Part 2: Melbourne Zoo
Part 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11 What is the new activity in the zoo in November?
A evening tours
B bonfire nights for adults
C various parties
12 What is the most popular species in the zoo?
A kangaroo
B koala
C sheepdog
13 What is the key to feeding kangaroos?
A feeding more than one at a time
B gently touching the baby kangaroos
C standing up straight when feeding
14 Why is the wild dog area closed?
A The wild dogs are unwell.
B The enclosure in under repair.
C The dogs have not arrived.
15 Where can visitors get discount tickets this year?
A at the café
B on the official website
C at the gift shop
Questions 16-20
Label the map below
Write the correct letter, A-G next to Question 16-20
16 Arena ………………………
17 Educational hall ………………………….
18 Picnic spot …………………….
19 Photo printing shop ……………………….
20 Gift shop ………………………………
Key
- A
- B
- C
- B
- A
- C
- D
- A
- D
- B
Transcript
Speaker: Section 2: Melbourne Zoo. You will hear a man talking to a group of people about the Melbourne Zoo.
Mark (Zoo Staff): Good day, everyone. Welcome to the Melbourne Zoo. My name’s Mark, and I’d like to welcome you today. If you have a moment, I’d like to give you some information about our zoo before you enter. Please
feel free to ask me any questions at the end of my talk.
Seasonal Information and Events
Mark: As you know, it’s November now, and that means longer days. I have some good news for you. Anyone who hates getting up early in the morning can now enter the zoo after dinner. Because of the time of year, we are offering a two-hour mini-tour after 7 p.m. Seeing the animals at a different time of day will be a fascinating experience for many of you, and I encourage you to sign up.
Unfortunately, due to a fire last month, we no longer allow bonfire nights.
By the way, we have been planning two parties for Christmas next month. We’ll post the details on our website. It should be a lot of fun.
Animal Residents
Mark: So let me tell you a little about our residence here at the zoo. Despite what was recently reported in the media, the most popular animal around here is not the kangaroo or even the sheepdog. No, our star animal here is without doubt the koala. They are sedentary creatures and can sleep for up to 20 hours a day, so you’ll have to keep an eye out for them. You should be able to spot some of them in the treetops hiding behind branches, but if you’re lucky, you might see one run across your path.
Mark: Of course, we do have kangaroos. They are truly fascinating creatures. It might interest you to know that they are the only large animals that use hopping as a means of locomotion.
Kangaroos: Safety Rules
- It’s important to stand with an upright posture when giving them food (Bending over may be interpreted as aggression).
- Avoid any physical contact with the babies (The adults are quite protective of their young).
- They are not greedy and will stop eating once full.
Mark: As you may have heard, our wild dog pen is temporarily closed, but it should reopen soon. You’ll be happy to know that our dogs are all fine and in good health. Right now, we are fixing the fences. We need to consider public safety before opening the exhibit. But please come back to see them when we are finished.
Discounts and Park Layout
Mark: Speaking of return visits, if you enjoy our zoo and want to come back, you may be interested in getting a discount ticket. We used to sell them at the entrance and on our website. But the website is currently under maintenance. So the coupons are available only at the cafe near the gift shop for this year. So if you’re interested, make your way over there once you are ready. Be informed, there are a lot of tourists around today. So the earlier, the better.
Mark: Now, if I can bring your attention to the map of our zoo, I’ll provide a brief description of the grounds so that no one gets lost.
- Arena (for shows): We are at the entrance. To get there, cross the bridge and go straight to the end of the path and you’ll find it to your right. (Shows run every half hour).
- Educational Hall (History of the zoo): Located in the north of the zoo, just to the west of the toilets.
- Picnic Spot: The area surrounding the Botanic Garden and it’s also facing the river. The view is fantastic there.
- Photo Printing Site (New Location): It has now been moved to the building next to the bridge.
- Bikes: We have bike sheds at different locations across the zoo and the bikes are free for our guests. Cycling is only permitted on the designated paths.
- Gift Shop and Exit: Once you’ve got your bike, it’s only a five-minute ride to the gift shop and the exit is just beside it.
Mark: All right, that is the end of my talk. I hope you have a great time visiting all the animals. Take as many pictures as you like and don’t forget to share them with your friends. Now, does anyone have any questions?
