Giải Đề Cambridge IELTS 19 – Test 2 – Listening Part 2 – Working as a lifeboat volunteer
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A. Bài nghe
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Working as a lifeboat volunteer
11 What made David leave London and move to Northsea?
12 The Lifeboat Institution in Northsea was built with money provided by
13 In his health assessment, the doctor was concerned about the fact that David
14 After arriving at the lifeboat station, they aim to launch the boat within
15 As a ‘helmsman’, David has the responsibility of deciding
16 As well as going out on the lifeboat, David
Which TWO things does David say about the lifeboat volunteer training?
Questions 19 and 20
Which TWO things does David find most motivating about the work he does?
B. Audioscripts
I never really planned to be a lifeboat volunteer when I came to live in Northsea. I’d been working in London as a website designer, but although that was interesting, I didn’t like city life. I’d been really keen on boats as a teenager, and I thought if I went to live by the sea, I might be able to pursue that interest a bit more in my free time. Then I found that the Lifeboat Institution was looking for volunteers, so I decided to apply. Q11
The Lifeboat Institution building here in Northsea’s hard to miss; it’s one of the largest in the country. It was built 15 years ago with funds provided by a generous member of the public, who’d lived here all her life. As the Lifeboat Institution is a charity that relies on that kind of donation, rather than funding provided by the government, that kind of help is much needed. Q12
When I applied, I had to have a health assessment. The doctors were particularly interested in my vision. I used to be short-sighted, so I’d had to wear glasses, but I’d had laser eye surgery two years earlier so that was OK. They gave me tests for colour blindness and they thought I might have a problem there, but it turned out I was OK. Q13
When the coastguard gets an alert, all the volunteers are contacted and rush to the lifeboat station. Our target’s to get there in five minutes, then we try to get the boat off the dock and out to sea in another six to eight minutes. Our team’s proud that we usually achieve that – the average time across the country’s eight and a half minutes. Q14
As well as steering the lifeboat, as a ‘helmsman’, I have the ultimate responsibility for the lifeboat. I have to check that the equipment we use is in working order – we have special life jackets that can support up four people in the water. And it’s ultimately my decision whether it’s safe to launch the boat. But it’s very rare not to launch, even in the worst weather. Q15
As well as going out on the lifeboat, my work involves other things too. A lot of people underestimate how windy conditions can change at sea, so I speak to youth groups and sailing clubs in the area about the sorts of problems that sailors and swimmers can have if the weather suddenly gets bad. We also have a lot of volunteers who organise activities to raise money for us, and we couldn’t manage without them. Q16
The training we get is a continuous process, focusing on technical competence and safe handling techniques, and it’s given me the confidence to deal with extreme situations with total calm. We had to do a fire and sea survival test first, and that’s a big help with the casualty care activities we do. We’ve done a lot on how to deal with ropes and tie knots – that’s an essential skill. After a year, I did a one-week residential course, led by specialists. There’s a wave-tank where we could experience an overturned lifeboat scenario – so we could get experience at what to do if the boat turned over in a storm at night, for example. Q17/18
Since I started, I’ve had to deal with a range of emergency situations.
But the work’s hugely motivating. It’s not just about saving lives – I’ve learned a lot about the technology involved. My background in IT’s been useful here, and I can use my expertise to help other volunteers. They’re a great group – we’re like a family really, which helps when you’re dragging yourself out of bed on a cold stormy night. But actually, it’s the colder months that can be the most rewarding time. That’s when the incidents tend to be more serious, and you realise that you can make a huge difference to the outcome. Q19/20
So if any of you listeners are interested…
C. Đáp án và giải thích chi tiết
Test 2: Listening Section 2
Listening Section 2: Working as a lifeboat volunteer (Làm tình nguyện viên tàu cứu hộ)
Part 2: Questions 11-16 Dạng MCQ Cách làm:
Lưu ý: Ta có thể loại trừ đáp án bằng cách lần lượt trả lời 2 câu hỏi:
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11. What made David leave London and move to Northsea? | |
A. He was eager to develop a hobby.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án đúng là A | I never really planned to be a lifeboat volunteer when I came to live in Northsea. I ’d been working in London as a website designer, but although that was interesting, I didn’t like city life. I’d been really keen on boats as a teenager, and I thought if I went to live by the sea, I might be able to pursue that interest a bit more in my free time. |
B He wanted to work shorter hours.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án B là NOT GIVEN | |
C He found his job in website design unsatisfying.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án C là FALSE | […] . I ’d been working in London as a website designer, but although that was interesting, I didn’t like city life.[…] |
12. The Lifeboat Institution in Northsea was built with money provided by | |
B a local resident. Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án đúng là B | The Lifeboat Institution building here in Northsea‘s hard to miss, it’s one of the largest in the country. It was built 15 years ago with funds provided by a generous member of the public who’d lived here all her life. […] |
A a local organisation.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án A là NOT GIVEN | |
C the local council.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án C là FALSE | […] As the Lifeboat Institution is a charity that relies on that kind of donation, rather than funding provided by the government, that was a huge help to us. |
13. In his health assessment, the doctor was concerned about the fact that David | |
A might be colour blind.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án đúng là A | […] When I applied, I had to have a health assessment. The doctors were particularly interested in my vision.[…] . They gave me tests for color blindness and they thought I might have a problem there, but it turned out I was OK. |
B was rather short-sighted. Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án B là FALSE | When I applied, I had to have a health assessment. The doctors were particularly interested in my vision. I used to be short-sighted, so I’d had to wear glasses, but I’d had laser eye surgery two years earlier so that was OK. They gave me tests for color blindness and they thought I might have a problem there, but it turned out I was OK. |
C had undergone eye surgery.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án C là NOT GIVEN | When I applied, I had to have a health assessment. The doctors were particularly interested in my vision. I used to be short-sighted, so I’d had to wear glasses, but I’d had laser eye surgery two years earlier so that was OK. They gave me tests for color blindness and they thought I might have a problem there, but it turned out I was OK. |
14. After arriving at the lifeboat station, they aim to launch the boat within | |
B. six to eight minutes.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án đúng là B | When the coastguard gets an alert, all the volunteers are contacted and rush to the lifeboat station. Our target’s to get there in five minutes, then we try to get the boat off the dock and out to sea in another six to eight minutes. […] |
A. five minutes. Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án A là FALSE | When the coastguard gets an alert, all the volunteers are contacted and rush to the lifeboat station. Our target’s to get there in five minutes, then we try to get the boat off the dock and out to sea in another six to eight minutes. […] |
C. eight and a half minutes. Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án C là FALSE | […] Our target’s to get there in five minutes, then we try to get the boat off the dock and out to sea in another six to eight minutes. Our team’s proud that we usually achieve that-the average time across the country’s eight and a half minutes. |
15. As a ‘helmsman’, David has the responsibility of deciding | |
C if the lifeboat should be launched. Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án đúng là C | I’ve recently qualified as what’s called a ’helmsman’, which means I have the ultimate responsibility for the lifeboat. I have to check that the equipment we use is in working order – the crew have special life jackets that can support up to four people in the water. And it’s ultimately my decision whether it’s safe to launch the boat. But it’s very rare not to launch it, even in the worst weather. |
A who will be the members of his crew. Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án A là NOT GIVEN | I’ve recently qualified as what’s called a ’helmsman’, which means I have the ultimate responsibility for the lifeboat. I have to check that the equipment we use is in working order – the crew have special life jackets that can support up to four people in the water. And it’s ultimately my decision whether it’s safe to launch the boat. But it’s very rare not to launch it, even in the worst weather. |
B what equipment it will be necessary to take.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án B là FALSE | […] . I have to check that the equipment we use is in working order – the crew have special life jackets that can support up to four people in the water. […] |
16. As well as going out on the lifeboat, David | |
A gives talks on safety at sea.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án đúng là A | As well as going out on the lifeboat, my work involves other things too. A lot of people underestimate how quickly conditions can change at sea, so I speak to youth groups and sailing clubs in the area about the sorts of problems that sailors and swimmers can have if the weather suddenly gets bad. […] |
B helps with fundraising. Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án B là FALSE | […] . We also have a lot of volunteers who organise activities to raise money for us, and we couldn’t manage without them. |
C recruits new volunteers. Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án C là NOT GIVEN | |
Part 2: Questions 17-20 Dạng MCQ (2 đáp án đúng) Cách làm:
Lưu ý: Ta có thể loại trừ đáp án bằng cách lần lượt trả lời 2 câu hỏi:
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17-18: Which TWO things does David say about the lifeboat volunteer training? | |
C The training exercises have built up his mental strength.
E The wave tank activities provided practice in survival techniques.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án đúng là C và E | The training we get is a continuous process, focusing on technical competence and safe handling techniques, and it’s given me the confidence to deal with extreme situations without panicking. […] . They had a wave-tank where they could create extreme weather conditions – so we could get experience at what to do if the boat turned over in a storm at night, for example. |
A The residential course developed his leadership skills.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án A là NOT GIVEN | […] . After a year, I did a one-week residential course, led by specialists. They had a wave-tank where they could create extreme weather conditions – so we could get experience at what to do if the boat turned over in a storm at night, for example. |
B The training in use of ropes and knots was quite brief. Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án B là FALSE | […] . We’ve done a lot on how to deal with ropes and tie knots – that’s an essential skill. […] |
D The casualty care activities were particularly challenging for him.
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án D là FALSE | […] . I was glad I’d done a first aid course before I started, as that’s a big help with the casualty care activities we do. |
19-20: Which TWO things does David find most motivating about the work he does? | |
A working as part of a team B experiences when working in winter
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án đúng là: A và B | But the work is hugely motivating. It’s not just about saving lives -I’ve learned a lot about the technology involved. My background in IT’s been useful here, and I can use my expertise to help other volunteers. They’re a great group – we’re like a family really, which helps when you’re dragging yourself out of bed on a cold stormy night. But actually, it’s the colder months that can be the most rewarding time. That’s when the incidents tend to be more serious, and you realize that you can make a huge difference to the outcome. So if any of you listeners are interested. . . . |
C being thanked by those he has helped
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án C là NOT GIVEN | |
D the fact that it keeps him fit
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án D là NOT GIVEN | |
E the chance to develop new equipment
Nhận xét:
Cụ thể:
⇒ Đáp án E là NOT GIVEN |
Mục đích: Phần Translation được đưa ra nhằm:
1. Cung cấp cho các bạn các từ vựng, ngữ pháp cần thiết đối với chủ đề bài viết
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Bước 1: Các bạn hãy đọc kỹ phần Câu Tiếng Việt – Dịch Tiếng Anh và phần Gợi ý bên cạnh để nắm được từ vựng, ngữ pháp cần thiết
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Bước 3: Sau khi đã viết câu tiếng Anh hoàn chỉnh, các bạn hãy nhấn Đáp án để so sánh giữa câu của các bạn với câu mẫu.
Bước 4: Sau khi đã so sánh giữa câu của các bạn và đáp án mẫu, các bạn có thể nhấn Next để sang câu tiếp theo. Hoặc có thể nhấn Back để xem lại câu trước đó
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Bước 2: Sau khi đã trả lời câu hỏi, các bạn hãy nhấn vào “Đáp án và Giải thích thêm” để so sánh đáp án
Bước 3: Sau khi đã so sánh giữa câu của các bạn và đáp án mẫu, các bạn có thể nhấn Next để sang câu tiếp theo. Hoặc có thể nhấn Back để xem lại câu trước đó
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Bước 2: Nhấn vào nút Bản dịch & Giải thích:
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Bước 4: Nhấn nút Next để đến với câu tiếp theo:
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(bạn hãy làm thật kỹ bước này, để có thể tiếp thu thật tốt kiến thức ở các bước tiếp theo):
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Bạn cũng có thể nhấn nút Back để xem lại câu trước:
1. Với mỗi câu hỏi, phần trả lời sẽ được chia nhỏ thành một số bước trả lời:
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