ANNOUNCER: Section 3. You will hear a student called Sandra talking to her tutor about a draft proposal she has written for a competition. First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 24. Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 24.

TUTOR: Right, Sandra. You wanted to see me about your group's proposal for the Geography Society Field Trip competition.

TUTOR: I've read through it and I think it's a very good choice.

TUTOR: However, there are a few small issues like typos and layout problems, even on the contents page.

TUTOR: You should read it carefully before submitting it.

SANDRA: OK, I will.

TUTOR: I've also written some notes about sections that could be better organized.

TUTOR: In terms of writing style, you sometimes use very long sentences and complex structures.

TUTOR: This makes your ideas difficult to follow at times.

TUTOR: Try to make your writing more clear and concise.

SANDRA: Really?

TUTOR: Yes. Also remember to use numbering or bullet points to organize ideas.

TUTOR: You have included headers and footers, which is good.

TUTOR: But bullet points would make your main points clearer.

TUTOR: I thought your idea of visiting the Navajo Tribal Park was excellent.

SANDRA: I've always wanted to visit there.

SANDRA: My father loved cowboy films and the Wild West.

SANDRA: Many famous films were filmed there, so the place feels familiar to me.

SANDRA: The landscape is geographically impressive and visually spectacular.

SANDRA: When I researched it online and saw photographs, I became even more interested.

ANNOUNCER: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 25 to 30. Now listen and answer questions 25 to 30.

TUTOR: Now let's discuss the content of your proposal.

SANDRA: Do you think it is detailed enough?

TUTOR: In some ways yes, but some topics on your contents page are not entirely relevant.

SANDRA: I thought the sandstone plateaus and cliffs were important to describe.

SANDRA: These rock formations rise dramatically above the flat desert plain.

SANDRA: They were formed when softer rocks were eroded by wind and rain.

TUTOR: Yes, those geological points are definitely relevant.

SANDRA: I also included the history of the Navajo people and their culture.

TUTOR: That is interesting, but not directly related to the field trip objectives.

TUTOR: Instead, you should explain what students will actually do during the trip.

TUTOR: You should also include information about local wildlife and vegetation.

SANDRA: I'll research those topics as well.

SANDRA: There aren't many plants because the soil becomes extremely dry and hard during the summer.

SANDRA: Rainwater cannot easily penetrate the ground.

SANDRA: The climate often shifts between flood and drought.

TUTOR: I see.

TUTOR: You should also include some practical details in the proposal.

TUTOR: For example, what is the size of the park?

SANDRA: It covers about 12,000 hectares.

SANDRA: The surrounding plain is around 5,850 meters above sea level.

TUTOR: And where will students stay during the trip?

SANDRA: There is no accommodation inside the park.

SANDRA: However, there is a nearby trading post called Goulding.

TUTOR: What kind of tours are available there?

SANDRA: Most tourists travel in four-wheel-drive jeeps.

SANDRA: But I think the best way to explore the area would be on horseback.

SANDRA: Biking is not allowed, and private cars cannot travel there because the tracks are too rough.

TUTOR: Good. Is there anything else nearby worth visiting?

SANDRA: Yes, there are several caves, but I still need to research them.

TUTOR: OK, that's a good start.

ANNOUNCER: That is the end of Section 3. You now have half a minute to check your answers.