Exercise 11

Questions 1-7

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

Transcript:

ROB: Good morning. Stretton Festival box office. How can I help you?

MELANIE: Oh, hello. My family and I are on holiday in the area, and we’ve seen some posters about the festival this week. Could you tell me about some of the events, please?ROB: Of course.

MELANIE: First of all, are there still tickets available for the jazz band on Saturday?

ROB: There are, but only 15 pounds . The 12-pound seats have all been sold.

MELANIE:OK. And the venue is the school, isn’t it?

ROB: (1) Yes. That’s right, the secondary school. Make sure you don’t go to the primary school by mistake! And there’s an additional performer who isn’t mentioned on the posters – Carolyn Hart is going to play with the band.

MELANIE:Oh, I think I’ve heard her on the radio. Doesn’t she play the oboe, or flute or something?

ROB: (2) Yes. the flute . She usually plays with symphony orchestras, and apparently this is her first time with a jazz band.

MELANIE:Well, I’d certainly like to hear her. Then the next thing I want to ask about is the duck races – I saw a poster beside a river. What are they, exactly?

ROB: Well, you buy a yellow plastic duck – or as many as you like – they’re a pound each. And you write your name on each one. There’ll be several races, depending on the number of ducks taking part. And John Stevens, a champion swimmer who lives locally is going to start the races. (3) All the ducks will be launched into the river at the back of the cinema , then they’ll float along the river for 500 metres, as far as the railway bridge.

MELANIE:And are there any prizes?

ROB: (4) Yes, the first duck in each race to arrive at the finishing line wins its owner free tickets for the concert on the last night of the festival.

MELANIE: You said you can buy a duck? I’m sure my children will both want one.

ROB: (5) They’re on sale at a stall in the market. You can’t miss it – it’s got an enormous sign showing a couple of ducks.

MELANIE: OK. I’ll go there this afternoon. I remember walking past there yesterday. Now could you tell me something about the flower show, please?

ROB: Well, admission is free, and the show is being held in Bythwaite Hall.

MELANIE: Sorry, how do you spell that?

ROB: (6) B-Y-T-H-W-A-l-T-E. Bythwaite.

MELANIE: Is it easy to find? I’m not very familiar with the town yet.

ROB: Oh, you won’t have any problem. It’s right in the centre of Stretton. It’s the only old building in the town, so it’s easy to recognise.

MELANIE: I know it. I presume it’s open all day.

ROB: Yes, but if you’d like to see the prizes being awarded for the best flowers, you’ll need to be there at 5 o’clock. (7) The prizes are being given by a famous actor, Kevin Shapless. He lives nearby and gets involved in a lot of community events.

MELANIE: Gosh, I’ve seen him on TV. I’ll definitely go to the prize-giving.

ROB: Right.

Answers:

1	secondary
2	flute
3	cinema
4	concert
5	market
6	Bythwaite
7	actor