LESSON 1: LISTENING

FORM & NOTE COMPLETION REVIEW

B. LISTENING PRACTICE

Exercise 1: (Track 1)

1. 230 South 2. 18 3. activities 4. 250 5. interactive

Road (and/&) workshops

6. material(s) 7. insurance 8. publicity 9. program 10. not

available/unavailable

Audio script
Ralph: Hello?
Paula: Ralph, it’s Paula.
Ralph: Hi.
Paula: You know I told you we could apply to the local council for money for our drama
club… I’ve got the application form here but we need to get it back to them by the end of
the week. I could send it on to you – you really ought to fill it in as president of the club, but
I don’t know if it’ll get to you in time.
Ralph: Well, you’re the secretary, so I expect it’s OK if you fill it in.
Paula: Yeah, but I’d really like to check it together.
Ralph: Right. That’s fine.
Paula: Like, the first part asks for the main contact person – can I put you there?
Ralph: Sure.
Paula: Right. So that’s Ralph Pearson… and then need your contact address, so that’s 203
South Road, isn’t it? [1]
Ralph: No. 230. [1]
Paula: Sorry. I always get that wrong… Then it’s Drayton… do you think they need a
postcode?
Ralph: Better put it – it’s DR6 SAB
Paula: Hmm… OK… telephone number, that’s 01453 586098, isn’t it?
Ralph: Yes.
Paula: Right. Now, in the next part of the form I have to give information about our group…
so, name of group, that’s easy, we’re the Community Youth Theatre Group, but then I have
to describe it. So, what sort of information do you think they want?
Ralph: Well, they need to know we’re amateurs, not professional actors… and how many
members we’ve got – what’s that at present – twenty? [2]
Paula: Eighteen [2] … and should we put in the age range, that’s 13 to 22?
Ralph: No, I don’t think we need to. But we’d better put a bit about what we actually do…
something like ‘members take part in drama activities’.
Paula: Activities and workshops? [3]
Ralph: OK.
Paula: Right. That’s all for that section, I think.
Paula: Now, the next bit is about the project itself – what we’re applying for funding for. So,
first of all, they need to know how much money we want. The maximum’s £500.
Ralph: l think we agreed we’d ask for £250, didn’t we? [4]
Paula: OK. There’s no point in asking for too much, we’ll have less chance of getting it. Then,
we need to say what the project… erm, the activity is.
Ralph: Right – so we could write something like ‘to produce a short play for young children’.
Paula: Should we say it’s interactive? [5]
Ralph: Yes, good idea… [5]
Paula: Right. I’ve got that. Then we have to say what we actually need the money for…
Ralph: Isn’t that it?
Paula: No, we have to give a breakdown of details, I think.
Ralph: Well, there’s the scenery.
Paula: But we’re making that.
Ralph: We need to buy the materials, though. [6]
Paula: OK. Then there’s the costumes.
Ralph: Right. That’s going to be at least £50.
Paula: OK. And what else… oh, I just found out we have to have insurance [7] … I don’t think
it’ll cost much, but we need to get it organized.
Ralph: Yes… I’d forgotten about that, and we could be breaking the law if we don’t have it.
Good thing we’ve already got curtains in the hall, at least we don’t have to worry about
that.
Paula: Hmm. We’ll need some money for publicity [8], otherwise, no one will know what
we’re doing.
Ralph: And then a bit of money for unexpected things that come up – just put ’sundries’ at
the end of the list.
Paula: OK, fine. Now the next thing they want to know is if they give us the grant, how
they’ll be credited.
Ralph: What do they mean, credited?
Paula: I think they mean how we’ll let the public know that they funded us… they want
people to know they’ve supported us, it looks good for them.
Ralph: Hmm. Well, we could say we’d announce it at the end of the play. We could make a
speech or something.
Paula: Hmm, they might prefer to see something in writing… we’ll be giving the audience a
program, won’t we – so we could put an acknowledgment in that? [9]
Ralph: Yeah, that’s a better idea.
Paula: OK. And the last thing they want to know is if we’ve approached any other
organizations for funding, and what the outcome was.
Ralph: Well, only National Youth Services and they said that at present funds were not
available [10] for art projects.
Paula: Right. I’ll put that and then I think that’s it. I’ll get that in the post straight away. I
really hope we get the money.
Ralph: I think we’ve got a pretty good chance… hope so anyway. Thanks for doing all this,
Paula.
Paula: That’s OK. See you soon. Bye!
Ralph: Bye.

Exercise 2: (Track 2)

1. hostel 2. Buckleigh 3. PE9 7QT 4. waiter 5. politics

6. cycling 7. cinema 8. disabled 9. 4.30 (pm)/half past four 10. 0788 136711

Audio script
Caroline: Good Morning. Youth Council. Caroline speaking.

Roger: Oh, hello, I’m interested in standing for election to the Youth Council, and I was told
to give you a call.

Caroline: That’s good. Could I have your name, please?

Roger: Yes, it’s Roger Brown.

Caroline: Thank you. I’m Caroline, the Youth Council administrator. So, do you know much
about what the Council does, Roger?

Roger: I’ve talked to Stephanie – I think she’s the chair of the Council.

Caroline: That’s right.

Roger: And she told me a lot about it. How it’s a way for young people to discuss local
issues, for example, and make suggestions to the town council. That’s what made me
interested.

Caroline: Fine. Well, let me take down some of your details. First of all, how old are you?
You know the Council is for young people aged from 13 to 18.

Roger: I’ve just turned 18.

Caroline: And where do you live, Roger?

Roger: Well, that’s a bit complicated. At the moment I’m looking for a flat to rent here, so
I’m in a hostel from Monday to Friday [1]. I go back to my parents’ place at the weekend.

Caroline: OK, so where’s the best place to send you some information about the Council?

Roger: Oh, to my parents’ address, please. That’s 17, Buckleigh Street [2] – B-U-C-K-L-E-I-G-
H Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, though you don’t really need the county.

Caroline: Oh, I know Stamford – it’s a lovely town. And what’s the postcode?

Roger: PE9 7QT [3]

Caroline: Right, thank you. So, are you working here, or are you a student?

Roger: I started studying at the university a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve got a part-time job
for a few hours a week.

Caroline: What do you do?

Roger: Well, I’ve done several different things. I’ve just finished a short-term contract as a
courier, and now I’m working as a waiter in one of the big hotels [4].

Caroline: Uh-uh. That can’t leave you much time for studying!
Roger: Oh, it’s not too bad. I manage to fit it all in.

Caroline: What are you studying?

Roger: My ambition is to go into parliament eventually, so my major subject is politics [5].

That’s partly why I think the Youth Council is important and want to be a part of it.

Caroline: And I suppose you’re also taking a minor subject, aren’t you? I know a lot of
people study economics too.

Roger: I chose history. To be honest, I’m not finding it as interesting as I expected!

Caroline: OK, so with your studying and your part-time job, do you have time for any other
interests or hobbies?

Roger: Well, I spend quite a lot of time cycling – both around town to get to university and
go to work, and also long-distance, from here to London, for instance [6].

Caroline: That’s pretty impressive! Anything else?

Roger: For relaxation, I’m also keen on the cinema – I used to go at least once a week [7],
but I can’t manage to go so often now.

Caroline: Right. Are you sure you’ll have enough time for the Youth Council?

Roger: Yes, I’ve worked out that I can afford to reduce my hours at work, and that will make
the time.

Caroline: So, is there any particular aspect of the Youth Council’s work that appeals to you,
Roger?

Roger: Well, my sister is blind, so I’m particularly interested in working with disabled young
people, to try and improve the quality of their lives [8].

Caroline: That’s great. Well, the best way to get involved is to be nominated by some people
who you know.

Roger: Right. Can you tell me how to set about organizing that?

Caroline: You should talk to Jeffrey, our Elections Officer. I can arrange a meeting in the
council office with him, if you like.

Roger: Yes, please.

Caroline: He’ll be here next Monday if that suits you.

Roger: That’s the 14th, isn’t it?

Caroline: Yes.

Roger: I can manage late afternoon.

Caroline: Would you like to suggest a time? He generally leaves around 5.30.

Roger: Well, would 4.30 be OK? [9] My last class finishes at 4, so I’d have plenty of time to
get to your office.

Caroline: Right, that’s fine. Oh, and could I have a phone number we can contact you on?

Roger: Yes, my mobile number’s 07788 136711 [10].

Caroline: Thank you. Well, we’ll look forward to seeing you next week.

Roger: Thanks very much. Goodbye.

Caroline: Bye.