007

Here is the complete transcription of the IELTS listening test, organized into four parts as per your request:

Part 1:

You will hear a woman phoning about the shared house she is going to move into. First, you have some time to look at questions one to seven. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully to the first part of the conversation and answer questions one to seven.

Audio:

Hello.
Hello, this is Hillary. I'm calling about the house I'm moving into next week.
Oh yes, Hillary, this is Judith. I met you when you came to look at the house.
Yes, I just had a few more questions I wanted to ask.
Of course.
Well, first, about the rent. I realized I didn't check what it included.
Yes, that's important. It includes most things. We don't have to pay extra for heating, for example, just for the telephone, which is fair enough, I suppose. Local taxes are part of the rent, so that's not a worry.
That's fine, then. I remember I should have sent my letter of reference to the landlord by now, but I haven't got his address.
Yes, you should get that off right away. Address it to Mr. Crawley. He's at 14 King Street.
Is that in Exford?
Yes. And then you'll need to put the postcode, of course. It's AP12 7QT.
I also realize I don't know exactly—there's a microwave, for example.
There isn't one. None of us feels the need.
Oh, maybe you should bring one if you need one.
I'll buy one.
Yes. And a TV?
Oh yes, we've got two, in fact.
Was there anything else?
I just wondered if there were any rules.
Not really. We share the cleaning, things like that. We do have to be careful about loud music.
Yes, so we've agreed that there shouldn't be any loud music after nine, and that we don't play music at all in the living room after 10. Up to 11 in your own rooms.
Okay, as long as it's not too noisy.
That is.
Is there somewhere safe I can park my bike?
That's difficult, to be honest. Lots do get stolen around here. We haven't got a garage, so we tend to park ours in the garden so that they're hidden from the street.
Okay. Now, I hope you like cooking.
Yes, I do.
Do you all have shared meals?
Not very often, actually. But when the weather's good in the summer, we like to have a barbecue together, which we do each Wednesday. We tend to go out at weekends.
Sounds fun.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 8 to 10. Now listen and answer questions 8 to 10.

Audio:

Are you familiar with this area?
A bit, actually. There are a few things that I'd like to know. The location of a bank, for example.
Yes, there's one quite close. You just go up to the junction near the house, the one where four roads meet, and go straight ahead. Then take the second left. It's a little way down there on the left-hand side.
That's convenient.
Another thing is that I'd like to check my emails quite often. I was wondering how far away an internet cafe was.
Well, there are a couple, actually. But one's much cheaper than the other. The one I use is very handy. You just go up to the big junction, and then, well, I go straight ahead and then turn right, so that it's on the right-hand side.
Fine. And one last thing?
Uh-huh. I need to go to the Post Office quite often. I'm hoping there's one quite close to the house.
You're in luck! You'd walk up to the big junction, and then if you want a nice route, take the street that's slightly to the right. Then you'd want the second left, and you'd find it on the right side of the street.
Well, it all sounds great, so we'll see you in a couple of days' time.
Yes. Okay.
Bye.
Bye.

That is the end of part one. You now have half a minute to check your answers.

Part 2:

Part two. You will hear a podcast on Canberra’s theme park. Now you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16. Now listen and answer questions 11 to 16.

Audio:

Welcome to Canvas Park podcast. In the next few minutes, I'll tell you a little about the park and the amazing things we have to offer. We like to think that Canvas offers more than other theme parks. Like them, we have a variety of exciting rides for people of all ages, but Canvas also places strong emphasis on the educational experience for its visitors—not boring facts, but lots of interactive exhibits. Although it's mainly an outdoor experience, we do have some indoor activities if the weather gets too dreadful.

The park's got a lovely, well-established feel, sat in 80 acres of beautiful countryside, about three miles south of the tourist resort of Dulchester. The park was set up in 1997 by the Camper family, but then taken over by new owners in 2004 who have maintained the original vision of Canvas. It has lots of old trees, hundreds of flower beds, and a gorgeous lake.

Canvas has over 45 different rides, exhibits, and arcades. All but one of these are free once you've paid your entrance fee. We charge a small fee for our newest ride to reduce the length of the queues. You don't pay anything for parking. A family ticket for a family of four works out at about eight pounds per person, which is amazing value. Full details of current prices are shown on our website, along with full details of rides, etc., and directions for getting to us.

We also have a number of special offers. For example, if you live locally, why not join our Adventurers Club, which entitles you to 50% off ticket prices all year round and a special lane for all rides and exhibits, which means you don’t have to wait to get into any part of the park. See the Offers tab on the website.

We've recently added a number of new exhibits to the park, and we’re particularly proud of our Future Farm Zone, which houses over 20 different species of animals, from chipmunks to dairy cows. The emphasis is on getting near to the animals. All of them can be petted, and you can buy food for feeding the animals. Many of our younger visitors say that this is the high point of their visit.

And speaking of food, don't let the animals have all the fun. We have a total of seven different catering outlets on the site. We’re open 10 to 5:30 all year round, and cold drinks and snacks can be bought at any time during opening hours, and hot food is available most of the day in the Hungry Horse Cafe from 11 until 5—just half an hour before closing time.

Now you have some time to look at questions 17 to 20. Now listen and answer questions 17 to 20.

Audio:

Now, we want all our visitors to have an exciting time when they come to the park, but our first priority must be safety. Parents and guardians know their children's behavior and capabilities, but here at the park, we have set certain conditions for each of the rides to ensure that all visitors get the maximum enjoyment out of the experience and feel secure at all times.

There are four major rides at the park. Our newest ride is the River Adventure, which is designed to reproduce the experience of white-water rafting. No amount of protective clothing would make any difference, so only go on this ride if you're prepared to get wet. Children under eight can go on this ride, but all under 16s must have an adult with them.

Not all of our rides are designed for thrills and spills. Our Jungle Gym Roller Coaster is a gentler version of the classic loop-the-loop, specially created for whole-family enjoyment, from the smallest children to elderly grandparents. Suitable for all levels of disability and health conditions, carriages have comfortable seating for up to eight people, with safety belts for each passenger, which must be worn at all times. Sit back and enjoy the scenery.

One of the best-established and most popular of Canberra’s rides is the massive Swoop Slide. Whiz down the polished vertical slide, nine meters in height, and scream to your heart’s content. There are no age or height restrictions. Be careful, though—you must have on long trousers so you won’t get any speed burns.

Then there's the famous Zip Go-Kart Stadium with 16 carts, eight for single drivers and eight for kids preferring to ride along with mum, dad, or a carer. Take part in high-speed races in our specially designed Formula One-style carts, but no bumping other carts, please. All riders must be above 1.2 meters because they have to be able to reach the pedals, even in the shared carts. Full details of all safety features are available on our website at www.canvaspark.com.

So come and make a day of it at Canvas Theme Park.

That is the end of part two. You now have half a minute to check your answers.

Part 3:

You will now listen to a talk on bicycles. First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 25. Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 25.

Audio:

Today, we’re going to talk about the latest bikes for professionals and novices. There’s something to suit everyone, from price to function.

The Atlantis is a touring frame. It’s also perfect for commuting and trail riding, and anything short of super-fast road riding. The tubes are stout to take touring loads and trail abuses. The tire clearances are majestic, so you can fit tires up to 2.35 inches. It’s designed for cantilevers or V-brakes. If you have to limit yourself to just one bike and you want to be able to ride just about anywhere, this is the bike to be on. It is our most popular model for just that reason, and there isn't an unhappy Atlantis owner in the land.

The Rambouillet, our all-around road bike, is available either as a frame with fork and headset for $1,400, or as a complete bike for $2,300. Compared to the Atlantis, it is a lighter frame, not intended for loaded touring or rough trail riding. As a road bike, it has side-pull brakes.

The Quick Beam is our version of the single-speed bike. We’ve done it a little better, though. The crank set has a 42/34 combination, running an 18-tooth three-wheel cog in the rear. The rear hub is threaded opposite the drive side so you can install a fixed cog of your own choice. In essence, you can have four speeds on the Quick Beam if you choose. The Quick Beam is available as a frame with fork and headset for $900 or as a complete bike for $1,300.

This is a rugged, versatile bike that you can ride on the road as well as on rough trails.

Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 26 to 30. Now listen and answer questions 26 to 30.

Audio:

The Saluki is our Rhodes-light touring rendering frame. It’s designed for 650b wheels. If 650b means anything to you, you’ll either love it or think it’s marketing suicide. If you’re new to 650b and a follower, you won’t want it. If you're new and a rebel, you will.

Now I’ll just talk a little about saddle comfort. The road bike, for the most part, has turned into a high-tech, uncomfortable machine, and the proof is all around us. Look through any bike magazine or catalog, and you’ll see the saddle up to six inches higher than the handlebars. It is impossible to be comfortable on such a bike. It forces you to lean forward, putting more weight on your groin, hands, and arms. People ride these bikes with straight, locked-out arms and wake up with aching backs. They endure it, get used to it, or buy recumbents.

When we custom design a bike for you, you’ll be able to get a comfortable position. Your back will be between 45 and 50 degrees, and there will be a noticeable bend in the arms. Most importantly, your arms won’t be supporting your body weight. You won’t have to look up to look ahead because you won’t be hunched over and low. That means our bikes are more accessible for riding on the flats or even for short climbs. We consider this when we design and build your custom frame.

That is the end of part three. You now have half a minute to check your answers.

Part 4

You will hear part of a lecture about a place called Cooper PD. Listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 36.

Good afternoon. Today we're continuing this series of talks on the development of the Australian Outback with a look at Cooper PD, the desert town of opal mines and underground living, which lies 860 kilometers north of Adelaide and 690 south of Alice Springs. The inaccessibility, harsh climate, and almost total lack of water made it a highly unlikely place for human habitation. But that all started to change in 1915 with the discovery there of opals, the precious stones which seem to change color according to their surroundings. Settlements were established following the First World War when soldiers returning from the trenches of France brought with them the techniques of living below ground in dugouts. The depression of the 1920s and 30s led to many prospectors leaving, but the town boomed again in the late 1940s when shallow new opal fields were discovered and immigrants from Europe arrived in large numbers after the Second World War.

It must be remembered, though, just how hostile conditions were. Daytime summer temperatures reached well over 50 degrees Centigrade. Winter nights were bitterly cold, and dense dust storms regularly blanketed the town. To cope with this, more and more people began living in disused mines and purpose-built subterranean houses where the temperature remains at a comfortable 25 degrees all year round. So that eventually around 70 percent of the town’s inhabitants had made their homes beneath the surface. This led to the construction of hotels and even churches below ground, as well as an entire underground shopping center, the only one in the world.

Thank you. Now answer questions 37 to 40.

Perhaps not surprisingly, this has now led to the emergence of a secondary industry—tourism. Increasing numbers of visitors come to see the tunnels and the caves with their ventilation shafts, the weird machines lying about in the town and just beyond it in the scorched red desert, the conical hills thrown up by the world’s biggest opal mines. It’s a logical stopping place for travelers too. The nearest town to Cooper Pedi is Wumera, in the prohibited area once used for launching space rockets. But even that is an enormous distance away. Within the town itself, there are plenty of hotel rooms and a number of ethnic restaurants. Remember that Cooper Pedi is one of the most multicultural places in Australia, with an estimated 45 nationalities represented, and its very own opal museum a short distance from town. There's a section of the enormous barrier that runs thousands of kilometers across the country, the dingo fence, which is meant to keep these predatory wild dogs out of the sheep farming areas. Another attraction just outside town are the sets of various films made there, including Mad Max 3, as well as The Red Planet and Until the End of the World, names that reflect the harshness of the terrain and temperatures there. The name Cooper Pedi, incidentally, comes from an Aboriginal expression meaning "white man's hole in the ground."

Next, I'd like to go on to talk about Broken Hill, another mining town, but one that...

第一部分：

你将听到一位女士打电话询问她将要搬入的共享房屋。首先，你有一些时间查看问题一到七。你应该在听的过程中回答问题，因为你不会再听第二遍录音。仔细听对话的第一部分并回答问题一到七。

音频：

你好。
你好，我是希拉里。我打电话是关于下周我搬进的房子。
哦，是的，希拉里，我是朱迪思，我在你来看房子时见过你。
是的，我有一些问题想问。
当然。
首先，关于租金。我意识到我没有检查它包括什么。
是的，这很重要。它包括大多数费用，比如取暖费我们不需要额外支付，只有电话费是额外的，这也还算公平吧。地方税包含在租金里，所以这不是问题。
那就好。我记得我应该把推荐信寄给房东，但我还没得到他的地址。
是的，你应该赶紧寄出去。地址是克劳利先生，他住在国王街14号。
那是在埃克斯福德吗？
是的。然后你需要写上邮政编码，当然是AP12 7QT。
我还发现我不太清楚——比如微波炉的事。
我们这没有。我们没人觉得需要。
哦，也许你可以带一个过来，如果你需要的话。
我可以买一个。
是的。那电视呢？
哦，我们有两个，事实上。
还有别的吗？
我只是想知道有没有什么规则。
没什么特别的。我们共享清洁工作，类似的事情。我们确实需要注意不要放太大声音的音乐。
是的，我们已经达成一致，九点之后不允许有大声音的音乐，而且十点后我们不在客厅里播放音乐。在自己房间里可以一直到十一点。
好的，只要不太吵就行。
没错。
有地方可以安全地停放我的自行车吗？
说实话，这个有点难。这里的很多车子都被偷了。我们没有车库，所以我们通常把车停在花园里，这样就能从街上看不见。
好的。希望你喜欢做饭。
是的，我喜欢。
你们有共同的饭菜吗？
实际上不常有。不过当天气好的时候，夏天我们喜欢一起烧烤，每周三我们都会做。周末我们通常会外出。
听起来挺有趣的。

在你听到对话的剩余部分之前，你有一些时间查看问题八到十。现在听并回答问题八到十。

音频：

你对这个区域熟悉吗？
有一点，实际上有些事情我想了解。例如银行在哪里？
是的，有一个银行就在很近的地方。你只需到靠近房子的大十字路口，四条路交汇的地方，继续往前走，然后在第二个路口左转，往下走一点就在左手边。
那很方便。
还有一件事，我经常需要查看电子邮件，我想知道离最近的网吧有多远。
其实有几个网吧，但有一个比另一个便宜。我要用的那个很方便。你只需到大十字路口，然后我会直接往前走，然后右转，它就在右手边。
好。最后一件事呢？
嗯，我经常需要去邮局，我希望有一个离房子很近的邮局。
你很幸运！你只需要走到大十字路口，然后如果你想走一条更漂亮的路线，就走那条稍微偏右的街道，然后你要走第二个左转，邮局就在街道的右边。
听起来一切都很好，我们几天后见。
好的。
再见。
再见。

第一部分结束。你现在有半分钟的时间检查你的答案。

第二部分：

第二部分。你将听到一段关于堪培拉主题公园的播客。现在你有一些时间查看问题11到16。现在听并回答问题11到16。

音频：

欢迎收听堪培拉公园播客。在接下来的几分钟里，我将向您介绍公园和我们提供的惊人事物。我们认为堪培拉公园提供的东西比其他主题公园更多。像其他公园一样，我们有各种刺激的游乐设施，适合各个年龄段的人，但堪培拉公园还特别注重为游客提供教育体验——不是枯燥的事实，而是许多互动展览。虽然它主要是户外体验，但如果天气糟糕，我们也有一些室内活动。

公园坐落在80英亩的美丽乡村中，距离杜尔彻斯特的旅游度假区大约三英里。公园于1997年由坎普家族创立，2004年被新老板接手，他们保持了堪培拉公园最初的愿景。这里有许多古老的树木，成百上千的花坛和一片美丽的湖泊。

堪培拉公园有超过45个不同的游乐设施、展览和游戏区。除了其中一个，其它的游乐设施都是在你支付了入园费后免费的。我们对最新的游乐设施收取小额费用，以减少排队的时间。停车是免费的。一个四人家庭的票价大约是每人8英镑，这是超值的价格。我们网站上有关于当前票价、游乐设施等的完整信息，还有到达我们的方向。

我们还提供一些特别优惠。例如，如果你是当地居民，为什么不加入我们的冒险者俱乐部，享受全年50%的票价折扣和所有游乐设施的优先通道，这样你就不必排队进入公园的任何部分。有关优惠的详细信息，请查看我们网站上的优惠标签。

我们最近为公园增加了许多新的展览，我们特别自豪的是我们的未来农场区，这里有超过20种不同的动物，从花栗鼠到奶牛。这里的重点是让游客接近动物，所有动物都可以亲手触摸，而且你可以购买食物喂养它们。许多年轻的游客表示，这里的体验是他们来访的高光时刻。

说到食物，不要让动物们独享美味。我们园内有七个不同的餐饮区。我们全年每天从10点开放到5点半，冷饮和零食随时可以购买，热食则从11点到5点提供，关闭前半小时。

现在你有一些时间查看问题17到20。现在听并回答问题17到20。

音频：

我们希望所有来访的游客都能在公园里度过愉快的时光，但我们的首要任务必须是安全。家长和监护人知道自己孩子的行为和能力，但在这里，我们为每个游乐设施设定了一些条件，确保所有游客都能最大限度地享受体验，同时保持安全。

公园有四个主要的游乐设施。我们最新的游乐设施是河流冒险，它模拟白水漂流的体验。无论穿什么保护衣物，都无法避免弄湿，所以只有准备好湿身的人才能参加这个项目。8岁以下的儿童可以参加此项目，但所有16岁以下的孩子必须有成人陪同。

并非所有的游乐设施都设计为极限刺激。我们的丛林健身车过山车是经典的环形过山车的温和版本，特别适合全家一起玩，从最小的孩子到年长的祖父母。适合各种健康状况和残疾的人，车厢有舒适的座椅，最多可以容纳八人，每个乘客都必须系好安全带。坐下来享受风景吧。

堪培拉公园最受欢迎且历史悠久的游乐设施之一就是巨大的俯冲滑道。你可以滑下高9米的垂直滑道，尽情尖叫。没有年龄或身高限制。不过要小心，你必须穿长裤，否则会被滑道的速度烧伤。

还有著名的卡丁车场，有16辆卡丁车，8辆供单人驾驶，8辆供孩子们与父母或看护人员一起骑。参与高速赛车，但请不要碰撞其他的车子。所有骑车者必须身高超过1.2米，因为他们必须能够踩到踏板，即使是共享卡丁车。所有安全细节请查阅我们的网站：www.canvaspark.com。

来堪培拉主题公园，度过愉快的一天吧。

第二部分结束。你现在有半分钟的时间检查你的答案。

第三部分：

你将听到关于自行车的讲座。首先，你有一些时间查看问题21到25。现在仔细听并回答问题21到25。

音频：

今天我们要谈论的是最新的自行车，适合专业人士和初学者。无论是价格还是功能，总有一款适合你。

阿特兰蒂斯（Atlantis）是一款旅游车架，也非常适合通勤和越野骑行，适合一切除超快速公路骑行外的需求。车架管道非常坚固，可以承受旅游负载和越野冲击。轮胎的间隙非常大，所以你可以安装高达2.35英寸的轮胎。它设计成适合使用吊钩或V刹。如果你必须只能选择一辆车，并且想在几乎任何地方都能骑行，那这款车就是你最好的选择。它是我们最受欢迎的模型，至今没有一个阿特兰蒂斯车主感到不满意。

Rambouillet（兰布利）是我们的一款全能公路车，作为车架和前叉，售价1,400美元；作为整车，售价2,300美元。与阿特兰蒂斯相比，它的车架更轻，适合公路骑行，但不适合负载旅游或越野骑行。作为公路车，它配有侧拉刹车。

Quick Beam（快速车）是我们的一款单速车。不过我们做得更好，齿轮组是42/34组合，后齿轮有18齿三轮，后轮轴与驱动轴相对，这样你可以安装自己选择的固定齿轮。实质上，如果你选择，你可以有四个档位。Quick Beam作为车架和前叉，售价900美元；作为整车，售价1,300美元。

这是一款结实多功能的自行车，既适合公路骑行，也适合在崎岖小道上骑行。

在你听到剩余讲座之前，你有一些时间查看问题26到30。现在听并回答问题26到30。

音频：

Saluki（萨卢基）是我们的路灯轻型旅游车架，专为650b轮胎设计。如果你知道650b的意思，你会喜欢它，或者觉得它是市场营销的自杀。如果你是新手并且是跟风者，你不会想要它。如果你是新手且是反叛者，你会喜欢它。

现在我稍微谈一下座椅舒适性。公路自行车大多已经变成了高科技的不舒适机器，证明就在眼前。翻阅任何自行车杂志或目录，你会看到座椅比车把高出六英寸。骑这样一辆车是不可能舒适的。它迫使你前倾，更多的重量落在了腹股沟、手臂和手上。人们骑这些自行车时双臂僵直，早上醒来背部会很痛。他们忍受着，要么适应，要么买躺车。

当我们为你定制设计一辆自行车时，你会得到一个舒适的骑行姿势。你的背部会保持在45到50度之间，双臂也会有明显的弯曲，最重要的是，你的双臂不会承受身体重量。你也不需要抬头看前方，因为你不会弯腰低头。这意味着我们的自行车在平路上骑行或短途爬坡时更加舒适。我们在设计和制造车架时会考虑这一点。

第三部分结束。你现在有半分钟的时间检查你的答案。

第四部分

你将听到一段关于库珀佩迪的讲座。请仔细听，并回答问题31至36。

大家下午好。今天我们将继续这系列讲座，介绍澳大利亚内陆的发展，今天的主题是库珀佩迪——这个沙漠小镇以其欧泊矿和地下住宅而闻名，位于阿德莱德以北860公里，爱丽丝泉以南690公里。由于地理位置的偏远、气候恶劣以及几乎完全缺水，库珀佩迪曾是一个人类栖息的极不可能之地。然而，1915年欧泊的发现改变了这一切，这些珍贵的宝石会根据周围环境的不同而改变颜色。第一次世界大战后，随着士兵们从法国战壕返回，带来了地下生活的技术，定居点开始逐步建立。20世纪20年代和30年代的大萧条使许多矿工离开了，但随着20世纪40年代末新的浅层欧泊矿床的发现和大量欧洲移民的到来，库珀佩迪再次迎来了繁荣。

然而，必须记住，库珀佩迪的条件是多么严酷。夏季白天的温度超过50摄氏度，冬季的夜晚寒冷刺骨，密集的沙尘暴经常把小镇笼罩。为了应对这些严酷的条件，越来越多的人开始住进废弃的矿井和专门建造的地下住宅，在这些地下房屋里，全年温度保持在舒适的25度左右。最终，约有70%的镇民选择住在地下。为此，甚至还建造了地下酒店，甚至地下教堂，以及一个全世界唯一的地下购物中心。

谢谢大家。现在回答问题37至40。

或许并不奇怪，这一切现在带来了第二产业——旅游业。越来越多的游客来到这里，参观这些隧道和带有通风管的洞穴，镇上以及镇外的酷烈红色沙漠中散落的奇异机器，以及由世界上最大的欧泊矿所形成的圆锥形山丘。这里也是旅行者的一个理想停留地。库珀佩迪最近的镇子是位于禁区的乌梅拉，那是一个曾用作发射火箭的地方，但即使是这个镇子也距离库珀佩迪非常远。在小镇内，有许多酒店房间和若干异国餐馆。请记住，库珀佩迪是澳大利亚最具多元文化的地方之一，镇上大约有45个民族，而小镇外不远处还有一个欧泊博物馆。镇外还有一个景点，那就是穿越整个国家、长达几千公里的大型隔离带——丁狗围栏，它的目的是防止这些捕食性的野狗进入牧羊区。另一个镇外的景点是这里拍摄的各种电影的拍摄场地，包括《疯狂的麦克斯3》，以及《红色星球》和《直到世界尽头》这些影片，这些影片的名字反映了这里地形和气温的严酷。顺便提一下，库珀佩迪这个名字源自一个土著词汇，意思是“白人的洞”。

接下来，我将谈谈另一个矿业小镇——破碎山。