We often hear candidates complaining about the lack of time in the Reading test: the articles are long and difficult, and it seems impossible...
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Victim's details |
Crime: Example:.....theft Name of victim: Mrs. 1 Address: 2 Avenue Park Road, Swindon Postcode: 3 |
Article stolen: bag |
Any distinguishing features: Two 4 and a black shoulder strap A 5 fastener on the top |
Contents |
A 6 with some money as well as a 7 |
Other details |
Victim's contact number: 8 Crime number: 9 Victim to be contacted 10 |
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Nguồn 2
You will hear a conversation between a police officer and a crime victim. First you have some time to look at questions 1-3. [Pause 30 seconds]
You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
P.C. Browning: Good afternoon. Sussex Constabulary, P.C. Browning, speaking.
Mrs. Tindale: Good afternoon. I would like to report a theft.
P.C. Browning: Right, madam. First I need to get your details before we can proceed.
Mrs. Tindale: Fine. Go ahead.
Narrator: The crime is theft, so you write 'theft' in the space provided. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time.
Listen carefully and answer questions 1-3.
P.C. Browning: Good afternoon. Sussex Constabulary, P.C. Browning, speaking.
Mrs. Tindale: Good afternoon. I would like to report a theft.
P.C. Browning: Right, madam. First I need to get your details before we can proceed.
Mrs. Tindale: Fine. Go ahead.
P.C. Browning: Could you give me your first name and surname please?
Mrs. Tindale: Yes, it's Mary Tindale.
P.C. Browning: Could you spell your surname, please?
Mrs. Tindale: Yes. It's T-I-that's T, not 'Y',-N-D-A-L-E.
P.C. Browning: Sorry I didn't quite catch that... was that an 'N' or an 'M' you said?
Mrs. Tindale: I know - the line's not good. I said 'N' not 'M'.
P.C. Browning: OK. And your home address and postcode?
Mrs. Tindale: 4, Larch Avenue, Park Road, Swindon.
P.C. Browning: Sorry, you said 4, Larch Avenue? As in 'L-A-R-C-H'?
Mrs. Tindale: Yes. And the postcode is FN1 SW19.
Narrator: Before listening to the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 4-10. [Pause 30 seconds] Now listen and answer questions 4-10.
P.C. Browning: OK, that's fine. Now, you said you would like to report a theft.
Mrs. Tindale: Yes, my handbag was stolen this,morning.
P.C. Browning: Can you describe your handbag?
Mrs. Tindale: Well, it's quite an ordinary white leather bag with two black leather handles. Oh, and a black shoulder strap, too.
P.C. Browning: Any other features you could describe?
Mrs. Tindale: It's quite plain. There Isn't any picture or design on the front. There's also a zip fastener on the top.
P.C. Browning: How about the contents? Did you have any valuables In it?
Mrs. Tindale: Luckily no, I left my iPad at home along with my mobile. I'm quite forgetful, sometimes! I had a purse in It though , with a small amount of money as well as my driving licence. My keys and personal Items and so on, I always keep about me In my coat pocket.
P.C. Browning: OK. That's fine. All I need to have is your phone number or other contact number.
Mrs. Tindale: My mobile number Is 0-7-9-0-0-3-8-1-9-8-8.
P.C. Browning: Sorry, was that double 8 at the end?
Mrs. Tindale: Yes, that's right.
P.C. Browning: Thank you. That's all I need for now. You need a crime number.
Mrs. Tindale: OK, I'll just get a pen...
P.C. Browning: Ready?
Mrs. Tindale: Go ahead.
P.C. Browning: So, it's TK 34S 5899. We'll contact you within the week to give you an update.
Mrs. Tindale: Thank you officer.
Narrator: That's the end of Part 1. You have half a minute to check your answers. [Pause 30 seconds]
Now turn to Part 2.
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