11 What is the main reason for opening the new e-waste facility?
A to generate revenue for the local council
B to prevent hazardous materials from entering landfills
C to provide employment for local residents
12 How much does it cost residents to drop off standard electronic items?
A it is completely free
B a small flat fee applies
C it depends on the weight of the items
13 Which item is strictly NOT accepted at this facility?
A old mobile phones
B broken refrigerators
C empty ink cartridges
14 What must residents bring with them to use the drop-off site?
A a form of photo identification
B a recent utility bill
C proof of vehicle registration
15 What happens to the electronics after they are collected?
A they are shipped overseas for processing
B they are repaired and sold in local charity shops
C they are broken down into raw materials safely
Questions 16-20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 16-20.
16 Battery Disposal Bins ………………..
17 Television and Monitor Area ………………..
18 Small Appliances Zone ………………..
19 Secure Data Destruction Unit ………………..
20 Staff Office ………………..
Keys
11 B
12 A
13 B
14 B
15 C
16 G
17 C
18 A
19 E
20 F
Transcript
Part 2: You will hear a monologue about a new community electronic waste drop-off facility.
FACILITY MANAGER: Welcome everyone to our community meeting about the new Kingsley E-Waste Drop-Off Center. I’m Mark, the facility manager. So, why did we build this place? Our primary goal is simply to keep dangerous chemicals out of our local rubbish dumps, as they can severely pollute the soil.
I know people are worried about expenses. Some nearby towns charge a small flat fee or weigh your items. However, our council has fully subsidized this initiative, so it is completely free for all households.
Please be aware of what we can and cannot take. We happily accept old mobile phones and empty ink cartridges. But we don’t have the capacity for large white goods. So, please do not bring broken refrigerators or washing machines here. You’ll need a specialist service for those.
When you arrive, our staff will greet you. You don’t need to show photo identification or vehicle registration documents. We just ask that you hand over a recent utility bill to prove you live locally.
People often ask what happens next. We don’t ship waste overseas, and we don’t fix things up to resell locally. Instead, everything is transported to a certified plant where items are safely dismantled and separated into basic metals and plastics.
Right, let’s look at the layout of the facility so you know exactly where to go. Please look at the map I’ve handed out. Imagine you are driving through the Main Gate at the south end of the site. You are here.
As soon as you come through the Main Gate, look immediately to your left. There is a small circular area right near the entrance. That is where you’ll find the Battery Disposal Bins. We keep them close to the front for quick access.
Continuing straight up the main driveway from the gate, you’ll reach a central crossroads. Turn right here, and go down the path. On the right side of that path, you’ll see a large rectangular building. This is the Television and Monitor Area, where all heavy screens are securely stored.
From the Television area, walk back to the central crossroads and turn right to head north. Right in front of you are two large sorting zones. The one on your left is the Small Appliances Zone, which is perfect for items like broken toasters, blenders, and kettles.
Just above that, in the top left corner of the site, you’ll find the Secure Data Destruction Unit. It is highly secure for disposing of laptops or hard drives.
Finally, before you leave the facility, notice the building situated just to the right of the Main Gate as you look at your map, directly opposite the Battery Bins. That is the Staff Office. Our team is always ready to help you out if you need a hand.
