Listen to the audio guide to Stonhenge. Write short notes (1-5 words). An example is done for you. At the end of the message you will have two minutes to read through and check your answers. You will hear the information twice. You have one minute to look at the notes below.

Circular markers are (on ground near the path) 0.

The audio guide commentary numbers 1. …………………………

Loudspeaker buttons 2. …………………………

Double-arrow button 3. …………………………

Original purpose of Stonehenge 4. …………………………

The audio guide contains information on 5. ………………………… and 6. …………………………

For safety reasons some stones 7. …………………………

Souvenir hunters used to 8. …………………………

Full text:

Welcome to Stonehenge. Make your way to the tunnel while I tell you about your audio guide. As you go round the site you’ll find circular markers set low on the ground near the path. Each has a number. All you have to do is key that number into your audio guide and then the green play button to hear the relevant commentary. Sometimes we’ll suggest you key in an extra number to hear more information.

To adjust the volume use the loudspeaker buttons. To pause a commentary press the red button – and then the green to re-start. If you miss something you can rewind using the double-arrow button on the left. When you get to the tunnel walk on through – past the artist’s impression of a prehistoric landscape on the wall – and keep listening.

Stonehenge has stood here for thousands upon thousands of years. It was already an ancient site by the time the Romans invaded Britain. But its original purpose has long been lost, swept away by the mists of time. Throughout history countless people have been drawn here to admire, to marvel, and to wonder why and how it was built. Hundreds, maybe thousands, of prehistoric people toiled to make this unique construction. The centuries have taken their toll but the monument still remains imposing, enigmatic and forever mysterious.

We will give you a brief history of Stonehenge as you walk around the site and you’ll also have the choice of listening to more explanations on the wider landscape and to some of the myths and legends that have grown up around it. And if you’d like any information that isn’t included on this tour do ask our custodians. They’re always on site and are very happy to answer questions. Whilst no stones have been replaced, several have been re-erected or straightened in the last one hundred years. This has been done to ensure safety and greater understanding for visitors. But for now, walk on up the ramp and look out for the first marker – number one. You’ll find it on the right, a little way along the path. When you reach it, press number one on your handset, then the play button.

Stand here for a moment and listen as you look towards the stones. They’re still an impressive sight, but now only about half of the original monument remains. Some stones have fallen down, others were taken away long ago to be used in such things as buildings, or repairing farm tracks. And still others were damaged by souvenir hunters. In earlier times visitors hired hammers from the blacksmith in Amesbury to chip off a keepsake.

Answers:

Stonehenge Audio Tour

Circular markers are on ground near the path

The audio guide commentary numbers 1. are on the markers

Loudspeaker buttons 2. control the volume

Double-arrow button 3. are for rewinding

Original purpose of Stonehenge 4. lost

The audio guide contains information on 5. Stonehenge and landscape

 and 6. myths and legends of Stonehenge

For safety reasons some stones 7. have been re-erected / straightened

Souvenir hunters used to 8. chip off pieces of stone

Stonehenge: Was the prehistoric monument built for rock music?

Researchers have claimed that giant Preseli Mountain bluestones were chosen to form part of Stonehenge because of their acoustic properties. According to experts from London’s Royal College of Art, some of the stones sound like bells, drums, and gongs when “played” or hit with hammers. Archaeologists have long pondered why stone age man transported bluestones 200 miles (322 km) from Pembrokeshire to the Wiltshire site.

Researchers tested thousands of stones in Pembrokeshire during the project and a high proportion was found to “ring” when struck. Researcher Paul Devereux said: “There’s lots of different tones, you could play a tune. In fact, we have had percussionists who have played proper percussion pieces off the rocks.”

Musical rocks are known as “lithophones” and have long been associated with the area. A local tale in the nearby village of Maenclochog, which translates as “stone bells” or “ringing stones” suggests there were stones to the south of the village in the 18th century which rang like bells when struck.

Investigator Jon Wozencroft said researchers had feared the musical magic of the stones at Stonehenge might have been damaged after being set in concrete during the 1950s. Mr Wozencroft said the stones did resonate but not like those in Wales, which could be heard half a mile away. He said stone age people might have used the rocks to communicate with each other over long distances as there are marks on the stones where they have been struck. Paul Devereux added: “There had to be something special about these rocks. Why else would they take them from here all the way to Stonehenge?”

source: www.walesonline.co.uk

bluestone – kék homokkő
property – tulajdonság
to ponder – tűnődni
proportion – arány
to strike – megütni
tune – dallam
percussionist – űtőhangszeres
to be associated with – társítják valamihez
to suggest – utalni valamire
to be damaged – megsérülni
to set in concrete – betonba foglalni
long distances – nagy távolságok
mark – jel, nyom

Fill in the gaps with the right words. There is one extra.

1. The ……………….. of students who passed the test is higher than last year.

2. The boomerang came back and ……………….. him on the head.

3. Nobody knew how the car ……………….. while standing in the garage.

4. I can remember the ……………….. but I’ve forgotten the words for this song.

5. His early death left a deep ……………….. on his family.

answers: 1-proportion 2-struck 3-had been damaged 4-tune 5-mark

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