ANNOUNCER: Section 1. You will hear a conversatio between a student and a job advisor. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5. You will see that there is an example that has been done for you.

AGENT: Good morning.

STUDENT: Oh, good morning. Is this room number 26?

AGENT: Yes, that's right.

STUDENT: So, is this the Student Job Center?

AGENT: It certainly is. How can I help you?

STUDENT: Well, actually, I'm looking for a job – a part-time job. Do you have anything available?

ANNOUNCER: The student is looking for a part-time job, so part-time has been written in the space. Now we shall begin. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.

AGENT: Are you a registered student? This service is only available to full-time students.

STUDENT: Yes, I am. I'm doing a degree in business studies. Here's my student card.

AGENT: Which year are you in?

STUDENT: I've been at university for four years, but I'm in my third year because I took last year off.

AGENT: Let's see what jobs are available. There's a job at the Sports Center reception desk for three evenings a week – Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

STUDENT: That sounds interesting, but I have evening lectures, so I can't do that.

AGENT: What about a job as a cleaner at the childcare center? You would need to start at 6:00 am.

STUDENT: Six in the morning? That's far too early for me.

AGENT: There was also a position as a clerical assistant in the library, mainly putting books back on shelves, but it's on Wednesday and Friday evenings.

STUDENT: I can't manage that because of my lectures.

AGENT: OK, I'll take some personal details and we can see what other jobs appear.

ANNOUNCER: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10. Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.

AGENT: Let's fill in the application form. What's your name?

STUDENT: Anita Newma . That's NEWMA .

AGENT: And your address?

STUDENT: I'm staying at International House, one of the postgraduate halls of residence.

AGENT: What's your room number?

STUDENT: B659. I always mix it up because I haven't been living there very long.

AGENT: Do you have any other skills? Typing or languages?

STUDENT: I speak some Japanese.

AGENT: What about administrative work? There's a job as an office assistant at the English Language Center.

It's for three mornings a week – Monday, Friday, and Saturday.

STUDENT: I hoped to keep Saturdays free, but I need the job. What would I have to do?

AGENT: The job involves dealing with student enquiries and answering the phone.

ANNOUNCER: Section 2. You will hear a talk about a charity sponsored walking holiday. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16. Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 16.

SPEAKER: Good morning. I’m pleased to talk about our charity sponsored trekking holiday for education aid.

First, let me explain the idea of sponsorship. People promise to donate money to a charity if you achieve your goal – in this case walking a certain number of miles.

We are organizing a 10-day holiday from 6th to 16th November, with 8 days of trekking in the Semira Mountains.

Participants must raise at least $3,200 sponsorship. You must pay $250 deposit in advance, and the rest during the year.

About 35% of the money covers expenses, while 65% goes directly to the charity.

This trek supports education in the Semira regio . Last year the project helped train teachers for disabled students.

This year the focus is on helping special-needs pupils in mountain schools.

There are age limits. Participants must be at least 18 years old and the maximum age is 70.

Anyone over 60 must provide a health certificate from a doctor.

The Semira Mountains are very high, but the trek will mainly take place in the foothills, where there are still spectacular views.

Participants must be very fit. If you are not fit now, you have time to train and prepare.

Walkers will sleep in tents. Local assistants will carry bedding and equipment, while participants carry only a small rucksack.

The region has beautiful snow-covered peaks, valleys, and historic villages.

The area is famous for carpet making, and more recently for blanket weaving and wood carving.

The local people are very friendly and welcoming, and groups are kept small to reduce impact on the environment.

ANNOUNCER: Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 17 to 20. Now listen and answer questions 17 to 20.

SPEAKER: Now let me outline the trek itinerary.

On Day 1 you fly to Kishba, the capital city.

After two days to acclimatize, the trek begins on Day 3 through the huge Katiba Forest.

On Day 4 you walk higher through the foothills, passing several villages and visiting a school for disabled childre in Soha .

Day 5 is a rest day.

On Day 6 you visit the Kumi Temple, famous for its 12th-century carvings, located in a forest beside a lake.

On Day 7 the group stays nearby before the most difficult trekking day.

The trek passes through mountainous terrai and finishes with a swim at Parteh Falls, the highest waterfall in the region.

On Day 9 the walk becomes easier and includes a visit to a village famous for red blankets.

Finally, the group returns to Kishba for the journey home.

ANNOUNCER: That is the end of Section 2. You now have half a minute to check your answers.

ANNOUNCER: Section 3. You will hear part of a seminar on ocean research given by a climate scientist. First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 25. Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 25.

SIMON: Thank you for coming today to hear about the Robotic Float Project and how it helps with ocean research.

First, let’s look at the device itself. A robotic float looks like a cigar and is about 1.5 meters long. It is filled with scientific instruments designed to collect ocean data.

These floats help scientists build a profile of ocean conditions by measuring different environmental factors in the world's oceans.

STUDENT: It sounds like a very large project. Isn't it too big for just one country?

SIMON: Yes, that's why the project involves international cooperatio . Over the past five years, scientists from 13 countries have participated.

Next year the number will increase to 14 countries when Indonesia joins the project.

SIMON: Now let's examine how the floats operate.

Each float is released from a research vessel at a specific ocean locatio and then activated by satellite.

The float then sinks to about 2,000 meters below the ocean surface and remains there for about 10 days.

At this depth, it drifts with the ocean currents and may travel around 50 kilometers on average.

STUDENT: What kind of data does the float record?

SIMON: While rising back to the surface, the float collects important measurements such as salinity levels (salt concentration) and temperature changes.

It works similarly to underwater weather balloons.

When the float reaches the ocean surface, the collected data is transmitted to satellites.

After approximately five hours, the float descends agai and repeats the entire data collection cycle.

STUDENT: What happens to the data once it is transmitted?

SIMON: The information is sent directly to meteorological stations on land, such as the one in Hobart.

Within about four hours, the data appears on computer systems, where it can be mapped and analyzed.

ANNOUNCER: Before you hear the rest of the seminar, you have some time to look at questions 26 to 30. Now listen and answer questions 26 to 30.

STUDENT: You mentioned building models of ocean systems. How will they be used?

SIMON: Some float data has already helped scientists understand the causes of El Niño events.

The data also contributes to research on climate change, including global warming and ozone depletio .

Another important use is ocean weather forecasting. Because floats monitor ocean conditions, they help predict weather patterns in certain regions.

This information is already helping naval search and rescue missions, and has saved the lives of many sailors and yachtsme .

Float data can also help scientists study marine biology and understand the biological effects of ocean processes.

STUDENT: Could this help protect fish populations?

SIMON: Yes, it can help governments create better fisheries policies and promote sustainable fishing practices.

Float data may also become a valuable agricultural forecasting tool.

If we could predict future weather conditions, farmers could choose the most suitable crop varieties to maximize harvest yields.

SIMON: Although this idea still sounds like science fictio , it may become possible in the future with continued research.

ANNOUNCER: That is the end of Section 3. You now have half a minute to check your answers.

ANNOUNCER: Section 4. You will hear part of a lecture about hotels and the tourist industry. First, you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40. Now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40.

LECTURER: Good morning everyone. Today's lecture is part of the hospitality and tourism module. Last week we discussed the economy end of the hotel market, and today we will focus on the luxury hotel sector.

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night in a strange hotel, far away from home, possibly suffering from jet lag. Even the most expensive and luxurious surroundings can feel empty and uncomfortable.

Recent research conducted by an international travel and public relations company suggests that many luxury hotels have failed to recognize the basic emotional needs of guests.

Whether people travel for business or leisure, they still want to feel comfortable, relaxed, and at home in their surroundings.

The study examined many types of luxury hotels, including:

• Independent hotels • Hotels belonging to international chains • Stylish boutique hotels in city centers • Historic country mansions • Luxury resorts near tropical beaches

Surprisingly, researchers found that the external locatio of the hotel had little impact on whether guests felt comfortable.

The most important factor was whether the hotel environment felt familiar and welcoming.

One innovative company has introduced the idea “Take Your Home With You.”

They provide luxury serviced apartments designed especially for business travelers.

These apartments remove unnecessary traditional hotel services and instead focus on facilities guests actually want.

For example, guests have:

• separate sleeping and living areas • a fully equipped modern kitche • the ability to cook meals or entertain guests

This concept may eventually influence the future directio of the luxury accommodation industry.

Finally, let us consider the psychology of holiday hotels.

Hotels attract guests partly because people enjoy escaping their daily routines and responsibilities.

For a short period, guests can feel free, relaxed, and able to indulge themselves.

Another powerful attraction is the desire to be pampered and looked after.

Guests enjoy small luxuries such as:

• miniature bottles of shampoo • tiny bars of soap • chocolates placed on pillows

These small personal touches make guests feel special, even though they are actually paying for the service.

LECTURER: Next week we will look at eco-hotels, a relatively new trend in tourism that is becoming increasingly popular.

ANNOUNCER: That is the end of Section 4. You now have half a minute to check your answers.