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+ The main keywords concerned in Q13 are “news reports”, “the new pool”, “concerns over” + Thanks to the phrase “the only problem”, we can infer the following part of this sentence will discuss about what they “concern over”. + Based on the information from the sentences “The only problem now is the possibility that it will in fact become too popular! The pool is only so large, so swarms of people coming to enjoy it may cause quite a crowd in its first summer of opening”, we can identify that the issue is about the pool’s size is not enough for the first summer of opening, which can “cause quite a crowd”. So, the right answer for Q13 is C. size |
What factor of the pool’s Grand Opening remains undecided?
+ The keywords concerned in Q14 are “factor”, “Grand Opening” and “undecided” + From the audio, we will hear that the speaker mentions about “discrepancy”, in this context, which means “the factor remains undecided” so we can know that the following information will contain the answer for this question. + Then the speaker continued “discrepancy on the sculpture design for the foyer at the entrance”. So, the correct answer of Q14 is C. what sculpture will be in the foyer |
What’s the theme of each continent based on the rooms of the clubhouse?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 15-20.
A | film and music |
B | mountains |
C | space travel |
D | jewelry |
E | animals |
F | waterways |
G | volcano |
H | ancient forts |
15 Asia
16 Antarctica
17 Africa
18 North America
19 Europe
20 South America
+ From Q15 to Q20, we have to pay attention to keywords “theme”, “continent”, “rooms of the clubhouse” + In Q15, we need to find out what is the theme of room representing “Asia” + The word “Asia” is mentioned in the audio when the speaker said “Representing Asia in the reception area will be a mosaic made up of prominent animals indigenous to the continent - a camel, a panda, and the Siberian white tiger, to name just a few.” + According to the content of this statement, we can infer that the main theme of reception area representing Asia is prominent animals indigenous to the continent such as came, panda,… + So, the answer of Q15 must be E. animals |
+ In Q16, we need to point out what is the theme of room representing “Antarctica” + “Antarctica” is mentioned in the sentence “In the West lounge, feel the cool, icy vibes of the Transantarctic Mountains of Antarctica” helps us to know that the answer will appear soon. + Based on what the speaker introduces, the West lounge is the room representing Antarctica, which is decorated with “mountains” theme. + So, the correct answer of Q16 is B. mountains |
+ In Q17, we need to figure out what is the theme of room representing “Africa” + “The theme in the lady’s lounge room for Africa may not be what you expected. A safari? Drum music? The Nile River? No, did you know that Africa was home to the first jewelry? I sure didn’t.” is the part mentioning about the room with Africa theme. + As we can hear, the speaker respectively says about “safari”, “drum music”, “Nile River” but then he all rejects all of them so, we should be careful. + After that, the speaker says “No, did you know that Africa was home to the first jewelry? I sure didn’t”. From this point, we can infer that the lady’s lounge room representing Africa is designed with jewelry. + The correct answer of this question is D.jewelry |
+ In Q18, we need to find out what is the theme of room representing “North America” + The words “North America” appear in the sentence “Anuzzi created for North America …” so this is where we can find the answer + According to above sentences and the phrase “space exploration” which has the similar meaning with “space travel”, we can infer that the main idea of room for North America is “space travel”. + So, the correct answer for Q18 should be C. space travel |
+ In Q19, we need to point out what is the theme of room representing “Europe” + Thanks to “Sparta, Rome, Greece, and other European civilisations”, we know that the following sentences contains the answer of Q19: “And in the men’s lounge room, the ancient forts of Sparta, Rome, Greece, and other European civilisations fittingly exhibit the strength and combatant characteristics of these societies.” + The important keyword in the audio is “forts” helps us to know that the correct answer should be H. ancient forts. |
+ In Q20, we need to figure out what is the theme of room representing “South America” + “The delicious food may actually be only the second most exciting part of this room in comparison to the 9-foot statue complete with brightly colored molten lava to characterise South America.” is the part including the answer for this question as they contain the word “South America” + According to this part, the most outstanding point of the room characterising “South America” is “9-foot statue complete with brightly colored molten lava”. Because “brightly colored molten lava” is the other expression of “volcano”, so we can know the correct answer of Q20 is G. volcano |
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JANET: Hello?
AGENT: Yes, I’d like to speak with Janet Evans, please.
JANET: Speaking.
AGENT: Hi Ms. Evans, this is Jim Rodriguez calling from Farrelly Mutual about your recent homeowner ’s insurance inquiry.
JANET: Yes, hi. Thanks for returning my call.
AGENT: My pleasure. I understand you are potentially interested in insurance for a bungalow located a bit out of town. Could you give me the address?
JANET: Sure, it’s 49 Greenway Court. Greenway is one word.
AGENT: Thank you. Alright, and would you prefer to be contacted via email or phone?
JANET: Either one is fine - maybe try emailing me first and as an alternative I can give you my phone number.
AGENT: Great - and what is your email address?
JANET: pk2@cat.com.
AGENT: Hm, did you say “cat,” as in the animal?
JANET: Yes. It is the acronym for the construction company I work for - I’m sure you’ve seen them around.
AGENT: Yes, I have. And could you give me your primary phone number, and the best time to reach you?
JANET: Sure - the number is (020) 4251-9443. I am generally unable to answer my phone at work, but anytime after 5.30 p.m. is fine.
AGENT: I will make a note of that here. Now I’m going to ask you a little bit about the property itself so we can make an accurate estimate of the cost of insuring your home. Could you tell me the size of your house?
JANET: Um, well, I don’t have the exact measurements, but I’m pretty sure it’s right around 80 square metres. Should I measure it and call you back later?
AGENT: No, that’s completely alright. I’ll write 80 square metres for now to get the estimate and then an agent will come get the exact measurements later on if you decide to purchase our insurance.
JANET: Okay, great.
AGENT: And what material is your house made of? For example, wood, brick, stucco...
JANET: It’s mainly brick.
AGENT: Great - that will give you a lower rate than most other materials since it is so strong.
JANET: Wonderful!
AGENT: And do you have any sort of home security, Ms. Evans?
JANET: Um, we don’t have a fence or anything yet, but we have an alarm system that we use regularly.
AGENT: Good.
AGENT: Now I’ll go through a number of things we offer coverage for, and I’d like you to tell me which items you want your policy to cover.
JANET: Okay.
AGENT: We’ll start with the building itself first - would you like us to cover incidental damage to the structure to your house?
JANET: Absolutely.
AGENT: Splendid. And the contents inside your house - we usually cover all items with an appraised value above £200. Would you like us to cover theft and damage beyond natural wear-and-tear? I will let you know that the second option here will come with a considerable increase in your rates.
JANET: I think I’d just like the contents of the house to be covered against theft then.
AGENT: Alright - and would you like any other insurance - fire, flood, etc?
JANET: Yes - I definitely want flood coverage. It rains a lot here, and the drainage system in the area is not the greatest.
AGENT: Okay. I am calculating your quotation now. It will just take a second. (Two seconds pause) It looks like your annual insurance rate will be £148.30.
JANET: Thanks, that seems somewhat reasonable. I would like to take some time to think about it. Flow long does it take to begin receiving coverage after signing up?
AGENT: It depends on the time of year - it can take anywhere from two to six weeks. I would say if you sign up by July 1st, you could start your coverage by August 1st.
JANET: I see. Okay, thanks for your help. Should I call you back at this number when I have made my decision?
AGENT: Yes, please. And so that we can look up your account faster, I’ll give you a reference number that you should provide when calling. Ready? JANET: Yep!
AGENT: It’s TR278Q.
JANET: Got it. Thanks!
AGENT: Thank you, and have a nice day!
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