Application for Children’s Librarian - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Simulation Tests Academic Listening Test 06 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–3 Form Completion
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Application for: Children's Librarian—Volunteer
Example:
Name: Tessa Bridges
Address: 51, 1 Drive
Area: Northwood
Postcode: 2
Studying at: Northwood Polytechnic
Major: 3
Career choice: Children's author
Questions 4–6 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
| Length of service | Employer/Place | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 4 | babysitter |
| 1 year | Senior High School | 5 |
| 3 months | Ace Sports Academy | 6 |
| ongoing | Northwood Hospital | official visitor: Children's ward |
Questions 7–10 Matching
Is Tessa available for work at the times listed below?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 7–10.
A. She is definitely available for work at these times
B. She might be available for work at these times
C. She is not available for work at these times
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Matthew | TESSA: I still live with my family in Northwood, 51 Matthew Drive. LIBRARIAN: M-A-T-H-E-W? Matthew Drive? TESSA: Actually, there are two Ts: M-A-DOUBLE T-H-E-W | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tessa stating her street name is "Matthew Drive" and spelling it out with two letter Ts. Answer Explanation: The answer "Matthew" is the street name of Tessa's home address. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Matthew" because Tessa tells the librarian her address is 51 Matthew Drive and clarifies the spelling with two Ts: "M-A-DOUBLE T-H-E-W". |
| Q2 | 4126 | TESSA: Oh, I'm still confused about that. It used to be 2614—which of course I still remember—but the post office has recently changed it to 4126 |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tessa explaining that the new and current postcode is 4126. Answer Explanation: The answer is the postal code number 4126. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 4126 because when the librarian asks for the postcode for Northwood, Tessa mentions that although the old postcode used to be 2614, the post office recently changed it to 4126. |
| Q3 | Creative Writing | LIBRARIAN: In your final year so what are you studying—I mean your main subject? TESSA: Oh, I'm majoring in Creative Writing |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the librarian asking Tessa about her main area of study, and Tessa states that she is majoring in Creative Writing. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the academic subject or field of study called "Creative Writing," where students learn how to write stories and literature. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Creative Writing" because the librarian asks Tessa what her main subject is, and Tessa directly replies that she is majoring in "Creative Writing." In college or university studies, one's "major" means their "main subject." |
| Q4 | family friends | LIBRARIAN: And who did you work for? TESSA: Oh, just family friends. LIBRARIAN: How long did you babysit for family friends? TESSA: Oh, about 2 years—on and off | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the librarian asking who Tessa babysat for, and Tessa replies that her employers were family friends for about two years. Answer Explanation: The answer "family friends" refers to friends of Tessa's family who employed her as a babysitter. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by Tessa's conversation with the librarian about her past work experience. When asked who she worked for as a babysitter for about 2 years, Tessa directly states that she worked for "family friends". Therefore, "family friends" is the employer/place for the babysitting position that lasted 2 years. |
| Q5 | peer tutor | when I became a peer tutor at school. I did that for one year—my last year at Senior High | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tessa explaining that she was a peer tutor for one year during her final year at Senior High. Answer Explanation: The answer "peer tutor" refers to a student who helps other students learn their school subjects. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when Tessa mentions her previous roles. She states that in her final year at Senior High School, she worked for one year as a "peer tutor" helping other students with English. |
| Q6 | tennis coach | TESSA: I worked at the Ace Sports Academy as a tennis coach but that was only for about 12 weeks over the summer before I enrolled at the Polytechnic | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tessa stating that her job at the Ace Sports Academy was teaching tennis as a tennis coach for 12 weeks. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the job role or title of "tennis coach" (someone who teaches people how to play tennis). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is verified by Tessa's description of her previous job at the "Ace Sports Academy". When asked about other experience, she explains that she worked at the academy for about 12 weeks (which equals around 3 months) in the position of a "tennis coach". |
| Q7 | C | LIBRARIAN: Can I assume that you're not able to work Monday to Friday during office hours? TESSA: Right. I'm very busy with lectures, workshops and assignments during the week | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the librarian checking whether Tessa cannot work Monday through Friday during daytime hours, and Tessa agrees because she is occupied with her studies during the week. Answer Explanation: The answer C means that Tessa cannot work on weekdays during normal daytime hours. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the librarian asks if Tessa cannot work from Monday to Friday during office hours, and Tessa confirms this by saying "Right" and explaining that she is very busy with her classes and schoolwork during the week. In English, "Monday to Friday" and "during the week" are synonyms for "weekdays", and confirming that she is not able to work means she is unavailable (Option C). |
| Q8 | B | LIBRARIAN: How about week nights? Say five to seven in the evening? That's a very busy time in the Children's Section. TESSA: Well, I couldn't commit to more than three evenings a week and even then it would depend on my schedule. LIBRARIAN: Yes, I understand. If possible, we could make arrangements a week in advance, would that help? TESSA: Yes. That might work | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the librarian asking Tessa if she can work from 5:00 to 7:00 in the evening. Tessa answers that she can only do up to three evenings and it depends on her timetable, saying "That might work" if planned ahead. This means evening work is possible, but not guaranteed. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that Tessa is not completely certain, but she might be able to work during the evenings depending on her schedule. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because when the librarian asks about working in the evening on week nights, Tessa explains that she cannot commit for sure because it "would depend on my schedule." When the librarian offers to arrange the schedule a week in advance, Tessa replies that "That might work." This shows she is not definitely available, but she might be available. |
| Q9 | B | LIBRARIAN: Are weekends okay? TESSA: Well, Sundays are out actually, only every other Sunday, because that's when I'm usually needed at the hospital. But I'm free on Saturday afternoons. LIBRARIAN: All right, we could roster you for the odd weekend then |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the librarian asking if weekends work for Tessa. Tessa replies that she is busy on alternate Sundays but free on Saturday afternoons, so the librarian agrees they can put her on the schedule for occasional weekends. Answer Explanation: The answer "B" means that Tessa might be able to work during weekends, but she is not fully available every weekend. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because when asked about weekends, Tessa explains that she is busy at the hospital every other Sunday, though she is free on Saturday afternoons. The librarian then says they can schedule her for "the odd weekend" (meaning occasionally). Since she is only available at certain times or on some weekends, option B ("She might be available for work at these times") is correct. |
| Q10 | A | LIBRARIAN: All right, we could roster you for the odd weekend then. What about school holidays? TESSA: Definitely, no problem whatsoever. I don't have any other commitments during the holidays | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the librarian asking about Tessa's availability for school holidays, and Tessa replies that she is definitely available because she has no other plans or duties at those times. Answer Explanation: The answer 'A' means that Tessa is completely free and sure that she can work during the school holidays. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because when the librarian asks Tessa about her availability during the school holidays, Tessa replies with 'Definitely, no problem whatsoever' and mentions that she has no other commitments. The keyword 'definitely' directly matches option A, meaning she is fully available. |
Transcript
LIBRARIAN: Good morning. You'd like to volunteer for the Children's Section, is that right?
TESSA: Yes. I spoke to you on the phone yesterday.
LIBRARIAN: That's right. Tessa, isn't it?
TESSA: Yes, Tessa Bridges.
LIBRARIAN: Thank you for coming in today, Tessa. Before we discuss what a volunteer does in the library, I'll need to get some details from you.
TESSA: No problem—what would you like to know?
LIBRARIAN: Where do you live, Tessa?
TESSA: I still live with my family in Northwood, 51 Matthew Drive.
LIBRARIAN: M-A-T-H-E-W? Matthew Drive?
TESSA: Actually, there are two Ts: M-A-DOUBLE T-H-E-W.
LIBRARIAN: Oh, thank you. And the post code for Northwood is...?
TESSA: Oh, I'm still confused about that. It used to be 2614—which of course I still remember—but the post office has recently changed it to...4126.
LIBRARIAN: So, 4126. Now, you're a university student, aren't you?
TESSA: Not exactly. I go to Northwood Polytechnic. I'm in my final year.
LIBRARIAN: In your final year...so what are you studying—I mean your main subject?
TESSA: Oh, I'm majoring in Creative Writing.
LIBRARIAN: And are you enjoying that?
TESSA: Very much so. I love it. When I graduate I want to write children's books.
LIBRARIAN: That's great. Now, I can see why you're keen to volunteer at the library. We're always grateful for the extra help but I still have to ask you some more questions—about your previous experience.
TESSA: That's fine, but I haven't had a full-time paid job yet.
LIBRARIAN: Not to worry—part-time work or voluntary work gives you the experience most employers are looking for.
TESSA: Well, to start with, when I was 16, I had a babysitting job.
LIBRARIAN: And who did you work for?
TESSA: Oh, just family friends.
LIBRARIAN: How long did you babysit for family friends?
TESSA: Oh, about 2 years—on and off.
LIBRARIAN: After those two years were up, what did you do then?
TESSA: Well, I was still working as a babysitter on the occasional evening and weekend, when I became a peer tutor at school. I did that for one year—my last year at Senior High.
LIBRARIAN: And what does being a peer tutor involve?
TESSA: Mostly it means staying behind after school one or two afternoons a week to help fellow students in the subject that they're having difficulty with.
LIBRARIAN: And what subject did you tutor in?
TESSA: English, actually.
LIBRARIAN: I see...do you have any other experience?
TESSA: I worked at the Ace Sports Academy as a tennis coach but that was only for about 12 weeks over the summer before I enrolled at the Polytechnic.
LIBRARIAN: So, you're good at sports?
TESSA: Not everything, just tennis.
LIBRARIAN: And are you currently working?
TESSA: Yes, well, unpaid work, that is. I'm a volunteer at the local hospital where I visit sick children who would otherwise not have any visitors.
LIBRARIAN: Well, it certainly seems as if you like children.
TESSA: Yes, I do.
LIBRARIAN: Well, Tessa, what I need to know now is what your schedule is like so that we can fit you into the roster here. Can I assume that you're not able to work Monday to Friday during office hours?
TESSA: Right. I'm very busy with lectures, workshops and assignments during the week.
LIBRARIAN: How about week nights? Say five to seven in the evening? That's a very busy time in the Children's Section.
TESSA: Well, I couldn't commit to more than three evenings a week and even then it would depend on my schedule.
LIBRARIAN: Yes, I understand. If possible, we could make arrangements a week in advance, would that help?
TESSA: Yes. That might work.
LIBRARIAN: Are weekends okay?
TESSA: Well, Sundays are out...actually, only every other Sunday, because that's when I'm usually needed at the hospital. But I'm free on Saturday afternoons.
LIBRARIAN: All right, we could roster you for the odd weekend then. What about school holidays?
TESSA: Definitely, no problem whatsoever. I don't have any other commitments during the holidays.
LIBRARIAN: That's good to hear. We have droves of children here in the holidays as you can imagine. Thank you. Well, Tessa, we'll send you a letter of appointment in the mail and we look forward to having you join us as a volunteer.
TESSA: Thanks very much.
LIBRARIAN: Now, as for your duties...