Section 1
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00:03Narrator Test three.
00:05 This is the IELTS listening test.
00:08 You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.
00:16 There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions,
00:20 and you will have a chance to check your work.
00:24 All the recordings will be played once only.
00:28 The test is in four parts.
00:31 At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
00:39 Now turn to part one.
00:45 Part one.
00:47 You will hear a woman phoning a travel agency about hot air balloon rides.
00:54 First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5.
01:28 Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.
01:36Jason Good morning, Smart Travel, Jason speaking.
01:40Woman Hi, good morning.
01:41 I saw your advert in today's paper about hot air balloon trips.
01:47 It sounds pretty exciting, and I wonder how much it costs.
01:51Jason Well, the price may vary (thay đổi) depending on the location, number of participants (người tham gia), and add-ons (tiện ích bổ sung).
01:58 A single ride may cost you up to 280 pounds per person.
02:04 But if you choose group booking, there is a discount.
02:07 And the cheapest flight is 125 pounds each for a group booking of at least 10 people.
02:14Woman Oh, that's not too bad.
02:17 What do you mean by add-ons (tiện ích bổ sung)?
02:19Jason They are optional items, like taking photos for you during the ride, champagne, and sit-down breakfast after the flight.
02:28 Upon completing the trip, we will provide each participant (người tham gia) with a certificate (chứng chỉ).
02:34 And that is entirely free of charge.
02:36Woman Can I book a ride over the phone?
02:39Jason Yes, that's an option.
02:41 Reservations can be made one year ahead of your trip by telephone.
02:46 But to pick a specific date, you must book online.
02:50 A confirmation email will be sent to you right afterwards.
02:54Woman How high can the balloons go?
02:57Jason A hot air balloon's height is limited by the temperature of the air and how much fuel it can carry.
03:03 And the highest altitude (độ cao) ever recorded for a ride is 1,800 meters.
03:10 But most rides stay below 300 meters.
03:13Woman Oh boy, that's impressive (ấn tượng).
03:16 How long is a single ride?
03:19Jason The average hot air balloon ride lasts about an hour.
03:23 The entire (toàn bộ) ballooning experience, which includes ground preparation, flight, and post-flight packing up and celebration, may take two to three hours.
03:34Woman And what time are the flights?
03:36Jason Our flights generally meet about an hour before sunrise on the day.
03:41 You will be notified of the exact meeting time the evening before your flight.
03:46 Night flights are avoided due to weather conditions.
03:50Woman Fair enough.
03:53Narrator Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
04:40 Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
04:47Woman Which month do you recommend for a hot air balloon trip?
04:51Jason Autumn is the best time of year to take the trip.
04:55 Not only can you see the changing hues of the trees from above, but it is a great way to spend time with the whole family before it gets too cold.
05:05Woman I see.
05:06Jason But please note that our flight may be canceled, and you will be notified by phone the day before.
05:13Woman Why is that?
05:14Jason It can be quite dangerous to fly under bad weather conditions, like a thunderstorm.
05:20 So our experienced pilots will not go under such conditions.
05:24Woman What should I wear for the ride?
05:27Jason We suggest wearing comfortable clothing, like a jacket.
05:31 Multiple layers are always better.
05:34 Wearing a helmet for safety concerns is also a good idea.
05:39 Sandals are not permitted (cho phép).
05:41Woman Can children or older people participate?
05:45Jason All children must be above the minimum age of nine years old.
05:50 And they have to be accompanied (đi cùng) by at least a parent or guardian.
05:54 However, an adult has no age limit, as long as they meet the health requirements.
06:00Woman What exactly are the health requirements?
06:04Jason Participants (người tham gia) must at least be in fair physical condition.
06:08 For example, they shall have no significant knee, hip, or back problems and no recent surgeries or broken bones.
06:17 They must also stand unassisted for an hour during the flight.
06:21 It is the required position during the whole flight.
06:25 As the balloon comes to land, all passengers will need to adopt the landing position with knees bent in front of them.
06:33Woman Are those rides safe?
06:35Jason Hot air balloon companies are required to have a commercial balloon pilot license (giấy phép),
06:40 and all our pilots go through rigorous (nghiêm ngặt) training before they are allowed to fly.
06:46 It is a relatively gentle activity.
06:49 However, the impact of a balloon landing can vary (thay đổi) drastically, depending on factors like wind speed.
06:57 Sometimes it is similar to the momentum of jumping off a small chair.
07:02 If you cannot jump off a small chair,
07:04 speaking to your doctor before booking a balloon flight is best.
07:09Woman Thank you very much.
07:10 I think that's all I need to know.
07:13Jason Thanks for calling.
07:14 Goodbye.
07:18Narrator That is the end of part one.
07:20 You now have half a minute to check your answers to part one.
Section 2
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07:52Narrator Part two.
07:54 You will hear the head teacher of Rivermead School talking to a group of journalists about facilities (cơ sở vật chất) at the school that are open to the general public.
08:04 First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 14.
08:39 Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 14.
08:46Head Teacher What I'd like to do at this meeting is to tell you a bit about the facilities (cơ sở vật chất) that Rivermead School offers people in the community.
08:55 I'd like to start by talking about the new theater that we've just opened in our school.
09:02 Its mission is to maximize (tối đa hóa) opportunities for local audiences to experience productions of the highest quality.
09:10 Amongst other things, this will involve offering a place where professional drama companies in the area can perform.
09:18 But there'll also be opportunities to host (tổ chức) national and international companies,
09:24 both those which are up and coming and those which have already established a reputation (tạo dựng danh tiếng).
09:31 Details of our first season's theater program are already online.
09:37 I hope you'll agree that it looks very exciting.
09:41 As well as music and dance, there'll be drama from modern writers.
09:46 And there'll also be a high proportion of shows aimed at children and families.
09:51 You'll notice that there is one empty space in November.
09:56 That's because the Chinese State Acrobatic Troupe have had to cancel their visit,
10:02 but hopefully, we'll be able to announce a replacement very soon.
10:07 Now,
10:08 we're often asked about the theater's sources of funding.
10:12 Well, a limited amount of money will come from various government subsidies (trợ cấp),
10:17 but the bulk (phần lớn) of the revenue will be generated (tạo ra) by the sale of tickets,
10:21 which is one reason why we'd be grateful for your help in promoting the work of the theater.
10:28 In addition, there are opportunities for individuals to support the theater on a regular basis through its sponsorship scheme.
10:37 The benefits to donors include access to rehearsals and to show previews.
10:43 But the new theater isn't the only facility which is open to everyone.
10:48 The school also has a small museum.
10:52 This holds various objects that were found when the ground was excavated (khai quật) to lay the foundations for the building, as well as other historical objects.
11:02 Entrance to this is free.
11:04 We also have a state-of-the-art (hiện đại nhất) sports hall.
11:08 This is reserved for our students during term time, but anyone can use it in the school holidays.
11:15 And our cafeteria is worth a visit.
11:18 It has a varied (đa dạng) menu, and it's open all day to visitors, as well as staff and students.
11:28Narrator Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 15 to 20.
12:04 Now listen and answer questions 15 to 20.
12:11Head Teacher Right, I'll just point out some things on the map of the school campus I've given you.
12:17 First of all, the theater.
12:19 That's opposite car park P2 on the south side.
12:25 You're not allowed to park anywhere except in the car parks.
12:30 There are two marked on your map, P1 and P2, but there's a new car park which has only just been completed,
12:38 and that's at the most northern end of the campus.
12:41 Some people might want to consider coming by bus.
12:44 There's a good service from the city center to the school, and the bus stops at the roundabout.
12:50 That's where it turns round to go back, so you have to get off there.
12:55 It doesn't go up as far as Park Road.
12:59 Then, to get to the sports hall, you take the right fork after the main entrance and just keep going past the classroom block.
13:09 You have to go straight across the roundabout and it's further on, on the right-hand side of that road.
13:16 Then there's the cafeteria.
13:19 There are various ways to get there because it's at the junction of Park Road and Renny's Drive, on the north side of Park Road.
13:29 In nice weather, you can sit outside to eat and admire the view.
13:34 Then the museum is fairly central.
13:38 Just go left after the main entrance, take the first turning on the right, and when you reach a junction, the museum is facing you.
13:47 Now, I...
13:51Narrator That is the end of part two.
13:54 You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to part two.
Section 3
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14:27Narrator Part three.
14:28 You will hear two students named Peter and Lynn discussing Professor John Smith's article about online course.
14:36 First you have some time to look at questions 21 to 26.
15:11 Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 26.
15:17Peter Lynn, I just finished reading Professor Smith's article about the benefits of online courses.
15:23 What are your thoughts on the article?
15:25Lynn Hi, Peter.
15:26 When I read that article, it was clear to me that Professor Smith does not favor the traditional (truyền thống) methods of classroom teaching.
15:34 Although I can certainly acknowledge (thừa nhận) that there are some advantages to online course,
15:38 I would say that internet courses are not always the best means for teaching and learning.
15:44Peter I think it's about time to revolutionize the old teaching style though.
15:48Lynn But I would hope that students consider the negatives of online learning before enrolling in online courses.
15:54Peter This shouldn't be a big issue, since online courses are so common these days.
15:59 At least, I won't struggle so much.
16:02 And Professor Smith points out that computer learning is well suited for some courses, especially the technical courses.
16:09Lynn Unfortunately, that theory doesn't work for me.
16:12Peter What a shame.
16:13 I got an A for that online computing course last year.
16:17 Anyway, next part is personal interaction.
16:20 I think the personal interaction offered by traditional (truyền thống) teaching is overrated (được đánh giá quá cao) in the article and doesn't have much value.
16:27 I think it's a distraction (sự xao lãng) and that time could be better spent on the subject matter of the course.
16:33Lynn Oh, I disagree, strongly, Peter.
16:36 You're dismissing the benefits of face-to-face interaction between students and teachers in traditional (truyền thống) classroom settings.
16:43 The article says that learning is a two-way street and it's much easier for students to learn if they can ask questions and have discussions with their teachers.
16:51Peter I'm still not sure about that.
16:53 But online courses can foster (thúc đẩy) students' technological skills.
16:57 In learning the subject matter online, students will gain the technical know-how they'll need in their future endeavors (nỗ lực).
17:05Lynn I can't agree more.
17:06 What do you think Professor Smith means when he says online courses should be flexible (linh hoạt) in time?
17:12Peter That's essential.
17:13 The point of learning online is to allow those who can't attend courses at fixed time.
17:18Lynn I agree.
17:21Narrator Before you hear the rest of the discussion, you have some time to look at questions 27 to 30.
17:54Lynn The second part of the article shares some thoughts about the use of internet on campus.
17:59 I'm kind of lost in that part.
18:02Peter Well, I think what he's trying to say is that students are already accustomed (quen với) to doing their research on the internet.
18:08 Although some people say computers could be better used for other purposes,
18:13 he emphasizes (nhấn mạnh) that many teachers are already instructing students to use the computer as a research tool.
18:20Lynn Thanks for clarifying that.
18:21 What about the next part saying that students are divided?
18:25 Do you know what that means?
18:27Peter Well, it's certainly not that some students are afraid to use computers.
18:31 They're already well accustomed (quen với) to that.
18:34Lynn You're right about that.
18:35 Most students already use the internet as their primary source for news and information.
18:42Peter Professor Smith probably intends to say that computers are not easily accessible and available to all students.
18:48Lynn Yes.
18:49 Not all students can afford computers.
18:52 And as Professor Smith note, with online courses, the student support system is already in place.
18:59 Instead of asking fellow students or the professor for assistance,
19:03 students would be able to get any information they need online.
19:07 And this assistance would be available immediately.
19:10Peter So, why do you think Professor Smith is recommending the use of computers as the school's main means of educating students?
19:18 Do you think he is interested in reducing some of the fees associated with traditional (truyền thống) classroom courses?
19:24Lynn I think it's all about the money.
19:25 He is promoting online courses simply because he thinks it will enable the school to make more money.
19:31Peter I never thought of it that way.
19:33Lynn Many schools already have limited space for classrooms.
19:36 If the school board wants to enroll more students,
19:39 they can do that through distance learning mode instead of recruiting more teachers.
19:45 The same course resources can be sold to both online and offline students.
19:50 Plus, some computer companies are willing to financially (về mặt tài chính) support the schools that promote this type of learning.
19:56Peter I see.
19:57 This is profitable in every sense.
19:59 All right.
20:00 Now we'll have something to write about in the research paper.
20:05Narrator That's the end of part three.
20:07 You now have 30 seconds to check your answers.
Section 4
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20:12Narrator Section four.
20:14 You will hear part of a lecture related to how technology contributes to education.
20:20 First, you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40.
21:21Lecturer Hello, and welcome to today's seminar about education.
21:27 Education is a lifelong (suốt đời) process.
21:30 There is no limit on when to start and stop.
21:34 And we have been using technology so much these days in each and every sector of our lives, including education.
21:42 Have we ever taken out a second to wonder if it's leaving a positive impact on our work,
21:49 or it's just that we have been relying on it so much that we've become used to it.
21:55 Earlier, there was a lot of debate about technology in education amongst the faculty at our school.
22:02 Everyone had their own views.
22:04 At first, some believed that the use of email between students and teachers made them interact with each other less,
22:12 and this was not a good thing.
22:14 But gradually, as technology was embraced (tiếp nhận) by more educational institutes,
22:20 they realized the importance of technology in education.
22:25 Technology and education are a great combination (sự kết hợp)
22:29 if used together with a right reason and vision.
22:34 Moreover, there is a strong relationship with the local economy when it comes to the effectiveness (tính hiệu quả) of the use of IT in education.
22:44 In the more developed areas, the schools and institutions have better access to more advanced (tiên tiến) technology.
22:52 And the teachers are better trained to use the technology to improve the quality of their classes.
22:59 In contrast, in some less developed regions and remote areas where technology is not so common,
23:06 the effectiveness (tính hiệu quả) can't be guaranteed.
23:10 However, wherever they are, the most common example for teachers using technology in education
23:17 is the usage of computers in their teaching methods.
23:22 In most classrooms, you can see teachers using computers to present teaching notes and other materials.
23:30 This year, the IT school of Westbrook University has implemented (triển khai) a brand new education mode.
23:38 Since its implementation (sự triển khai), both teachers and students have been praising this new mode.
23:46 It involves a kind of software which allows students, as well as teachers, to talk and discuss with each other more easily.
23:55 And they said they enjoy this way of communication.
23:59 What's more, the mode offers students a channel to post any work that they are proud of,
24:06 whether it's a nice photograph that they take, a case study they do, a song they record, or even just a great idea they have.
24:16 So it gives them a chance to showcase (trưng bày) their strength and build up their confidence.
24:22 Many students use this feature to show the best of themselves.
24:27 It also provides students an opportunity to choose what they learn on the internet.
24:33 So they no longer have to sit in the classroom, listening to something they are bored with.
24:39 And they don't have to wait all night trying to register for their favorite elective courses.
24:45 Compared with the traditional (truyền thống) platform, it is more flexible (linh hoạt).
24:54 The open source which the new mode provides is free for students to use when they are trying to look up for online materials for their papers or researches.
25:06 And the data will not easily be found on the internet because only registered users have access to the database.
25:14 By the way, all the materials are original (nguyên bản) works of teachers or scholars,
25:19 so there is no need to worry about the quality of the content.
25:23 And with the overwhelming amount of unwanted information on the internet,
25:28 this mode gives students a new search engine they can use on campus.
25:33 So information like advertisements and skeptical sources will be filtered easily.
25:40 This is a perfect example of new solutions to new problems.
25:45 Apart from that, students can arrange their daily activities and improve their time management skills
25:52 by simply ticking the boxes in the timetable online.
25:56 They can set up their own starting time and their deadline for each assignment.
26:02 Based on statistics, the use of this function has a positive effect on the students who constantly procrastinate (trì hoãn).
26:10 By the end of the first term, the number of students who asked for extension (gia hạn) for their papers had decreased by 10%, which was quite an achievement.
26:21 Another feature that seems very creative to me is that students can help people who have questions or problems relating to their field of study on a special platform.
26:32 They can even have some income by providing people with good solutions.
26:37 So this new mode is making the most of the IT.
26:43Narrator That is the end of Section four.
26:45 You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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