21 Priya thinks the main issue at the start will be
A choosing the right equipment.
B getting permission for certain areas.
C finding enough volunteers.
22 Owen suggests making short audio recordings because it could
A help confirm bird species later.
B replace written notes completely.
C make the survey more interesting.
23 What do they decide about the survey timetable?
A They will run two sessions at different times of day.
B They will only carry out the survey at weekends.
C They will avoid early mornings.
24 They decide to measure habitat quality mainly by
A counting insects.
B estimating ground cover.
C collecting soil samples.
Questions 25–30
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Survey Locations & Final Steps
In the library garden, the trees limit [25] __________.
The engineering courtyard may be disturbed by building [26] __________.
On the riverside path, there is a safety risk near the [27] __________.
Ask volunteers to provide [28] __________ after the survey finishes.
Run a short [29] __________ session to ensure everyone records data consistently.
Include a [30] __________ in the presentation to show the survey routes clearly.
Keys
21 B 22 A 23 A 24 B 25 visibility 26 work 27 water 28 feedback 29 training 30 map
Transcripts
Part 3 You will hear two students, Priya and Owen, discussing how to organise a biodiversity survey on their university campus.
Priya: Have you thought about how we will run the campus biodiversity survey? Owen: Yes, I have, but I keep thinking the hardest part will be identifying species correctly. Priya: That is definitely an issue, but I think permission comes first. Some areas are behind locked gates, and we cannot assume access.
Owen: True. The riverside path might also close early in the evening. Priya: Yes, access hours could be a problem there. We should check those details before we promise anything to volunteers.
Priya: We should probably write all of this down as we go along. Owen: Good idea. I will make a list so we do not miss anything important.
Owen: When it comes to recording data, should we rely mainly on photos? Priya: Photos work well for plants and insects, but birds move too fast most of the time. Owen: That is true. What if we record short audio clips of bird calls as well? We could listen to them later and check the species. Priya: That could work, but probably only in quieter areas of the campus.
Owen: The sports field edge will be noisy when training sessions are on. Priya: Yes, it will be far too noisy for audio recording. We can still count species there, but sound will not be reliable.
Owen: I think we are covering most of the key points now. Priya: Yes, the plan is starting to sound more organised.
Owen: What about the timetable for the survey? Early morning is usually best for birds. Priya: It is, but I am not sure many volunteers will turn up very early. Owen: What if we start at seven instead of six? Priya: Seven sounds more realistic. We should also have a late afternoon session to compare results.
Owen: So one early session and one later session on the same day? Priya: Yes, that would give us a better overall picture of activity levels.
Priya: We should also keep the plan as simple as possible. Owen: I agree. Clear instructions will make things easier for everyone involved.
Owen: And what about weekends? Priya: One weekend session would be useful. Sunday might suit most people better than Saturday.
Owen: We should also think about the weather. Priya: Yes, we will need a backup plan in case of heavy rain or strong wind.
Owen: Do you think we need to explain the aims of the survey clearly at the start? Priya: Yes, people tend to be more motivated when they understand why they are doing something.
Owen: How should we assess habitat quality across the campus? Should we take soil samples? Priya: That sounds scientific, but it would require extra permission and equipment. I think estimating ground cover and noting main features is more practical.
Owen: That makes sense, and it will also save time.
Priya: Let us talk about locations in more detail. The library garden looks promising, but the trees limit visibility. Owen: Yes, it might be difficult to see birds clearly there.
Priya: The engineering courtyard is another concern because of the building work. Owen: I thought that was finishing soon. Priya: They said next month, but that is still during our survey period.
Owen: Right, so that area will probably be disturbed.
Priya: The riverside path also has a safety risk near the water, especially around the bend. Owen: We will need to set a clear boundary line so people know where they can stand safely.
Priya: We should also think about how long each session will last. Owen: Yes, we do not want people to get tired or lose focus.
Priya: We can also ask volunteers for feedback after the survey. Owen: That would be useful, especially if we want to repeat the project in the future.
Priya: Before we start, I think we should run a short training session. Owen: Yes, that way everyone records information in the same way.
Priya: For the presentation, we should include a map showing our survey routes clearly. Owen: Definitely. That will make the results much easier to understand.
