh. And is it possible for children to swim in the river?Yes. Part of it has been fenced off to make it safe for children to swim in.It's very shallow, and there's a lifeguard on duty whenever it's open.The lake is too deep, so swimming isn't allowed there.OK, we must remember to bring their swimming things, in case we go to Paxton.How long does it take to get there by car from Burnham?About 20 minutes, but parking is very limited,so it's usually much easier to go by bus — and it takes about the same time.Right. Well, I'll discuss the options with the rest of the family. Thanks very much for all your help.You're welcome.Goodbye.Bye.Section 2First of all, let me thank you all for coming to this public meeting, to discuss the future of our town.Our first speaker is Shona Ferguson, from Barford town council. Shona.Thank you. First I'll briefly give you some background information,then I'll be asking you for your comments on developments in the town.Well, as you don't need me to tell you, Barford has changed a great deal in the last 50 years.These are some of the main changes.Fifty years ago, buses linked virtually every part of the town and the neighbouring towns and villages.Most people used them frequently but not now because the bus companies concentrate on just the routes that attract most passengers.So parts of the town are no longer served by buses.Even replacing old uncomfortable buses with smart new ones has had little impact on passenger numbers.It's sometimes said that bus fares are too high, but in relation to average incomes, fares are not much higher than they were 50 years ago.Changes in the road network are affecting the town.The centre was recently closed to traffic on a trial basis, making it much safer for pedestrians.The impact of this is being measured.The new cycle paths, separating bikes from cars in most main roads,are being u。