Application Form For Use Of Library Internet Service - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Road to IELTS Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–6 Form Completion
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Application Form for use of Library Internet Service
| Family name: | Milton |
| First names: | 1 Jayne |
| Address: | 2
35 Maximilian Way Whitfield |
| Post Code: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Nurse
(works the 4) |
| Home phone: | N/A |
| Mobile: | 0412 214 418 |
| Type of ID: | 5 |
| ID number: | AZ 1985331 |
| Date of Birth: | 25th 6 |
Questions 7–8 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Questions 9–10 Short Answers
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Lynda | MAN: No problem. Can I have your full name please? WOMAN: Lynda Jayne Milton. MAN: So, Milton is your surname? WOMAN: Yes. MAN: And Linda, L-i-n-d-a? WOMAN: Well, no, actually it’s L-Y-N-D-A | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the librarian asking for her name. The woman gives her full name, and she explains that her name is spelled with a 'Y' instead of an 'I'. Answer Explanation: The answer is the woman's first name, used to fill out her registration form. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Lynda because the woman clearly states her full name as Lynda Jayne Milton. When the librarian tries to spell her name as 'Linda', she corrects him and provides the specific spelling L-Y-N-D-A. Since the form already has 'Jayne' as part of her first names, 'Lynda' is the missing part. |
| Q2 | Unit 15 / Unit fifteen | WOMAN: Unit 15, 35 Maximilian Way | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman explicitly stating the first part of her address, which identifies the specific unit she occupies. Answer Explanation: The answer is Unit 15, which refers to the specific apartment or door number within the building where the woman lives. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Unit 15 because when the librarian asks for her address, the woman provides the complete information as 'Unit 15, 35 Maximilian Way.' Since the form already includes the street name '35 Maximilian Way' and the area 'Whitfield', the only missing part that needs to be filled in is the unit number. |
| Q3 | 5577 | Not quite – you’ve got it round the wrong way. It’s double five double seven | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman telling the man that he has the numbers flipped and that the correct code is 55 followed by 77. Answer Explanation: The answer is 5577, which is the code used for mail in that area. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 5577 because when the man suggests the postcode is 'double seven double five' (7755), the woman corrects him. She says the numbers are in the wrong order and tells him it is actually 'double five double seven'. In English, 'double' means two of the same number, so 'double five double seven' is 5577. |
| Q4 | night shift | I work as a nurse but I’m on permanent night shift | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman stating her profession as a nurse and specifying that her regular working hours are during the night. Answer Explanation: The answer 'night shift' refers to the specific time period during which the woman works her job as a nurse. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is determined by the woman's response to the librarian's question about her daily activities. When asked if she works during the day, she explains that while she is a nurse, she specifically works the 'night shift.' Because she works at night, she sleeps during the day, which is why they decide not to list her home phone number. |
| Q5 | swipe card | Yes, just a minute, here’s my swipe card for the hospital | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman offering her 'swipe card' to the librarian when he asks to see her identification. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'swipe card', which is the specific type of identification the woman shows to the librarian. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the librarian asks for a 'photo ID'. In response, the woman offers her hospital identification. She describes this item using the specific term 'swipe card', which the librarian then uses to record her ID number. |
| Q6 | September 1975 / Sept 1975 | Look – I’m afraid you haven’t copied it down correctly. I was born on the 25th September, 1975 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman telling the librarian her exact birth date is September 25, 1975. Answer Explanation: The answer is the month and year of the woman's birth. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is September 1975 because the woman clearly states this date when she corrects the librarian's mistake. The librarian thought she was born in August (the 8th month), but she clarifies her birth month is September (the 9th month) and her birth year is 1975. |
| Q7 | — | — | |
| Q8 | A / C | But I do want to keep in touch with friends and family both here and abroad, so I’d mostly be making use of my email account You can get access to the other classifieds, can’t you? Trade and exchange, that kind of thing Well, I’ll definitely be using it for that |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman saying she wants to use her email to talk to family and friends. She also asks about trade and exchange and then says she will certainly use the internet for that purpose. Answer Explanation: The answer says the woman will use the internet for email and for trade and exchange. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is chosen because the woman explicitly states her intention to use these two specific services. She mentions using email to stay in touch with people far away. She also expresses a definite interest in using 'trade and exchange' after asking about classified ads. Keywords to notice include 'mostly' (referring to email) and 'definitely' (referring to trade and exchange). She specifically rejects the other options: she says she doesn't have time for social networking, research doesn't interest her right now, and she is already happy with her current job so she doesn't need to look for new ones. |
| Q9 | fifteen dollars / $15 / 15 dollars | It used to be free but we’ve decided to set a one-off payment of fifteen dollars for the initial registration | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that although the service was free in the past, new users now have to pay fifteen dollars just one time when they first register. Answer Explanation: The answer is the price a person must pay to sign up for internet access at the library, which is 15 dollars. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified when the librarian explains that the library now requires a 'one-off payment' (a single payment made once) for 'initial registration' (the first time you sign up). He explicitly mentions the amount is 'fifteen dollars'. |
| Q10 | 60 minutes / sixty minutes / one hour / 1 hour | Oh, it’s better than that – one 60-minute session per day – quite generous really | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the library worker telling the woman that the time limit for using the internet is one session of 60 minutes every day. Answer Explanation: The answer is 60 minutes or one hour, which is the longest amount of time a person is allowed to use the internet for a single turn each day at the library. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 60 minutes because the man (the assistant librarian) explains the rules for internet use. When the woman asks about a time limit, he clarifies that users are allowed one session per day that lasts for 60 minutes. |
Transcript
NARRATOR:
Test 2
You will hear a number of different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only.
The test is in 4 sections. At the end of the test you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet. Now turn to section 1.
Section 1
You will hear a conversation between an assistant librarian and a woman who wants to use the internet in the library. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 6.
[20 seconds]
You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only the conversation relating to this will be played first.
WOMAN: Good morning, I’d like to register to use the internet in the library.
MAN: Do you have a library card?
WOMAN: Yes, I’ve been a member for 6 months but I’ve never used the internet services before.
The woman already has a library card, so Yes has been written in the space. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 6.
WOMAN: Good morning, I’d like to register to use the internet in the library.
MAN: Do you have a library card?
WOMAN: Yes, I’ve been a member for 6 months but I’ve never used the internet services before.
MAN: No problem. Can I have your full name please?
WOMAN: Lynda Jayne Milton.
MAN: So, Milton is your surname?
WOMAN: Yes.
MAN: And Linda, L-i-n-d-a?
WOMAN: Well, no, actually it’s L-Y-N-D-A.
MAN: Lynda … Jane.
WOMAN: And, erm, Jane isn’t spelt J-a-n-e either. It’s J-A-Y-N-E.
MAN: Okay, got that …thank you. Now, where do you live, Lynda?
WOMAN: Unit 15, 35 Maximilian Way.
MAN: That’s in Whitfield, right? I have a cousin who lives in that area.
WOMAN: Yes, Whitfield.
MAN: And the postcode is double seven double five?
WOMAN: Not quite – you’ve got it round the wrong way. It’s double five double seven.
MAN: Whoops, okay, moving on now … Do you work or are you at home during the day?
WOMAN: Well, both, actually. I work as a nurse but I’m on permanent night shift.
MAN: Oh, I see. In that case, we won’t put down your home phone number because I’m sure you don’t want to be disturbed when you’re trying to sleep.
WOMAN: Thanks, I appreciate that – you can always leave a message on my mobile if you have to contact me. I have it turned off when I’m sleeping, but I regularly check my voicemail for messages.
MAN: And that number is?
WOMAN: 0412 214 418
MAN: Good. Now I’ll need to see some form of photo ID – have you got something with you?
WOMAN: Yes, just a minute, here’s my swipe card for the hospital.
MAN: Thank you. I just need to make a note of the number … AZ 1985331
WOMAN: Is that all you need?
MAN: Just one more thing – your date of birth – but I can get that from the card. One moment …
WOMAN: Look – I’m afraid you haven’t copied it down correctly. I was born on the 25th September, 1975.
MAN: What have I written? Oh yes, I see it now, I’ve got the 25th of the eighth month, but that would make it August … Thanks for spotting the mistake.
Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10.
[20 seconds]
Now listen and answer questions 7 to 10.
MAN: Well, that’s the application form done – now, I wonder if you’d mind taking part in a survey we’re doing?
WOMAN: That’s fine. What do you want to know?
MAN: Basically, we’re trying to find out why people access the internet. I mean, what would you be using it for? Social networking, I suppose.
WOMAN: I don’t really think so – I haven’t got the time for something like that. But I do want to keep in touch with friends and family both here and abroad, so I’d mostly be making use of my email account.
MAN: I see. A lot of students come in here to do research – is that something that you might be doing?
WOMAN: I think the internet is a great tool for research but it’s not something that interests me at the moment.
MAN: What about checking out a new job?
WOMAN: A lot of my friends use the internet for job hunting and they say it’s the best way to look for a new position – I’m quite settled where I am, though. You can get access to the other classifieds, can’t you? Trade and exchange, that kind of thing …
MAN: Yes, and I’m told it’s a very popular way of buying and selling these days.
WOMAN: Well, I’ll definitely be using it for that.
MAN: Thanks a lot. Now, do you have any questions?
WOMAN: Is there a charge for the service?
MAN: It used to be free but we’ve decided to set a one-off payment of fifteen dollars for the initial registration.
WOMAN: Oh, that’s not bad at all. One more thing … is there a time limit for each session, like half an hour or something?
MAN: Oh, it’s better than that – one 60-minute session per day – quite generous really. But we’re very strict about it.
WOMAN: I’d rarely spend more than 45 minutes on the internet at any one time so that’ll be more than enough. Thank you.
Narrator:
That is the end of section 1. You now have half a minute to check your answers.
[30 seconds]
Now turn to section 2.