Vol 4 Test 5 Part 1

Announcer: PART 1 Version 52367.

Announcer: You will hear a school principal talking to a teacher who is going to organize an art competition. First you have some time to look at questions one to four.

Announcer: Now listen carefully and answer questions one to four.

John: Hi Wendy.

Wendy: Hi John. Thanks for coming to discuss the school art competition. I know this is your first year organizing it.

John: Well I have got some ideas, but I would appreciate some help with arrangements.

Wendy: Okay. We usually divide the competition into age groups. The first age group is junior students.

John: I will just note that down.

Wendy: Last year we went with a theme of family. That worked very well.

John: Yes. Something simple is best for young children I think. How about animals this year?

Wendy: Sounds good. And for the type of art, last year children in the junior age group created a drawing. Shall we stick with that?

John: Yes. And for the prize I heard last year we gave cinema tickets to the winner. Is that right?

Wendy: Yes. But you know it might be nice to give the winners tickets to the zoo this time.

John: Good idea.

Wendy: Okay.

Wendy: Finally for the senior students we also have to think of a theme. I have got a couple of ideas. One is the future.

John: I am not quite sure how students might approach that theme. It could be tricky.

Wendy: My other idea was the city. What do you think?

John: Good. Students could get some really interesting images with that theme.

Wendy: And for the type of art I think a photograph would work well.

John: Great idea. And as a prize one of our sponsors is willing to donate a voucher that the winner can spend on travel.

Wendy: Fantastic. They can find inspiration for their next artworks.

Announcer: Before you hear the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10.

Announcer: Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.

Wendy: Now let's discuss some further details of the competition.

John: Sure. First of all the deadline for submitting artwork. We want to award the prizes on May 25th.

Wendy: Last year we needed a week to judge the winners and finalise arrangements for the awards night. How about if entrants submit their artwork by May 18th?

John: Sure. I'll just note that down. Where should they submit their artworks at the office?

Wendy: Actually there's more space at the library.

John: So let's ask students to take their art there.

Wendy: Okay. In terms of judging the competition what did you do last year?

John: We used an excellent local artist. We should try and use her again this year. Her name is Rebecca Lee.

Wendy: Okay. Is that L-W-E?

John: No. It's L-E-I-G-H.

Wendy: Right.

Wendy: I guess I should also note down her number so that I can get in contact with her after we finalise the rest of the competition details.

John: Sure. I've got her number here. Are you ready? It's 0407 625 463.

Wendy: Got it. After the judging where are we going to display the artworks? How about we book the Bridge Street Gallery? It's a beautiful old building.

John: It is. So can you go ahead and book it?

Wendy: Yes. And do you think we should also publish the artworks in the school magazine?

John: Yes. Definitely. I think the winning students would be delighted to see that.

Wendy: Great. Now in terms of the art exhibition of the students work, should we make it a morning event and follow it up with a special lunch or afternoon tea for parents?

John: I was thinking a late afternoon event might be better so that parents can attend after work. After the exhibition we could put on a dinner. What do you think?

Wendy: Yes. That could be nice. Now I want it.

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