Ielts Listening - Dạng bài tập Pick from a list

TUTOR:

Interesting. Right, let’s look at the content of your proposal now.

SANDRA:

Did you find it comprehensive enough?

TUTOR:

Well, yes and no. You’ve listed several different topics on your contents page, but I’m not sure they’re all relevant.

SANDRA:

No? Well, I thought that from the perspective of a field trip, one Q26 thing I needed to focus on was the sandstone plateau and cliffs (≈ geographical features) themselves. => Answer: C         The way they tower up from the flat landscape is just amazing. The fact that the surrounding softer rocks were eroded by wind and rain, leaving these huge outcrops high above the plain. It’s hardly surprising that tourists flock to see the area.

TUTOR:

Well, yes, I’d agree with including those points ...

SANDRA:

And then the fact that it’s been home to native American Navajos and all the social history that goes with that. The hardships they endured trying to save their territory from the invading settlers. Their culture is so rich - all those wonderful stories.

TUTOR:

Well, I agree it’s interesting, but it’s not immediately relevant to your proposal, Sandra, so at this stage, I suggest you focus on other considerations. I think Q25 an indication of what the students on the trip (≈ field trip activities) could actually do => Answer: B        

 when they get there should be far more central, so that certainly needs to be included and to be expanded upon. And I’d like to see something about the Q27 local wildlife, and vegetation (≈plant and animal life) => Answer: F 

too, not that I imagine there’s much to see. Presumably the tourist invasion hasn’t helped.

SANDRA:

Okay, I’ll do some work on those two areas as well. But you’re right, there’s not much apart from some very shallow-rooted species. Although it’s cold and snowy there in the winter, the earth is baked so hard in the summer sun that rainwater can’t penetrate. So it’s a case of flood or drought, really.

TUTOR:

So, I understand. Now, before we look at everything in more detail, I’ve got a few factual questions for you. It would be a good idea to include the answers in your finished proposal, because they’re missing from your draft.

SANDRA:

Fine.