Feedback on the Geography Society Field Trip Proposal
ANNOUNCER: Section 3. You will hear a student called Sandra talking to her tutor about a draft proposal she has written for a competition. First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 24. Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 24.
TUTOR: Right, Sandra. You wanted to see me about your group's proposal for the Geography Society Field Trip competitio
.
TUTOR: I've read through it and I think it's a very good choice.
TUTOR: However, there are a few small issues like typos and layout problems, even on the contents page.
TUTOR: You should read it carefully before submitting it.
SANDRA: OK, I will.
TUTOR: I've also written some notes about sections that could be better organized.
TUTOR: In terms of writing style, you sometimes use very long sentences and complex structures.
TUTOR: This makes your ideas difficult to follow at times.
TUTOR: Try to make your writing more clear and concise.
SANDRA: Really?
TUTOR: Yes. Also remember to use numbering or bullet points to organize ideas.
TUTOR: You have included headers and footers, which is good.
TUTOR: But bullet points would make your main points clearer.
TUTOR: I thought your idea of visiting the Navajo Tribal Park was excellent.
SANDRA: I've always wanted to visit there.
SANDRA: My father loved cowboy films and the Wild West.
SANDRA: Many famous films were filmed there, so the place feels familiar to me.
SANDRA: The landscape is geographically impressive and visually spectacular.
SANDRA: When I researched it online and saw photographs, I became even more interested.
ANNOUNCER: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 25 to 30. Now listen and answer questions 25 to 30.
TUTOR: Now let's discuss the content of your proposal.
SANDRA: Do you think it is detailed enough?
TUTOR: In some ways yes, but some topics on your contents page are not entirely relevant.
SANDRA: I thought the sandstone plateaus and cliffs were important to describe.
SANDRA: These rock formations rise dramatically above the flat desert plai
.
SANDRA: They were formed when softer rocks were eroded by wind and rai
.
TUTOR: Yes, those geological points are definitely relevant.
SANDRA: I also included the history of the Navajo people and their culture.
TUTOR: That is interesting, but not directly related to the field trip objectives.
TUTOR: Instead, you should explain what students will actually do during the trip.
TUTOR: You should also include information about local wildlife and vegetatio
.
SANDRA: I'll research those topics as well.
SANDRA: There aren't many plants because the soil becomes extremely dry and hard during the summer.
SANDRA: Rainwater cannot easily penetrate the ground.
SANDRA: The climate often shifts between flood and drought.
TUTOR: I see.
TUTOR: You should also include some practical details in the proposal.
TUTOR: For example, what is the size of the park?
SANDRA: It covers about 12,000 hectares.
SANDRA: The surrounding plain is around 5,850 meters above sea level.
TUTOR: And where will students stay during the trip?
SANDRA: There is no accommodation inside the park.
SANDRA: However, there is a nearby trading post called Goulding.
TUTOR: What kind of tours are available there?
SANDRA: Most tourists travel in four-wheel-drive jeeps.
SANDRA: But I think the best way to explore the area would be on horseback.
SANDRA: Biking is not allowed, and private cars cannot travel there because the tracks are too rough.
TUTOR: Good. Is there anything else nearby worth visiting?
SANDRA: Yes, there are several caves, but I still need to research them.
TUTOR: OK, that's a good start.
ANNOUNCER: That is the end of Section 3. You now have half a minute to check your answers.