Listening - A Heist Debate in the Museum

Listen to the audio and complete the activities below.

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Dr. Evelyn Carter (Museum Director): Thanks for meeting me on such short notice, Marcus. As you know, the board is highly concerned about our security protocols before the new Renaissance collection opens next week.

Marcus Vance (Security Consultant): Absolutely, Evelyn. I've conducted a thorough sweep of the gallery, and honestly, we have some vulnerabilities. The motion detectors in the East Wing are outdated. If a sophisticated thief targeted us, those alarms could easily be bypassed.

Dr. Evelyn Carter (Museum Director): That's terrifying. That collection features paintings worth millions of dollars. They were loaned to us by a private collector, so the liability is massive.

Marcus Vance (Security Consultant): Don't panic yet. We can upgrade the system. First, we need to install pressure-sensitive displays for the high-value frames. Second, we must replace the glass cases with laminated security glass.

Dr. Evelyn Carter (Museum Director): How long will that take? The opening ceremony is in six days!

Marcus Vance (Security Consultant): If we start tonight, we can get it done in three. But it’s going to cost a significant portion of your exhibition budget.

Dr. Evelyn Carter (Museum Director): We have no choice, Marcus. Safety and conservation come first. Let’s get to work.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Security Breach Analysis

Fill in the blanks using terms mentioned directly in the dialogue.

1. Dr. Evelyn Carter is meeting with Marcus because the board is worried about the museum's security .

2. Marcus discovered that the motion detectors located in the Wing are outdated.

3. The valuable Renaissance paintings are currently to the museum by a private collector.

4. To protect the high-value frames, Marcus suggests installing displays.

5. Upgrading the security systems will take three days but will consume a significant part of the exhibition .

Activity 2: Interrogation Log (Who Said What?)

Drag and drop the name of the speaker (Evelyn or Marcus) to match the concept they expressed.

Evelyn

Evelyn

Marcus

Marcus

Marcus

1. Concerns about the financial liability of losing loaned paintings. ➔

2. The discovery that current security alarms could easily be bypassed. ➔

3. Suggesting the installation of laminated security glass. ➔

4. The confirmation that the museum's security budget must be adjusted. ➔

5. Stating that the upgraded security work must begin immediately tonight. ➔