Which TWO points does Sam make about planning the fieldwork kit?
A It was harder than expected to keep the kit lightweight B The kit list was copied from last year’s project C The items were tested in the field before the trip D Some equipment had to be shared between groups E The tutor provided all the specialist equipment
Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A–E
Which TWO problems did Lina have when trialling the water-testing equipment?
A She collected the samples in the wrong containers B She used the strips after the expiry date C She did not record the temperature at the time of testing D The colour chart was difficult to match accurately E The results changed when the bottles were shaken
Questions 25–30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C
25 Sam suggests that the kit should include more spare batteries because A chargers may not work at the campsite B devices will be used continuously during mapping C batteries are not sold near the field site
26 The students agree that the first-aid pack must A be checked by the tutor before departure B include insect-bite treatment C be carried by every student
27 What does Lina say about using a paper map? A It is quicker than using a phone app B It is essential in case of poor signal C It is too heavy to carry all day
28 Sam mentions labelling equipment to illustrate A how to prevent items being lost B a way to reduce set-up time C the need to meet safety rules
29 What do the students decide about including a portable power bank? A They will borrow one from another group B They will buy one if there is money left C They will include it as a priority item
30 What are the students going to do next? A write the final kit list and assign items B practise using the equipment in the lab C ask the tutor to change the fieldwork location
Keys
21 A 22 D 23 D 24 E 25 B 26 B 27 B 28 A 29 C 30 A
Transcripts
Part 3: You will hear two students, Sam and Lina, discussing what equipment they need for a river survey and deciding how to organise their fieldwork kit.
SAM: Right, Lina, we need to sort out our fieldwork kit for the river survey. Have you checked what we actually need? LINA: Yes, but it is more complicated than I thought. We have loads of equipment and we still have to carry food and waterproofs. SAM: Exactly. The tricky bit is keeping everything lightweight, because we will be walking between sites all day. LINA: And we cannot just reuse last year’s list. Our locations are different. SAM: True. Also, the tutor said the department cannot provide enough of the specialist stuff for everyone, so some equipment has to be shared between groups. LINA: That means we need a clear plan for who carries what. SAM: I did a trial with the water-testing kit yesterday, the one with the colour strips. LINA: I tried it too, and I had problems. First, the colour chart was really hard to match. The difference between two shades looked tiny. SAM: Same here. I kept changing my mind and I was not sure which shade was correct. LINA: And the results changed when I shook the sample bottle, which was confusing. I thought it should be stable. SAM: That is worth mentioning in our notes, because it affects the results. LINA: We should agree on a simple method and avoid shaking once we start. SAM: Yes. Now, what about power? SAM: I think we need more spare batteries. During mapping we will use the GPS and phones constantly, and they drain fast. SAM: Also, first aid. LINA: The tutor said the first-aid pack must include insect-bite treatment, because people got bitten badly on the last trip. SAM: OK, we will add that. LINA: Are we taking paper maps as well as the app? SAM: I would say yes. LINA: Same. A paper map is essential in case we lose signal, especially down in the valley. SAM: Another thing, we should label the equipment. LINA: Why, for safety? SAM: Mainly to stop things getting lost. Last time, two groups had identical measuring tapes and one just disappeared into the wrong bag. LINA: Right, labels then. SAM: We should do that for all the shared items so they come back to the right group. LINA: Do we need a power bank? SAM: I think so. LINA: Even if it costs a bit? SAM: Yes. I would make it a priority item, because it could save the whole day if batteries fail. LINA: We should also think about packing. The waterproofs should be easy to grab if the weather changes. SAM: And the first-aid pack should be near the top, not buried under equipment. LINA: What about carrying the shared kit between sites? SAM: We can split it. One person takes the water-testing kit, another takes the measuring tape and sample bags, and someone else carries the spare batteries. LINA: That sounds sensible, and it keeps the loads balanced. SAM: We should list every item, then write a name beside it, so nothing gets forgotten. LINA: Yes, because it is easy to assume someone else has packed it. LINA: We should pack things in the order we use them, so we are not unpacking everything at each site. SAM: Agreed. We can keep the testing strips dry in a sealed pouch, and put spare batteries in an outer pocket for quick access. SAM: So what do we do next? LINA: We need to finalise the list. SAM: Let us write the final kit list and assign items to each person, then we can message the rest of the group. LINA: Great, I will open the shared document.
