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Test 4, you will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.

Test 4, you will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.

There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance to check your work.

There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance to check your work.

All the recordings will be played once only.

All the recordings will be played once only.

The test is in 4 sections.

The test is in 4 sections.

At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

Now turn to Section One.

Now turn to Section One.

Section One, you will hear a conversation between Peter and Jim talking about some details for their shared accommodation.

Section One, you will hear a conversation between Peter and Jim talking about some details for their shared accommodation.

First, you have some time to look at questions 1~4.

First, you have some time to look at questions 1~4.

You will see that there is an example which has been done for you.

You will see that there is an example which has been done for you.

On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.

On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.

It's Peter.

It's Peter.

Oh, hey Peter.

Oh, hey Peter.

What's up?

What's up?

I thought I'd call so we could hammer out the details for next year's lease.

I thought I'd call so we could hammer out the details for next year's lease.

Peter says that he wants to hammer out the details for next year's lease with Jim.

Peter says that he wants to hammer out the details for next year's lease with Jim.

So, lease has been written in the space.

So, lease has been written in the space.

Now, we shall begin.

Now, we shall begin.

You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully, and answer questions 1~4.

You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully, and answer questions 1~4.

Jim, it's Peter.

Jim, it's Peter.

Oh, hey Peter.

Oh, hey Peter.

What's up?

What's up?

I thought I'd call so we could hammer out the details for next year's lease.

I thought I'd call so we could hammer out the details for next year's lease.

That's a good idea.

That's a good idea.

Did we ever decide on how to split the total rent?

Did we ever decide on how to split the total rent?

Well, I was thinking, since my room is bigger, I probably should pay a little more.

Well, I was thinking, since my room is bigger, I probably should pay a little more.

So I could pay 110 pounds, and you could pay 80 pounds, does that sound OK?

So I could pay 110 pounds, and you could pay 80 pounds, does that sound OK?

Considering that my old department cost me 100 pounds for a smaller room, I'm definitely all right with that.

Considering that my old department cost me 100 pounds for a smaller room, I'm definitely all right with that.

Hey, I was looking at a map of the area, and Can't seem to find a bus stop near it.

Hey, I was looking at a map of the area, and Can't seem to find a bus stop near it.

Do you know where we would catch the bus?

Do you know where we would catch the bus?

Well, the bus is actually pretty far from us, but we have that garage that we can park our cars in.

Well, the bus is actually pretty far from us, but we have that garage that we can park our cars in.

Wow, that's great.

Wow, that's great.

Convenient parking is hard to find, so we're lucky we have that.

Convenient parking is hard to find, so we're lucky we have that.

OK, so we have a whole lot of things we'll need to buy when we move in.

OK, so we have a whole lot of things we'll need to buy when we move in.

How do you want to split that up?

How do you want to split that up?

I was wondering, do you still work at the supermarket?

I was wondering, do you still work at the supermarket?

Yup, every Tuesday and Saturday.

Yup, every Tuesday and Saturday.

Would you be able to buy things from there?

Would you be able to buy things from there?

If I sent you a shopping list, sure, I can do that.

If I sent you a shopping list, sure, I can do that.

Great, then I can take care of whatever else we need that you wouldn't get at a supermarket.

Great, then I can take care of whatever else we need that you wouldn't get at a supermarket.

If you want, I'll pick you up from work that day, and we can go to the Apartment together.

If you want, I'll pick you up from work that day, and we can go to the Apartment together.

Now, that would be great, thanks.

Now, that would be great, thanks.

No problem, that way we can split the cost of petrol.

No problem, that way we can split the cost of petrol.

Works for me, it's so expensive these days, isn't it?

Works for me, it's so expensive these days, isn't it?

Downright obscene.

Downright obscene.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 5~10.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 5~10.

Now, listen, and answer questions 5~10.

Now, listen, and answer questions 5~10.

So let's figure out what appliances we need.

So let's figure out what appliances we need.

Do we have a microwave?

Do we have a microwave?

Yes, the landlord is providing that for us.

Yes, the landlord is providing that for us.

Hey, do you still have that space heater that We need one for the kitchen, since it's not connected to the Central heating.

Hey, do you still have that space heater that We need one for the kitchen, since it's not connected to the Central heating.

All right, I'll bring that.

All right, I'll bring that.

Anything else?

Anything else?

Well, I have some dining room and living room furniture I can bring, so that should take care of most of the big stuff.

Well, I have some dining room and living room furniture I can bring, so that should take care of most of the big stuff.

You know what we do need though?

You know what we do need though?

Could you bring a toaster?

Could you bring a toaster?

I actually don't have one.

I actually don't have one.

It doesn't come with the microwave.

It doesn't come with the microwave.

No.

No.

The landlord is only supplying the microwave.

The landlord is only supplying the microwave.

It would really help if you could bring one.

It would really help if you could bring one.

OK, I'll pick one up at the store.

OK, I'll pick one up at the store.

You know I al- also have this cool antique rotary phone that would be a cool addition to the apartment.

You know I al- also have this cool antique rotary phone that would be a cool addition to the apartment.

Sort of as decoration and utility.

Sort of as decoration and utility.

Oh, cool.

Oh, cool.

The only thing is we'd have to put it in the kitchen, unless you want it in your room.

The only thing is we'd have to put it in the kitchen, unless you want it in your room.

Why not put it in the living room?

Why not put it in the living room?

The living room is too loud to have a phone conversation.

The living room is too loud to have a phone conversation.

The noise sort of carries, so if one person is trying to watch TV or have friends The person on the phone won't be able to hear.

The noise sort of carries, so if one person is trying to watch TV or have friends The person on the phone won't be able to hear.

hmm, OK, well, I guess kitchen it is then. Any other big things we need?

hmm, OK, well, I guess kitchen it is then. Any other big things we need?

That seems like everything.

That seems like everything.

That's all I can think of, and of course, move in is June the first.

That's all I can think of, and of course, move in is June the first.

I can't wait, we'll be able to watch the big game in our new apartment.

I can't wait, we'll be able to watch the big game in our new apartment.

It's going to be awesome.

It's going to be awesome.

Yeah, we can move in in the morning, and then Friday night, we can sit back and cheer on Liverpool.

Yeah, we can move in in the morning, and then Friday night, we can sit back and cheer on Liverpool.

I have an exam in the morning, but we'll be done around 11:00 AM, and can move in after.

I have an exam in the morning, but we'll be done around 11:00 AM, and can move in after.

Wait, Liverpool.

Wait, Liverpool.

You're joking, right?

You're joking, right?

I thought you were a Manchester United fan.

I thought you were a Manchester United fan.

Man U, no way, Liverpool, all the way.

Man U, no way, Liverpool, all the way.

Oh, no, I I don't know if I can live with a Liverpool fan.

Oh, no, I I don't know if I can live with a Liverpool fan.

That is the end of section one.

That is the end of section one.

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

Now turn to section two.

Now turn to section two.

Section two.

Section two.

You'll hear an HR representative of Earn and Learn giving some information about her company.

You'll hear an HR representative of Earn and Learn giving some information about her company.

First, you have some time to look at questions 11~16.

First, you have some time to look at questions 11~16.

Now listen carefully, and answer questions 11~16.

Now listen carefully, and answer questions 11~16.

Welcome to all of you.

Welcome to all of you.

Can everybody see and hear me?

Can everybody see and hear me?

Good.

Good.

I'm Sarah Connor, an HR representative of Earn and Learn.

I'm Sarah Connor, an HR representative of Earn and Learn.

I have been asked today to talk to you about our company.

I have been asked today to talk to you about our company.

So, for those of you who don't know very much about the company, let me start by giving you some basic information about it. Earn and Learn started nearly 20 years ago.

So, for those of you who don't know very much about the company, let me start by giving you some basic information about it. Earn and Learn started nearly 20 years ago.

It is not a charity, but a for-profit company that enables promising entrepreneurs to make money while traveling.

It is not a charity, but a for-profit company that enables promising entrepreneurs to make money while traveling.

During the past 10 years, it has grown rapidly.

During the past 10 years, it has grown rapidly.

And has gained great influence in most countries of the world.

And has gained great influence in most countries of the world.

We have a partnership with the school, and take a large number of recent graduates from the business school.

We have a partnership with the school, and take a large number of recent graduates from the business school.

So, if you are a recent graduate, I'd say you can consider applying to our company.

So, if you are a recent graduate, I'd say you can consider applying to our company.

Before your application, you might be curious about what sort of places you could go to.

Before your application, you might be curious about what sort of places you could go to.

There are four main locations, but you also have the freedom to submit a different location, and if they can make the necessary arrangements, you can go.

There are four main locations, but you also have the freedom to submit a different location, and if they can make the necessary arrangements, you can go.

The first country earn and learn established locations was the US.

The first country earn and learn established locations was the US.

Where you may choose from multiple locations, as long as you can commit to their more rigid schedule of August to December.

Where you may choose from multiple locations, as long as you can commit to their more rigid schedule of August to December.

Also, you could do the Australia internship.

Also, you could do the Australia internship.

That one is really cool.

That one is really cool.

You work at a wildlife shelter, and learn about the business practices of non-profit organizations.

You work at a wildlife shelter, and learn about the business practices of non-profit organizations.

You do have to be willing to commit 8 months for that one, though.

You do have to be willing to commit 8 months for that one, though.

Perhaps that's a long time to be so far away.

Perhaps that's a long time to be so far away.

But I would say it is really an amazing opportunity.

But I would say it is really an amazing opportunity.

I don't know whether some of you are in decent physical shape.

I don't know whether some of you are in decent physical shape.

If so, the South Africa internship is another exciting one.

If so, the South Africa internship is another exciting one.

You learn a lot about sustainable farming.

You learn a lot about sustainable farming.

But you would be doing some of the manual labor involved in maintaining a farm.

But you would be doing some of the manual labor involved in maintaining a farm.

Indeed, it's hard work, but I think you would definitely be able to do it.

Indeed, it's hard work, but I think you would definitely be able to do it.

It may be wise to wait until after their summer is over, so it's not so terribly hot.

It may be wise to wait until after their summer is over, so it's not so terribly hot.

In addition, there is a most recently established location in India.

In addition, there is a most recently established location in India.

This one gives you more of a study abroad feel, given that they arrange a host family for you to stay with.

This one gives you more of a study abroad feel, given that they arrange a host family for you to stay with.

In the other locations, you live in an apartment with other interns, so this is definitely a unique experience.

In the other locations, you live in an apartment with other interns, so this is definitely a unique experience.

Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 17~20.

Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 17~20.

Now, listen, and answer questions 17~20.

Now, listen, and answer questions 17~20.

Regardless of where you go, at the end of the program, you get a global traveling certificate, as long as you can explain your experience.

Regardless of where you go, at the end of the program, you get a global traveling certificate, as long as you can explain your experience.

You can provide a written log of what you did.

You can provide a written log of what you did.

I recommend writing journal or blog entries about what you do every day, or a weekly summary of each day.

I recommend writing journal or blog entries about what you do every day, or a weekly summary of each day.

Of course, you don't have to write up a formal report or anything like that.

Of course, you don't have to write up a formal report or anything like that.

And you need to apply for it once you have returned.

And you need to apply for it once you have returned.

Some students may want to know whether this is a paid internship.

Some students may want to know whether this is a paid internship.

Actually, you have to pay for the flight there yourself.

Actually, you have to pay for the flight there yourself.

But you have the opportunity to create your own small business, which could earn you money if it's successful.

But you have the opportunity to create your own small business, which could earn you money if it's successful.

So basically, you pay for it all upfront, but But when you're there, you can find ways to make money.

So basically, you pay for it all upfront, but But when you're there, you can find ways to make money.

That is to say, you pay for two thirds of the cost up front as a deposit, and then give the final installment one month prior to your return.

That is to say, you pay for two thirds of the cost up front as a deposit, and then give the final installment one month prior to your return.

Finally, I have to remind you that you need a health check before you go, to make sure you're not going to spread any communicable diseases.

Finally, I have to remind you that you need a health check before you go, to make sure you're not going to spread any communicable diseases.

In addition, before you go You don't have to attend any meetings or workshops.

In addition, before you go You don't have to attend any meetings or workshops.

You'll meet everyone you'll be working with once you get there. OK, well, that's all I've time for today.

You'll meet everyone you'll be working with once you get there. OK, well, that's all I've time for today.

Thanks for listening, and I'm happy to take any questions if you have them.

Thanks for listening, and I'm happy to take any questions if you have them.

That is the end of section two.

That is the end of section two.

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

Now turn to section three.

Now turn to section three.

Section three.

Section three.

You will hear a student called Margaret Parkinson talking about the class she missed on Thursday with her professor.

You will hear a student called Margaret Parkinson talking about the class she missed on Thursday with her professor.

First, You have some time to look at questions 21~26.

First, You have some time to look at questions 21~26.

Now, listen carefully, and answer questions 21~26.

Now, listen carefully, and answer questions 21~26.

Hi, Professor Timons.

Hi, Professor Timons.

Do you have a few minutes?

Do you have a few minutes?

I was hoping to talk about what I missed on Thursday.

I was hoping to talk about what I missed on Thursday.

Hello, come in.

Hello, come in.

Sure, sit down.

Sure, sit down.

Could you tell me your name please?

Could you tell me your name please?

Margaret, sir, Margaret Parkinson.

Margaret, sir, Margaret Parkinson.

I apologize for missing your class, but I had to go to the hospital.

I apologize for missing your class, but I had to go to the hospital.

I'm sorry to hear that.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Everything is okay now, though, I hope.

Everything is okay now, though, I hope.

Yes, thanks.

Yes, thanks.

Glad to hear it.

Glad to hear it.

So, on Thursday, I outlined the research project that will account for 30 percent of your grade.

So, on Thursday, I outlined the research project that will account for 30 percent of your grade.

All students will be divided into groups, and will give a well-researched presentation to the class covering a specific topic relevant to student life.

All students will be divided into groups, and will give a well-researched presentation to the class covering a specific topic relevant to student life.

Oh, that sounds interesting.

Oh, that sounds interesting.

Can we choose just any topic that pertains to life as a student, like how to start your own student organization?

Can we choose just any topic that pertains to life as a student, like how to start your own student organization?

Well, Though I'm sure that would be an informative presentation, I've already chosen a list of topics which I will assign.

Well, Though I'm sure that would be an informative presentation, I've already chosen a list of topics which I will assign.

As an example, I assigned one group the topic of student loans.

As an example, I assigned one group the topic of student loans.

That research not just the prevalence of students who have loans to pay for their tuition, but information as to how best to manage these loans, and possible scholarships that could alleviate some of the financial burden.

That research not just the prevalence of students who have loans to pay for their tuition, but information as to how best to manage these loans, and possible scholarships that could alleviate some of the financial burden.

That one sounds particularly interesting to me.

That one sounds particularly interesting to me.

Could I request that topic?

Could I request that topic?

I could easily find out a lot about it by stopping by the finance office on my way to class.

I could easily find out a lot about it by stopping by the finance office on my way to class.

Unfortunately, that one's already taken by another group.

Unfortunately, that one's already taken by another group.

I have however, assigned you to a group, and given you all one of two choices.

I have however, assigned you to a group, and given you all one of two choices.

Oh, I see.

Oh, I see.

What are the choices?

What are the choices?

The first is discussing smoking.

The first is discussing smoking.

Trends in the number of student smokers compared with the general population.

Trends in the number of student smokers compared with the general population.

Popular reasons students take up smoking, and more healthy alternatives to smoking.

Popular reasons students take up smoking, and more healthy alternatives to smoking.

hmm, That one could be interesting.

hmm, That one could be interesting.

I'm not a smoker myself, but we'll see what my group thinks.

I'm not a smoker myself, but we'll see what my group thinks.

If we did choose this topic, we would rather not put our fellow students on the spot to interview them.

If we did choose this topic, we would rather not put our fellow students on the spot to interview them.

Where else could we gather information?

Where else could we gather information?

How about where the cigarettes are sold?

How about where the cigarettes are sold?

Oh, that's a great idea.

Oh, that's a great idea.

I could interview the manager of a supermarket, and find out the average age of people buying cigarettes, or how much they buy, that sort of thing.

I could interview the manager of a supermarket, and find out the average age of people buying cigarettes, or how much they buy, that sort of thing.

Precisely.

Precisely.

OK, I'll keep that in mind.

OK, I'll keep that in mind.

And what was the other topic?

And what was the other topic?

The other topic is the practice of natural medicine.

The other topic is the practice of natural medicine.

It sounds far more specific than the others.

It sounds far more specific than the others.

But it is more of an exercise of outlining a career path.

But it is more of an exercise of outlining a career path.

If your group chooses this, you would cover the specifics of becoming a doctor of natural medicine.

If your group chooses this, you would cover the specifics of becoming a doctor of natural medicine.

How to become licensed to practice natural medicine, what the career outlook is, et cetera.

How to become licensed to practice natural medicine, what the career outlook is, et cetera.

You could find much of the information you need on this in the Careers Office.

You could find much of the information you need on this in the Careers Office.

Wow!

Wow!

That would be really helpful, not just in learning about natural medicine, but in how to approach researching any career path.

That would be really helpful, not just in learning about natural medicine, but in how to approach researching any career path.

That's the idea.

That's the idea.

I want groups to really think outside the box to find information on their topics.

I want groups to really think outside the box to find information on their topics.

They should interview multiple sources. OK, now I think I have the general idea.

They should interview multiple sources. OK, now I think I have the general idea.

Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 27~30.

Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 27~30.

Now, listen carefully and answer questions 27~30.

Now, listen carefully and answer questions 27~30.

When is the presentation due?

When is the presentation due?

I expect each group to send me an email attachment of the plan ahead of time by October 10th so that I can ensure that you are on the right track.

I expect each group to send me an email attachment of the plan ahead of time by October 10th so that I can ensure that you are on the right track.

Oh, that's actually really reassuring.

Oh, that's actually really reassuring.

I would hate to spend so much time on a presentation, only to find we had taken it in the wrong direction.

I would hate to spend so much time on a presentation, only to find we had taken it in the wrong direction.

So, when is the presentation?

So, when is the presentation?

I let groups choose from the list of time slots I have between November 1st and November 5th.

I let groups choose from the list of time slots I have between November 1st and November 5th.

OK, how about the third?

OK, how about the third?

I'll have to check with my group, of course.

I'll have to check with my group, of course.

But maybe we could write a tentative time. Sure, let me take a look.

But maybe we could write a tentative time. Sure, let me take a look.

I'm actually booked completely through the 3rd and 4th now.

I'm actually booked completely through the 3rd and 4th now.

How about sometime in the afternoon of the 5th? Great! How about 2:00?

How about sometime in the afternoon of the 5th? Great! How about 2:00?

No problem, I'll pencil your group in.

No problem, I'll pencil your group in.

OK, thanks.

OK, thanks.

And to clarify, what exactly is due in the first phase?

And to clarify, what exactly is due in the first phase?

Before the October deadline, I want your group to have compiled resources, and then to provide some initial data analysis to support your claims.

Before the October deadline, I want your group to have compiled resources, and then to provide some initial data analysis to support your claims.

OK, so data analysis is due the 10 of October, and then the um the. Presentation?

OK, so data analysis is due the 10 of October, and then the um the. Presentation?

Yes, the final phase is simply giving the presentation on the 5th of November.

Yes, the final phase is simply giving the presentation on the 5th of November.

All right, I think I have all the information I need. Thanks. You're welcome. See you in class tomorrow.

All right, I think I have all the information I need. Thanks. You're welcome. See you in class tomorrow.

That is the end of section three.

That is the end of section three.

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

Now turn to section four.

Now turn to section four.

Section four.

Section four.

You will hear an introduction about an eco-friendly building called the Gherkin.

You will hear an introduction about an eco-friendly building called the Gherkin.

First, you have some time to look at questions 31~40.

First, you have some time to look at questions 31~40.

Now, listen carefully, and answer questions 31~40.

Now, listen carefully, and answer questions 31~40.

Today, I'd like to tell you about how UK architects are playing their part to address the issue of global warming.

Today, I'd like to tell you about how UK architects are playing their part to address the issue of global warming.

You have seen many of these iconic buildings while going about your everyday life.

You have seen many of these iconic buildings while going about your everyday life.

But you may not know how they are affecting your tomorrow.

But you may not know how they are affecting your tomorrow.

In 2003, construction was completed on the famous Swiss rebuilding.

In 2003, construction was completed on the famous Swiss rebuilding.

Or more informally called the Gherkin, a true masterpiece commissioned by the law offices of Fester and Partners.

Or more informally called the Gherkin, a true masterpiece commissioned by the law offices of Fester and Partners.

This is not the first ambitious endeavor of the firm.

This is not the first ambitious endeavor of the firm.

They are renowned for their various philanthropic environmental efforts.

They are renowned for their various philanthropic environmental efforts.

The Gurkha, with its cut and edge green initiative and sharp design.

The Gurkha, with its cut and edge green initiative and sharp design.

Is gaining recognition as an icon in modern architecture.

Is gaining recognition as an icon in modern architecture.

You can pick it out of the London skyline by its unorthodox cigar shape.

You can pick it out of the London skyline by its unorthodox cigar shape.

While its appearance is the obvious attribute at which to marvel, there is far more to this building than meets the eye.

While its appearance is the obvious attribute at which to marvel, there is far more to this building than meets the eye.

And let's face it, there's a lot about this building that meets the eye.

And let's face it, there's a lot about this building that meets the eye.

The building helps reduce the city's carbon footprints in a number of ways.

The building helps reduce the city's carbon footprints in a number of ways.

Just a quick note, in case you're not familiar with the term carbon footprint, get used to it.

Just a quick note, in case you're not familiar with the term carbon footprint, get used to it.

It's a buzzword you'll hear relentlessly to talk about reducing emissions.

It's a buzzword you'll hear relentlessly to talk about reducing emissions.

Think of it as the amount of harmful greenhouse gases that are given off into the environment by a single person, organization or product.

Think of it as the amount of harmful greenhouse gases that are given off into the environment by a single person, organization or product.

So, going back to the Gurking Building, perhaps the most obvious, as well as the most significant eco-friendly feature is the glass windows, which allow light to pass through the building.

So, going back to the Gurking Building, perhaps the most obvious, as well as the most significant eco-friendly feature is the glass windows, which allow light to pass through the building.

Both reducing heating costs and brightening up the workspace.

Both reducing heating costs and brightening up the workspace.

The ingenuity behind the various eco-friendly aspects of the Gurken has seen its fair share of publicity, both from serious and silly sources.

The ingenuity behind the various eco-friendly aspects of the Gurken has seen its fair share of publicity, both from serious and silly sources.

In a recent April Fools' Day edition, One e-publication printed a story detailing plans to replace 50 percent of the current exterior with grass, which would not only make large steps in the name of sustainability.

In a recent April Fools' Day edition, One e-publication printed a story detailing plans to replace 50 percent of the current exterior with grass, which would not only make large steps in the name of sustainability.

But also give the building the green hue that would truly earn it the nickname of the Gurkha.

But also give the building the green hue that would truly earn it the nickname of the Gurkha.

The only drawback is, as you may have guessed, that this story was an April Fool's Day joke. And completely made up.

The only drawback is, as you may have guessed, that this story was an April Fool's Day joke. And completely made up.

In all seriousness, though, the building is setting a new standard of design that other architects and city planners just cannot ignore.

In all seriousness, though, the building is setting a new standard of design that other architects and city planners just cannot ignore.

The building's bold and cost-efficient design has won a number of architecture awards, including the Stirling Prize, the London Region Award.

The building's bold and cost-efficient design has won a number of architecture awards, including the Stirling Prize, the London Region Award.

And the Emporis Skyscraper Award among others.

And the Emporis Skyscraper Award among others.

The design comfortably accommodates a large number of offices, while keeping maintenance and operation cost down, striking a superb balance between nature and the workplace.

The design comfortably accommodates a large number of offices, while keeping maintenance and operation cost down, striking a superb balance between nature and the workplace.

Nature is well and good, as long as the weather is nice outside.

Nature is well and good, as long as the weather is nice outside.

Given London's notoriously bad weather, the architects knew they must devise a quality temperature regulation system.

Given London's notoriously bad weather, the architects knew they must devise a quality temperature regulation system.

And that they did.

And that they did.

A special system designed to reduce the building's reliance on air conditioning was devised that cuts consumption in half compared to standard office buildings.

A special system designed to reduce the building's reliance on air conditioning was devised that cuts consumption in half compared to standard office buildings.

There are atria that link each floor vertically to one another, forming spiraling spaces of the entire building.

There are atria that link each floor vertically to one another, forming spiraling spaces of the entire building.

They serve not just as social common spaces, but also act as the building's lungs, distributing clean air from the opening panels in the façade.

They serve not just as social common spaces, but also act as the building's lungs, distributing clean air from the opening panels in the façade.

Through the entire building.

Through the entire building.

The building isn't all business, though.

The building isn't all business, though.

It has its fair share of fun as well.

It has its fair share of fun as well.

At the very top, a club room offers a picturesque entertainment spot for company functions, private parties, et cetera.

At the very top, a club room offers a picturesque entertainment spot for company functions, private parties, et cetera.

With a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.

With a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.

The creation of such an innovative structure has many wondering what the future of urban planning and architecture may be.

The creation of such an innovative structure has many wondering what the future of urban planning and architecture may be.

Well, if the other projects currently commissioned by Foster and Partners are any indication, the entire city constructed with similarly eco-friendly buildings is not far in the distance.

Well, if the other projects currently commissioned by Foster and Partners are any indication, the entire city constructed with similarly eco-friendly buildings is not far in the distance.

The Masdar City development aims to create a desert city that produces zero waste, and removes as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, as it puts in.

The Masdar City development aims to create a desert city that produces zero waste, and removes as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, as it puts in.

A huge feat in protecting our earth.

A huge feat in protecting our earth.

The Gurkha is a truly impressive feat, yet it is not the only one worth noting.

The Gurkha is a truly impressive feat, yet it is not the only one worth noting.

Now to move on to another green initiative.

Now to move on to another green initiative.

I'll tell you about the Eden Foundation building found in Cornwall.

I'll tell you about the Eden Foundation building found in Cornwall.

That is the end of section four.

That is the end of section four.

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

That is the end of the listening test.

That is the end of the listening test.

In the IELTS test, you will now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

In the IELTS test, you will now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.