Riverdale Pre-school Listening Practice Test with Answers

Transcript for Riverdale Pre-school

Sally: Good morning, Riverdale Preschool, Sally speaking.

Roberts: Hello, my name is Robert. I've got a four-year-old daughter called Susie and I'd like to get some information about your preschool, please.

Sally: Sure, Robert. Well, Susie is the right age. We take three and four year olds in classes of 20 students.

Roberts:   Oh, great. And how many teachers do you have?

Sally: We have two. The first group is taught by Mrs.Oliver and the second group is taken by Mrs.Keogh.

Roberts:   Just a moment, I'll write that down. Could you spell the last name, please? It's an unusual one, isn't it?

Sally:  Yes, it's K-E-O-G-H.

Roberts:   Okay, I've got that. Now, I know the children attend for two or three days a week.

Sally: That's right. The older ones, like Suzy, are here for three days, which means 15 hours a week. The younger ones, the three-year-olds, attend two days a week. That's a total of 10 hours

Roberts:   And what do they do during that time?

Sally: Well, half the day is spent outside and the children can run around and play games with their friends or do a calmer activity like painting, for example. We have a great outside play area that we're improving all the time.

Roberts:   Yes, we were walking past the other day and Susie noticed you've recently put in a new slide, haven't you?

Sally: Yes, we're really pleased with it. It's a big one and the children love it.

Roberts:   And are you thinking of adding anything else outdoors?

Sally: Well, we were hoping to build a playhouse, but that was too expensive. So we're now making plans for a garden where the children will be able to grow flowers and vegetables.

Roberts:   Lovely. And what else do the children do?

Sally: Well, the other half of the day is spent indoors. This year, the children seem to be very interested in music, so the teachers are doing a lot of activities related to that. Last year there seemed to be more of an interest in dancing.

Roberts:   Well, Susie would love either of those.

Sally: The teachers may sometimes play quiet games with the children, but we always make time for a story each day. It's a very important part of the program here.

Roberts:   Yes, of course.

Roberts:   Now I'd like to ask you about the fees, if that's okay.

Sally: Sure. We actually had to put them up this term, I'm afraid.

Roberts:   Yes, I heard from a friend of mine that it used to be $420 for the term, but it's just gone up to $470.Is that right?

Sally:  Yes, we had to add the extra $50 to cover costs. Things got a lot more expensive last year.

Roberts:   I understand. And I think the fees are still quite reasonable. Another school I've spoken to charges $500 per term.

Sally: Oh, really?

Roberts:   My friend also told me that his daughter went on a trip to the local zoo and that the cost of that was covered in the fees. Is that right?

Sally: Yes, we did that last year. But we'll be going to a farm this year instead. We vary it so for example, we may go to the theater next year.

Roberts:   Okay.Sounds like fun.

Sally: Also included in the price is membership of a special library. Children can borrow a toy and keep it for a week and choose a different one the following week. It's very popular.

Roberts:   What a great idea. We would certainly make use of that system if we enroll now.Is there anything else I should know?

Sally: Well, the children have a rest here during the day and we make up a little bed for them with sheets and blankets. But we advise parents to pack a pillow in the child's bag as we don't provide one.

Roberts:   Okay, I'll make a note of that. So what should I do if I want to come and look around the school during the day and meet the staff?

Sally: The best thing is to call the teacher on the classroom mobile and she'll tell you which time is best to visit. Shall I give you the number?

Roberts:   Yes, please.

Sally: Okay. It's 091-463-8520.

Roberts:   Thanks for all your help, Sally, and we hope to see you soon.

Sally: No problem.

Roberts:   Bye for now.

Questions for Riverdale Pre-school Listening Test

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Riverdale Pre-school

Example

Children: 20 in a class

Classes:

First group - Mrs. Oliver

Second group - Mrs. 1.......Hours &Days:

Suzie will attend 3 days a week for a total of 2.........

Activities:

Outside time

• running, playing, or something quieter
• just got a new piece of equipment
• intend to make a 3........

Indoors

• this year, 4........ activities are popular
• they hear a 5........ every day

Fees:

Now costs 6.......$ per term

Fees include:

• a trip to a 7......... this year
• chance to take home a 8.........every week

Do not forget:

• Put a 9........,in Suzie’s bag
• Arrange a visit; phone number: 10……… .