Dissertation Tutorial Record - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 06 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–30 Table Completion
Complete the tables below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Dissertation Tutorial Record (Education)
Name: Sandy Gibbons
| Targets previously agreed | Work completed | Further action suggested |
|---|---|---|
| Investigate suitable data analysis software | - Read IT 21
- Spoken to Jane Prince, Head of the 22 |
Sign up for some software practice sessions |
| Prepare a 23 for survey | - Completed and sent for review | Add questions in section three on 24 |
| Further reading about discipline | - Read Banerjee
- N.B. Couldn't find Ericsson's essays on managing the 25 |
Obtain from library through special loans service |
| New Targets | Specific suggestions | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Do further work on Chapter 1
(Give the title: Context 26 ) |
- Add statistics on the 27 in various zones
- Include more references to works dated after 28 |
By the 29 |
| Prepare list of main sections for Chapter 2 | - Use index cards to help in organisation | Before starting the 30 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | catalogues / catalogs | And what I decided to do was to look through catalogues specialising in IT | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Sandy decided to gather information by reading through specific lists or magazines that focus on computer technology (IT). Answer Explanation: The answer is "catalogues" (or "catalogs"), which refers to books or lists that give information about products like computer software. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is determined by Sandy's explanation of how she worked on her first target, which was researching software. She tells her tutor that she looked through "catalogues specialising in IT" (Information Technology) to find promising software options. This matches the table entry under 'Work completed' for investigating software. |
| Q22 | computer centre / computer center | Jane Prince. Do you know her? She's in the Computer Centre.TUTOR: Yes, of course, she's the new Head | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Sandy telling the teacher about Jane Prince, who works in the Computer Centre. The teacher then says that Jane Prince is the person in charge (the Head) of that area. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of the department where the person Jane Prince is the boss or leader (the Head). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified when Sandy mentions talking to Jane Prince to get advice about software. Sandy explains where Jane Prince works, and the Tutor confirms that Jane Prince is the leader of that specific place. In English, being the "Head" of a department means you are in charge of it. Since the transcript says Jane Prince is in the Computer Centre and is the "new Head," she is the Head of the Computer Centre. |
| Q23 | checklist | And, of course, the second target was to draw up a survey checklist which I | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Sandy stating that her second objective was to create a checklist for her survey. Answer Explanation: The answer is a list of items or tasks that need to be verified or completed, specifically for a research study/survey. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is checklist because Sandy explicitly mentions that her second goal or target was to create a survey checklist. She says she has already completed this and sent it to her tutor for feedback, matching the 'Work completed' section of the table which says it was 'sent for review'. Keywords to note are 'target' which matches the table category, and 'draw up', which is a synonym for 'prepare'. |
| Q24 | teaching experience | but in section three you really do need to have questions on teaching experience | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the tutor giving feedback to Sandy, saying that she must include questions about her subjects' past jobs as teachers in the third part of her survey. Answer Explanation: The answer is teaching experience, which means the time a person has spent working as a teacher. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is teaching experience because the tutor specifically pointed out that Sandy's survey checklist needed more information in the third section. He told her to add questions specifically about the history of working as a teacher to improve that part of her work. |
| Q25 | classroom | But I'm afraid I didn't manage to get hold of the essays about classroom management - you know, the ones by Simon Ericsson | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Sandy telling her tutor that she could not find the writings by Simon Ericsson, which are about how to manage a classroom. Answer Explanation: The answer 'classroom' is the place where students learn in a school, and it is part of the subject of the essays Sandy was looking for. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'classroom' because the table needs the specific topic of the essays written by Simon Ericsson. In the conversation, Sandy explains that she was unable to find essays about 'classroom management' by this author. The phrase 'managing the classroom' in the table refers to this specific topic mentioned in the transcript. |
| Q26 | review | SANDY: Of course. Could I just ask - what do you think I should call it?TUTOR: Well, I'd go for something like Context Review. What do you think?SANDY: Well, short and to the point | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Sandy asking for a title for her chapter, and the teacher recommends the name "Context Review." Answer Explanation: The answer is the word "review," which completes the suggested title for the first part of Sandy's paper. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "review" because during their meeting, Sandy asks her teacher (tutor) what she should name Chapter One. The teacher suggests using the name "Context Review," and Sandy agrees that it is a good, short title. |
| Q27 | schools | Now, as regards specific areas to work on, I'd be quite interested to have a few more statistics about the schools in the different zones | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the teacher telling the student that she needs to find more data or numbers (statistics) about the schools located in various areas (zones) to improve her work. Answer Explanation: The answer 'schools' refers to the buildings or places where children and young people are educated. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'schools' because the tutor suggests that Sandy adds more numerical information, called 'statistics', about the schools found in the different areas or 'zones' she is studying. This is one of the specific improvements the tutor suggests for Sandy's first chapter. |
| Q28 | year 2000 / 2000 / the year 2000 | Great, and although you did make a reference to quite a few different writers, I think you should aim to cite more works written later than 2000 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the tutor giving Sandy advice on how to improve her work. The tutor tells her that while she already mentions many writers, she needs to use more work that was produced after the year 2000. Answer Explanation: The answer is the year 2000. It is a specific time used to indicate when the books or articles Sandy uses should have been published. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 2000 because the tutor suggests that Sandy should look for and mention more research that is recent. The tutor uses the phrase "written later than 2000," which matches the requirement in the table to find works "dated after" a certain point. |
| Q29 | end of term | Um I should aim for the end of term | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the teacher setting a goal for when the student's work should be completed, which is the time when the school term finishes. Answer Explanation: The answer is the deadline or the time when Sandy needs to finish the extra work for her first chapter. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'end of term' because when Sandy asks for a deadline for the additional work on references and statistics, the teacher tells her it is not an emergency and that she should finish it by the 'end of term'. |
| Q30 | research | My advice would be to get it done before you embark upon the research | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the tutor giving advice to Sandy about when to finish her plan. He says she should do it before she starts (embarks upon) her research work. Answer Explanation: The answer 'research' refers to the work of studying or searching for information that Sandy needs to do for her project. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'research' because the tutor tells Sandy to finish planning the sections for Chapter Two before she begins her formal study. The tutor uses the phrase 'embark upon', which is a more formal way to say 'start' or 'begin'. |
Transcript
TUTOR: Hello, Sandy. How have you been getting on with your dissertation?
SANDY: Fine, and I've been working hard on the various action points we agreed on our last tutorial.
TUTOR: Do you want to talk me through what you've done?
SANDY: Yeah, sure. Well, we agreed on three main targets for me to aim for. The first one was to find out about suitable data analysis software.
TUTOR: Yes.
SANDY: And what I decided to do was to look through catalogues specialising in IT.
TUTOR: That's a good idea. What did you come up with?
SANDY: I found the names of two promising ones.
TUTOR: Right.
SANDY: But I also thought it'd be worthwhile talking to a lecturer.
TUTOR: Oh right. Who did you see?
SANDY: Jane Prince. Do you know her? She's in the Computer Centre.
TUTOR: Yes, of course, she's the new Head.
SANDY: Yes. Well, she was very helpful.
TUTOR: Oh, that's good. Did she suggest anything in particular?
SANDY: Yeah. She recommended software called Vivat and said I should book up for a couple of practice sessions using Vivat.
TUTOR: Great. I'm sure you'll find them useful.
SANDY: And, of course, the second target was to draw up a survey checklist which I ...
TUTOR: Yes, you emailed me it last week.
SANDY: Have you had a chance to look ...?
TUTOR: Of course, um I think it's good. Very much on the right lines. I'd say your first two sections are spot on. I wouldn't suggest that you change anything there, but in section three you really do need to have questions on teaching experience.
SANDY: Yeah. I was thinking that section looked a bit short.
TUTOR: Right.
SANDY: And my third target was, do further reading on discipline.
TUTOR: Oh yes. I mentioned a couple of writers, didn't I?
SANDY: Yes, well I got hold of the Banerjee and I thought that was excellent. But I'm afraid I didn't manage to get hold of the essays about classroom management - you know, the ones by Simon Ericsson. The bookshop said it was out of print and the library doesn't have a copy.
TUTOR: Oh right, and I'm afraid I've lent my copy to another student. What I suggest you do is try the library again - this time apply for it through the service called special loans. Have you done that before? You're entitled to six books a year.
SANDY: Yes. No problem. That's what I'll do.
TUTOR: So, lots of useful work done.
TUTOR: So, let's look at some new targets. We'll start by having a chat about your Chapter One. I very much enjoyed reading it. Your written style is very clear and you've included lots of interesting descriptions of education in your target area. I've just got a couple of suggestions for some additional work.
SANDY: Of course. Could I just ask - what do you think I should call it?
TUTOR: Well, I'd go for something like Context Review. What do you think?
SANDY: Well, short and to the point.
TUTOR: Exactly. Now, as regards specific areas to work on, I'd be quite interested to have a few more statistics about the schools in the different zones.
SANDY: Oh, that wouldn't be a problem. I can get them from the Internet.
TUTOR: Great, and although you did make a reference to quite a few different writers, I think you should aim to cite more works written later than 2000.
SANDY: OK. That's more difficult, but I can try. When do you want that done by?
TUTOR: Oh, it's not urgent. Um I should aim for the end of term. But in the meantime, I think you should also be thinking about Chapter Two.
SANDY: Should I be drafting it already?
TUTOR: No, but I think you should note down its main sections.
SANDY: Yes. You know, I always find that the hardest part.
TUTOR: I always find it helpful to put some ideas on index cards.
SANDY: Yeah.
TUTOR: Um ... and then you can sort them, and even lay them out on the floor. It's a real help.
SANDY: Well, I'll certainly try it! When would the deadline be for that?
TUTOR: My advice would be to get it done before you embark upon the research. You can always change it later if you need to.
SANDY: OK. I'll get going on that then.