IELTS 雅思 · 听力 · 共 40 题
IELTS 雅思 听力原创模拟题 7
参照 IELTS 公开题型原创的听力与学术类阅读模拟题。
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Section 1: Everyday conversation
第 1 题
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: ________
中文翻译
A:你好,这里是学生住宿服务中心,我是英格丽德(Ingrid)。请问有什么可以帮您? B:你好,英格丽德。我叫托马斯(Tomas)。我想为即将到来的学期找一处寄宿家庭或合租房。我想登记一下我的咨询信息。 A:没问题!我先记录一些基本信息。请问您的全名是什么? B:好的,我叫 Tomas——拼写是 T-O-M-A-S——我的姓氏是 Varga,拼写是 V-A-R-G-A。 A:好的,Tomas Varga。请问您有学生注册号了吗? B:有的。是 820……等等,抱歉,那是我的旧借书证号。实际应该是 914 3822。 A:我重复一遍:9-1-4,3-8-2-2。对吗? B:是的,就是这个。我想找一个从9月12日开始入住的地方。或者稍微早一点点也行,但登记时还是写12日吧。 A:好的,9月12日。我们目前有两种主要选择:当地家庭的寄宿,或者合租公寓。如果是寄宿家庭,每周租金是160英镑,包含早餐和晚餐。哦,等等,这学期的费用稍微涨了一点,是165英镑。 B:啊,165英镑可以接受。寄宿家庭需要交押金吗? A:需要的,固定押金为200英镑,退房时会退还。如果是合租公寓,租金是每周140英镑,但您需要自己买食物,而且押金是300英镑。另外,寄宿家庭有一条家规:不允许留宿访客。如果是公寓的话,允许访客住宿,但不能超过两晚。 B:我觉得寄宿家庭更适合我,因为我很想练习英语,而且他们还提供伙食。寄宿家庭的房间里有书桌吗?我需要经常学习。 A:有的,我们所有的寄宿家庭房间都配备了书桌、衣柜和专用的学习台灯。不过,您需要共用浴室。哦,还有,您必须同意每周协助进行一次垃圾回收——这是他们期望的一项家务。 B:这完全合理,我可以做到。有我可以使用的花园吗? A:有的,这户人家有一个漂亮的花园,但他们养了一只狗,所以您必须保持后门关闭。 B:听起来太棒了。那我们就选寄宿家庭吧,谢谢。
第 2 题
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: ________
中文翻译
(与第1题共用材料)[第2题] 学生注册号:________
第 3 题
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 ________
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(与第1题共用) [第3题] 开始日期:12th ________
第 4 题
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: £________
中文翻译
(与第1题共用)[Q4] 寄宿家庭每周租金:£________
第 5 题
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: £________
中文翻译
(与第1题共用音频。)[Q5] 所需寄宿家庭押金:£________
第 6 题
What is a rule for overnight guests in the homestay?
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(Shared with Q1.) [Q6] What is a rule for overnight guests in the homestay?
中文翻译
(与第1题共用音频。)[Q6] 该寄宿家庭关于留宿客人有什么规定?
第 7 题
What study facility is specifically mentioned as being in the homestay room?
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(Shared with Q1.) [Q7] What study facility is specifically mentioned as being in the homestay room?
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(与第1题共用音频。)[Q7] 寄宿家庭的房间里特别提到了哪种学习设施?
第 8 题
What chore is Tomas expected to help with weekly?
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(Shared with Q1.) [Q8] What chore is Tomas expected to help with weekly?
中文翻译
(与第1题共用音频。)[第8题] 托马斯每周需要帮忙做哪项家务?
第 9 题
Why must the back gate of the garden be kept closed?
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(Shared with Q1.) [Q9] Why must the back gate of the garden be kept closed?
中文翻译
(与第1题共用听力文本。)[第9题] 为什么花园的后门必须保持关闭?
第 10 题 (多选)
Which TWO reasons does Tomas give for choosing the homestay option?
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(Shared with Q1.) [Q10] Which TWO reasons does Tomas give for choosing the homestay option?
中文翻译
(与第1题共用音频。)[Q10] 托马斯选择寄宿家庭的两个原因是什么?
Section 2: Everyday monologue
第 11 题
Position 1 — the area immediately on your left as you walk through the main entrance gate
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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
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大家好,欢迎来到老果园社区菜园。我是普里西拉,非常高兴今天能有这么多的志愿者来到这里,和我们一起进行传统花园的修复工作。在分组之前,我先带大家快速了解一下这里的整体布局。当你穿过主入口大门时,请立刻看向你的左手边。你会在那里看到工具棚,你可以在那里领取手套和铁锹。沿着小路往前走,在主温室后面,你会看到一个紧邻木栅栏的建筑物。有些人觉得那是雨水收集桶,但我们实际上把那里用作堆肥箱,用来回收绿色垃圾。如果往最北面的角落看去,就在樱桃树旁边,有一栋小房子。我们原本计划把这里建成一个示范中心,但目前它被用作幼苗温室,用来为娇嫩的幼苗保暖。现在,在场地的正中央,穿过圆形的池塘,你会看到一个帆布帐篷。这是我们的茶水帐篷,你可以在那里喝杯茶或水。在主路的右侧,就在石桥的前面,我们还有另一个指定的区域。我们本打算把雨水箱放在那里收集径流,但后来发现那里的阳光最好,所以我们改在那里建立了示范区,我们的园丁会在那里向大家演示修剪技术。今天,我们的主要任务是清理中央通道上过度生长的杂草,以便游客能够安全通行。关于安全鞋,虽然我们在工具棚里准备了充足的园艺手套,但我们不提供安全靴,所以我希望大家按照邮件中的要求,都带了自己的安全靴。你们需要全程穿着它们,而不仅仅是在进行重体力挖掘的时候。我们今天的日程安排略有不同。通常,我们在十二点半结束上午的工作,但由于今天下午预计会很热,我们将在十一点半结束今天的轮班,随后是简短的午餐时间,一直到十二点。由于这是一个古老遗址,你可能会在土壤中发现一些旧陶器或历史碎片。请不要清洗它们,也不要直接递给我,因为我会很忙。相反,只需将它们小心地放入入口处桌子上的专用木盘中,以便我们稍后记录。现在,作为对大家辛勤工作的感谢,我们准备了一些礼物。我们有一些昨天刚收获的新鲜有机蔬菜,但不幸的是,这些是留给当地市场的,所以今天不能让大家带回家。不过,欢迎大家从苗圃桌上带一些盆栽草本植物回家。我们也有很多剩余的种子,但请把这些留给下周的种植小组。相反,我们印制了备受欢迎的花园设计手册,大家完全可以带走。至于装饰性的河石,它们必须留在这里用来铺路。好了,让我们拿上工具开始吧!
第 12 题
Position 2 — the structure situated directly behind the main greenhouse, adjacent to the wooden fence
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(Shared with Q11.) [Q12] Position 2 — the structure situated directly behind the main greenhouse, adjacent to the wooden fence
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(与第11题共享音频。)[第12题] 位置 2 —— 紧邻木栅栏、位于主温室正后方的建筑
第 13 题
Position 3 — the small building located at the far northern corner, next to the cherry tree
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(Shared with Q11.) [Q13] Position 3 — the small building located at the far northern corner, next to the cherry tree
中文翻译
(与第11题共享音频。)[第13题] 位置3 —— 位于最北端角落、樱桃树旁的小建筑
第 14 题
Position 4 — the tent positioned in the center of the field, just past the circular pond
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(Shared with Q11.) [Q14] Position 4 — the tent positioned in the center of the field, just past the circular pond
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(与第11题共用音频。)[第14题] 位置4——位于场地中央、刚过圆形池塘的那顶帐篷
第 15 题
Position 5 — the station set up on the right-hand side of the main path, before you reach the stone bridge
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(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
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(与第11题共用音频。)[Q15] 位置5——在到达石桥之前,设在主路右侧的站点
第 16 题
What is the main task for volunteers this morning?
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(Shared with Q11.) [Q16] What is the main task for volunteers this morning?
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(与第11题共用)[第16题] 志愿者今天上午的主要任务是什么?
第 17 题
What does Priscilla say about safety boots?
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(Shared with Q11.) [Q17] What does Priscilla say about safety boots?
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(与第11题共用音频。)【第17题】关于安全靴,Priscilla说了什么?
第 18 题
At what time will the morning shift end today?
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(Shared with Q11.) [Q18] At what time will the morning shift end today?
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(与第11题共用)[第18题] 今天的早班几点结束?
第 19 题
What should volunteers do with any historic artifacts they dig up?
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(Shared with Q11.) [Q19] What should volunteers do with any historic artifacts they dig up?
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(与第11题共享。)[第19题] 志愿者应该如何处理他们挖掘出的任何历史文物?
第 20 题 (多选)
Which TWO items are volunteers permitted to take home at the end of the day?
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(Shared with Q11.) [Q20] Which TWO items are volunteers permitted to take home at the end of the day?
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(与第11题共用音频。)[第20题] 志愿者在当天工作结束时允许将哪两样物品带回家?
Section 3: Academic discussion
第 21 题
Green Infrastructure
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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
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A:你好,塔里克。请进,坐吧。我们来看看你第二学期环境规划硕士课程的选修课。你需要缩小选择范围。首先是“绿色基础设施”这门课。 B:谢谢,英格丽德博士。老实说,我起初想跳过“绿色基础设施”,因为我在本科时学过类似的内容,所以想专注于新的领域。但仔细看了教学大纲后,我发现它涵盖了屋顶花园和城市树冠,这些是我从未学过的。所以,是的,我一定会选这门课。 A:我认为这是一个明智的选择。那么,“交通管理”这门课呢?它侧重于公共交通设计和人行道区域规划。 B:我非常想选这门课,但有个问题:这门课的讲座和我国周四早上的核心研讨课时间冲突了。不过我听说他们可能会在下午加开一班。如果真的加开,我马上就会注册,但如果没有,我就只能放弃了。在正式做决定之前,我需要再核对一下时间表。 A:好主意。那“可再生能源系统”呢?这门课对定量分析要求很高,但非常受欢迎。 B:我的数学基础比较薄弱,所以期末考试的计算肯定会让我很吃力。不过我还是想学一些基本概念。请问我能只旁听这门课吗?这样我就不用担心考核或拿学分的问题了。至于“废物管理政策”,我已经决定彻底从名单中划掉了。我起初想向系主任申请免除化学这门先修课的要求,但当我读了详细的教学大纲后,发现其重点几乎完全在市政法律框架上,我觉得太枯燥了。 A:旁听“可再生能源系统”完全没问题。如果你对法律重点不感兴趣,“废物管理政策”不选也是个明智的决定。那就只剩下“社区参与”了。 B:这门课看起来很棒,但它只招收有专业实地经验的学生。因为我没有这方面的经验,所以我需要给帕特尔博士发邮件——作为系主任,他是唯一能签署正式豁免书让我修这门课的人。我今天就联系他。所有选修课就这些了! A:太好了,他通常都非常支持学生。现在我们来讨论一下你的学期项目。你需要在下个月前写一份正式的项目提案。你觉得目前最大的担忧是什么? B:嗯,我已经找到了一个完美的调研地点——我家附近那个废弃的铁路货场,所以这部分完全搞定了。而且我在图书馆的工作时间也减少了,这意味着我的兼职工作根本不会产生干扰。我真正的困难在于缩小研究焦点。我的想法太多了,很难拟定一个不至于太空泛、能在五千字内写完的研究课题。 A:这是非常常见的问题。我们今天就可以把你的研究课题确定下来。关于你的文献综述,记住来源要广泛。很多学生只引用英国本土的研究,但为了获得真正的全球视野,你必须整合来自各种国际背景的案例研究和理论来源。也不要担心只使用最近发表的文献,较早的奠基性文献同样至关重要,只要它们是相关的。 B:好的,所以我也应该参考欧洲和亚洲的研究。关于第一手数据,我起初想采访市议会的规划官员,但他们非常忙,很少回复学生的邮件。我也考虑过对公园游客进行实地观察,但现在是冬天,人们在室外待的时间不够长。因此,我决定设计一份简短的问卷,并通过一个社区组织在线分发给当地居民。 A:这是一个非常实用的方法,塔里克。在线收集问卷能保证你在紧张的时间内获得足够的回复。现在说一个简短的行政事项:关于你的期中进展报告,我知道有些学生很想提交视频演讲而不是书面总结。 B:是的,我想一个五分钟的视频会是直观展示调研地点的好方法!这被允许吗? A:这很有创意,而且评分标准也完全允许。然而,系里的网上提交门户目前出现了一个重大故障——只要学生尝试上传大于50MB的文件,系统就会崩溃。在IT团队下个月修复之前,我们被指示要求每个人都提交标准的书面文件。 B:噢,真遗憾。但我当然不希望因为技术故障导致提交失败。那我就写书面报告吧。最后,项目提案本身具体需要包含什么内容? A:你现在不需要提交签字的风险评估——那是针对最后的毕业论文的。而且因为你不需要花任何钱,所以也不需要详细的预算明细。但你绝对需要包含一张地图,展示你所研究的铁路货场的边界,以及一份初步的每周任务时间表,展示你计划如何完成研究。 B:明白了。一张地点地图和每周时间表。我会确保草案中包含这两项。非常感谢您的指导,英格丽德博士!
第 22 题
Traffic Management
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(Shared with Q21.) [Q22] Traffic Management
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(与第21题共用。)[Q22] 交通管理
第 23 题
Renewable Energy Systems
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(Shared with Q21.) [Q23] Renewable Energy Systems
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(与第21题共用)[第23题] 可再生能源系统
第 24 题
Waste Management Policy
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(Shared with Q21.) [Q24] Waste Management Policy
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(与第21题共用音频)[第24题] 废弃物管理政策
第 25 题
Community Engagement
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(Shared with Q21.) [Q25] Community Engagement
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(与第21题共用听力材料。)[第25题] 社区参与
第 26 题
What is Tariq's main concern about his upcoming term project?
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(Shared with Q21.) [Q26] What is Tariq's main concern about his upcoming term project?
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(与第21题共用音频。)[第26题] 塔里克对他即将开展的学期项目最主要的担忧是什么?
第 27 题
What does Dr. Ingrid say about the literature review?
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(Shared with Q21.) [Q27] What does Dr. Ingrid say about the literature review?
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(与第21题共用音频。)[第27题] 关于文献综述,英格丽德博士说了什么?
第 28 题
How will Tariq gather primary data for his project?
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(Shared with Q21.) [Q28] How will Tariq gather primary data for his project?
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(与第21题共用音频。)[第28题] 塔里克将如何为他的项目收集一手数据?
第 29 题
Why does Dr. Ingrid advise against using a video presentation for the mid-term progress report?
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(Shared with Q21.) [Q29] Why does Dr. Ingrid advise against using a video presentation for the mid-term progress report?
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(与第21题共用。)[第29题] 英格丽德博士为什么建议不要在期中进度报告中使用视频演示?
第 30 题 (多选)
Which TWO things must Tariq include in his project proposal?
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(Shared with Q21.) [Q30] Which TWO things must Tariq include in his project proposal?
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(与第21题共用。)[第30题] 塔里克在项目提案中必须包含哪两项内容?
Section 4: Academic lecture
第 31 题
What primary factor determines the water level in a turlough?
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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?
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大家早上好。今天我们将探索一种独特的地理景观,被称为“特洛湖”(turlough)——本质上,这是一种几乎只存在于石灰岩喀斯特地区的季节性湖泊。许多人认为这些湖泊是由地表河流补给的,但实际上,它们完全取决于地下水位。当秋季地下水位上升时,水会被迫通过被称为“双向涌水洞”(estavelles)的地下通道向上涌出,灌满盆地;而在夏天,水分又会直接流回地下。起初,早期的地质学家估计,一个典型的特洛湖大约需要四十天才能完全排干,但最近的计算机监测在正常情况下将这一时间修正为仅需十四天。这种快速的排水意味着盆底的土壤具有独特的适应性。在植被方面,你不会在这里看到根深蒂固的树木,因为这里的土壤有一半的时间都被水淹没,但你能看到的是专门的苔藓和陆生草本植物,它们在短暂的夏季窗口期内蓬勃生长。对于野生动物而言,特洛湖至关重要,它们是冬季候鸟的临时觅食地,这些候鸟恰好在水位达到顶峰时抵达。但这些脆弱的生态系统正面临着巨大的现代压力。许多土地所有者曾试图排干这些湖泊以用于永久放牧;然而,由于失去了自然的“海绵效应”,这往往会导致下游出现严重的局部洪涝。最近,由英格丽德博士带领的研究人员一直在研究农业径流——特别是氮化合物——是如何影响这些盆地的生物多样性的。现在,让我们来探讨标准特洛湖盆地从最深处到外缘的四个不同区域,以了解不同的植物群落是如何分布的。首先是“盆底带”(floor zone),这里被淹没的时间最长,主要生长着黑苔藓(Cinclidotus fontinaloides),它能忍受长达十个月的水淹。接下来是“中间带”(middle zone),这里的地下水位起伏不定,生长着银叶委陵菜(silverweed),这是一种在水分退去后通过匍匐茎迅速扩散的植物。再往上是“灌木带”(shrub zone),其特点是生长着像鼠李(buckthorn)这样的木本植物,它们能承受偶尔的潮湿,但无法忍受长时间的淹水。最后是“边缘带”(fringe zone),它过渡为普通的干燥草地,以兰花和其他娇嫩草本植物的存在为特征。
第 32 题
What did recent computerized research reveal about the emptying process of a turlough?
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(Shared with Q31.) [Q32] What did recent computerized research reveal about the emptying process of a turlough?
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(与第31题共用)[Q32] 最近的计算机化研究揭示了关于托洛湖(turlough)排空过程的什么信息?
第 33 题
Why are deep-rooted trees absent from the basins of turloughs?
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(Shared with Q31.) [Q33] Why are deep-rooted trees absent from the basins of turloughs?
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(与第31题共用音频。)[第33题] 为什么季节性石灰岩湖(turlough)的湖盆中没有深根树木?
第 34 题
What was an unexpected consequence of historical attempts to drain turloughs?
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(Shared with Q31.) [Q34] What was an unexpected consequence of historical attempts to drain turloughs?
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历史上试图排干特洛湖(turloughs)所带来的意想不到的后果是什么?
第 35 题
What is the main focus of Dr. Ingrid's current research?
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(Shared with Q31.) [Q35] What is the main focus of Dr. Ingrid's current research?
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(与第31题共用)[Q35] 英格丽德博士目前研究的主要重点是什么?
第 36 题 (多选)
Which TWO environmental benefits of natural, undrained turloughs are highlighted by the lecturer?
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(Shared with Q31.) [Q36] Which TWO environmental benefits of natural, undrained turloughs are highlighted by the lecturer?
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(与第31题共用听力材料。)[Q36] 演讲者强调了天然、未排水的间歇性石灰岩湖(turloughs)的哪两个生态环境效益?
第 37 题
is flooded for the longest duration of the year
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(Shared with Q31.) [Q37] is flooded for the longest duration of the year
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(与第31题共享)[Q37] 全年被水淹没的时间最长
第 38 题
contains plants that spread rapidly via runners
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(Shared with Q31.) [Q38] contains plants that spread rapidly via runners
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(与第31题共享音频。)[第38题] 包含通过匍匐茎迅速蔓延的植物
第 39 题
features woody vegetation that cannot tolerate long-term water immersion
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(Shared with Q31.) [Q39] features woody vegetation that cannot tolerate long-term water immersion
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(与第31题共用音频)[Q39] 具有无法耐受长期水淹的木本植被
第 40 题
acts as a transition area containing delicate orchids
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(Shared with Q31.) [Q40] acts as a transition area containing delicate orchids
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(与第31题共用音频。)[Q40]作为生长着娇嫩兰花的过渡地带