最新版雅思听力指南 Listening Test1-section2

[00:04.62]Section 2

[00:07.50]You will hear an announcer giving information about the site of a circus.

[00:15.18]Look at questions 10 to 14 and the map.

[00:21.39]As you listen,write the appropriate letter from the map

[00:27.98]next to the facilities stated in questions 10 to 12.

[00:34.19]And write down the answers for questions 13 to 14.

[00:40.99]Section 2 (1) Good afternoon ladies,gentlemen and children of all ages!

[00:47.99]I am the ringmaster of Barnum and Balley's Circus.

[00:52.79]Before I allow you all to enjoy today's entertainment,

[00:57.89]permit me to tell you about the fairground.

[01:02.28]The Big Top is the large red and yellow-striped tent you see behind me.

[01:09.07]That is where all of today's featured acts will be performing.

[01:14.45]On my rent there are two long trailers.

[01:19.05]That is where you can view human and animal oddities of all sorts--our Freak Show.

[01:28.14]Across from the Freak Show to my left is the Petting Zoo.

[01:34.15]Here both children and adults can enjoy playing with cute little animals.

[01:40.34]We have young goats,lambs and rabbits,

[01:44.65]as well as ponies 1 for the children to ride.

[01:49.04]Now there's an adorable picture,eh folks?

[01:53.84]If your camera needs more film,

[01:58.23]remember that you can buy some at the souvenir stalls outside the main entrance.

[02:04.84]Located directly behind the Big Top are the Ferris Wheel and roller coasters.

[02:12.65]These rides are sure to give you a thrill.

[02:17.33]And speaking of thrills,in the unlikely event of accident,

[02:23.12]please use the emergency exit

[02:27.30]located at the back of the park near the Ferris Wheel.

[02:32.69]Refreshments may be purchased at the concession 3 stand

[02:37.39]to the right of the petting Zoo,in front of the security booth.

[02:43.29]Be advised that on the left-hand side of the Main Entrance

[02:48.39]can be found public telephones.

[02:52.49]On the right-hand side of the said entrance

[02:56.80]there is the security and first aid stall.

[03:02.10]If you lose anything while at the fairground

[03:06.38]be sure to go as soon as possible to security and report it.

[03:12.68]Finally,the restrooms are at the rear left-hand side of the fairground,

[03:18.97]between the Freak Show trailers and the Ferris Wheel.

[03:24.25]Please bear in mind that these are pay toilets,costing 20 pence per use.

[03:31.64]Questions 10-14 according to section 2 (1).

[03:33.63]According to the map on the book,answer question 10-12.

[03:35.61]Example:Security Post...Answer...A..

[03:37.60]10.Concession stand (  )

[03:39.59]11.Public Phones(  ) 12.Restrooms(  )

[03:41.54]Question 13-14.write no more than three words for each answer.

[03:43.53]13.If you lose anything while at the Fairground

[03:45.54]you should go to the Security Stall and ( ).

[03:47.53]14.the toilets per use cost (  ).

[03:49.51]Now the announcer goes on to explain the evening's schedule.

[03:56.30]Look at the entertainment program and questions 15 to 19.

[04:03.62]Answer questions 15 to 19 to complete the table.

[04:10.20]Now that all the official announcements are out of the way,

[04:15.29]I will quickly go over today's program.

[04:19.89]The entertainment will begin at 12 o'clock,

[04:24.67]with the Great Santini in the Big Top.

[04:29.56]Santini has traveled far from his native land of Romania

[04:35.46]to amaze you with feats 4 of magic.

[04:40.16]He might even make you disappear!

[04:44.06]Following Santini at around one o'clock will be the bozo Brothers.

[04:50.35]These clowns will hit,trip,trick each other

[04:55.13]and maybe even crash their clown car,all for your laughter and amusement.

[05:02.73]Also at one o'clock at the Petting Zoo

[05:06.73]there will be a goat milking demonstration 5.

[05:11.75]This is a fun and educational activity.

[05:16.94]Over at the Freak Show Trailer,

[05:21.23]the Bearded Lady will take the stage at 2 o'clock.

[05:27.00]Ever wondered what a woman would look like with a full beard?

[05:32.28]Well,here is your chance to find out!

[05:37.08]Trust me folks,the beard is real,but don't try to pull it,

[05:43.69]or you might just find out what it is like to get hit by a bearded lady!

[05:50.80]If you do not want to see a woman with facial hair,

[05:56.08]then back at the Big Top at two o'clock

[06:00.46]you can watch Gary the Glass Eater

[06:05.87]do just what his name implies,eat glass!

[06:11.25]Gary will make you cringe as he chews and swallows all sorts of glass items,

[06:19.85]from shards 6 to entire lightbulbs,

[06:24.94]all without injuring himself,Don't try this at home kids!

[06:30.74]From 3 to 4 o'clock there will be an intermission.

[06:35.13]This is a great time for you to visit the refreshment 2 bar and take a rest.

[06:41.01]When activities resume at four o'clock you will have two options.

[06:47.61]Down at the Petting Zoo there will a lamb shearing 8 demonstration.

[06:54.12]Want to know how lamb's wool became that beautiful sweater in your closet?

[06:59.81]Just ask Maggie Simpson,Scitland's leading wool expert,how it was done.

[07:07.02]She will demonstrate how to shear 7 the wool from a lamb

[07:12.22]and then explain the many processes the wool must undergo

[07:17.71]suitable for making clothing and other products.

[07:23.12]If you are really interested,

[07:26.51]she might even let you have a hand at shaving a sheep yourself!

[07:33.22]At the same time,over at the Big Top,

[07:37.51]there will be an Elephant Parade.

[07:42.03]Watch as eight massive Indian elephants perform lever tricks

[07:48.01]with beautiful female acrobats  balancing on their backs.

[07:53.42]Immediately following the Elephant Parade,at about five o'clock,

[07:58.82]the Swan Sisters will perform their world-famous flying trapeze act.

[08:06.43]Watch these two lovely sisters risk life and limb

[08:11.31]as they fly and tumble through the air 150 meters above the ground-

[08:18.91]all without a safety net.

[08:22.80]I don't want to say too much,but make sure to stay for their grand finale,

[08:29.99]which is said to be one of the most dangerous trapeze stunts 9 ever performed.

[08:36.60]At 5:30 the Siamese Twins will take center stage at the Freak Show Trailer.

[08:44.59]Originally from China,identical twin brothers Ping and Pong

[08:50.78]have been attached at the hip 10 and shoulder since birth.

[08:55.88]Talk about family togetherness!

[08:54.88]If you like,you can even ask them questions about their lives.

[09:00.57]Our concluding act can also be found at he Freak Show Trailer.

[09:06.47]At 6:30 you will be able to witness the World's Fattest Man,Marcoff Chaney.

[09:15.25]Mr.Chaney weighs some 300 kilograms and is truly a sight to see.

[09:22.75]Thank you for coming to barnum and Bailey's Circus!

[09:27.53]We hope you have a wonderful time!