Economics Course Information - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 01 Academic Listening Test 1 · Part 3 · Questions 22–31
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Questions 22–25 One Choice
Circle the appropriate letter.
Questions 26–31 Note Completion
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
Course requirements:
Tutorial paper:
- A piece of work on a given topic. Students must:
- 26 for 25 minutes
- 27 work
- give to lecturer for marking
Essay topic:
Usually can 28
Type of exam:
29
Library:
Important books are in 30 .
Focus of course:
Focus on 31 .
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q22 | A | F: Let me see You know this information is all in the handout which you should have received yesterday at the orientation meeting |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the lecturer explaining that the student should have gotten a paper at a meeting that took place on the day before today. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the orientation meeting happened a very short time ago. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Choice A because the lecturer mentions that the meeting happened 'yesterday'. In English, things that happened 'yesterday' are described as having happened 'recently', which means not long ago. |
| Q23 | B | M: 90%! That's high. Do they enforce that rule? F: Yes, we do. We're pretty strict about it actually | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student asking if the school really makes everyone follow the rule about going to class. The teacher answers "Yes" and says they are very strict, which means they check and monitor attendance carefully. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the university carefully checks if students are going to their classes and makes sure they follow the rules. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the lecturer tells the student that attendance is necessary and very important. When the student asks if they really make people follow the rule of 90% attendance, the lecturer says they do and that they are 'strict' about it. 'Strict' and 'enforce' mean that the school closely monitors or watches the attendance to make sure students are there. |
| Q24 | C | Monday, Wednesday and Friday, all at 9 o'clock | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that tutorials are held on three specific days (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) and they all happen at 9:00 AM. Answer Explanation: The answer states that tutorials happen on three mornings every week. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the lecturer lists specific days and a time for the tutorials. She mentions Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, which equals three days per week. She also says they start at 9 o'clock, which is a morning hour. Therefore, the tutorials occur three mornings a week. |
| Q25 | A | You'll have to talk to the lecturer on the course. Dr. Roberts is his name | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the female lecturer telling the student that the person in charge of the course is named Dr. Roberts. Answer Explanation: The answer is Roberts, which is the name of the professor for the economics course. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Roberts because the female lecturer specifically mentions him when the student asks about choosing a tutorial time. She explains that the student needs to speak with the teacher of the course to get permission for a specific time, and then she provides his name. In the transcript, the name 'Roberts' is clearly stated as the lecturer's name. |
| Q26 | talk / give a talk | F: Well, it's a piece of work on a given topic based on some set reading texts. You'll have to give a small talk to your tutorial group M: How long does that have to be?F: Oh, about 25 minutes usually.M: I have to talk for 25 minutes?F: Yes, that's right |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the teacher explaining that part of the work involves speaking to a tutorial group. When the student asks if he has to talk for 25 minutes, the teacher confirms that is correct. Answer Explanation: The answer means that students are required to speak out loud in front of their classmates for a duration of 25 minutes. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified when the lecturer describes the requirements for a 'tutorial paper.' She explains that students must 'give a small talk' to their group, and when the student asks for clarification on the time, she confirms that they have to 'talk' for approximately 25 minutes. Therefore, 'talk' or 'give a talk' fits the requirement for the notes. |
| Q27 | write up | And then you have to write up your piece of work and give it to the lecturer to be marked | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that once the student finishes speaking, they have to write the final version of their project. Then, they give it to the teacher so the teacher can check it and give it a grade. Answer Explanation: The answer means to finish writing a report or a project so it is ready to be given to the teacher. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found in the lecturer's description of how to complete a tutorial paper. She explains that after the 25-minute talk, the student must 'write up' their work before handing it in. To 'write up' means to put thoughts or drafts into a final, formal written document. This fits the three-word limit and the sequence of steps listed in the notes. |
| Q28 | choose / choose the topic | M: Can I choose the topic?F: Yes, usually you can | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student asking if he has the freedom to select the theme of his assignment, and the lecturer responds that he is typically permitted to do so. Answer Explanation: The answer "choose" means that the student is allowed to pick the subject or theme they want to write about for their essay. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found when the student asks about the 3,000-word essay. He specifically asks if he is allowed to pick the topic himself, and the lecturer confirms that this is normally allowed. Therefore, the topic is one that the student "can choose." |
| Q29 | open book exam / open book / open-book exam / open-book | F: Well, it's an open book exam | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the lecturer explaining that the exam is an "open book" type, which the student later learns means he can have his textbook with him. Answer Explanation: The answer "open book" refers to a type of test where students are allowed to look at their textbooks or notes while they are taking the exam. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "open book" because the lecturer directly tells the student that the course includes an "open book exam." In such exams, students do not have to memorize everything because they can use their books for help. Keywords to notice are "exam" and "text book." |
| Q30 | closed reserve | But most of the important ones are held in Closed Reserve that's a part of the library where you can go to read books but you can't take them out of the building |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that important books are placed in a section called "Closed Reserve" so that students can read them in the library even though they cannot take them out. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of a special area in the library where the most important books for the class are kept. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "closed reserve" because the teacher says that the important library books are kept there so that many students can use them without anyone taking them home. This ensures the books are always available for students to read inside the library building. Some key words mentioned are "important [ones]" (referring to the books), "library", and the specific name "Closed Reserve". |
| Q31 | vocational subjects / vocational / preparing for work / work / employment | Well, the course at this university has a vocational focus, that is a focus on preparing its graduates for work, so we're orientated very much towards employment | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the lecturer explaining that the course is 'vocational,' which she defines as helping students get ready to work or find a job after they finish their studies. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the course is designed to teach students the skills they need to get a job or have a successful career. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on how the lecturer describes the main goal of the Economics course. She explains that the university wants to help students get ready for their future jobs. She uses the word 'vocational' and says they focus on 'work' and 'employment'. This shows that the priority of the study program is practical preparation for one's professional life. |
Transcript
M = male student
F = female lecturer
M: Hello can I come in?
F: Oh yes, come in. How can I help you?
M: I was looking for the Economics office. I've been all over the Arts Faculty building looking for it but I could only find the School of Accounting and Economic History. Is this the right place?
F: Yes this is the School of Economics.
M: Oh good. Um, I'm a new student and I was wondering if someone could give me some information.
F: Well I might be able to help. I lecture on that program. What do you need to know?
M: Quite a few things, actually. Firstly, how many lectures a week do I have to attend?
F: Ah, well, the Economics I course is a double unit so there are two lectures a week and one tutorial. The lectures are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday.
M: What time?
F: Let me see … You know this information is all in the handout which you should have received yesterday at the orientation meeting.
M: Oh, was there a meeting yesterday? I didn't know about that … no one mentioned …
F: Yes, there was, but never mind. Now lectures are at four in the afternoon.
M: Four's a bit late. I've got a part time job that starts at four thirty.
F: Well, you can't be in two places at once, can you, and attendance at lectures is necessary. We expect at least 90% attendance at this university you know.
M: 90%! That's high. Do they enforce that rule?
F: Yes, we do. We're pretty strict about it actually.
M: And what times have been set down for the tutorials — do you have that information?
F: That's a very well attended course so there's a number of tutorial times. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, all at 9 o'clock. Yours will be allocated at the first lecture.
M: Can't I choose the time?
F: Maybe, maybe not.. You'll have to talk to the lecturer on the course. Dr. Roberts is his name.
M: Oh, OK.
F: Anything else I can help you with while you're here?
M: Well, yes, actually. Do you know what the course requirements are? I mean, how much work is expected for this course?
F: Well, you have to complete a tutorial paper.
M: What does that involve?
F: Well, it's a piece of work on a given topic based on some set reading texts. You'll have to give a small talk to your tutorial group ...
M: How long does that have to be?
F: Oh, about 25 minutes usually.
M: I have to talk for 25 minutes?
F: Yes, that's right. And then you have to write up your piece of work and give it to the lecturer to be marked.
M: Right. And is that all?
F: No. You also have to complete a 3,000 word essay on a topic.
M: Can I choose the topic?
F: Yes, usually you can.
M: Right. That shouldn't be too bad.
F: And in addition to that there is an exam.
M: An exam! What sort of exam?
F: Well, it's an open book exam.
M: Does that mean I can have the text book with me during the exam?
F: Yes, that's right.
M: And can you give me any idea about the content of the first year of Economics so that I can get into some reading?
F: Well, you'll be getting the reading list next week when lectures start. All the books are in the library.
M: Yes, but won't everyone else take them out as soon as they get the reading list too?
F: Well, yes, they might. But most of the important ones are held in Closed Reserve ... that's a part of the library where you can go to read books but you can't take them out of the building.
M: What did you call that section of the library?
F: Closed Reserve. However, we do recommend that you buy the core books. You'll find them useful and you'll need them for the exam.
M: Yes, I suppose I will. But what is the focus of the course?
F: Well, the course at this university has a vocational focus, that is a focus on preparing its graduates for work, so we're orientated very much towards employment.
M: So my chances of getting a job are good?
F: Well, provided you get good results.
M: Well look thanks for your time. You've been really helpful.
F: That's fine. See you next week then.