Part 3: Street Lighting Proposal

Questions 21 to 25
Choose the correct letter A B or C.

21 The students are preparing a proposal for
A a city council meeting
B a school event
C a private company

22 The main benefit of the new street lighting is
A lower installation cost
B brighter roads all night
C light that changes when needed

23 The students’ biggest concern is
A colour of the lights
B privacy
C noise from sensors

24 The system detects movement using
A cameras
B heat sensors
C phone signals

25 The pilot area was chosen because it has
A many parks
B frequent vandalism
C very wide streets

Questions 26 to 30
Where does the project team keep each item.
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter A to G next to Questions 26 to 30.

Locations
A near the entrance
B in the attic
C at the back of the room
D on a high shelf
E near the stairs
F in a specially designed space
G within the café

Items
26 batteries ______
27 children’s leaflets ______
28 spare sensors ______
29 feedback forms ______
30 training manuals ______

Keys

Transcripts

Part 3: You will hear two students discussing a proposal for a street lighting project.

Zara: Okay, we need a clear story for the city council meeting. They won’t read a long report.
Ben: Right. We should open with the main benefit. The street lights adjust when needed. Not just on or off. They respond to people.
Zara: Yeah, and we should keep it really clear.
Ben: Exactly. We don’t want them guessing what we mean.
Zara: I’ll keep the slides simple so they can follow it easily.
Ben: Good idea. We also need to keep the timing tight because the agenda is packed.
Zara: Okay, so we start with the benefit, then we go to the risks.
Ben: Sounds good. Let’s stick to that order.
Zara: Exactly. But we also need to show we’ve thought about risks. What do you think their biggest worry will be.
Ben: Privacy. Always. If they hear sensors they imagine cameras watching them.
Zara: Right, and people get sensitive about that fast.
Ben: Yes, even if we explain it, we have to be careful.
Zara: The supplier keeps saying no cameras. But then they propose detecting movement using phone signals. That still feels personal.
Ben: Yes, because people carry phones everywhere. Even if the data is anonymous, the public won’t trust it unless we explain it simply.
Zara: We should include a plain language section. What is collected, what is not collected, and who can see it.
Ben: Agreed. I can draft that page tonight and send it to you.
Zara: Great, and I’ll check it reads smoothly.
Ben: Another issue. The pilot area. They chose it because of frequent vandalism. I get the logic. If it survives there, it survives anywhere. But it also increases the chance equipment gets smashed.
Zara: So we need protective housings and a quick swap design. If something breaks, maintenance teams can replace the part fast. That saves money and keeps the lights working.
Ben: Right, and it helps us answer questions about maintenance.
Zara: Also, about brightness. The whole point is light that changes when needed, but we must avoid making the street suddenly too bright. People complain about glare.
Ben: True. We can propose a smooth transition. No sudden jumps.
Zara: Yeah, that sounds much better.
Ben: Let’s print a small map for the room so they can picture the pilot area while we speak.
Zara: Good point. Visuals always help.
Ben: Now, for the project room logistics, we have to organise materials so the team can work efficiently. Let’s map where items will be stored.
Zara: Okay. Batteries. Those are heavy and should be kept safely. Where.
Ben: On a high shelf. Actually, heavy items on a high shelf can be risky. But the location list we have includes on a high shelf, and it’s used in our safety plan because the shelf has a guard rail and is away from visitors.
Zara: Fine. Batteries on a high shelf, with the guard rail. Next. Children’s leaflets. We want to explain the project to families.
Ben: Those should go in a specially designed space, like a display stand with bright signs, so kids can pick them up without touching equipment.
Zara: Great. Spare sensors.
Ben: At the back of the room, in a labelled box. That area is staff only, so fewer things go missing.
Zara: Feedback forms. We want people to fill them in.
Ben: Near the entrance. People notice them as they arrive and again as they leave.
Zara: And training manuals for staff.
Ben: Within the café area. The café corner is where staff take breaks and read. If manuals are there, they’re more likely to be used.
Zara: Perfect. Let’s keep the language simple and the benefits concrete. Lower energy use, better safety when people are present, and reduced light pollution when streets are empty.