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Mind Map
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คลิกเพื่อสำรวจ Mind Map แบบอินเตอร์แอคทีฟฉบับเต็ม
test instructions.
The listening test is about 50 minutes.
There are six parts in listening test.
You will have about six minutes to
listen to each passage and answer the questions.
questions.
Hey, you look concerned. What's on your mind?
mind?
>> The final exam. I'm not fully prepared yet.
yet.
>> Well, don't worry too much. You still
have 3 days.
>> Yeah, but 3 days will fly past in a wink.
wink.
>> Well, you still have time to cram things
>> Question one. Why is the man looked
You will hear a conversation in three
sections. You will hear each section
only once.
After each section, you will hear two or
three questions. You will hear the
questions only once. Choose the best
>> Excuse me, sir. Are you the park warden?
I'm Daniel. I'm camping over at site 14.
>> Yes, I'm the warden here. What seems to
be the issue
>> this morning? I noticed some broken
glass scattered around the trail head
near the lake. I also found some burnt
cans and wrappers thrown into the
bushes. It doesn't look like something a
camper should leave behind.
>> That's alarming. We've had issues like
this last season, but we were hoping
things had improved. Did you see anyone
nearby when you discovered the mess?
>> Not directly. I did hear voices late
last night around midnight, but I
couldn't tell where they were coming
from. Sound carries strangely around the lake.
lake.
>> H, that's concerning. Littering and
unsafe behavior like burning cans could
be dangerous to both wildlife and
visitors. I'll need to check it out immediately.
immediately.
>> I was thinking the same. I also saw a
squirrel with something shiny in its
mouth, possibly from the trash. That's
not a good sign, right? Not at all.
Thank you for reporting it, Daniel.
Let's walk over to the site so I can
take a proper look.
Why was the warden surprised by Daniel's report?
What most likely motivated Daniel to
Why might the sound of voices be
You will hear the second section of the
This is worse than I thought. The fire
pit here is completely outside of the
designated area. And you're right,
broken bottles and aluminum cans are everywhere.
everywhere.
>> I figured it was dangerous. I almost
tripped on one near the tree roots. And
look at that. Someone carved initials
into the bark of that oak.
>> That's vandalism. These trees are
protected under the park's conservation
regulations. Whoever did this clearly
didn't follow any rules.
>> Can your surveillance cameras help
identify who might be responsible?
Unfortunately, we only have motion
sensors at the trail entrances. No
cameras in this area. We rely heavily on
campers reporting issues like you just did.
did.
>> I wish I had taken a photo last night,
but honestly, I didn't expect to find
something this serious today.
>> No worries. You've already helped more
than most. I'll take photos and log the
damage. I'll also alert the Ranger team
to keep an eye on the surrounding sites.
Should we inform the other campers?
Maybe someone else heard something useful.
useful.
>> Good idea. I'll organize a quiet
check-in with nearby sites. Discretion
is key. We want cooperation, not confrontation.
confrontation.
What underlying risk does Daniel
What legal implication does the warden
What does the lack of surveillance
You will hear the third section of the
>> I'd be happy to help out if you need an
extra pair of hands. I'm here for three
more days anyway.
>> That would be excellent. We could use
help distributing flyers on proper waste
disposal and fire safety. It may
discourage careless behavior.
>> Sounds like a plan. Also, I'm trained in
first aid and trail maintenance. I have
volunteered in another park last year.
>> That's fantastic, Daniel. We've got a
trail cleanup scheduled for tomorrow
morning. Why don't you join us?
>> Count me in. This place is beautiful.
It's the least I can do to help preserve it.
it.
>> I appreciate that. I'll make sure the
Ranger team knows you're assisting us.
With your help, we might even catch
whoever left this mess.
>> Hopefully, and if I hear anything
unusual again tonight, I'll take notes
or record audio if possible.
>> Smart thinking. You've shown real
responsibility. If more campers were
like you, we'd have fewer problems to solve.
solve.
>> Thanks. Honestly, I just want to enjoy
nature and make sure others can too
without stepping on broken glass.
>> Well said, Daniel. Let's get to work.
>> What can be inferred about Daniel's
What quality does the warden most admire
You will hear a conversation followed by
five questions.
Listen to each question. You will hear
the question only once.
Good morning. Welcome to the City
Central Library. How can I help you
today? Hi, good morning. My name is Tom.
I'm actually doing some research on
historical events for a personal project
and I'm looking for old newspapers uh
preferably from the early 1900s. Would
you have anything like that?
>> Absolutely, Tom. We have an extensive
archive of historical newspapers both in
print and digital formats. Are you
looking for something specific like a
certain date or event?
>> Yes, actually I'm researching events
surrounding World War I, particularly
how local papers in the US reported on
it. I'm also interested in public
opinion pieces or editorials from that
period. That's a fascinating area of
study. For World War I materials, we
have several local papers archived from
1914 to 1918. Most of those are stored
on microfilm, but we've also started
digitizing many of them for easier
access. Would you prefer to browse
microfilm or are you more comfortable
with the digital database? I've never
used microfilm before, so I'd prefer
digital if that's available, but I'm
willing to learn if the coverage is
better on microfilm.
>> Good to know. The digital archives cover
most major events, but the microfilm
includes smaller, less widely reported
stories. I'd suggest starting with the
digital archive to get a broad view. And
if you want to dig deeper into local
responses, we can check the microfilm afterward.
afterward.
>> That sounds like a good plan. Where can
I access the digital archive?
>> Just head over to the computer terminals
on the left side of the reading room.
Log in using your library card. Do you
have one?
>> I don't think so. Can I sign up today?
>> Of course. Just fill out a short form at
the front desk and I'll set up your card
right away. It only takes a few minutes.
>> Great. Thank you. Once I'm in the
digital archive, what should I search
for? Start by entering keywords like
World War I, 1914, armistice, or even
specific events like the Battle of the
Psalm. You can also search by newspaper
name or date. The search filters are
quite helpful.
>> Perfect. And what about the microfilm?
How would I use that if I decide to go
that route?
>> We have a microfilm reader in the
archive room. I can give you a quick
tutorial whenever you're ready. Just let
me know and I'll walk you through it. We
also have an index binder that tells you
which reels cover which dates and topics.
topics.
>> Thank you, Miss Evans. I really
appreciate your help. This is exactly
the kind of resource I was hoping to find.
find.
>> You're very welcome, Tom. I'm glad you
stopped by. If you need assistance with
anything while you're searching, don't
hesitate to ask.
>> We'll do. Thanks again.
>> Happy researching.
>> What does Miss Evans's recommendation
about starting with digital archives imply?
What can we infer about Tom's research
Why does Miss Evans ask if Tom has a
What does the librarian's attitude
Why does Miss Evans suggest using
You will hear a conversation followed by
six questions. Listen to each question.
You will hear the question only once.
>> Good morning. Thanks for coming out to
take a look. We've been having some
leaks during heavy rain, especially near
the kitchen.
>> Good morning, Ethan. No problem at all.
I took a walk around the property and
also checked the attic for moisture.
Based on what I saw, your shingles were
curling and a few are missing entirely.
The leak over the kitchen seems to be
coming from compromised flashing near
the chimney.
>> Oh, wow. I figured the shingles were
getting old, but I didn't realize it was
that bad. So, what are my options?
>> You've got two primary options. The
first is a partial repair, replacing the
damaged shingles and fixing the
flashing. That's a short-term solution
and will cost around $950.
However, because your roof is nearly 18
years old, we may see more issues soon.
>> And the second option,
>> a full roof replacement. That includes
removing all the old shingles, replacing
any damaged sheathing, installing new
underllayment, flashing, and
architectural grade shingles. That would
run about $8,200.
>> That's a significant jump. Is there any
middle ground?
>> Well, we could reshingle just the rear
slope where most of the damage is. That
would be about $3,400,
but again, it's a patch and may not
prevent future leaks from other areas.
Hm. How long would the full replacement take?
take?
>> Usually 2 to three days, weather
permitting. We also include a 15-year
workmanship warranty, and the materials
have a 30-year manufacturer warranty.
>> That's reassuring. And you'd take care
of disposal of the old materials?
>> Yes, we bring a dumpster and clean up
thoroughly each day. No debris left behind.
behind.
>> Do you require payment upfront?
>> Just a 25% deposit to schedule. The rest
is due after completion and your final inspection.
