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Section 1: You’ll hear a school principal talking to a teacher who is going to organize an art competition.
Principal: Hi, John.
Teacher: Hi Wendy, thanks for coming to discuss the school art competition. I know this is your first year organising it.
Principal: Well, I’ve got some ideas, but I’d appreciate some help with arrangements. Teacher: Okay, we usually divide the competition into age groups. The first age group is junior students.
Principal: I’ll just note that down. Last year we went with a theme of family that worked very well.
Teacher: Yes, something simple is best for young children, I think. How about animals this year?
Principal: Sounds good. And for the type of art, last year children in the junior age group created a drawing. Shall we stick with that?
Teacher: Yes. And for the prize, I heard last year we gave cinema tickets to the winner. Is that right?
Principal: Yes, but you know, it might be nice to give the winners tickets to the zoo this time.
Teacher: Good idea. Okay.
Teacher: Finally, for the senior students, we also have to think of a theme. I’ve got a couple of ideas. One is the future.
Principal: Hmm. I’m not quite sure how students might approach that theme. It could be tricky.
Teacher: Um, my other idea was the city. What do you think?
Principal: Good. Students could get some really interesting images with that theme. Teacher: And for the type of art, I think a photograph would work well.
Principal: Great idea.
Teacher: And as a prize, one of our sponsors is willing to donate a voucher that the winner can spend on travel.
Principal: Fantastic. They can find inspiration for their next artworks.
Principal: Now, let’s discuss some further details of the competition.
Teacher: Sure.
Principal: First of all, the deadline for submitting artwork. We want to award the prizes on May 25th. 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?
Teacher: Sure, I’ll just note that down.
Principal: Where should they submit their artworks? At the office?
Teacher: Actually, there’s more space at the library, so let’s ask students to take their art there.
Principal: Ok, in terms of judging the competition, what did you do last year?
Teacher: We used an excellent local artist. We should try and use her again this year. Her name is Rebecca Lee.
Principal: Okay, is that L-E-E?
Teacher: No, it’s L-E-I-G-H.
Principal: Right. 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.
Teacher: Sure, I’ve got her number here. Are you ready? It’s 0407 625 4633. Principal: Got it.
Principal: After the judging, where are we going to display the artworks?
Teacher: How about we book the Bridge Street Gallery? It’s a beautiful old building.
Principal: It is. So can you go ahead and book it?
Teacher: Yes, and do you think we should also publish the artworks in the school magazine?
Principal: Yes, definitely. I think the winning students would be delighted to see that. Great.
Principal: 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?
Teacher: 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?
Principal: Yes, that could be nice.
