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Ujian Latihan IELTS Pendengaran 7

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Section 1: Everyday conversation

  1. Soalan 1

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Surname: ________

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    A: Hello, Student Accommodation Services, Ingrid speaking. How can I help you? B: Hi Ingrid, my name is Tomas. I'm looking for a homestay or shared room for the upcoming academic term. I need to register my enquiry, please. A: Of course! Let me get some details first. Can I have your full name, please? B: Yes, it's Tomas — that's T-O-M-A-S — and my surname is Varga. That's spelled V-A-R-G-A. A: Got it, Tomas Varga. And do you have a student registration number yet? B: Yes, I do. It's 820... wait, sorry, that's my old library card. It's actually 914 3822. A: Let me read that back: 9-1-4, 3-8-2-2. Is that correct? B: Yes, that's the one. I'm looking for somewhere starting on the 12th of September. Or maybe a bit earlier, but let's register it as the 12th. A: Okay, September 12th. Now, we have two main options: a homestay with a local family, or a shared apartment. With the homestay, the weekly rent is £160, and that includes breakfast and dinner. Oh, wait, the rate has gone up slightly to £165 this term. B: Ah, £165 is fine. Is there a deposit for the homestay? A: Yes, it's a flat deposit of £200, which you get back at the end. For the shared apartment, the rent is £140, but you have to buy your own food, and the deposit is £300. Also, with the homestay, there's a house rule: no overnight guests are allowed. In the apartment, guests are permitted but they can't stay more than two nights. B: I think the homestay suits me better because I'd love to practice my English and have meals provided. Does the homestay room have a desk? I need to study a lot. A: Yes, all our homestay rooms have a desk, a wardrobe, and a private study lamp. However, you'll need to share the bathroom. Oh, and you must agree to help with the recycling once a week — it's a household chore they expect. B: That's perfectly fair. I can do that. Is there a garden I can use? A: Yes, the family has a lovely garden, but they have a dog, so you must keep the back gate closed. If you are happy with these, I can draft the agreement. B: That sounds wonderful. Let's go ahead with the homestay, please. [Q1] Surname: ________

    Terjemahan

    A: Helo, Perkhidmatan Penginapan Pelajar, saya Ingrid di sini. Bagaimanakah saya boleh membantu anda? B: Hai Ingrid, nama saya Tomas. Saya sedang mencari rumah tumpangan atau bilik kongsi untuk penggal akademik yang akan datang. Saya ingin mendaftarkan pertanyaan saya. A: Sudah tentu! Biar saya dapatkan beberapa butiran dahulu. Boleh saya dapatkan nama penuh anda? B: Ya, nama saya Tomas — dieja T-O-M-A-S — dan nama keluarga saya ialah Varga. Ejaannya ialah V-A-R-G-A. A: Baiklah, Tomas Varga. Dan adakah anda sudah mempunyai nombor pendaftaran pelajar? B: Ya, ada. Nombornya 820... eh, maaf, itu kad perpustakaan lama saya. Nombor yang betul ialah 914 3822. A: Biar saya baca semula: 9-1-4, 3-8-2-2. Betul? B: Ya, betul. Saya mencari tempat tinggal bermula pada 12 September. Atau mungkin awal sedikit, tetapi mari kita daftarkannya sebagai 12 September. A: Baiklah, 12 September. Seterusnya, kami mempunyai dua pilihan utama: rumah tumpangan dengan keluarga tempatan, atau pangsapuri kongsi. Bagi rumah tumpangan, sewa mingguan ialah £160, dan ini termasuk sarapan pagi dan makan malam. Oh, sekejap, kadar sewa telah meningkat sedikit kepada £165 untuk penggal ini. B: Ah, £165 tidak ada masalah. Adakah terdapat deposit untuk rumah tumpangan tersebut? A: Ya, deposit tetap sebanyak £200, yang akan dikembalikan kepada anda pada akhirnya. Untuk pangsapuri kongsi pula, sewanya ialah £140, tetapi anda perlu membeli makanan sendiri, dan depositnya ialah £300. Selain itu, untuk rumah tumpangan, ada peraturan rumah: tetamu tidak dibenarkan bermalam. Di pangsapuri pula, tetamu dibenarkan tetapi tidak boleh tinggal lebih daripada dua malam. B: Saya rasa rumah tumpangan lebih sesuai untuk saya kerana saya ingin mempraktikkan bahasa Inggeris saya dan mahu hidangan disediakan. Adakah bilik rumah tumpangan mempunyai meja? Saya perlu banyak mengulang kaji pelajaran. A: Ya, semua bilik rumah tumpangan kami mempunyai meja, almari pakaian dan lampu belajar peribadi. Walau bagaimanapun, anda perlu berkongsi bilik mandi. Oh, dan anda mesti bersetuju untuk membantu melakukan kitar semula sekali seminggu — itu adalah kerja rumah yang mereka harapkan. B: Itu sangat adil. Saya boleh lakukannya. Adakah terdapat taman yang boleh saya gunakan? A: Ya, keluarga itu mempunyai taman yang indah, tetapi mereka mempunyai seekor anjing, jadi anda mesti memastikan pintu pagar belakang sentiasa tertutup. Jika anda berpuas hati dengan perkara ini, saya boleh merangka draf perjanjian. B: Bunyinya sangat bagus. Sila teruskan dengan pilihan rumah tumpangan tersebut.

  1. Soalan 2

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Student registration number: ________

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    (Shared with Q1.) [Q2] Student registration number: ________

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S1.) [S2] Nombor pendaftaran pelajar: ________

  1. Soalan 3

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Start date: 12th ________

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    (Shared with Q1.) [Q3] Start date: 12th ________

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S1.) [S3] Tarikh mula: 12 ________

  1. Soalan 4

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Weekly rent for homestay: £________

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    (Shared with Q1.) [Q4] Weekly rent for homestay: £________

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi bersama S1.) [S4] Sewa mingguan untuk homestay: £________

  1. Soalan 5

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Homestay deposit required: £________

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    (Shared with Q1.) [Q5] Homestay deposit required: £________

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S1.) [S5] Deposit inap desa yang diperlukan: £________

  1. Soalan 6

    What is a rule for overnight guests in the homestay?

    • AThey are not permitted.
    • BThey can stay for up to two nights.
    • CThey must pay an extra fee.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q6] What is a rule for overnight guests in the homestay?

    Terjemahan

    (Berkongsi dengan S1.) [S6] Apakah peraturan bagi tetamu yang ingin bermalam di inap desa tersebut?

  1. Soalan 7

    What study facility is specifically mentioned as being in the homestay room?

    • Aa private bathroom
    • Ba study lamp
    • Ca printer
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    (Shared with Q1.) [Q7] What study facility is specifically mentioned as being in the homestay room?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S1.) [S7] Apakah kemudahan belajar yang dinyatakan secara khusus ada di dalam bilik homestay?

  1. Soalan 8

    What chore is Tomas expected to help with weekly?

    • Apreparing the meals
    • Bcleaning the bathroom
    • Csorting the recycling
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q8] What chore is Tomas expected to help with weekly?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S1.) [S8] Apakah tugasan rumah yang perlu dibantu oleh Tomas setiap minggu?

  1. Soalan 9

    Why must the back gate of the garden be kept closed?

    • Ato keep a pet secure
    • Bto maintain home security
    • Cto protect young children
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q9] Why must the back gate of the garden be kept closed?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S1.) [S9] Mengapakah pintu pagar belakang taman mesti sentiasa ditutup?

  1. Soalan 10 (pilih semua yang berkenaan)

    Which TWO reasons does Tomas give for choosing the homestay option?

    • AHe wants to practice speaking English.
    • BIt is cheaper than renting an apartment.
    • CHe prefers having his meals provided.
    • DIt is located closer to his university.
    • EHe wants his own private bathroom.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q10] Which TWO reasons does Tomas give for choosing the homestay option?

    Terjemahan

    (Berkongsi dengan S1.) [S10] Apakah DUA sebab yang diberikan oleh Tomas untuk memilih pilihan homestay?

Section 2: Everyday monologue

  1. Soalan 11

    Position 1 — the area immediately on your left as you walk through the main entrance gate

    • ATool Shed
    • BCompost Bin
    • CSeedling Greenhouse
    • DRefreshment Tent
    • EFirst Aid Post
    • FRainwater Tank
    • GVegetable Patch
    • HDemonstration Area
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    Hello everyone, and welcome to the Old Orchard Community Plot. My name is Priscilla, and I'm thrilled to see so many volunteers here today for our heritage garden restoration. Before we divide into teams, let me give you a quick layout of the site. As you walk through the main entrance gate, look immediately to your left. You'll find the Tool Shed right there, which is where you can pick up your gloves and spades. Moving along the path, behind the main greenhouse, you'll see a structure adjacent to the wooden fence. Some people think it's the rainwater storage, but we actually use that spot for the Compost Bin to recycle our green waste. If you look up to the far northern corner, right next to the cherry tree, there is a small building. We planned to make this a demonstration hub, but it is currently serving as the Seedling Greenhouse where we keep the delicate young plants warm. Now, in the center of the field, just past the circular pond, you will see a canvas canopy. This is our Refreshment Tent, where you can grab a cup of tea or some water. On the right-hand side of the main path, just before the stone bridge, we have another designated station. We were going to put the rainwater tank there to catch runoff, but we realized it gets the best sunlight, so we've established the Demonstration Area right there instead, where our gardener will show you pruning techniques. Today, our main focus is going to be clearing overgrown weeds from the central pathway so we can make it safe for visitors. Regarding safety footwear, although we have plenty of gardening gloves inside the tool shed, we do not provide safety boots here, so I hope you all brought your own as requested in the email. You'll need to wear them at all times, not just when you are doing heavy digging. Our schedule is slightly different today. Usually, we wrap up the morning session at twelve-thirty, but because of the expected heat this afternoon, we'll finish today's shift at eleven-thirty instead, followed by a quick lunch until twelve. As this is an ancient site, you might find some old pottery or historic fragments in the soil. Please don't clean them or hand them directly to me, as I'll be busy. Instead, just place them carefully into the designated wooden tray on the table near the entrance so we can log them later. Now, as a thank-you for your hard work, we have some gifts. We have some beautiful fresh organic vegetables harvested yesterday, but unfortunately, these are reserved for the local market, so we can't let you take those home today. However, you're welcome to take home some potted herbs from the nursery table. We also have plenty of leftover seeds, but please leave those for next week's planting crew. Instead, we have printed copies of our popular garden design booklets, which you can absolutely take with you. As for the decorative river stones, they must remain here to line the pathways. Alright, let's grab our tools and get started! [Q11] Position 1 — the area immediately on your left as you walk through the main entrance gate

    Terjemahan

    Helo semua, dan selamat datang ke Plot Komuniti Old Orchard. Nama saya Priscilla, dan saya amat gembira melihat begitu ramai sukarelawan di sini hari ini untuk pemulihan taman warisan kami. Sebelum kita berpecah kepada beberapa kumpulan, izinkan saya menerangkan secara ringkas susun atur kawasan ini. Sebaik sahaja anda berjalan melalui pintu gerbang masuk utama, lihat betul-betul di sebelah kiri anda. Anda akan menemui Bangsal Alatan di sana, iaitu tempat anda boleh mengambil sarung tangan dan penyeduk. Seterusnya, di sepanjang laluan, di belakang rumah hijau utama, anda akan melihat sebuah struktur yang bersebelahan dengan pagar kayu. Sesetengah orang menyangka ia adalah tempat penyimpanan air hujan, tetapi kami sebenarnya menggunakan kawasan itu untuk Tong Kompos bagi mengitar semula sisa hijau kami. Jika anda melihat ke arah sudut utara yang paling hujung, betul-betul bersebelahan dengan pokok ceri, terdapat sebuah bangunan kecil. Kami merancang untuk menjadikan tempat ini sebagai pusat demonstrasi, tetapi buat masa ini ia berfungsi sebagai Rumah Hijau Anak Benih di mana kami memastikan anak pokok yang sensitif kekal hangat. Seterusnya, di tengah-tengah padang, melepasi kolam bulat, anda akan melihat khemah kanvas. Ini ialah Khemah Hidangan, di mana anda boleh mendapatkan secawan teh atau air. Di sebelah kanan laluan utama, sejurus sebelum jambatan batu, kami mempunyai satu lagi stesen khas. Kami pada mulanya mahu meletakkan tangki air hujan di situ untuk menampung air limpahan, tetapi kami menyedari kawasan itu mendapat cahaya matahari yang terbaik, jadi kami telah menyediakan Kawasan Demonstrasi di situ sebagai ganti, di mana tukang kebun kami akan menunjukkan teknik pemangkasan kepada anda. Hari ini, fokus utama kami adalah untuk membersihkan rumpai yang tumbuh meliar di laluan tengah supaya ia selamat untuk pengunjung. Mengenai kasut keselamatan, walaupun kami mempunyai banyak sarung tangan berkebun di dalam bangsal alatan, kami tidak menyediakan but keselamatan di sini, jadi saya harap anda semua telah membawa but sendiri seperti yang diminta dalam e-mel. Anda perlu memakainya pada setiap masa, bukan sahaja ketika melakukan kerja menggali yang berat. Jadual kita agak berbeza hari ini. Biasanya, kita menamatkan sesi pagi pada pukul dua belas setengah, tetapi disebabkan cuaca yang dijangka panas petang ini, kita akan menamatkan syif hari ini pada pukul sebelas setengah pagi, diikuti dengan makan tengah hari ringkas sehingga pukul dua belas. Memandangkan ini adalah tapak purba, anda mungkin akan menemui beberapa tembikar lama atau serpihan bersejarah di dalam tanah. Tolong jangan bersihkannya atau serahkan terus kepada saya, kerana saya akan sibuk. Sebaliknya, letakkannya dengan berhati-hati ke dalam dulang kayu khas di atas meja berhampiran pintu masuk supaya kami dapat merekodkannya kemudian. Akhir sekali, sebagai tanda terima kasih atas usaha gigih anda, kami ada menyediakan beberapa hadiah. Kami mempunyai beberapa sayur-sayuran organik segar yang dituai semalam, tetapi sayangnya, sayur-sayuran ini dikhaskan untuk pasar tempatan, jadi kami tidak dapat membenarkan anda membawanya pulang hari ini. Walau bagaimanapun, anda dialu-alukan untuk membawa pulang beberapa herba dalam pasu dari meja tapak semaian. Kami juga mempunyai banyak baki benih, tetapi tolong tinggalkan benih tersebut untuk kumpulan penanam minggu depan. Sebaliknya, kami mempunyai naskhah bercetak risalah reka bentuk taman kami yang popular, yang sememangnya boleh anda bawa pulang. Bagi batu sungai hiasan pula, ia mesti kekal di sini untuk melapisi laluan. Baiklah, mari kita ambil alatan kita dan mulakan kerja!

  1. Soalan 12

    Position 2 — the structure situated directly behind the main greenhouse, adjacent to the wooden fence

    • ATool Shed
    • BCompost Bin
    • CSeedling Greenhouse
    • DRefreshment Tent
    • EFirst Aid Post
    • FRainwater Tank
    • GVegetable Patch
    • HDemonstration Area
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q12] Position 2 — the structure situated directly behind the main greenhouse, adjacent to the wooden fence

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S11.) [S12] Kedudukan 2 — struktur yang terletak betul-betul di belakang rumah hijau utama, bersebelahan dengan pagar kayu

  1. Soalan 13

    Position 3 — the small building located at the far northern corner, next to the cherry tree

    • ATool Shed
    • BCompost Bin
    • CSeedling Greenhouse
    • DRefreshment Tent
    • EFirst Aid Post
    • FRainwater Tank
    • GVegetable Patch
    • HDemonstration Area
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q13] Position 3 — the small building located at the far northern corner, next to the cherry tree

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S11.) [S13] Kedudukan 3 — bangunan kecil yang terletak di penjuru paling utara, bersebelahan dengan pokok ceri

  1. Soalan 14

    Position 4 — the tent positioned in the center of the field, just past the circular pond

    • ATool Shed
    • BCompost Bin
    • CSeedling Greenhouse
    • DRefreshment Tent
    • EFirst Aid Post
    • FRainwater Tank
    • GVegetable Patch
    • HDemonstration Area
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q14] Position 4 — the tent positioned in the center of the field, just past the circular pond

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S11.) [S14] Kedudukan 4 — khemah yang terletak di tengah padang, betul-betul selepas kolam bulat

  1. Soalan 15

    Position 5 — the station set up on the right-hand side of the main path, before you reach the stone bridge

    • ATool Shed
    • BCompost Bin
    • CSeedling Greenhouse
    • DRefreshment Tent
    • EFirst Aid Post
    • FRainwater Tank
    • GVegetable Patch
    • HDemonstration Area
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q15] Position 5 — the station set up on the right-hand side of the main path, before you reach the stone bridge

    Terjemahan

    (Berkongsi dengan S11.) [S15] Kedudukan 5 — stesen yang ditempatkan di sebelah kanan laluan utama, sebelum anda sampai ke jambatan batu

  1. Soalan 16

    What is the main task for volunteers this morning?

    • AClearing overgrown weeds
    • BPlanting apple saplings
    • CPainting the wooden fence
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q16] What is the main task for volunteers this morning?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan Q11.) [Q16] Apakah tugas utama sukarelawan pada pagi ini?

  1. Soalan 17

    What does Priscilla say about safety boots?

    • AThey are only required for heavy digging tasks.
    • BVolunteers must bring their own boots.
    • CThey can be borrowed from the tool shed.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q17] What does Priscilla say about safety boots?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi bersama S11.) [S17] Apakah yang dikatakan oleh Priscilla tentang but keselamatan?

  1. Soalan 18

    At what time will the morning shift end today?

    • A12:00 PM
    • B12:30 PM
    • C11:30 AM
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    (Shared with Q11.) [Q18] At what time will the morning shift end today?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S11.) [S18] Pada pukul berapakah syif pagi akan tamat hari ini?

  1. Soalan 19

    What should volunteers do with any historic artifacts they dig up?

    • APlace them in the designated wooden tray.
    • BLeave them where they are found.
    • CHand them directly to the supervisor.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q19] What should volunteers do with any historic artifacts they dig up?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan Q11.) [Q19] Apakah yang patut dilakukan oleh sukarelawan terhadap mana-mana artifak bersejarah yang mereka gali?

  1. Soalan 20 (pilih semua yang berkenaan)

    Which TWO items are volunteers permitted to take home at the end of the day?

    • APotted herbs
    • BLeftover seeds
    • CFresh organic vegetables
    • DDecorative river stones
    • EGarden design booklets
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q20] Which TWO items are volunteers permitted to take home at the end of the day?

    Terjemahan

    (Berkongsi dengan S11.) [S20] Apakah DUA barangan yang dibenarkan untuk dibawa pulang oleh sukarelawan pada penghujung hari?

Section 3: Academic discussion

  1. Soalan 21

    Green Infrastructure

    • AHe will definitely take this module
    • BHe will take it only if the schedule allows
    • CHe will definitely not take this module
    • DHe will audit this module without taking the exam
    • EHe must get approval from the department head first
    • FHe will postpone it until the next academic year
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    A: Hello, Tariq. Come in and take a seat. Let's look at your elective options for the second term of the Environmental Planning master's. You need to narrow down your choices. First up is the module on 'Green Infrastructure'. B: Thanks, Dr. Ingrid. Honestly, I initially thought about skipping 'Green Infrastructure' because I did something similar in my undergrad degree and wanted to focus on new areas. But looking closely at the syllabus, it covers rooftop gardens and urban canopies, which I've actually never studied. So, yeah, I'll definitely sign up for that one. A: I think that's a wise choice. Now, what about 'Traffic Management'? It focuses on public transit design and pedestrian zoning. B: I'm extremely keen on that, but there's a catch: the lectures clash with my core seminar on Thursday mornings. I heard they might offer an alternative afternoon session, though. If they do, I'll register immediately, but if not, I'll have to pass. I need to double-check the timetable before making it official. A: Good idea. What about 'Renewable Energy Systems'? It's highly quantitative, but very popular. B: My math background is quite weak, so I know I'd struggle with the calculations in the final exam. I still want to learn the concepts, though. Would it be possible to just sit in on the lectures and audit the course? That way, I won't have to worry about the assessment or getting credits. For 'Waste Management Policy', though, I've decided to cross it off my list completely. I originally thought about asking the department head to waive the chemistry prerequisite, but when I read the detailed syllabus, the focus is almost entirely on municipal legal frameworks, which I find incredibly dry. A: Auditing 'Renewable Energy Systems' is absolutely fine, and that's a sensible decision for 'Waste Management Policy' too if the legal focus doesn't interest you. That leaves 'Community Engagement'. B: That looks amazing, but it's restricted to students with professional field experience. Since I don't have that, I'll need to email Dr. Patel—as the department head, he's the only one who can sign a formal waiver to let me in. I'll get in touch with him today. That covers all my electives! A: Excellent. He's usually very supportive. Now, let's discuss your term project. You have to write a formal project proposal by next month. What would you say is your biggest worry about it? B: Well, I've already found a perfect research site—the disused railway yard near my house—so that's fully sorted. And my hours at the library have been reduced, meaning my part-time job won't interfere at all. My real struggle is narrowing down my focus. I have so many ideas that I'm finding it hard to formulate a research question that isn't too broad to cover in five thousand words. A: That's a very common hurdle. We can narrow down your research question today. Regarding your literature review, remember to keep your sources broad. Many students only cite local, UK-based research, but to get a truly global perspective, you really must integrate case studies and theoretical sources from a variety of international contexts. Don't worry about only using very recent publications, either—older, foundational texts are just as crucial, as long as they are relevant. B: Right, so I should look at European and Asian studies too. For my primary data, I initially thought about interviewing planning officers at the city council, but they are incredibly busy and rarely reply to student emails. I also considered doing field observations of park visitors, but it's winter and people don't stay outside long enough. So, I've decided to design a brief questionnaire and distribute it online to local residents through a community group. A: That's a very practical approach, Tariq. Reaching out online will guarantee you get enough responses within your tight timeframe. Now, a quick administrative point: for your mid-term progress report, I know some students are keen on submitting a video presentation instead of a written summary. B: Yes, I was thinking a five-minute video would be a great way to showcase the site visually! Is that allowed? A: It is creative, and the marking criteria fully permit it. However, the department's online submission portal is experiencing a major bug right now—it crashes whenever students try to upload files larger than fifty megabytes. Until the IT team fixes it next month, we've been instructed to tell everyone to stick to a standard written document. B: Oh, that's a shame. But I certainly don't want my submission to fail because of a technical glitch. I'll stick to a written report. Lastly, what exactly needs to be included in the project proposal itself? A: You don't need to submit a signed risk assessment yet—that's only for the final dissertation. And since you aren't spending any money, a detailed budget breakdown isn't necessary either. But you definitely need to include a map showing the boundaries of the railway yard you're studying, as well as a preliminary weekly timeline of tasks showing how you plan to complete your research. B: Got it. A site map and a weekly timeline. I'll make sure both of those are in my draft. Thank you so much for your guidance, Dr. Ingrid! [Q21] Green Infrastructure

    Terjemahan

    A: Hello, Tariq. Masuklah dan sila duduk. Mari kita lihat pilihan elektif anda untuk penggal kedua program Sarjana Perancangan Alam Sekitar. Anda perlu mengecilkan pilihan anda. Pertama sekali ialah modul 'Infrastruktur Hijau'. B: Terima kasih, Dr. Ingrid. Sejujurnya, pada mulanya saya terfikir untuk mengetepikan 'Infrastruktur Hijau' kerana saya pernah mempelajari perkara yang serupa semasa ijazah sarjana muda saya dan mahu memberi tumpuan kepada bidang baharu. Namun, setelah meneliti silibusnya, modul ini merangkumi taman bumbung dan kanopi bandar, yang sebenarnya belum pernah saya pelajari. Jadi, ya, saya pasti akan mendaftar untuk modul tersebut. A: Saya rasa itu pilihan yang bijak. Sekarang, bagaimana pula dengan 'Pengurusan Trafik'? Ia memfokuskan kepada reka bentuk transit awam dan zon pejalan kaki. B: Saya sangat berminat dengan modul itu, tetapi ada masalahnya: kuliah bertembung dengan seminar teras saya pada pagi Khamis. Bagaimanapun, saya dengar mereka mungkin menawarkan sesi petang sebagai alternatif. Jika ada, saya akan mendaftar dengan segera, tetapi jika tidak, saya terpaksa melepaskannya. Saya perlu menyemak semula jadual waktu sebelum membuat keputusan rasmi. A: Idea yang bagus. Bagaimana pula dengan 'Sistem Tenaga Boleh Baharu'? Modul ini sangat kuantitatif, tetapi sangat popular. B: Latar belakang matematik saya agak lemah, jadi saya tahu saya akan bergelut dengan pengiraan dalam peperiksaan akhir. Namun, saya masih mahu mempelajari konsep-konsepnya. Adakah mungkin untuk saya hanya menghadiri kuliah dan mengaudit kursus tersebut? Dengan cara itu, saya tidak perlu risau tentang penilaian atau mendapatkan kredit. Bagi 'Dasar Pengurusan Sisa' pula, saya telah memutuskan untuk memotongnya terus daripada senarai saya. Pada mulanya saya berfikir untuk meminta ketua jabatan mengecualikan prasyarat kimia, tetapi apabila saya membaca silibus terperinci, tumpuannya hampir keseluruhannya adalah pada rangka kerja undang-undang perbandaran, yang bagi saya sangat membosankan. A: Mengaudit 'Sistem Tenaga Boleh Baharu' tiada masalah sama sekali, dan itu juga keputusan yang munasabah untuk 'Dasar Pengurusan Sisa' jika tumpuan undang-undang tidak menarik minat anda. Kini hanya tinggal 'Penglibatan Komuniti'. B: Modul itu nampak menarik, tetapi ia terhad kepada pelajar yang mempunyai pengalaman lapangan profesional. Memandangkan saya tidak mempunyainya, saya perlu menghantar e-mel kepada Dr. Patel—sebagai ketua jabatan, hanya beliau yang boleh menandatangani pengecualian rasmi untuk membenarkan saya masuk. Saya akan menghubungi beliau hari ini. Itu sahaja untuk semua pilihan elektif saya! A: Cemerlang. Beliau biasanya sangat menyokong. Sekarang, mari kita bincangkan projek penggal anda. Anda perlu menulis cadangan projek rasmi menjelang bulan depan. Apakah perkara yang paling anda bimbangkan mengenainya? B: Sebenarnya, saya telah menemui tapak penyelidikan yang sempurna—kawasan depoh kereta api terbiar berhampiran rumah saya—jadi perkara itu telah selesai sepenuhnya. Waktu kerja saya di perpustakaan juga telah dikurangkan, bermakna kerja sambilan saya tidak akan mengganggu sama sekali. Kesukaran sebenar saya adalah untuk mengecilkan fokus saya. Saya mempunyai terlalu banyak idea sehinggakan sukar untuk merangka soalan penyelidikan yang tidak terlalu luas untuk dimuatkan dalam lima ribu patah perkataan. A: Itu adalah rintangan yang sangat biasa. Kita boleh mengecilkan soalan penyelidikan anda hari ini. Mengenai sorotan literatur anda, ingatlah untuk memastikan sumber anda luas. Ramai pelajar hanya memetik penyelidikan tempatan yang berpangkalan di UK, tetapi untuk mendapatkan perspektif global yang sebenar, anda benar-benar perlu menyepadukan kajian kes dan sumber teori daripada pelbagai konteks antarabangsa. Jangan risau tentang hanya menggunakan penerbitan yang sangat terkini sahaja—teks asas yang lebih lama juga sama pentingnya, asalkan ia relevan. B: Betul, jadi saya patut melihat kajian di Eropah dan Asia juga. Untuk data primer saya, pada mulanya saya terfikir untuk menemu bual pegawai perancang di majlis bandar raya, tetapi mereka sangat sibuk dan jarang membalas e-mel pelajar. Saya juga mempertimbangkan untuk melakukan pemerhatian lapangan terhadap pelawat taman, tetapi sekarang musim sejuk dan orang ramai tidak berada di luar rumah dalam tempoh yang lama. Oleh itu, saya telah memutuskan untuk merangka satu soal selidik ringkas dan mengedarkannya secara dalam talian kepada penduduk tempatan melalui kumpulan komuniti. A: Itu pendekatan yang sangat praktikal, Tariq. Menghubungi mereka secara dalam talian pasti akan menjamin anda mendapat respons yang mencukupi dalam jangka masa yang singkat. Sekarang, perkara pentadbiran ringkas: untuk laporan kemajuan pertengahan penggal anda, saya tahu ada sebahagian pelajar yang berminat untuk menghantar pembentangan video berbanding ringkasan bertulis. B: Ya, saya terfikir bahawa video berdurasi lima minit adalah cara terbaik untuk menunjukkan tapak tersebut secara visual! Adakah itu dibenarkan? A: Ia kreatif, dan kriteria pemarkahan membenarkannya sepenuhnya. Walau bahaimanapun, portal penghantaran dalam talian jabatan sedang mengalami ralat utama sekarang—it tergendala setiap kali pelajar cuba memuat naik fail yang melebihi lima puluh megabait. Sehingga pasukan IT membaikinya bulan depan, kami telah diarahkan untuk meminta semua orang kekal dengan dokumen bertulis standard. B: Oh, sayangnya. Tetapi saya pastinya tidak mahu penghantaran saya gagal disebabkan masalah teknikal. Saya akan kekal dengan laporan bertulis. Akhir sekali, apakah sebenarnya yang perlu dimasukkan ke dalam cadangan projek itu sendiri? A: Anda belum perlu menyerahkan penilaian risiko yang telah ditandatangani—itu hanya untuk tesis akhir. Memandangkan anda tidak membelanjakan sebarang wang, pecahan belanjawan terperinci juga tidak diperlukan. Tetapi anda pastinya perlu menyertakan peta yang menunjukkan sempadan depoh kereta api yang anda kaji, serta garis masa mingguan awal bagi tugasan untuk menunjukkan rancangan anda menyelesaikan penyelidikan tersebut. B: Faham. Peta tapak dan garis masa mingguan. Saya akan pastikan kedua-duanya ada dalam draf saya. Terima kasih banyak-banyak atas bimbingan anda, Dr. Ingrid!

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    Traffic Management

    • AHe will definitely take this module
    • BHe will take it only if the schedule allows
    • CHe will definitely not take this module
    • DHe will audit this module without taking the exam
    • EHe must get approval from the department head first
    • FHe will postpone it until the next academic year
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q22] Traffic Management

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi bersama S21.) [S22] Pengurusan Trafik

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    Renewable Energy Systems

    • AHe will definitely take this module
    • BHe will take it only if the schedule allows
    • CHe will definitely not take this module
    • DHe will audit this module without taking the exam
    • EHe must get approval from the department head first
    • FHe will postpone it until the next academic year
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q23] Renewable Energy Systems

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi bersama S21.) [S23] Sistem Tenaga Boleh Baharu

  1. Soalan 24

    Waste Management Policy

    • AHe will definitely take this module
    • BHe will take it only if the schedule allows
    • CHe will definitely not take this module
    • DHe will audit this module without taking the exam
    • EHe must get approval from the department head first
    • FHe will postpone it until the next academic year
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q24] Waste Management Policy

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S21.) [S24] Dasar Pengurusan Sisa

  1. Soalan 25

    Community Engagement

    • AHe will definitely take this module
    • BHe will take it only if the schedule allows
    • CHe will definitely not take this module
    • DHe will audit this module without taking the exam
    • EHe must get approval from the department head first
    • FHe will postpone it until the next academic year
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q25] Community Engagement

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi bersama Q21.) [Q25] Penglibatan Komuniti

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    What is Tariq's main concern about his upcoming term project?

    • ASelecting a realistic research question.
    • BFinding a suitable local site to analyze.
    • CManaging his time alongside his part-time job.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q26] What is Tariq's main concern about his upcoming term project?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S21.) [S26] Apakah kebimbangan utama Tariq tentang projek penggalnya yang akan datang?

  1. Soalan 27

    What does Dr. Ingrid say about the literature review?

    • AIt should focus primarily on very recent publications.
    • BIt must include sources from different countries.
    • CIt needs to criticize existing theoretical frameworks.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q27] What does Dr. Ingrid say about the literature review?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S21.) [S27] Apakah yang dikatakan oleh Dr. Ingrid tentang sorotan literatur?

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    How will Tariq gather primary data for his project?

    • ABy conducting face-to-face interviews with city planners.
    • BBy observing public behavior in urban parks.
    • CBy distributing online questionnaires to local residents.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q28] How will Tariq gather primary data for his project?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi bersama Q21.) [Q28] Bagaimanakah Tariq akan mengumpul data primer untuk projeknya?

  1. Soalan 29

    Why does Dr. Ingrid advise against using a video presentation for the mid-term progress report?

    • AThe department's online portal is experiencing technical issues.
    • BThe marking criteria do not allow video formats.
    • CIt takes too much time to edit the footage.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q29] Why does Dr. Ingrid advise against using a video presentation for the mid-term progress report?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S21.) [S29] Mengapakah Dr. Ingrid menasihatkan agar tidak menggunakan persembahan video untuk laporan kemajuan pertengahan semester?

  1. Soalan 30 (pilih semua yang berkenaan)

    Which TWO things must Tariq include in his project proposal?

    • AA detailed budget breakdown.
    • BA preliminary timeline of tasks.
    • CA signed health and safety risk assessment.
    • DLetters of consent from participants.
    • EA map of the chosen geographical area.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q30] Which TWO things must Tariq include in his project proposal?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S21.) [S30] Apakah DUA perkara yang mesti disertakan oleh Tariq dalam cadangan projeknya?

Section 4: Academic lecture

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    What primary factor determines the water level in a turlough?

    • AThe height of the underground water table.
    • BThe volume of local rainfall flowing into surface rivers.
    • CThe drainage capacity of surrounding soil.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    Good morning. Today we're exploring a remarkable geological feature known as a 'turlough'—essentially, a seasonal lake found almost exclusively in limestone karst regions. Now, many people assume these lakes are fed by surface rivers, but actually, they are entirely dependent on groundwater levels. When the water table rises in autumn, water is forced up through underground openings called estavelles, filling the basin; in summer, it drains right back down. Initially, early geologists estimated that a typical turlough takes around forty days to empty completely, though recent computerized monitoring has corrected this to just fourteen days under normal conditions. This rapid drainage means the soil on the basin floor is uniquely adapted. In terms of vegetation, you won't find deep-rooted trees because the soil is waterlogged for half the year, but what you do find are specialized mosses and terrestrial herbs that thrive in the brief summer window. For wildlife, turloughs are crucial, acting as temporary feeding grounds for migratory winter birds, which arrive just as the waters peak. But these delicate ecosystems are facing significant modern pressures. Many landowners once attempted to drain them for permanent grazing; however, this often led to severe localized flooding downstream because the natural sponge effect was lost. Lately, researchers led by Dr. Ingrid have been studying how agricultural runoff—specifically nitrogen compounds—is impacting the biodiversity of these basins. So, let us examine the four distinct zones of a standard turlough basin, from the deepest point to the outer rim, to understand how different plant communities distribute themselves. First, the 'floor zone' is submerged longest and is dominated by the black moss Cinclidotus fontinaloides, which can tolerate up to ten months of inundation. Next, the 'middle zone' experiences fluctuating water levels and supports silverweed, a plant that spreads rapidly via runners once the water recedes. Higher up, the 'shrub zone' is characterised by woody species like buckthorn that can survive occasional dampness but not prolonged flooding. Finally, the 'fringe zone' transitions into regular dry grassland, marked by the presence of orchids and other delicate herbs. [Q31] What primary factor determines the water level in a turlough?

    Terjemahan

    Selamat pagi. Hari ini kita akan menerokai satu ciri geologi luar biasa yang dikenali sebagai 'turlough'—pada asasnya, sebuah tasik bermusim yang ditemui hampir secara eksklusif di kawasan karst batu kapur. Ramai orang menganggap tasik ini dialiri oleh sungai permukaan, tetapi sebenarnya, ia bergantung sepenuhnya pada paras air bawah tanah. Apabila paras air bawah tanah meningkat pada musim luruh, air dipaksa naik melalui bukaan bawah tanah yang dipanggil 'estavelles', lalu memenuhi lembangan; pada musim panas pula, air akan surut semula ke bawah. Pada mulanya, pakar geologi terdahulu menganggarkan bahawa turlough tipikal mengambil masa sekitar empat puluh hari untuk kering sepenuhnya, walaupun pemantauan komputer baru-baru ini telah membetulkan tempoh ini kepada hanya empat belas hari dalam keadaan biasa. Pengaliran keluar yang cepat ini bermakna tanah di dasar lembangan telah menyesuaikan diri secara unik. Dari segi tumbuh-tumbuhan, anda tidak akan menemui pokok berakar dalam kerana tanahnya ditenggelami air selama setengah tahun, tetapi apa yang anda akan dapati ialah lumut khusus dan herba darat yang tumbuh subur dalam tempoh musim panas yang singkat. Bagi hidupan liar, turlough adalah sangat penting, bertindak sebagai tempat makan sementara bagi burung migrasi musim sejuk yang tiba sebaik sahaja paras air mencapai kemuncak. Namun, ekosistem yang rapuh ini sedang menghadapi tekanan moden yang ketara. Ramai pemilik tanah pernah cuba mengeringkannya untuk dijadikan kawasan ragutan kekal; bagaimanapun, perkara ini sering mengakibatkan banjir tempatan yang teruk di kawasan hilir kerana kesan span semula jadi telah hilang. Akhir-akhir ini, penyelidik yang diketuai oleh Dr. Ingrid sedang mengkaji bagaimana sisa aliran pertanian—khususnya sebatian nitrogen—mempengaruhi biodiversiti lembangan ini. Oleh itu, mari kita periksa empat zon berbeza bagi lembangan turlough standard, dari titik terdalam hingga ke pinggir luar, untuk memahami bagaimana komuniti tumbuhan yang berbeza membahagikan diri mereka. Pertama, 'zon dasar' adalah kawasan yang ditenggelami air paling lama dan didominasi oleh lumut hitam Cinclidotus fontinaloides, yang boleh bertoleransi sehingga sepuluh bulan takungan air. Seterusnya, 'zon tengah' mengalami paras air yang turun naik dan menyokong 'silverweed', sejenis tumbuhan yang membiak dengan cepat melalui sulur sebaik sahaja air surut. Lebih tinggi ke atas, 'zon semak' dicirikan oleh spesies berkayu seperti 'buckthorn' yang boleh bertahan dengan kelembapan sesekali tetapi tidak pada banjir yang berpanjangan. Akhir sekali, 'zon pinggir' beralih kepada padang rumput kering biasa, yang ditandai dengan kehadiran orkid dan herba halus yang lain. [Q31] Apakah faktor utama yang menentukan paras air di sebuah turlough?

  1. Soalan 32

    What did recent computerized research reveal about the emptying process of a turlough?

    • AIt takes approximately forty days to empty.
    • BIt drains much faster than previously estimated.
    • CIt occurs at an unpredictable rate each year.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q32] What did recent computerized research reveal about the emptying process of a turlough?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S31.) [S32] Apakah yang didedahkan oleh penyelidikan berkomputer baru-baru ini tentang proses pengosongan turlough?

  1. Soalan 33

    Why are deep-rooted trees absent from the basins of turloughs?

    • AThe summer heat dries out the topsoil too quickly.
    • BThe limestone bedrock prevents roots from penetrating.
    • CThe soil remains waterlogged for half of the year.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q33] Why are deep-rooted trees absent from the basins of turloughs?

    Terjemahan

    Mengapakah pokok yang berakar dalam tidak terdapat di kawasan lembangan turlough?

  1. Soalan 34

    What was an unexpected consequence of historical attempts to drain turloughs?

    • AIncreased flooding in nearby areas further down the system.
    • BA rapid decline in the local population of migratory birds.
    • CHigh levels of chemical runoff entering the groundwater.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q34] What was an unexpected consequence of historical attempts to drain turloughs?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S31.) [S34] Apakah kesan tidak dijangka daripada usaha-usaha terdahulu untuk mengeringkan turlough?

  1. Soalan 35

    What is the main focus of Dr. Ingrid's current research?

    • AMapping the underground channels that feed the basins.
    • BEvaluating the impact of agricultural nutrients on plant life.
    • CDeveloping computer models to predict seasonal water levels.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q35] What is the main focus of Dr. Ingrid's current research?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi bersama Q31.) [Q35] Apakah fokus utama penyelidikan semasa Dr. Ingrid?

  1. Soalan 36 (pilih semua yang berkenaan)

    Which TWO environmental benefits of natural, undrained turloughs are highlighted by the lecturer?

    • AThey prevent flooding in downstream areas.
    • BThey supply nearby farms with permanent irrigation.
    • CThey provide seasonal feeding habitats for migratory birds.
    • DThey filter toxic chemicals out of the groundwater.
    • EThey maintain cool microclimates during summer droughts.
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q36] Which TWO environmental benefits of natural, undrained turloughs are highlighted by the lecturer?

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S31.) [S36] Antara berikut, yang manakah DUA manfaat alam sekitar bagi turlough semula jadi yang tidak disalirkan yang ditekankan oleh pensyarah tersebut?

  1. Soalan 37

    is flooded for the longest duration of the year

    • AFloor zone
    • BMiddle zone
    • CShrub zone
    • DFringe zone
    • ESurrounding dry grassland
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q37] is flooded for the longest duration of the year

    Terjemahan

    (Berkongsi dengan S31.) [S37] ditenggelami air untuk tempoh paling lama dalam setahun

  1. Soalan 38

    contains plants that spread rapidly via runners

    • AFloor zone
    • BMiddle zone
    • CShrub zone
    • DFringe zone
    • ESurrounding dry grassland
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q38] contains plants that spread rapidly via runners

    Terjemahan

    (Berkongsi dengan S31.) [S38] mengandungi tumbuhan yang merebak dengan cepat melalui geragih

  1. Soalan 39

    features woody vegetation that cannot tolerate long-term water immersion

    • AFloor zone
    • BMiddle zone
    • CShrub zone
    • DFringe zone
    • ESurrounding dry grassland
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q39] features woody vegetation that cannot tolerate long-term water immersion

    Terjemahan

    (Berkongsi dengan S31.) [S39] mempunyai tumbuhan berkayu yang tidak tahan ditenggelami air dalam jangka masa panjang

  1. Soalan 40

    acts as a transition area containing delicate orchids

    • AFloor zone
    • BMiddle zone
    • CShrub zone
    • DFringe zone
    • ESurrounding dry grassland
    Tunjukkan transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q40] acts as a transition area containing delicate orchids

    Terjemahan

    (Dikongsi dengan S31.) [S40] bertindak sebagai kawasan peralihan yang mengandungi orkid yang sensitif.

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