Jamieson’s Ltd Job Application - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Collins Practice Tests For IELTS 3 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Form Completion
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Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Jamieson's Ltd
Job Application
Applicant's name: Tessa Murphy
Placement of job advertisement: on the 1
Post: 2
Current occupation/Studies
Degree in 3
Work experience
Period: January-May: Stacey's Boutique
Role: 4
Responsibilities: served customers and assisted the manager to arrange the 5
Skills: dealing with money and customers
Period: 6: Summer school
Role: social organiser
Responsibilities: 7 and evening events
Skills: working as part of a team
Hobbies and interests
Reading
Going to 8
Availability
Possible starting date: 9
Unavailable on 10
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | website | So, we advertised three jobs on our website and I can see from your cv that you might be a suitable candidate for all of them | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Matthew tells Tessa the job positions were posted on the company's website. Answer Explanation: The answer 'website' means a company's page on the internet where they share information. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'website' because Matthew explains at the beginning of the talk that the company put notices (advertised) for three different jobs on their internet page. |
| Q2 | retail assistant | But I'd be keen to apply for the retail assistant post that was advertised | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tessa directly stating that she wants to apply for the job of a retail assistant. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the specific job title that Tessa wants to apply for at Jamieson's. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is derived from the conversation where the interviewer mentions three available jobs. Tessa explains why she cannot do the other two: she wants to work with people in person (not over the phone) and she cannot drive. She explicitly states her interest in the third option, which is the retail assistant position. |
| Q3 | English and French | Yes. I love learning languages and Welworth offers a joint degree in English and French so I decided to do that | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tessa confirming that she is taking a combined course, or a 'joint degree,' in two specific subjects: English and French. Answer Explanation: The answer means the two subjects Tessa is currently studying at her university are English and French. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is English and French because Tessa explains that she chose a 'joint degree'—which means a course where you study two subjects together—at Welworth university. While Matthew mentions that she is studying French, Tessa clarifies that her specific degree program includes both English and French. |
| Q4 | sales assistant | I worked as a sales assistant in Stacey's - that's a small boutique in town - at the weekend from January to May, Saturdays and Sundays | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript confirms that Tessa's position at the shop from January to May was that of a sales assistant. Answer Explanation: The answer means the specific job title Tessa held when she worked at the shop called Stacey's Boutique. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'sales assistant' because Tessa mentions that this was her job title at Stacey's Boutique during the period from January to May. In this context, 'Role' refers to the position or name of the job she did. |
| Q5 | window displays | I was responsible for serving customers and occasionally helping the person who ran the shop with window displays | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that one of Tessa's specific duties at the clothing shop was to help the manager set up the visual arrangements in the shop windows. Answer Explanation: The answer means the way products are arranged in a store's front window to look attractive to people passing by. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because the transcript describes Tessa's tasks at Stacey's Boutique. She mentions that besides serving customers, she assisted the manager with the arrangement of items in the store's windows. The term for this activity is 'window displays.' |
| Q6 | June to August / June-August | Then from June to August last year, I took a job at a summer school | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly states that Tessa worked at a summer school from June until August. This provides the specific time period needed for the form. Answer Explanation: The answer is the months when Tessa worked at her summer school job. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is determined by looking at the part of the conversation where Tessa lists her past work. She explains that after her job at the boutique (January to May), she had another job. She states that this second job at a summer school was between the months of June and August. Keywords like 'from' and 'to' indicate a time period. |
| Q7 | planned trips | I planned trips and evening events like quizzes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly states that Tessa's work involved arranging both travel outings (trips) and activities for the end of the day (evening events) for the language students. Answer Explanation: The answer "planned trips" means that one of Tessa's jobs was to organize and prepare travel outings for students to visit different places. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "planned trips" because, in the transcript, Tessa explains her duties when she worked as a social organiser at a summer school. She specifically lists organizing travel and night-time activities as her main tasks. Since the form already mentions "evening events," her other responsibility, "planned trips," is the missing piece of information describing her role. |
| Q8 | dance classes | I'm a big reader, especially science fiction. I've recently started dance classes – I think that's a more enjoyable way of keeping fit than going to the gym | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Tessa enjoys reading and has started taking dance classes as a fun way to exercise instead of using a gym. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the specific lessons Tessa attends during her free time to stay healthy. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "dance classes" because when the interviewer asks about her hobbies and interests, Tessa mentions that she reads science fiction and has recently begun taking these classes. She explains that she prefers them over going to the gym for staying fit. In the form, this fits perfectly after the words 'Going to'. |
| Q9 | 7th June / 7 June / June 7th / June 7 / 7th of June | I finish on the 25th of May. I have one week holiday booked but I'm back on the 6th of June and I'd be ready to start on the 7th of June | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Tessa finishes her school year in late May, goes on a short vacation, comes back on June 6th, and is able to begin working on June 7th. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the specific day, June 7th, that Tessa says she can begin her job. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 7th June / 7 June because the transcript shows Tessa discussing her summer schedule. She explains that after finishing university and taking a one-week holiday, she returns on June 6th. She specifically mentions that she is prepared or "ready to start" her work duties on the following day, which is the 7th of June. |
| Q10 | Tuesdays | I'd like to keep Tuesdays free, though, as I volunteer at my local community centre then | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: In the transcript, Tessa says she wants to keep this day "free" and not have a job schedule then because she already has a schedule to help her local community. Answer Explanation: The answer "Tuesdays" is the day of the week when Tessa is not able to work at the shop. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Tuesdays" because Tessa specifically asks to have this day off every week. She explains that she is busy because she "volunteers," which means she helps people for free at a "community centre." Because she already has this plan, she is "unavailable" (not free) to work at Jamieson's on that specific day. |
Transcript
Matthew: Good morning, Tessa. Welcome to Jamieson's. I'm Matthew Reed. Thanks for your interest in working with us. Please take a seat.
Tessa: Thank you.
Matthew: So, we advertised three jobs on our website and I can see from your cv that you might be a suitable candidate for all of them. Would you be interested in telephone helpline work? Or we're still looking for a delivery person.
Tessa: Well, I've had experience of telephone sales but I'd prefer to have face-to-face contact with customers.
I'm afraid I don't have a driving licence so the position of delivery person isn't possible. But I'd be keen to apply for the retail assistant post that was advertised
Matthew: OK, that's fine. I see from your CV you're currently at university.
Tessa: Yes. I'm in my second year at the moment. It's a four-year degree course and I spend the third year abroad. I'm planning on going to France.
Matthew: Yes, I see you did French, English and Maths for your A levels, and now you're studying French. Is that right?
Tessa: Yes. I love learning languages and Welworth offers a joint degree in English and French so I decided to do that. I didn't fancy the idea of Maths at university.
Matthew: No, I can understand that. Now, you've had some work experience. That's excellent. A couple of jobs last year? Tell me about them.
Tessa: Yes, I worked as a sales assistant in Stacey's - that's a small boutique in town - at the weekend from January to May, Saturdays and Sundays. I was responsible for serving customers and occasionally helping the person who ran the shop with window displays. I really enjoyed that job. I got plenty of practice in dealing with money, customer service skills, that kind of thing.
Matthew: That must have been a busy time for you, what with your studies as well. You clearly aren't put off by a bit of hard work!
Tessa: No, I like to keep myself occupied and, as I said, I enjoyed the job and it made a change from studying.
Then from June to August last year, I took a job at a summer school. I was offered the role of social organiser for students from abroad who were studying English. I planned trips and evening events like quizzes.
Matthew: Did you enjoy that?
Tessa: Yes, it was great fun. I really appreciated the opportunity to work in a team and to practise my language skills as there were several French students on the course.
Matthew: And what do you like to do in your spare time? Have you got any hobbies or interests?
Tessa: I'm a big reader, especially science fiction. I've recently started dance classes – I think that's a more enjoyable way of keeping fit than going to the gym.
Matthew: OK. So, tell me about your availability. You're mainly interested in work over the summer period, is that right?
Tessa: Yes. I'd certainly be keen to join you when I finish my studies in May. I start my third year in September so I'd be free in June, July and August. I finish on the 25th of May. I have one week holiday booked but I'm back on the 6th of June and I'd be ready to start on the 7th of June.
Matthew: That would fit in nicely with our busy summer schedule. What about hours? We actually need someone who's available for five days a week and some of the days are likely to be weekends. Are you pretty flexible in terms of when you can work?
Tessa: I think so. Saturdays and Sundays are no problem. I'm taking driving lessons at the moment and they tend to be on a Wednesday but I could always re-arrange them. I'd like to keep Tuesdays free, though, as I volunteer at my local community centre then.
Matthew: OK, Tessa. That all seems great. Let me just confirm your contact details and we'll be in touch with you later in the week with our decision.