Conference Registration Form - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Practice Test Plus 1 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–4 Form Completion
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or A NUMBER for each answer.
Conference Registration Form
Example
Name of Conference: Beyond 2000
Name: Melanie 1
Address: Room 2 at Newtown
Faculty: 3
Student No: 4
Questions 5–10 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Circle the correct letters A-C.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Mitchell | Student: Yes, sure. It's Melanie Mitchell | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student identifying herself by her full name when asked for her details at the registration desk. Answer Explanation: The answer is the last name or surname of the student registering for the conference. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Mitchell because when the woman asks for the student's full name, Melanie replies with 'Melanie Mitchell'. Since 'Melanie' is already written on the form, you only need to fill in her last name, Mitchell, to complete the information. |
| Q2 | 66 Women's College / 66 Womens College | So my address there is Room 66, Women's College, Newtown | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Melanie giving her exact address details, including the room number 66 and the name of the college for her registration. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the specific room number, which is 66, and the name of the building, which is Women's College. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is determined by the student's response when asked for her address. She explicitly states her specific location is 'Room 66' and the name of the residence is 'Women's College'. In the context of a registration form, 'at' usually precedes the name of the institution or building. |
| Q3 | Education | Student: I'm in the Faculty of Education – I'm doing a Master's in Primary School Teaching | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Melanie directly giving the name of her faculty as "Education" when providing her details to register for the conference. Answer Explanation: The answer "Education" is the name of the department at the university where Melanie is a student. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Education" because when the staff member asks Melanie which department or area (Faculty) she belongs to, Melanie names the Faculty of Education. In a university, a "Faculty" is a group of related departments, and Melanie confirms she is studying there for her degree. |
| Q4 | 994578ED | My number is 9 9 4 5 7 8 E D |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Melanie clearly stating her student identification number as 994578ED. Answer Explanation: The answer is the identification number from Melanie’s student card. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is the specific string of digits and letters Melanie provides to identify herself as a student. After the woman asks for her student card to 'verify' (check/confirm) her status, Melanie reads this 'number' out loud. In registration forms, a 'Student No' refers to this unique ID code. |
| Q5 | C | I'll register for all three days, please | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student clearly stating that she wants to pay for and attend every day of the meeting. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the student chooses to sign up for the entire conference instead of just a part of it. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the student says she will sign up for 'all three days'. Earlier, the woman explains that the conference lasts for three days, from Thursday to Saturday. Since she is attending every day of the event, she is registering for the full conference. |
| Q6 | B | I'll have my own room, but I'll share the bathroom | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student making her final decision. She uses the words 'own room' to show she wants to sleep alone and 'share the bathroom' to show she will use a public washroom. Answer Explanation: The answer B means the student chooses to have a private bedroom for herself, but she is okay with sharing the toilet and shower area with other people. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the student explicitly picks this choice after hearing the options. The woman at the desk explains three types of rooms: sharing a whole room, having a private room with a shared bathroom, or having a private room with a private bathroom. Although the student first says she does not mind sharing, she changes her mind and says she wants her own room with a shared bathroom. This choice matches the description for option B. |
| Q7 | B | Hang on a minute it's all starting to sound rather expensive! I'll have the lunch but not the dinner or breakfast – if that's OK |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Melanie thinks the cost is getting too high. She says she will take the lunch but specifically says 'not the dinner or breakfast.' Answer Explanation: The answer means that the student, Melanie, chooses to pay for lunch, but she does not want breakfast or dinner. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Melanie says that paying for all the meals is too 'expensive' (costs too much money). She explicitly tells the woman that she wants the lunch, but she does not want the dinner or the breakfast. |
| Q8 | A | Well, there are six altogether. Let's see, on Friday you have a choice between Computers in Education or Teaching Reading Skills or a session on Catering for the Gifted Child. Student: Oh they all sound interesting but technology in the classroom is really my area of interest rather than reading, so I'll go for that. I can probably read up on the gifted child topic myself |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman listing three options for the Friday session. Melanie responds by saying that 'technology in the classroom' is what she likes most, so she chooses that option, which refers to the 'Computers in Education' group. Answer Explanation: The answer is A, which stands for 'Computers in Education.' This is the specific class or group Melanie picks to attend on Friday. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Melanie identifies 'technology in the classroom' as her main area of interest when given the choices for Friday. In this context, 'technology' is a synonym for 'computers.' Since the choice 'Computers in Education' matches her interest and the woman list it as an option for Friday, choice A is the intended answer. |
| Q9 | C | And then the Saturday options are: a session on Cultural Differences; or there's Music in the Primary Curriculum or you could go to the one on Gender Issues in the Classroom. Student: Wow! Can I go to them all? They all sound fascinating. Woman: 'Fraid not. Student: Well, I am really interested in how boys and girls behave differently, even when they are very young, so I'd better opt for the third session even though the Cultural Differences SIG is probably really interesting, too | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman listing three options for Saturday. The third option she says is "Gender Issues in the Classroom." When the student decides to pick the "third session," she is choosing choice C. Answer Explanation: The answer means the student chooses the "Gender Issues" special interest group for Saturday. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Choice C because the student picks the third choice mentioned for the Saturday activity. The woman lists three options: 1) Cultural Differences, 2) Music in the Primary Curriculum, and 3) Gender Issues in the Classroom. The student says she will "opt for" (which means choose) the "third session" because she wants to learn about how boys and girls act differently. |
| Q10 | A | I'll have to put it on my card 'cos I don't have enough cash on me, right now | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student making a choice to pay with her card because she does not have enough physical money (cash) at that specific time. Answer Explanation: The answer means the student will use a credit card to pay for the conference costs. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the student specifically chooses to use her card. When the employee mentions the different ways to pay (credit card, bank cheque, or cash), the student explains that she does not have enough cash with her. Therefore, she decides to pay by putting the amount on her credit card. Using the phrase 'put it on my card' is a common way to say one is paying with a credit card. |
Transcript
Student: Good morning!
Woman: Good morning – can I help you?
Student: Yes, is this where we register for the Beyond 2000 Conference?
Woman: Yes? What's your name and I'll get your conference bag.
Student: Well ... I haven't actually registered yet. I was told I'd be able to register today, so I hope that's OK ... I've just arrived in Melbourne.
Woman: That should be fine, if you're a student. I'll need to take your details though. So can I have your full name?
Student: Yes, sure. It's Melanie Mitchell.
Woman: Is that M I T C H E double L?
Student: Yes, that's right and that's Ms not Miss.
Woman: OK, fair enough! And what's your address, Melanie?
Student: I live in student accommodation at Sydney University. So my address there is Room 66, Women's College, Newtown.
Woman: OK. And which Faculty are you studying in?
Student: I'm in the Faculty of Education – I'm doing a Master's in Primary School Teaching.
Woman: Right, and may I see your student card because I need to verify that you're a current student?
Student: Yes, sure. Here it is. My number is ... 9 9 4 5 7 8 E D.
Woman: OK – now do you want to attend all three days? The conference runs from Thursday to Saturday.
Student: Yes, I think so – if I can afford it. What does it cost?
Woman: Well, you're eligible for a student discount – which makes it $15 for a day registration or $40 for the three days, though it is possible to register for half a day only.
Student: I'll register for all three days, please.
Woman: Good ... now will you be requiring accommodation while you're here in Melbourne?
Student: Yes, I suppose I will. What's available?
Woman: Well... we have several levels of accommodation. You can share a room with another student for $25 a night.
Student: Um.
Woman: Or you can have your own room but share the bathroom – I believe it's just down the corridor – that's $45.
Student: Right.
Woman: Or you can have a single room with your own bathroom.
Student: I don't mind sharing a room ... On second thoughts, yes I do – I'll have my own room, but I'll share the bathroom.
Woman: Right ... Now the conference fee does not include meals though you do get tea and coffee in the breaks. Shall I put you down for lunch – that's an extra $10 a day and there's the conference dinner on Friday night which is $25 ... oh, and what about breakfast?
Student: Hang on a minute ... it's all starting to sound rather expensive! I'll have the lunch but not the dinner or breakfast – if that's OK?
Woman: Perfectly OK. Now ... a couple of other things – there are a number of special interest groups organised – they're known as SIG's and you're asked to nominate your preference. They'll take place on the Friday afternoon and Saturday morning but they're filling up quickly which is why you need to nominate now.
Student: Right. What are the SIG's?
Woman: Well, there are six altogether. Let's see, on Friday you have a choice between Computers in Education or Teaching Reading Skills...
Student: Um...
Woman: ... or a session on Catering for the Gifted Child.
Student: Oh they all sound interesting but technology in the classroom is really my area of interest rather than reading, so I'll go for that. I can probably read up on the gifted child topic myself.
Woman: Right ... And then the Saturday options are: a session on Cultural Differences; or there's Music in the Primary Curriculum or you could go to the one on Gender Issues in the Classroom.
Student: Wow! Can I go to them all? They all sound fascinating.
Woman: 'Fraid not.
Student: Well, I am really interested in how boys and girls behave differently, even when they are very young, so I'd better opt for the third session even though the Cultural Differences SIG is probably really interesting, too.
Woman: Right!
Student: ... and the Music option would be ...
Woman: And how would you like to pay? We accept most credit cards – or bank cheques but not personal cheques, I'm afraid. Been caught out too often before – and cash, of course. We never say 'No' to cash.
Student: I'll have to put it on my card 'cos I don't have enough cash on me, right now.
Woman: That's fine. Enjoy your time here with us in Melbourne...