11 Why has the city introduced the Water-Saving Campaign?
A Because local reservoirs are nearly empty
B Because rainfall has been unusually low
C Because water bills have risen sharply
12 What is the campaign’s main target for the next year?
A To reduce household water use by 10%
B To install water meters in every home
C To cut household water use by 15%
13 What does the speaker say about the free home water checks?
A They’re available only for elderly residents
B They must be arranged in advance
C They include major plumbing repairs
14 When are the public workshops held?
A On Saturday afternoons
B On Sunday mornings
C On weekday evenings
15 What prize is offered in the June competition?
A A year of free water bills
B New kitchen appliances
C Equipment and a home consultation
Questions 16–20
Where can visitors go for each of the following?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–E, next to Questions 16–20.
A reception desk
B exhibition hall
C education room
D shop
E outdoor display area
16 get printed campaign leaflets ……………………
17 watch low-flow devices being demonstrated ……………………
18 attend a short talk on finding leaks ……………………
19 buy a moisture sensor ……………………
20 see a model garden with drought-resistant plants ……………………
Keys
11 B
12 C
13 B
14 A
15 C
16 A
17 B
18 C
19 D
20 E
Transcript
Part 2: You will hear a talk by a council officer about a city water-saving campaign.
CLAIRE BENSON: Good morning, everyone. I’m Claire Benson from the city council. I’m going to explain why we’ve launched the Water-Saving Campaign, what support is available, and what you can find at the campaign centre today.
As you know, recent dry years have put real pressure on our water supply. So, while water quality remains high and bills haven’t changed, the main reason for introducing this campaign is the unusually low rainfall we’ve had across the area.
Because of those dry conditions, the council has set a clear goal. We’re asking households across the city to work together to cut the amount of water they use at home. The specific target is a reduction of fifteen percent, which we believe is realistic if people make a few simple changes.
To help residents do that, we’re offering several kinds of support. One of the most popular is our free home water check, where an adviser visits your property and points out easy ways to save water. These visits are open to any household in the city, but you do need to book a time before someone can come round.
We’re also running a series of public workshops over the next few months. These are practical sessions showing people how to fit simple devices. If you’d like to join one, make a note that they take place on Saturday afternoons, not during the week or on Sunday mornings.
In June, we’ll hold a citywide competition to find the most water-efficient household. The winners won’t get help with their water bills or a set of kitchen machines. Instead, the prize will be a package of water-saving equipment together with a home consultation from one of our advisers.
Now, let me turn to the campaign centre itself. It’s useful to know where everything is.
At the reception desk, staff hand out printed leaflets and answer general questions.
If you’d rather see equipment in action, head for the exhibition hall. There you can watch demonstrations of low-flow shower heads, dual-flush toilets, and other devices.
For people who prefer short guided sessions, the education room is the right place. Talks are held there regularly, and one of the most useful ones explains how to identify hidden leaks around the home.
If you decide to buy something, there’s a small shop on site. It sells a range of products, including tap timers, rain barrels, and moisture sensors for gardens. The shop is open every afternoon, and the staff are very knowledgeable if you need advice on which product suits your home.
Finally, don’t miss the outdoor display area. It includes a model garden showing how drought-resistant plants can replace ordinary lawns, along with efficient irrigation systems.
