Application for the Release of a Vehicle in Compound - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Succeed in IELTS Academic Listening Test 4 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–4 One Choice
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
Questions 5–10 Form Completion
Complete the release form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Application for the release of a vehicle in compound.
Name: 5
Address: 6
District: 7
Faculty: 8
Registration number: 9
Make of car: 10
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | B | V: Don't you know that area is for postgraduate students and not for undergraduate students | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that Level 1 of the underground parking lot is reserved for postgraduate students and cannot be used by undergraduate students. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that only postgraduate students are permitted to park in that space. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker explains the parking rule directly when talking about Level 1 underground parking. The speaker asks, "Don't you know that area is for postgraduate students and not for undergraduate students?" This rule specifies that the area is meant solely for "postgraduate students" and undergraduate parking is not allowed. |
| Q2 | C | V: It means that it's probably been towed away You'll probably have to get your car out of the compound, and also pay a fine |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that not having a permit results in the car being towed away to a compound, and getting it back requires paying a fine. Answer Explanation: The answer C means that if a person parks without a valid permit, their vehicle will be removed (towed away) and they will also have to pay money as a penalty (a fine). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because V explains what happens when a student parks in that area without a permit. First, V says that the car has probably been "towed away". Then, V tells Julie that to retrieve it from the car compound, she will "also pay a fine". Furthermore, Julie remarks that "They could at least have clamped the wheel", which shows that clamping the wheel was not the university's action. Thus, the car is towed away and a fine must be paid. |
| Q3 | B | It's the first time I've brought my car. I usually catch the train in | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Julie explaining that this is her first time driving her car to the university, and that she normally takes the train instead. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that Julie normally travels to university by train. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Julie directly states how she usually travels when discussing her missing car. She mentions that driving her car is something new for her and that she normally catches the train to get to school. In English, traveling by train is the same as traveling "by rail," which matches choice B. |
| Q4 | C | J: Okay, so it's in the building in between the Science Department and cafeteria, which is opposite the football field. V: That's right | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Julie repeating the directions to check if she understood correctly, saying that the building is between the Science Department and the cafeteria, and the other speaker agrees that this is correct. Answer Explanation: The answer C means that the Student Services office is situated in the building that stands in the middle of the cafeteria and the Science Department. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because Julie asks how to get to Student Services, and V explains where to find it. Julie then confirms by saying, "it's in the building in between the Science Department and cafeteria," and V confirms this by replying, "That's right." Important keywords to notice are "in between", "Science Department", and "cafeteria". |
| Q5 | Julie Karas | C: Okay, we'll have to fill out a release form for the compound company where your car has been taken. I'll just need to get some details. Your name? J: Julie Karas - that's spelt K-A-R-A-S | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the clerk asking for the student's name to complete the form, and the student replying that her name is Julie Karas. Answer Explanation: The answer means the student's full name is Julie Karas. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Julie Karas" because the clerk asks for her name to fill out the vehicle release form. Julie clearly gives her full name and spells out her last name as "K-A-R-A-S". |
| Q6 | 15 Fremont Avenue | C: Julie K-A-R-A-S. And your address? J: 15 Fremont Avenue | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the clerk requesting Julie's address, and Julie responds directly with "15 Fremont Avenue". Answer Explanation: The answer is Julie's home street address, which is 15 Fremont Avenue. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the clerk asks Julie for her address to fill out the form. Julie clearly states her address as "15 Fremont Avenue" and then spells out the word "Fremont" letter by letter. |
| Q7 | Hawkesley | J: F-R-E-M-O-N-T, and the district is Hawkesley. C: How do you spell that? J: H-A-W-K-E-S-L-E-Y | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Julie saying that her district is Hawkesley and then spelling it out clearly for the clerk. Answer Explanation: The answer is Hawkesley, which is the name of the area or district where Julie lives. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Hawkesley because when the clerk asks for Julie's address details, she gives her street name and clearly states that the district is Hawkesley. She then spells the name letter by letter as H-A-W-K-E-S-L-E-Y. |
| Q8 | Science | C: Faculty? J: I'm in Political Science. C: So that's the Science faculty? J: Yes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the worker asking Julie which faculty she belongs to. Julie mentions her subject, and the worker clarifies that it belongs to the Science faculty, which Julie confirms. Answer Explanation: The answer means the university division or department Julie studies in is "Science". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the clerk asks Julie for her "Faculty". Julie answers that she is in "Political Science", and the clerk asks to confirm if that means the "Science faculty". Julie responds with "Yes". Therefore, the faculty name to write on the form is "Science". |
| Q9 | IKE 614T | C: What's the car registration number? J: It's KIE 6 No, sorry, I always get that wrong. It's IKE 614T |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the clerk asking for the car's registration number and Julie stating that it is IKE 614T. Answer Explanation: The answer means the official plate number of Julie's car is IKE 614T. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the clerk asks Julie for her car registration number. Julie starts to say one combination, quickly corrects herself, and gives the full number as "IKE 614T", which the clerk then repeats. |
| Q10 | Fiat Panda | C: What make is the car? J: It's a Fiat Panda | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the clerk asking for the car's make (brand) and Julie answering that it is a Fiat Panda. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the brand and model name of Julie's car, which is a "Fiat Panda". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Fiat Panda" because the clerk directly asks Julie, "What make is the car?" and Julie immediately replies, "It's a Fiat Panda." This provides the exact information needed for the "Make of car" field on the form. |
Transcript
V: Hi, Julie. You look flustered. What's wrong?
J: I left my car parked in the underground parking lot and now it's gone.
V: Gone? What do you mean? Do you think it's been stolen?
J: I think so. I'm just so flustered. It's such a big place and I'm not sure. I just can't remember where I left it, or if someone took it.
V: Was it locked?
J: Well, I think I locked it. You know, I was thinking of my class at the time because I was running late, so I'm not one hundred percent sure.
V: Where did you leave it?
J: Underground. It was Level 1.
V: Don't you know that area is for postgraduate students and not for undergraduate students? Did you get a parking permit from Student Services?
J: No, I didn't. So what does that mean?
V: It means that it's probably been towed away.
J: Oh, no. It's the first time I've brought my car. I usually catch the train in.
V: How long has it been parked for?
J: Probably around four hours. Is there anything I can do?
V: Yes. Go to the clerk at Student Services and ask what you have to do to get your car back. You'll probably have to get your car out of the compound, and also pay a fine.
J: I don't believe it!
V: I know it's ridiculous, but it's the only way the university can control how many people park on the grounds. There's just not enough parking to accommodate all the students.
J: They could at least have clamped the wheel. Oh, well. How do I get to Student Services?
V: You go towards the Science Department, which is opposite the football field and next to the cafeteria. It's in the building in between.
J: Okay, so it's in the building in between the Science Department and cafeteria, which is opposite the football field.
V: That's right. Good luck.
C: Good morning. Can I help you?
J: Yes, I was told to come here because I seem to have lost my car.
C: What do you mean?
J: Well, it's the first time I've brought my car and I didn't realise there were restrictions, and I think it might have been towed.
C: I see. Are you a postgraduate student?
J: No, undergraduate.
C: Did you get a parking permit?
J: No. I didn't know about the permit.
C: Okay, we'll have to fill out a release form for the compound company where your car has been taken. I'll just need to get some details. Your name?
J: Julie Karas - that's spelt K-A-R-A-S.
C: Julie K-A-R-A-S. And your address?
J: 15 Fremont Avenue.
C: How do you spell Fremont?
J: F-R-E-M-O-N-T, and the district is Hawkesley.
C: How do you spell that?
J: H-A-W-K-E-S-L-E-Y.
C: Faculty?
J: I'm in Political Science.
C: So that's the Science faculty?
J: Yes.
C: What's the car registration number?
J: It's KIE 6... No, sorry, I always get that wrong. It's IKE 614T.
C: IKE 614T. What make is the car?
J: It's a Fiat Panda.
C: Do you know the model?
J: The model?
C: Yes, what year was it made?
J: Oh, um, 1998, I think, and it's white. Well, actually it's cream.
C: A cream 1988 Fiat Panda.
J: No, 1998.
C: 1998. What I'll do is give the car compound a call, and see if they have it in their possession.
J: Okay, so what should I do?
C: Take a seat in the green room. I won't be long.