How to Use Facilities in The Library - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 1 Academic Listening Test 6 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–26 Plan Labeling
Write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 21-26.
A Video Resource Centre B Reading Room C Food Service Centre
D Periodicals Section E Enquiry Desk F Satellite TV Station
Questions 27–30 Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
- If you need to find information on a certain book, you can use 27 check-out cards.
- If you want to find information in a specific field, use the 28 guides.
- Computers in some 29 cannot be linked to the network.
- You can find more information in a 30 on my desk.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | B | The Reading Room is a really large area in the centre of the library, just to the north of the Circulation Desk | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the Reading Room is a big space in the middle part of the library, located north of the desk where people borrow books. Answer Explanation: The answer is the Reading Room, which is a major area located in the middle of the library. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the librarian describes the Reading Room as a very large space situated in the centre of the library building. He helps visitors find it by noting its position just north of the Circulation Desk, suggesting it is a main central point. |
| Q22 | D | Moving on to the southeast corner, we have the Periodicals Section, just next to the study rooms | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the Periodicals Section is located in the southeast corner of the library, immediately beside the rooms used for group study. Answer Explanation: The answer is the Periodicals Section, which is the area in the library where newspapers and magazines are kept. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because the librarian, Mr. Smith, describes the location of various areas in the building. He mentions that the Periodicals Section is situated in the southeast corner, right next to where the study rooms are located. |
| Q23 | C | The Food Service Centre is just metres away from the study rooms. It's on the northeast corner as you look at the map | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the area where food is served is very close to the rooms used for studying, and it is located in the upper right corner (northeast) of the library's layout. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'C', which represents the Food Service Centre. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified based on Mr. Smith's description of where to get food. He mentions that the Food Service Centre is located in the northeast corner of the library map and is situated just a short distance (a few metres) from the study rooms. It is described as a place that sells various snacks. |
| Q24 | A | Well, moving on along to the west, you will find the Video Resource Centre on your right hand. We have educational videos and documentaries, as well as major motion pictures | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that if you walk toward the west side of the library, the Video Resource Centre is on the right hand side. This area has different types of films and educational videos. Answer Explanation: The answer is A, which stands for the Video Resource Centre. This is a room in the library where people go to watch documentaries and movies. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the librarian explains exactly where the Video Resource Centre is located while describing the library map. He tells the listeners to look toward the west and says this center will be on their right side. He also mentions that it contains educational videos and movies (major motion pictures), which defines the purpose of that specific area. |
| Q25 | F | To the west of the Video Resource Centre is our Satellite TV Station. Here we stream the news from Channel 19 for most of the day | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the Satellite TV Station is a place in the library located to the west of the Video Resource Centre where people can watch news programs. Answer Explanation: The answer is F, which refers to the Satellite TV Station. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is determined by the sequence of the library tour described by Mr. Smith. He identifies different areas of the library based on their locations relative to one another. He identifies the Satellite TV Station as being located to the west of the Video Resource Centre and mentions it is used to watch news and major events from many different channels. |
| Q26 | E | Last but perhaps most important is the Enquiry Desk. It's just on the left-hand side when you walk into the library, so it's impossible to miss it | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the Enquiry Desk is located on the left side right as you enter the library, making it very easy to find. Answer Explanation: The answer is E, which refers to the Enquiry Desk, a place where people can go to ask questions or find library information. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because the librarian describes the Enquiry Desk as being located on the left-hand side immediately after you enter the library. He mentions that it is impossible to miss and that students should go there to speak with an assistant if they have any questions or need help using the equipment. |
| Q27 | pink and yellow | If it's a fiction or non-fiction book, look for the pink and yellow check-out card inside the back cover of the book. You can also find information about the book on these cards, including its publishing date, genre, ISBN, and a log of dates it's been checked out before | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that books have colored cards (pink and yellow) at the back. These cards show information about the book, such as when it was printed and its category. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the two colors of the business-sized cards found inside library books that hold specific details about those books. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on Mr. Smith's explanation of how to find details about a specific book. He mentions that inside the back cover of fiction or non-fiction books, there are 'pink and yellow' cards. These cards contain important facts like the date the book was made (publishing date) and what kind of book it is (genre). |
| Q28 | subject | You can find general information on a field of study by using one of our subject guides | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that if a person wants to find information about a specific area of study (a field), they can use a "subject guide." Answer Explanation: The answer is the word "subject," which identifies the specific type of guide used to learn about a particular area of study. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "subject" because Mr. Smith explains that students looking for information in a specific field of study should use the library's "subject guides." He mentions these guides are available both on paper and through the library computers to help people search within specific subjects or fields. |
| Q29 | universities | Our library is in a network with a number of other universities in the area, so if there is something you're looking for and it's available somewhere in the area, we'll be able to get it for you. However, there are universities which are not part of the network, so we do not share resources with them | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the library works with many other schools nearby to find books. But, it points out that some universities do not join this network, so their resources cannot be accessed or linked. Answer Explanation: The answer "universities" refers to other large schools or colleges that are not connected to the library's shared system. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "universities" because the librarian mentions that they are part of a network with many schools in the area. However, he specifically notes that there are other colleges that are not included in this network, meaning they do not share their information or materials with his library. |
| Q30 | blue folder | If you want more information about the library and its resources, you'll find it in a labelled blue folder on my desk in the enquiry section | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that people can find extra facts and details about the library inside a blue-colored folder on the speaker's desk. Answer Explanation: The answer means a blue case or paper holder used for keeping documents together. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'blue folder' because the librarian, Mr. Smith, mentions that if students want more details about the library and what it offers, they can find that information in a blue folder that is sitting on his desk. This matches the sentence in the task where the user needs to find where 'more information' is located. |
Transcript
MR. SMITH: Welcome! Please come in and gather over here around the tables. My name is Adam Smith, and I'm the librarian here. I'll show you around today and explain how to use these facilities. Hopefully when I'm done with it, you'll know the ropes, and please feel free to let me know of any questions or concerns that you may have. Now, we're at the gate of the library. Upon entering into the door, you'll find that the restrooms are on your left-hand side, and opposite them is a Photocopy Room. Many of you are wondering about the check-in and check-out process. What you have to do is go to the Circulation Desk, which is to the east of the Photocopy Room. The Reading Room is a really large area in the centre of the library, just to the north of the Circulation Desk. I'm sure you won't miss it. If you're here to do research, this is where you should bring books to look through. However, if you're here to do any group projects or other interactive activities, I advise you to use one of the study rooms, which are just to the east of the Reading Room. Moving on to the southeast corner, we have the Periodicals Section, just next to the study rooms. We have a collection of different newspapers and magazines in this section. You can get last week's weather reports, or all the top stories five years ago - our periodicals can be traced back 20 years to the time when our school library was built. Ah, our first question! Yes?
STUDENT: Can we check out magazines from the library?
MR. SMITH: I'm sorry, but you cannot take any periodicals out of the library. You're welcome to read them for as long as you want while you're here, but you cannot check them out.
STUDENT: I wonder if there is any place where we can get some food in the library. Do we have a store here?
MR. SMITH: Of course. The Food Service Centre is just metres away from the study rooms. It's on the northeast corner as you look at the map. The Food Service Centre offers different kinds of snacks though it's not big. Well, moving on along to the west, you will find the Video Resource Centre on your right hand. We have educational videos and documentaries, as well as major motion pictures. We ask that you pay attention to the tag on the video that you pick up, as many of our documentaries are for on-site viewing only and may not be taken out of the library. To the west of the Video Resource Centre is our Satellite TV Station. Here we stream the news from Channel 19 for most of the day.
STUDENT: How many channels does it have?
MR. SMITH: (laughs) It does have nearly 200 channels, but we generally will give top priority to channels with some big events, like presidential addresses or other breaking news. During the coverage of the presidential debate, students will take a break from studying and flock to watch it. Last but perhaps most important is the Enquiry Desk. It's just on the left-hand side when you walk into the library, so it's impossible to miss it. If you have any questions about how to use equipment or where to find something, come and ask the assistant. Don't be shy, because that's what they're here for!
MR. SMITH: Speaking of questions, one of the questions we get asked is how to actually check out a book once a student has picked one out. If it's a fiction or non-fiction book, look for the pink and yellow check-out card inside the back cover of the book. You can also find information about the book on these cards, including its publishing date, genre, ISBN, and a log of dates it's been checked out before. Present this card to me or any library assistant, and we'll stamp it and then the book can be kept for three weeks.
You can find general information on a field of study by using one of our subject guides. We have them on paper here, but any of our computers will allow you to search within fields as well.
STUDENT: What if the library doesn't have a resource we're looking for?
MR. SMITH: Great question, I'm going to address that. Our library is in a network with a number of other universities in the area, so if there is something you're looking for and it's available somewhere in the area, we'll be able to get it for you. However, there are universities which are not part of the network, so we do not share resources with them. If you want more information about the library and its resources, you'll find it in a labelled blue folder on my desk in the enquiry section.
Okay, so that's a lot of information all at once, and I don't expect you to remember it all. The most important thing is, please be respectful of the staff and if you need help with anything at all, come and ask me or one of the assistants. Alright, any questions?