Accommodation Form – Student Information - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 09 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Form Completion
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Accommodation Form – Student Information | |
|---|---|
| Example
Type of accommodation: |
hall of residence |
| Name: | Anu 1 |
| Date of birth: | 2 |
| Country of origin: | India |
| Course of study: | 3 |
| Number of years planned in hall: | 4 |
| Preferred catering arrangement: | half board |
| Special dietary requirements: | no 5 (red) |
| Preferred room type: | a single 6 |
| Interests: | the 7
badminton |
| Priorities in choice of hall: | to be with other students who are
8 to live outside the 9 to have a 10 area for socialising |
| Contact phone number: | 667549 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Bhatt | WOMAN: It's Anu Bhatt. MAN: Could you spell your name please? WOMAN: Yes. A-N-U B-H-A double T |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman saying her full name is Anu Bhatt and then giving the specific letters to make sure it is written correctly. Answer Explanation: The answer is the last name (family name) of the student, which is Bhatt. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Bhatt because the man asks for the student's name, and she replies "Anu Bhatt". He then asks her to spell it, and she carefully spells the letters B-H-A-T-T. |
| Q2 | 31 March / 31st March / March 31 / March 31st | 31st March 1972 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman telling the man the exact day she was born, which includes the number 31 and the month March. Answer Explanation: The answer is the day and the month that Anu Bhatt was born. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 31 March because when the man asks for the student's date of birth, she clearly says '31st March 1972'. To follow the rule of writing only one word and/or one number, the specific day (31) and the name of the month (March) are provided to fill the form correctly. |
| Q3 | nursing | I'm doing a course in nursing | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman saying exactly what her field of study is when the man asks her about it. Answer Explanation: The answer is nursing, which is the specific subject or field of study the student is enrolled in at the university. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is nursing because when the man asks what the woman will be studying at the university, she directly states that she is doing a course in nursing. In English, a 'course' is a program of study, and 'nursing' is the topic she chose. |
| Q4 | 2 | Well, it'll take three years but I'd only like to stay in hall for two | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that while her university course is three years long, the woman specifically says she only wants to stay in the hall (student housing) for two of those years. Answer Explanation: The answer "2" refers to the number of years the student plans to live in the university student housing (hall). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "2" because the student explicitly mentions her plan for where she will live during her three-year course. While her studies will take three years, she states that she only wants to live in the university's hall of residence for two years. She mentions that for her final (third) year, she wants to find different housing outside of the university. Therefore, her plan for living in the hall is for a duration of 2 years. |
| Q5 | meat | Yes, I don't take red meat | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman explaining that she does not eat meat that is red. Answer Explanation: The answer means the student does not eat a certain type of food, which is specifically red meat. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'meat' because when the staff member asks about her 'special diet,' the woman says she doesn't 'take red meat.' In this situation, the word 'take' is a synonym for 'eat.' |
| Q6 | bedsit | The other alternative is to opt for a single bedsit which actually has more space and better facilities. There's about £20 a week difference between them. WOMAN: Well, actually my grant is quite generous and I think the bedsit sounds the best option | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man describing a room called a bedsit as an alternative with more space. The woman replies that she wants this room because she can afford the extra cost. Answer Explanation: The answer bedsit is the name of the special room that the student chooses to live in. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is bedsit because when the man lists room options, including a study bedroom and a bedsit, the woman decides that the bedsit is the best choice for her. She chooses it over the other options because it has more space. |
| Q7 | theatre / theater | MAN: I wonder if you could let us know what your interests are. This might help us get a closer match for placing you in a particular hall. WOMAN: Ummm. Well, I love the theatre | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man asking the woman about her hobbies or interests. The woman answers by saying she loves the theatre. Answer Explanation: The answer is theatre (or theater), which refers to the activity of watching or performing in plays and shows. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is theatre/theater because the staff member asks the woman to list her hobbies or interests to help match her with the best accommodation. She immediately responds that she loves the theatre. On the form, this is recorded as one of her two main interests, along with badminton. |
| Q8 | mature / older | WOMAN: Well, the first thing is I'd prefer a hall where there are other mature students, if possible. MAN: Yes, we do have halls which tend to cater for slightly older students | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman asking to be in a hall with 'mature' students. The man replies that they have buildings for students who are 'older'. Answer Explanation: The answer 'mature/older' means that the woman wants to live in a building where the other students are adults and not very young students. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'mature' or 'older' because of the woman's specific request for her priority. She says she wants to live with 'mature students'. The man confirms this is possible by mentioning they have options for 'older students'. In this situation, 'mature' and 'older' are synonyms that describe students who are grown-up. |
| Q9 | town | WOMAN: Ummm and I'd prefer to be out of town | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman saying she wants to live in an area that is not in the center of the city. Answer Explanation: The answer is town, which refers to the city or urban area where the woman wants to live away from. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is town because the woman clearly states that she wants to live 'out of town' when talking about where she wants her hall of residence to be. In the form, the phrase 'outside the town' carries the same meaning as 'out of town'. |
| Q10 | shared | Well, I would like somewhere with a shared area, a TV room for example, or something like that. It's a good way to socialise | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the woman is looking for a hall that has a space for everyone to use together. She calls this a 'shared area' and explains that it is a good way to 'socialise' or make friends. Answer Explanation: The answer 'shared' describes the kind of room or space that more than one person can use at the same time. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'shared' because the student mentions she wants a place with a 'shared area' so she can meet and talk to people. In the form, this is linked to 'socialising,' which means spending time with others. She mentions a TV room as a specific example of this kind of space. |
Transcript
MAN: Good morning. Can I help you?
WOMAN: Yes. I've just been accepted on a course at the university and I'd like to try and arrange accommodation in the hall of residence.
MAN: Yes, certainly. Please sit down. What I'll do is fill in a form with you to find out a little more about your preferences and so forth.
WOMAN: Thank you.
MAN: So first of all, can I take your name?
WOMAN: It's Anu Bhatt.
MAN: Could you spell your name please?
WOMAN: Yes. A-N-U ... B-H-A double T.
MAN: Thanks, and could I ask your date of birth?
WOMAN: 31st March 1972.
MAN: Thank you. And where are you from?
WOMAN: India.
MAN: Oh right. And what will you be studying?
WOMAN: I'm doing a course in nursing.
MAN: Right, thank you. And how long would you want to stay in hall, do you think?
WOMAN: Well, it'll take three years but I'd only like to stay in hall for two. I'd like to think about living outside for the third year.
MAN: Fine. And what did you have in mind for catering? Do you want to cook for yourself or have all your meals provided, that's full board?
WOMAN: Is there something in between?
MAN: Yes. You can just have evening meal provided, which is half board.
WOMAN: That's what I'd prefer.
MAN: Yes, a lot of students opt for that. Now, with that in mind, do you have any special diet, anything we should know about?
WOMAN: Yes, I don't take red meat.
MAN: No red meat.
MAN: Now, thinking about the room itself, we have a number of options. You can have a single study bedroom or you can have a shared one. These are both what we call simple rooms. The other alternative is to opt for a single bedsit which actually has more space and better facilities. There's about £20 a week difference between them.
WOMAN: Well, actually my grant is quite generous and I think the bedsit sounds the best option.
MAN: Lovely. I'll put you down for that and we'll see what availability is like. Now can I ask some other personal details which we like to have on record?
WOMAN: Yes, of course.
MAN: I wonder if you could let us know what your interests are. This might help us get a closer match for placing you in a particular hall.
WOMAN: Ummm. Well, I love the theatre.
MAN: Right.
WOMAN: And I enjoy sports, particularly badminton.
MAN: That's worth knowing. Now, what we finish with on the form is really a list from you of what your priorities are in choosing a hall and we'll do our best to take these into account.
WOMAN: Well, the first thing is I'd prefer a hall where there are other mature students, if possible.
MAN: Yes, we do have halls which tend to cater for slightly older students.
WOMAN: Ummm and I'd prefer to be out of town.
MAN: That's actually very good for you because we tend to have more vacancies in out-of-town halls.
WOMAN: Lucky!
MAN: Yes. Anything else?
WOMAN: Well, I would like somewhere with a shared area, a TV room for example, or something like that. It's a good way to socialise.
MAN: It certainly is.
WOMAN: That's it.
MAN: Now, we just need a contact telephone number for you.
WOMAN: Sure, I'll just find it. It's double 67549.
MAN: Great, so we'll be in contact with you as soon as possible ...