NARRATOR:
You will hear a woman answering questions for a local transport survey.
NARRATOR:
First, you have some time to look at questions one to five.
NARRATOR:
Now listen carefully and answer questions one to five.
INTERVIEWER:
Excuse me, could you spare a few minutes for a survey about transport?
INTERVIEWER:
It won't take very long.
INTERVIEWER:
We're conducting it for the local council.
INTERVIEWER:
They want to learn how people travel and hear suggestions for improvements.
INTERVIEWER:
How did you come into town today?
INTERVIEWER:
Could I have a few personal details?
INTERVIEWER:
So what's your name?
INTERVIEWER:
Louisa Hardie.
INTERVIEWER:
Would you spell the surname, please?
INTERVIEWER:
What's your address?
LUISA:
Number 19, Whitestone Road.
INTERVIEWER:
That's in Bradfield, correct?
INTERVIEWER:
Is your postcode GT7?
INTERVIEWER:
And what do you do?
INTERVIEWER:
Are you studying?
LUISA:
I've just completed my training, actually.
LUISA:
I work as a hairdresser.
INTERVIEWER:
One last question in this part.
INTERVIEWER:
Why have you come into town today?
LUISA:
I normally come to shop, but today I have an appointment with the dentist.
NARRATOR:
Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
NARRATOR:
Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
INTERVIEWER:
In this final section, I'd like your views on facilities and arrangements for travelling to and from work.
INTERVIEWER:
What could the city improve?
LUISA:
When I walk home after a late shift, the streets don't feel bright enough, so better lighting would help.
INTERVIEWER:
That's a useful point.
LUISA:
It's also disappointing that the number of footpaths has been reduced.
LUISA:
We need more of them if the council wants people to walk.
LUISA:
Trains should run more frequently too.
LUISA:
I avoid them because the wait is so long.
INTERVIEWER:
Finally, what about cycling?
INTERVIEWER:
The city is trying to persuade more residents to cycle to work.
LUISA:
Yes, I've heard about that.
INTERVIEWER:
The council and employers may both be able to make cycling more practical.
LUISA:
At my workplace, there isn't anywhere safe to park a bicycle.
LUISA:
I'd also have to ride uphill.
LUISA:
On a hot day, I'd arrive feeling sweaty, so I'd need access to a shower at work.
LUISA:
I'm not very confident riding on such busy roads either.
LUISA:
If the council offered cycling training for those conditions, I'd feel much more willing to start.
INTERVIEWER:
That's extremely helpful.
INTERVIEWER:
Thank you for your time.
NARRATOR:
That is the end of part one.
NARRATOR:
You now have one minute to check your answers to part one.