Listening – Unit 1: English 12 – B1 |#1

Answer Key

1. hero

2. youth

3. Con Dao

4. Atherton

5. 0912445820

Audio Tapescript:

Librarian: Good morning, Westend Community Library, how can I help you?
Student: Hello. I’m calling to ask for some information about a talk you’re advertising. It’s part of your ‘Life Stories’ series.
Librarian: Of course. Are you talking about the one on a national (1) hero?
Student: Yes, that’s the one. The talk about Võ Thị Sáu. I’d just like to check a few details.
Librarian: Certainly. What would you like to know?
Student: Well, the poster says the talk will cover her early life. I know she joined the resistance war in her (2) youth, but I was wondering if a specific age is mentioned?
Librarian: Yes, the speaker will focus on the period when she was just 14. And then it will cover her time in prison.
Student: Right. And where was she imprisoned? I always forget.
Librarian: She was imprisoned on (3) Con Dao Island. The talk will include some very powerful stories from that time.
Student: That sounds fascinating. My friends and I would like to attend as a group. Who should I contact?
Librarian: For group bookings, you’ll need to speak to my colleague, Mr. David (4) Atherton.
Student: Could you spell that last name for me, please?
Librarian: Of course. It’s A-T-H-E-R-T-O-N.
Student: Great. And finally, do you have a direct number for him?
Librarian: Yes, his number is (5) 0912 445 820.
Student: 0912 445 820. Got it. Thank you so much for your help.
Librarian: You’re very welcome. We look forward to seeing you at the talk.