Wassamatta University - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 1 Academic Listening Test 4 · Part 4 · Questions 31–40
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Questions 31–34 Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
- The university uses 31 as their teaching method.
- Research skills include writing and 32.
- Books of Economics are kept in the 33.
- Maths books are kept in the 34 Building.
Questions 35–36 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
Questions 37–40 Sentence Completion
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 37-40.
A Student Union Building B Nursery C Media Centre
D Medical Services Centre E Maths Department Building F new library
G old library
- If you go straight out those doors, the 37 is directly opposite this building.
- If you make a right turn outside the door and go to the second building, that's the 38.
- You can see the 39 if you look out of that window.
- The Media Centre is in front of the 40.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q31 | modules technology | The first question is whether Wassamatta U. employs modules technology as an instruction method. The answer is yes, we do | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows a question about whether the university uses a system called "modules technology" for teaching, and the speaker answers clearly that they do. Answer Explanation: The answer "modules technology" is the name of the special way the school teaches its students. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed by the speaker when they discuss the university's way of teaching. In the transcript, the speaker says the school "employs" (which means uses) "modules technology" as its "instruction method" (which is another way to say teaching method). Even though the speaker says it is a type of wireless access technology, they confirm it is what the university uses for teaching according to the school's catalog. |
| Q32 | finding a job | Writing English – the native language for most of you – and finding a job are also research skills | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that writing in your native language and the act of looking for work are both considered research skills that students will learn about. Answer Explanation: The answer 'finding a job' refers to the process of searching for and obtaining a place of employment. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the speaker's description of what will be covered in the 'Research Methods and Skills' workshop. The speaker explains that research skills are not limited to academic work; they also include practical tasks. In the transcript, the speaker explicitly groups 'Writing English' and 'finding a job' together as examples of these skills. Therefore, since 'writing' is already mentioned in the question, 'finding a job' is the missing part of the list. |
| Q33 | old library | Economics books are in the old library | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly says that the books for studying economics are inside the building named the old library. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the older of the two buildings where the university keeps its books. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "old library" because the speaker mentions that the university's book collection is split into two buildings. They specifically say that the books for the study of economics are located in the old library. To find the answer, listen for the subject "Economics" and where those books are kept. |
| Q34 | Maths Department | Well, those Maths books are neither in the old library nor in the new one. They can be found in the Maths Department Building | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that mathematics books cannot be found in the university's main libraries; instead, they are located in the building used by the Maths Department. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of the location where students can go to find and use books related to mathematics. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the speaker's explanation about where different types of books are stored. While Economics books are in the old library, the speaker clarifies that mathematics books are located in a different place entirely: the 'Maths Department Building'. The phrase 'kept in' in the task matches the meaning of 'found in' in the transcript. |
| Q35 | B | So most of the large buildings you see around campus do not have copiers for students. The copiers there are reserved for professors and office staff | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that many of the big buildings students see do not let students use their copy machines. These machines are only for the teachers and the people who work in the offices. Answer Explanation: The answer is photocopying because it is the service that students cannot use in most of the big buildings on campus. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker explicitly states that many of the large buildings on campus do not have copying machines (copiers) for student use. Instead, these machines are kept specifically for professors and office workers. Therefore, photocopying is not provided for students in those locations. Words like 'copiers' are synonyms for photocopying machines. |
| Q36 | C | If you need to have printing done, all the copiers available to students are laser printers | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that if a student has work they need to print, the machines they are allowed to use are all laser printers. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the specific kind of machines that students at the university use to print their work. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Choice C because the speaker explains that all the machines offered for student use are laser printers. The transcript connects the act of "printing" with the availability of "laser printers." While students also use prepaid cards to pay, the machine used for the actual printing process is the laser printer. The keyword to notice is "laser printers." |
| Q37 | B | If you go out of the building, you can see the Nursery is just on the other side of this building | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that once you leave the building, you will find the Nursery right across from it. Answer Explanation: The answer is the Nursery, which is a place where people look after babies or small children while their parents are in class. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker explains that the building for childcare is located just across from the current location. In the talk, the speaker mentions walking out of the "big doors" and seeing the Nursery "on the other side," which is a synonym for being "directly opposite." |
| Q38 | D | Of course, you need to find the Medical Services Centre which is on the right as you leave the building. Remember, that's the second building on the right | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the Medical Services Centre is the second building on the right side once you walk out of the current building. Answer Explanation: The answer is the Medical Services Centre. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is determined by the speaker's directions for finding help if a student gets sick. The speaker explains that to find the doctor, you should exit the building, go to the right, and look for the second building you see. This location is identified as the Medical Services Centre. |
| Q39 | C | And if you look out of that window, you can see a lot of antennae and satellite dishes on the roof. So that's what we call the Media Centre | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the speaker asking the audience to look out of a window. He explains that the building they can see with equipment on top is called the Media Centre. Answer Explanation: The answer is the Media Centre (C), which is the name of the building being pointed out through the window. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is derived from the speaker's instructions to the audience during the tour. The speaker explicitly tells the listeners to look out of the window, describes a building with antennae and satellite dishes, and names it the 'Media Centre.' The word 'window' in the question matches the speaker's invitation to 'look out of that window.' |
| Q40 | F | Oh, can you see the back building there? Yes, behind the Media Centre. Quite new, isn't it? That's the new library, just decorated | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that if you look behind the Media Centre, you will see a building in the back. That building is the new library. Answer Explanation: The answer is the new library, which is a building recently finished and located directly behind the Media Centre. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is F because the speaker describes the location of the Media Centre and the building behind it. The transcript states that there is a 'back building' located 'behind the Media Centre' and then clarifies that this specific building is the 'new library.' If the library is behind the Media Centre, then the Media Centre is in front of the library. |
Transcript
OK and welcome back. During the short break we just took, several of you approached me with questions. So, before going on with the orientation talk, I'd like to address those queries. As I've found, if one person asks a question, probably a dozen others are wondering about the same thing!
The first question is whether Wassamatta U. employs modules technology as an instruction method. The answer is yes, we do. At least that's what the university catalogue says. If some of you don't understand what "modules technology" is, don't worry. I googled the word but couldn't find it. Apparently, though, it's a method of broadband, wireless access. At least that's what an American company's website told me. But again, don't worry. If you need to know something more, your professor can tell you.
Another question someone asked me was what tomorrow's workshop on "Research Methods and Skills" was about. Well, research skills include any method you can imagine for finding and presenting any information you need. That's not just schoolwork, either. Writing English – the native language for most of you – and finding a job are also research skills. And, yes, those will be addressed in tomorrow's workshop.
As you know, Wassamatta U. is one of this country's premier universities for the study of "the dismal science", economics. Some of you, it seems, want to get a jump on their classmates. During the break, half a dozen of you came up and asked me where to find economics tomes. I know it's odd, but this school's library holdings are divided up between two libraries. Economics books are in the old library. If you look out of the window behind me, you can see it. It's the red brick building.
Oh, before I forget, you economics types also need a lot of maths, am I right? Well, those Maths books are neither in the old library nor in the new one. They can be found in the Maths Department Building. Why am I telling you this? Doesn't "the Invisible Hand" guide economists? Maybe it's good you asked: in 2008, that Hand shoved most of the world economy off a cliff, didn't it?
Now I realise that most of you couldn't bring a computer printer or a photocopier from home. So I'm sure you're already wondering where you can copy things like term papers, Internet articles, and things like that. I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that there are a number of places you can make copies. These include both libraries and the Student Union Building.
Now the bad news. I am sorry to say, most classroom buildings and academic departments do not have copiers students can use. So most of the large buildings you see around campus do not have copiers for students. The copiers there are reserved for professors and office staff. Oh, yes! I nearly forget to tell you. If you need to have printing done, all the copiers available to students are laser printers. Plus, for your convenience, you can pay using prepaid cards. You can get those in the Student Union Building.
That just covers the questions put to me. If you have more, please see me during the next break at 2:15. Right now, though, I'd like to start to give you a rundown on the various facilities here on campus. That way, you won't get lost so easily in the weeks to come.
I have been told that this year's incoming class features a large number of married students and parents. So, you must be wondering where to put the baby while you're in class. OK, right now, we are in the Student Union Building, right? Remember the big doors in front where you all came in? If you go out of the building, you can see the Nursery is just on the other side of this building. It's only about twenty metres away! Convenient, eh?
Next, we're all from different places around the country. Some of you are from other countries. That means we're pretty likely to get sick during the first months of school as we expose each other to many new viruses. So, where's the doctor? Of course, you need to find the Medical Services Centre which is on the right as you leave the building. Remember, that's the second building on the right.
And if you look out of that window, you can see a lot of antennae and satellite dishes on the roof. So that's what we call the Media Centre. Yeah, I know, I think it's confusing, too. The Media Centre is next to the Medical Centre. The chairwoman of the Journalism School on the first floor doesn't like it when people who wander in there mistake her for a nurse!
Chances are you'll have at least one Maths class while you're here. That red building there just outside to the left is the Maths Department Building. I know, it looks about as old as the subject as Maths, but I assure you that the inside is equipped with state-of-the-art classroom equipment including interactive chalkboards and surround sound in every room.
Oh, can you see the back building there? Yes, behind the Media Centre. Quite new, isn't it? That's the new library, just decorated. They're back-to-back, you might say. If you look just to the left of it at the lower, older-looking building, you'll find the old library. It's nice and quiet – perfect for those marathon study sessions during exam week. Since the weather is so nice, why don't we stop looking at our maps but go for a walk around the campus?