雅思听力剑雅11精听讲义 | Test 2 Section 1 Enquiry About Joining Youth Council
Part I
CAROLINE:Good Morning. Youth Council. Caroline speaking.ROGER:Oh, hello, I'm interested in standing for election to the Youth Council, and I was told to give you a call.CAROLINE:That's good. Could I have your name, please?ROGER:Yes, it's Roger Brown.CAROLINE:Thank you. I'm Caroline, the Youth Council administrator. So do you know much about what the Council does, Roger?ROGER:I've talked to Stephanie - I think she's the chair of the Council.ROGER:And she told me a lot about it. How it's a way for young people to discuss local issues, for example, and make suggestions to the town council. That's what made me interested.CAROLINE:Fine. Well let me take down some of your details. First of all, how old are you? You know the Council is for young people aged from 13 to 18?ROGER:I've just turned 18.CAROLINE:And where do you live, Roger?ROGER:Well, that's a bit complicated. At the moment I'm looking for a flat to rent here, so I'm in a hostel from Monday to Friday. I go back to my parents' place at the weekend.例如，它为年轻人提供了一个讨论当地问题并向镇议会提出建议的平台。noun. a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county（市、郡等的）政务委员会，地方议会E.g.:She's on the local council.
她是地方议会的议员。
verb. to be a candidate in an election做候选人；参选E.g.: She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections.
她参加了地方选举，但未能当选。
noun. the position of being in charge of a meeting or committee; the person who holds this position（主持会议或委员会的）主席席位；委员长职位；（会议或委员会的）主席；委员长E.g.: He was elected chair of the city council.
他当选为市议会主席。
noun. a building that provides cheap accommodation and meals to students, workers or travellers宿舍，招待所（提供廉价食宿服务）
CAROLINE:OK, So where's the best place to send you some information about the Council?ROGER:Oh, to my parents' address, please. That's 17, Buckleigh Street - B-U-C-K-L-E-I- G-H Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, though you don't really need the county.CAROLINE:Oh, I know Stamford - it's a lovely town. And what's the postcode?CAROLINE:Right, thank you. So are you working here, or are you a student?ROGER:I started studying at the university a couple of weeks ago, and I've got a part-time job for a few hours a week.ROGER:Well, I've done several different things. I've just finished a short-term contract as a courier, and now I'm working as a waiter in one of the big hotels.CAROLINE:Uh. That can't leave you much time for studying!ROGER:Oh, it's not too bad. I manage to fit it all in.CAROLINE:What are you studying?ROGER:My ambition is to go into parliament eventually, so my major subject is politics. That's partly why I think the Youth Council is important and want to be a part of it.CAROLINE:And I suppose you're also taking a minor subject, aren't you? I know a lot of people study economics too.ROGER:I chose history. To be honest, I'm not finding it as interesting as I expected!我刚刚结束了一份快递员的短期合同，现在在一家大酒店当服务员。noun. an area of Britain, Ireland or the US that has its own government（英国、爱尔兰的）郡；（美国的）县
E.g.: the southern counties
南部各郡
verb. to succeed in doing sth, especially sth difficult完成（困难的事）；勉力完成
E.g.: In spite of his disappointment, he managed a weak smiles.
尽管他很失望，他还是勉强露出一丝淡淡的微笑。
to find time to see sb or to do sth找到时间（见某人、做某事）
E.g.: I'll try and fit you in after lunch.
我尽量午饭后抽时间见你。
4. parliament|ˈpɑːrləmənt|noun. the parliament of the United Kingdom, consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords英国议会（包括下议院和上议院）
E.g.: to win a seat in Parliament
赢得议会中的一个席位
noun. an area of knowledge studied in a school, college, etc.学科；科目；课程
E.g.: Surprisingly, maths was voted their favourite subjectt
令人吃惊的是，数学被评为他们喜爱的科目。
Part III
CAROLINE:OK, so with your studying and your part-time job, do you have time for any other interests or hobbies?ROGER:Well, I spend quite a lot of time cycling - both around town to get to university and to work, and also long-distance, from here to London, for instance.CAROLINE:That's pretty impressive! Anything else?ROGER:For relaxation I'm also keen on the cinema - I used to go at least once a week, but I can't manage to go so often now.CAROLINE:Right. Are you sure you'll have enough time for the Youth Council?ROGER:Yes, I've worked out that I can afford to reduce my hours at work, and that will make the time.CAROLINE:So is there any particular aspect of the Youth Council's work that appeals to you, Roger?ROGER:Well, my sister is blind, so I'm particularly interested in working with disabled young people, to try and improve the quality of their lives.我花很多时间骑行——既在城里骑车去大学和上班，也长途骑行，比如从这里到伦敦。adj.liking sb/sth very much; very interested in sb/sth喜爱；（对…）着迷，有兴趣E.g.: She's not keen on being told what to do.
她不喜欢别人向她发号施令。
verb. to attract or interest sb有吸引力；有感染力；引起兴趣
E.g.: The design has to appeal to all ages and social groups.
设计得要雅俗共赏，老幼皆宜。
CAROLINE:That's great. Well, the best way to get involved is to be nominated by some people who you know.ROGER:Right. Can you tell me how to set about organising that?CAROLINE:You should talk to Jeffrey, our Elections Officer. I can arrange a meeting in the council office with him, if you like.CAROLINE:He'll be here next Monday, if that suits you.ROGER:That's the 14th, isn't it?ROGER:I can manage late afternoon.CAROLINE:Would you like to suggest a time? He generally leaves around 5:30.ROGER:Well, would 4:30 be OK? My last class finishes at 4, so I'd have plenty of time to get to your office.CAROLINE:Right, that's fine. Oh, and could I have a phone number we can contact you on?ROGER:Yes, my mobile number's 07788 136711.CAROLINE:Thank you. Well, we'll look forward to seeing you next week.ROGER:Thanks very much. Goodbye.to start doing sth开始做；着手做E.g.: We need to set about finding a solution.
