Master IELTS General Training Volume 1

Published on: 07 Nov 2018
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Part 1: Question 1 - 10

1 (a) Keep-fit (studio)
2 swimming
3 yoga (classes)
4 (a) salad bar
5 500

6 1
7 4:30
8 180
9 assessment
10 Kynchley

Part 2: Question 11 - 20

11 B
12 G
13 C
14 A
15 E

16 D
17 October 19th
18 7
19 Thursday
20 18

Part 3: Question 21 - 30

21 A
22 in advance
23 nursery
24 annual fee
25 tutor

26 laptops/printers
27 printers/laptops
28 report writing
29 marketing
30 Individual

Part 4: Question 31 - 40

31 feed
32 leather
33 restrictions
34 ships

35 England
36 built
37 poverty
38 40 C,E,F

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Part 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-4

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

NOTES ON SPORTS CLUB
Example answer: Name of club: __Kingswell__ Facilities available: Golf 1 2 Classes available: Kick-boxing 3 Additional facility: 4 (restaurant opening soon)

1 Answer: (a) Keep-fit (studio)

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the words which lead you to the answer are underlined.
the word/number you must write for the answer is marked.
words which you might wrongly think could be the answer are in italics.

The keywords concerned in Q1 are facilities and golf.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, a name of facilities available in Kingswell but not golf.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is a keep-fit studio. For that reason, the answer of Q1 is (a) keep-fit studio.

2 Answer: swimming

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The keywords concerned in Q2 are facilities and golf.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, a name of facilities available in Kingswell but not golf and a keep-fit studio (answer of Q1).
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is swimming. For that reason, the answer of Q2 is swimming.

3 Answer: yoga (classes)

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The keywords concerned in Q3 are classes and kick-boxing.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, a class available in Kingswell but not kick-boxing.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is yoga classes. For that reason, the answer of Q3 is yoga (classes).
Don't be misled by the option "judo" as judo and stretch classes aren't offered at the moment.

4 Answer: (a) salad bar

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The keywords concerned in Q4 are additional facility and restaurant.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, a facility relating to restaurant.
The keyword restaurant is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is a salad bar. For that reason, the answer of Q4 is (a) salad bar.

Questions 5-8

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES
Type	Use of facilities	Cost of classes	Times	Joining fee	Annual subscription fee
GOLD	All	Free	Any time	£250	£ 5
SILVER	All	£ 6	From 10 am to 7 pm	£225	£300
BRONZE	Restricted	£3	From 10.30 to 3.30 weekdays only	£50	£ 8

5 Answer: 500

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The keywords concerned in Q5 are gold, 250, joining fee and annual subscription fee.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a number, the amount of money you need to pay for annual subscription to have gold membership.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is £500. For that reason, the answer of Q5 is 500.
Don't be misled by the option "450" as it is stated that the fee has just gone up by £50.

6 Answer: 1

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The keywords concerned in Q6 are silver and cost of classes.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a number, the amount of money you need to pay for classes if you have silver membership.
The keyword silver is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is £1.00. For that reason, the answer of Q6 is 1.00.

7 Answer: 4:30

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The keywords concerned in Q7 are times, 10 am and to... pm.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a number, the time people with silver membership must stop using facilities.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is 4.30 pm. For that reason, the answer of Q7 is 4.30.

8 Answer: 180

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The keywords concerned in Q8 are bronze and annual subscription fee.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a number, the amount of money you need to pay for annual subscription to have bronze membership.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is £180. For that reason, the answer of Q8 is 180.

Questions 9-10

Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s 9

To book a trial session, speak to David 10 (0458 95311).

9 Answer: assessment

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The keywords concerned in Q9 are join the centre, book and instructor.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, something relating to instructor and you'll need to book it to join the centre.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is assessment. For that reason, the answer of Q9 is assessment.

10 Answer: Kynchley

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The keyword concerned in Q10 is David.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be David's last name.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is Kynchley. For that reason, the answer of Q10 is Kynchley.

Part 1

Part 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

What change has been made to each part of the theatre?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

	RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE
A	doubled in number
B	given separate entrance
C	reduced in number
D	increased in size
E	replaced
F	strengthened
G	temporarily closed

Part of the theatre

11 box office

12 shop

13 ordinary seats

14 seats for wheelchair users

15 lifts

16 dressing room

11 Answer: B

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The keyword concerned in Q11 is box office.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be changes made to box office.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is access from the side of the building instead of through foyer, meaning that it has been given separate entrance. This information is matched with option B. given separate entrance.
For that reason, the answer of Q11 is B. given separate entrance.

12 Answer: G

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The keyword concerned in Q12 is shop.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be changes made to the shop.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is “isn’t yet complete”, meaning that it is temporarily closed. This information is matched with option G. temporarily closed.
For that reason, the answer of Q12 is G. temporarily closed.

13 Answer: C

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The keyword concerned in Q13 is ordinary seats.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be changes made to ordinary seats.
The keyword “seats” is mentioned in the conversation. It is stated that there are now fewer seats, meaning that seats have been reduced in number. For that reason, the answer of Q13 is C. reduced in number.

14 Answer: A

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The keyword concerned in Q14 is seats for wheelchair users.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be changes made to seats for wheelchair users.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is now there are twice as many, matching with information in A. doubled in number. For that reason, the answer of Q14 is A. doubled in number.

15 Answer: E

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The keyword concerned in Q15 is lifts.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be changes made to lifts.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is they’ve now gone, we’ve got much more efficient ones, matching with information in E.replaced. For that reason, the answer of Q15 is E. replace.

16 Answer: D

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The keyword concerned in Q16 is dressing room.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be changes made to dressing rooms.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is the small … have been converted into two large airy rooms, matching with information in D. increased in size. For that reason, the answer of Q16 is D. increased in size.

Questions 17-20

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Fitness Holidays
Play	Dates	Starting time	Tickets available	Price
Royal Hunt of the Sun	October 13th to 17	18 pm	For Monday and 19	£ 20

17 Answer: October 19th

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The keywords concerned in Q17 are dates and October 13th.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the date when of Royal Hunt of the Sun would end.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is 19th. For that reason, the answer of Q17 is 19th October.

18 Answer: 7

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The keywords concerned in Q18 are starting time and pm.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the time when the Royal Hunt of the Sun would start.
The keyword start is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is 7. For that reason, the answer of Q18 is 7.
Don’t be misled by 7.30 because it is stated that 7.30 made it difficult for people to go home by public transport.

19 Answer: Thursday

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The keywords concerned in Q19 are tickets and Monday.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a day but not Monday, in which tickets are available.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is Thursday. For that reason, the answer of Q19 is Thursday.
Don’t be misled by Friday and Saturday as tickets in these days are sold out.

20 Answer: 18

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The keyword concerned in Q20 is price.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the price of the Royal Hunt of the Sun.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is £18. For that reason, the answer of Q20 is 18.
Don’t be misled by £6 or £30 as tickets price used to range from £6 to £30, but now they’re all £18.

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Part 2

Part 3: Questions 21-30

Question 21

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

What is Brian going to do before the course starts?

A attend a class
B write a report
C read a book

Answer: A

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The keyword concerned in Q21 is going to do and before the course starts.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the activity Brian will do before the course starts.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer.

Option C. read a book is incorrect, as reading is integrated with the course.

Option B. write a report is also incorrect, as Brian said he had already done that.

Option A. attend a class is the correct answer. Brian asked for that and the tutor said he would arranged it.

For that reason, the answer of Q21 is A. attend a class.

Questions 22-25

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

College Facility	Information
Refectory	inform them 22 about special dietary requirements
23	long waiting list, apply now
Careers advice	drop-in centre for information
Fitness centre	reduced 24 for students
Library	Includes books, journals, equipment room containing audio-visual materials
Computers	ask your 25 to arrange a password with the technical support team

22 Answer: in advance

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The keyword concerned in Q22 is refectory, inform and special dietary requirements.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be an adverb.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is in advance. It is stated in the conversation that Brian should inform the refectory about special dietary requirements in advance.
For that reason, the answer of Q22 is in advance.

23 Answer: nursery

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The keywords concerned in Q23 are long waiting list and apply now.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a college facility which has long waiting list.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation. It is stated that the nursery had long waiting list and Briand ought to apply it then.
For that reason, the answer of Q23 is nursery.

24 Answer: annual fee

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The keyword concerned in Q24 is fitness centre, reduced and for students.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be something reduced for students only.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is annual fee. It is stated in the conversation that the annual fee to use fitness centre students paid is much less than general public did.
For that reason, the answer of Q24 is annual fee.

25 Answer: tutor

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The keywords concerned in Q25 are computer, ask and password.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be something/someone needed to arrange password with the technical support team.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation. It is stated in the conversation that your tutor will need to arrange with the technical support team to get a password.
For that reason, the answer of Q25 is tutor.

Questions 26-30

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Business Centre
This Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire 26 and 27 . There are materials for working on study skills (e.g. 28 ) and other subjects include finance and 29 . 30 membership costs £50 per year.

26 Answer: laptops/printers

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The keywords concerned in Q26 and Q27 are possible and hire.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be something to hire in Business Centre.
The keyword hire is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which are laptops & printers. For that reason, the answer of Q26 & Q27 are laptops and printers (respectively).

27 Answer: printers/laptops

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The keywords concerned in Q26 and Q27 are possible and hire.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be something to hire in Business Centre.
The keyword hire is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which are laptops & printers. For that reason, the answer of Q26 & Q27 are laptops and printers (respectively).

28 Answer: report writing

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The keywords concerned in Q28 are material and study skills.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a material for working on study skills.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is report writing. For that reason, the answer of Q28 is report writing.

29 Answer: marketing

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The keywords concerned in Q29 is subjects and finance.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the name of a subject.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is marketing. For that reason, the answer of Q29 is marketing.

30 Answer: Individual

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The keywords concerned in Q30 are membership and £50.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be an adjective relating to membership.
The keyword £50 is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is individual. It is stated in the conversation that individual membership costs £50 per year.
For that reason, the answer of Q30 is individual.

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Part 3

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Questions 31-37

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Social History of the East End of London
Period	Situation
1st-4th centuries	Produce from the area was used to 31 the people of London.
5th-10th centuries	New technology allowed the production of goods made of metal and 32
11th century	Lack of 33 in the East End encouraged the growth of businesses.
16th century	Construction of facilities for the building of 34 stimulated international trade. Agricultural workers came from other parts of 35 to look for work.
17th century	Marshes were drained to provide land that could be 36 on.
19th century	Inhabitants lived in conditions of great 37 with very poor sanitation.

31 Answer: feed

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The keywords concerned in Q31 are 1st-4th centrury, produce and the people of London.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a verb.
The keywords are not mentioned directly in the speech as the speakers used synonyms. It is stated that produce from the area (crops and livestock) was used to feed the people of London (that population).
For that reason, the answer of Q31 is feed.

32 Answer: leather

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The keywords concerned in Q32 are 5th-10th centrury, new technology and metal.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the name of a material.
The keywords are mentioned in the speech. It is stated that new technology allowed the production of metal and leather goods.
For that reason, the answer of Q32 is leather.

33 Answer: restrictions

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The keywords concerned in Q33 are 11th centrury, lack, East End and growth of business.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun; something was lack in the East End.
The keywords are not mentioned directly in the speech. It is stated that because there were lack of restrictions in the East End, plenty of newcomers settled down, bringing their skills as workers, merchants and money-lender, which encouraged the growth of business.
For that reason, the answer of Q33 is restrictions.

34 Answer: ships

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The keywords concerned in Q34 are 16th centrury, building and stimulate international trade.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun relating to building.
The keywords are mentioned in the speech. It is stated that the dock – construction facilities for the building of ships stimulated international trade.
For that reason, the answer of Q34 is ships

35 Answer: England

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The keywords concerned in Q35 are agricultural workers, came from and look for work.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, a place where agricultural workers came from.
The keywords are mentioned in the speech. It is stated that Agricultural workers came from other parts of England to look for alternative work.
For that reason, the answer of Q35 is England.

36 Answer: built

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The keywords concerned in Q36 are 17th century, marshes, drained, land and could be.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a past participle.
The keywords are not mentioned directly in the speech. It is stated that marshes were drained to provide land that could be built on because of the shortage of accommodation.
For that reason, the answer of Q36 is built.

37 Answer: poverty

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The keywords concerned in Q37 are 19th century, inhabitants, live, great and poor sanitation.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun.
The keywords are not mentioned directly in the speech. It is stated London inhabitants lived in conditions of great poverty with very poor sanitation.
For that reason, the answer of Q37 is built.

Questions 38-40

Choose THREE letters from A-G.

Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?

A unsympathetic landlords
B unclean water
C heating problems
D high rents
E overcrowding
F poor standards of building
G houses catching fire

38-40 Answer: C,E,F

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The keywords concerned in Q38, 39, 40 are 20th century housing and East End.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be problems of housing in the East End in 20th century.

Option A. unsympathetic landlords is incorrect. Although landlords were mentioned, there is no information about whether they were sympathetic or not.

Option B. unclean water is also incorrect as there is no information about the water sanitation.

Option C. heating problems is correct. It is stated in the speech that few houses had electricity at that time and the smoke from heating contributed a great deal to the air pollution.

Option D. high rents is incorrect. There is no information about the price of housing for the poor and needy ones.

Option E. overcrowding is correct. The houses are stated to be overcrowded and a tiny, damp, unhealthy house might have well occupied by two full families.

Option F. poor standards of building is correct. The houses are stated to be very badly built.

Option G. houses catching fire is incorrect. There is no information about fire safety in the speech.

All things considered, the answer of Q38-40 are C. heating problems, E. overcrowding and F. poor standards of building.

Part 4

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SECTION 1

WOMAN: Good morning, oh sorry, it's gone 12, I'll start again, good afternoon, Kingswell Sports Club, how can I help you?

MAN: Oh, good afternoon. I was wondering if you could give me some information about membership and facilities.

WOMAN: Of course. What would you like to know?

MAN: Do you have tennis courts, for example?

WOMAN: No, I'm afraid we don't. We're primarily a golf club.

MAN: What about football? I heard you had a team.

WOMAN: No, I'm sorry. Perhaps you're thinking about Fresham Sports Centre.

MAN: Oh, right. I know it. I've played badminton there.

WOMAN: Have you? They've got a lot of facilities we don't have and vice versa. We do have a keep-fit studio, which is very popular with members, and then as well as that there's swimming, of course.

MAN: That's good. I like to swim every day.

WOMAN: We have a range of classes too.

MAN: Do you have judo classes? I'm keen to learn.

WOMAN: Well, at the moment we offer kick-boxing. We're planning to add judo and stretch classes soon. We're currently running a range of yoga classes, too.

MAN: What about relaxing after exercise? I assume you have a restaurant or something.

WOMAN: At the moment, we've got a salad bar which is very popular. We'll also have a fully-licensed restaurant by the end of the year.

MAN: Sounds good!

WOMAN: What kind of membership are you interested in?

MAN: Um I'm not really sure. What are the options?

WOMAN: Well, there are three different membership schemes.

MAN: I see. What's the difference?

WOMAN: Well, the first one's called Gold, and you can use all the facilities at any time of the day or week. You can also join in as many classes as you like for free.

MAN: That sounds good. Is it very expensive?

WOMAN: Well, you pay a £250 joining fee and then it's £450 - oh no, I'm sorry, it's just gone up by £50, sorry about that - it's now £500 for the annual subscription fee.

MAN: Right, got that. And what's the next type?

WOMAN: Well, that's Silver - it's the same as Gold except you have to pay a small fee of £1.00 per lesson for any you do and you can only use the centre at certain times.

MAN: I see. So when exactly?

WOMAN: You can only use the facilities between 10 am and 4.30 pm.

MAN: So I couldn't use the pool at 8 in the morning or evening, then?

WOMAN: That's right.

MAN: OK. And the price for that? Is the joining fee the same as for Gold?

WOMAN: Actually, it's slightly less than the £250 - it's £225, but the annual fee is only £300. Does that sound more like what you want?

MAN: Well, it's still rather more expensive than I thought. I'm a student here in England and I'm only here for six months.

WOMAN: Ah, then the Bronze scheme would probably suit you best.

MAN: How is that different?

WOMAN: Well, some of the facilities have restricted use.

MAN: And do I have to pay for classes?

WOMAN: Yes, it's £3 for each class you join.

MAN: I see. And what are the hours then?

WOMAN: Between 10.30 and 3.30 weekdays only and you pay a £50 joining fee. The annual fee is £180 - it works out at £15 a month, so that would be quite a lot cheaper.

MAN: Oh, that should be all right. I could come in my free periods. What do I have to do if I want to join?

WOMAN: Well, we book you in for an assessment with an instructor, who will show you how to use all the equipment. If you want to organise a trial session and look around the centre, you'll need to speak to David Kynchley.

MAN: Could you spell that, please?

WOMAN: David K-Y-N-C-H-L-E-Y. I'll give you his direct line number. It's oh-four-five-eight-nine-five-three double one.

MAN: Thanks.

WOMAN: Thank you for calling Kingswell Sports Club.

SECTION 2

MAN: And here on Radio Rivenden we have Lynne Rawley, the Public Relations Officer of our own Rivenden City Theatre. Hello, Lynne.

LYNNE: Hello.

MAN: Now, the theatre is reopening soon after its three-year redevelopment programme, isn't it?

LYNNE: That's right, and there are a lot of improvements. The first thing people will see when they go in is that the foyer has been repainted in the original green and gold. Then the box office has been reoriented, with its own access from the side of the building instead of through the foyer, which means it can be open longer hours, and has more space, too.

The shop that used to be in the foyer, which sold books and CDs, is the one part of the redevelopment which isn't yet complete. The plan is to find new premises for it near the theatre, and we've had difficulty finding somewhere suitable. We hope to reopen the shop in the next few months.

MAN: Will audiences find any difference in the auditorium?

LYNNE: Yes, we've increased the leg-room between the rows. This means that there are now fewer seats but we're sure audiences will be much happier. And we've installed air conditioning, so it won't get so hot and stuffy.

We already had a few seats which were suitable for wheelchair users, and now there are twice as many, which we hope will meet demand. Something else that will benefit audiences is the new lifts. The two we used to have were very small and slow. They've now gone, and we've got much more efficient ones.

MAN: Anything for the performers?

LYNNE: Yes, we've made a number of improvements backstage. The small, dark dressing rooms we used to have have been converted into two large airy rooms, so they're much more comfortable now. And the state-of-the-art electronic sound and lighting systems have been installed.

MAN: OK, so what's the first play that audiences can see when the theatre reopens?

LYNNE: We've got a very exciting production of Peter Shaffer's Royal Hunt of the Sun, which is currently touring the country. That starts on October the 13th and runs till the 19th. We're experimenting a bit with the time the curtain goes up.

We used to start all our performances at 7.30, but that made it difficult for people to go home by public transport, so instead, we're beginning at 7, because at 9.45, when it finishes, there are still buses running. Tickets are already selling fast. The Friday and Saturday performances sold out almost immediately and, in fact, now there are only tickets for Monday and Thursday.

MAN: How much are they?

LYNNE: We've introduced a simpler price structure. Ticket prices used to range from £6 to £30 but now they're all £18. They're available from the box office, in person, by phone, fax or post, or online.

MAN: OK, Lynne, now if you'd like to give the contact details for the theatre...

SECTION 3

TUTOR: Hello, can I help you?

BRIAN: I was told to come here, because I'd like to talk to someone about taking a management course.

TUTOR: Right. I'm one of the tutors, so I should be able to help you.

BRIAN: Oh, good. My name's Brian Ardley. I've decided to enrol on a part-time management course. A friend of mine took one last year, and recommended it to me.

TUTOR: Right.

BRIAN: Is there anything I should do before the course, like reading or anything?

TUTOR: We prefer to integrate reading with the course, so we don't give out a reading list in advance. But we like people to write a case study, describing an organisation they know.

BRIAN: I've already done that, as my friends told me you wanted one. But would it be possible to sit in on a teaching session, to see what it's like? I haven't been a student for quite a while.

TUTOR: Fine. Just let me know which date, and I'll arrange it with the tutor.

BRIAN: Now, could I ask you about the college facilities, please?

TUTOR: Anything in particular?

BRIAN: Well, the course is one day a week, all day, isn't it? So presumably it's possible to buy food?

TUTOR: Yes, the refectory's open all day.

BRIAN: Does it cater for special diets? I have some food allergies.

TUTOR: Provided you warn the refectory in advance, it won't be a problem.

BRIAN: Good. What about facilities for young children? I'd like to bring my daughter here while I'm studying.

TUTOR: How old is she?

BRIAN: Three.

TUTOR: Then she's eligible to join the nursery, which is supervised by a qualified Nursery Nurse. The waiting list for a place is quite long though, so you ought to apply now.

BRIAN: OK.

TUTOR: I don't know if our careers advice service would be of any interest to you?

BRIAN: Yes, it might help me decide how to develop my career after the course.

TUTOR: The centre has a lot of reference materials, and staff qualified to give guidance on a one-to-one basis.

BRIAN: I noticed a fitness centre next to the college. Is that for students?

TUTOR: It's open to everyone, but students pay an annual fee that's much less than the general public pay.

BRIAN: And presumably the college library stocks newspapers and journals, as well as books?

TUTOR: Yes, and there's also an audio-visual room, for viewing and listening to videos, cassettes, and so on.

BRIAN: Is there also access to computers?

TUTOR: Yes, your tutor will need to arrange with the technical support team for you to get a password, so ask him or her about it when you start the course.

BRIAN:   OK.

TUTOR:   By the way, do you know about our Business Centre?

BRIAN: No, What's that?

TUTOR: It's a training resource - a collection of materials for people to study on their own, or use in their own organisations.

BRIAN: Uhuh. You mean books and videos?

TUTOR: Yes, and manuals for self-study. Plus a lot of computer-based materials, so people can work through them at their own speed, and repeat anything they aren't sure about. And you can hire laptops to use in your own home or workplace as well as printers that you can take away.

BRIAN: Does it have anything that I could use to improve my study skills? I don't have much idea about report writing, and I'm sure I'll need lt on the course.

TUTOR: Oh yes, there's plenty of useful material. Just ask one of the staff.

BRIAN: Does the centre cover all the main areas of business?

TUTOR: Yes, topics like finance, and of course marketing - that's a popular one. Local managers seem to queue up to borrow the videos!

BRIAN: So lt isn't just for students, then?

TUTOR: No, it's for members only, but anyone can join.

BRIAN: How much does it cost?

TUTOR: £100 a year for a company, and £50 for an individual, with no discount for students, I'm afraid.

BRIAN: That's very helpful. Well, I think that's all. I'd better go home and fill in the enrolment form. Thanks for all your help.

TUTOR: You're welcome. Goodbye.

BRIAN: Goodbye.

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In the last few weeks, we've been looking at various aspects of the social history of London, and this morning we're continuing with a look at life in she area called the East End. I'll start with a brief history of the district, and then focus on life in the first half of the twentieth century.

Back in the first to the fourth centuries AD, when the Romans controlled England, London grew into a town of 45,000 people, and what's now the East End - the area by the river Thames, and along the road heading north-east from London to the coast - consisted of farmland with crops and livestock which helped to feed that population.

The Romans left in 410, at the beginning of the fifth century, and from then onwards the country suffered a series of invasions by tribes from present-day Germany and Denmark, the Angles, Saxons and Jutes, many of whom settled in the East End. The technology they introduced meant that metal and leather goods were produced there for the first time. And as the East End was by the river, ships could transport goods between there and foreign markets.

In the eleventh century, in 1066 to be precise, the Normans conquered England, and during the next few centuries, London became one of the most powerful and prosperous cities in Europe. The East End benefited from this, and because there were fewer restrictions there than in the city itself, plenty of newcomers settled there from abroad, bringing their skills as workers, merchants or money-lenders during the next few hundred years.

In the sixteenth century, the first dock was dug where ships were constructed, eventually making the East End the focus of massive international trade. And in the late sixteenth century, when much of the rest of England was suffering economically, a lot of agricultural workers came to the East End to look for alternative work.

In the seventeenth .century, the East End was still a series of separate, semi-rural settlements. There was a shortage of accommodation, so marshland was drained and built on to house the large numbers of people now living there.

By the nineteenth century, London was the busiest port in the world, and this became the main source of employment in the East End. Those who could afford to live in more pleasant surroundings moved out, and the area became one where the vast majority of people lived in extreme poverty, and suffered from appalling sanitary conditions.
That brief outline takes us to the beginning of the twentieth century, and now we'll turn to housing.

At the beginning of the century, living conditions for the majority of working people in East London were very basic indeed. Houses were crowded closely together and usually very badly built, because there was no regulation. But the poor and needy were attracted by the possibility of work, and they had to be housed. It was the availability, rather than the condition, of the housing that was the major concern for tenants and landlords alike.

Few houses had electricity at this time, so other sources of power were used, like coal for the fires which heated perhaps just one room. Of course, the smoke from these contributed a great deal to the air pollution for which London used to be famous.

A tiny, damp, unhealthy house like this might well be occupied by two full families, possibly including several children, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Now, before I go on to health implications of this way of life, I'll say something about food and nutrition.

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