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You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on
what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and
you will have a chance to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only.
The test is in four parts. Write all your answers in the Listening question booklet. At the
end of the test, you will be given 10 Minutes to Transfer your answers to an answer
sheet. Now turn to part one. On page two of your question booklet.
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Speaker 1
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Part one, you will hear a telephone conversation between a woman and a park ranger.
First you have some time to look at questions one to five.
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Speaker 1
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Now listen carefully and answer questions one to five.
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Speaker 2
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Almond Valley Poppy Reserve may help you is the nature preserve open now? Yes, we
are actually open all year. Although this is the best time of year to see the wildflowers.
Are the poppies blooming yet. Absolutely. They started to bloom last week and are
already beautiful, but they should peak and be in full bloom at the end of the month. Oh,
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I was planning on coming at the end of this week. Is that too early?
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Speaker 2
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No, not at all. The hills are already covered with orange poppies. I thought poppies were
red. Not in California. I've never seen a red poppy here.
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Speaker 3
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The Poppy reserve is in Ocean County. Right, right.
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Speaker 2
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From lakeside, you'll need to drive about an hour east.
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Speaker 3
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What time does the reserve open? The reserve

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Speaker 2
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is open from sunrise to sunset. It's best to come early in the morning to beat the crowds.
But for the best photography, you might want to consider a mid afternoon visit on a
weekday.
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Speaker 3
2:25
I heard that there are a lot of rattlesnakes in the desert. Is it dangerous to walk about?
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Speaker 2
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Most wildlife is quite safe. There are very few people bitten by rattlesnakes. So we do
recommend wearing trousers just to be on the safe side. All
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right. I was hoping that I might have the chance to see some wildlife too. Oh, how much
is the admission to the reserve?

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It's $5.
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Can I use my national park pass to enter the reserve? Unfortunately,
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Speaker 2
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not since it is a state park, not a national park. All right.
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I heard from a friend that there is a nature tour available. Can you tell me about it?
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Certainly. But Can you excuse me just a sec. I'll be right back. Okay.
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Speaker 1
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions
six to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions six to 10. Hello,
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yes, I'm still here.
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Now you are interested in the nature tours, right? Oh, there's more than one. Yes. We
have the general tour, which is the one your friend may have taken. But we also have
two more specialized tours, starting at 7:30am is our general tour. That's early for some
people I know. It's offered every hour or two. But it's a great time and it only lasts 30
minutes. Is that the tour that takes you to the VISTA points? Yes, that is one of the
highlights. Along with the film introducing the park and the museum. You're welcome to
tour the museum at your leisure. It's a great tour for those who just want to take
panoramic pictures with automatic cameras. Well,
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if I come all that way, I'd like to have a more detailed tour.
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Speaker 2
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Then you are in luck because we have a wonderful wildflower tour every two hours from
8am. It lasts one hour and the volunteer will give you information about many of the
flowers on the reserve. Besides
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the poppies will cream cups be in bloom? Yes.
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And you will see lots of sage to We have a volunteer who is really good at giving tips on
close up photography.
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Speaker 3
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You mentioned another tour. Yes,
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Speaker 2
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the last one is the wildlife tour, but it is offered at very limited times.
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Speaker 3
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Is that because most of the wildlife is nocturnal? Yes,

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so we offer this tour only two times 5:30am or 7pm. Wow.
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That early. But don't the snakes and lizards like the sun? Right?
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Speaker 2
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First, let me say it takes about an hour and a half. But you will have the opportunity to
see other animals like coyotes, quail and Road Runners. You have to get here before
the crowds arrive or after most of them leave. Well,
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that makes sense. Does it require a lot of walking
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Speaker 2
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more like a lot of standing, but most of the time you will be at one or two locations. So
we recommend bringing a tripod and zoom lens if you want to take pictures. Well,
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Speaker 3
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thank you very much. You've been extremely helpful and informative. You're welcome.
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Speaker 2
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Glad I could be of service. Goodbye. Goodbye.
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Speaker 1
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That is the end of part one. You now have one minute to check your answers to part
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