Julie and Ricky’s Essay - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 1 Academic Listening Test 5 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–24 Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
- The research topic should come from one of the headings in the 21.
- At least one reference needs to be from 22.
- The data Julie found on past experiments is in 23.
- Ricky has pointed out that aside from journals, he can also use 24 about scientific experiments.
Questions 25–30 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| The format of papers | |
|---|---|
| The paper should be written in: | 25 |
| The title should be in: | 26 |
| The report has to be: | 27 |
| Number the page on the: | 28 corner |
| The margin should be: | 29 pixels wide |
| Students should write down their: | 30 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | note system | You need to choose one of the bold headings from the note system and research it | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Julie telling Ricky that he must pick a topic from the "note system" to write his paper about. Answer Explanation: The answer "note system" refers to a specific document or set of notes that has the topic titles for the students' project. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the instructions Julie gives Ricky about the new assignment. She specifically mentions that the professor want the students to select a research topic from the bold headings found within the note system. |
| Q22 | scientific research | Sure. You need to find scientific research that supports your claim as one of your references | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Julie explaining that Ricky must look for studies done by professional researchers and use them in his paper to back up his ideas. Answer Explanation: The answer means finding information from real studies or tests done by scientists. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found in the section where Julie explains the rules for the paper. She tells Ricky that he must include a source from a professional study to help prove his points (his 'claim'). This kind of source is called scientific research. |
| Q23 | scientific journals | I've already found a few experiments in scientific journals. That would probably be a good start for you - there are tons of journals in the library | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Julie explaining to Ricky that she found several science tests in these specific magazines. She suggests that he look for them too because there are many of them in the library. Answer Explanation: The answer means magazines or publications where scientists record and share the results of their tests. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is scientific journals because Julie tells Ricky that she found records of past tests, called 'experiments' in the transcript, within these journals. Since Julie is the one speaking, and experiments provide the scientific data for the paper, these journals are the source of her information. |
| Q24 | information from Internet / the internet | I'm sure there is lots of stuff about it on the Internet. Are we allowed to use information from the Internet | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Ricky asking if he is permitted to use facts and data found on the web (the Internet) for his school paper. Answer Explanation: The answer means Ricky can get facts or details for his essay from websites on the web. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the part where Ricky discusses his plan to write about psychotropic drugs. He suggests that there is a lot of "stuff" online and asks if he can use "information from the Internet" for his project. Julie confirms that he can, although it should not be his primary source. |
| Q25 | double space | Yeah, Professor Johnson wants it double-spaced | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Julie telling Ricky that the teacher (Professor Johnson) requires the essay to have extra space between every line of text. Answer Explanation: The answer means leaving a full empty line between each line of writing in the essay. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'double space' because Julie describes the specific formatting rules given by the teacher. When Ricky asks how the essay should be written, Julie explicitly mentions the spacing requirement. Keywords like 'specifications' refer to the rules, and 'double-spaced' describes the specific style required for the layout of the text. |
| Q26 | italics | Only the main heading should be in italics | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Julie confirming to Ricky that the main title of the report must be written in slanted letters called italics. Answer Explanation: The answer 'italics' describes a style of typing where the letters lean or slant to the right, which the student must use for the essay's title. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'italics' because Julie mentions this specific rule while explaining the formatting requirements for the paper. When Ricky asks if every section needs to be slanted, Julie clarifies that this style is required specifically for the main heading or title of the report. |
| Q27 | typed | RICKY: Oh okay. So I take it that the report has to be typed since there are so many requirements. What are the other formatting requirements? JULIE: Yep, it's got to be typed | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Ricky asking if the report must be written using a computer (typed), and Julie agrees by saying 'Yep' and repeating that it must be typed. Answer Explanation: The answer 'typed' means that the student must use a computer or a keyboard to write the paper, instead of writing it with a pen or pencil by hand. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'typed' because Ricky suggests that the report must be written on a computer because there are so many rules to follow. Julie confirms that he is correct by saying it 'has' to be that way. The word 'typed' is the specific instruction for how the work should be produced. |
| Q28 | top right | Make sure it goes up in the top right corner | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the page number should be placed in the upper corner located on the right side of the page. Answer Explanation: The answer "top right" identifies the specific location on the page where students must write the page numbers. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "top right" because Julie explains that students need to add numbers to every page of the report and specifies precisely where they should go: the upper corner on the right side of the paper. |
| Q29 | 3.25 | JULIE: No problem. Also, make sure the margins are 3.25 pixels wide | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Julie telling Ricky that the empty space around the text on the page should be exactly 3.25 units wide. Answer Explanation: The answer "3.25" is the specific number for how wide the edges of the paper (the margins) must be. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 3.25 because Julie clearly tells Ricky the exact size needed for the paper margins. She mentions the word "margins" and then provides the specific size of "3.25" pixels. |
| Q30 | ID number | Oh, I almost forgot — remember to put down your ID number on your report | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Julie telling Ricky a final rule for the paper: he must include his student identification number. Answer Explanation: The answer means the special code or number that the school uses to know who a student is. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is mentioned at the very end of Julie and Ricky's conversation. Julie lists the last requirement for the paper, telling Ricky to write his ID number on it. She uses the phrase 'put down,' which means to write information on the document. |
Transcript
RICKY: Hi, Julie, it's Ricky.
JULIE: Hi, Ricky, how are you? I noticed you weren't in Psychology today.
RICKY: I'm feeling sick, so I didn't go to school today. Would you mind telling me what I missed in class?
JULIE: Sure thing. I'm sorry you're not feeling well! Anyway, we spent most of the class talking about a new essay that Professor Johnson assigned. You need to choose one of the bold headings from the note system and research it.
RICKY: Wow, I picked the wrong day to miss class, huh?
JULIE: You sure did.
RICKY: Could you tell me the specific requirements of this paper?
JULIE: Sure. You need to find scientific research that supports your claim as one of your references. It can be from some of the case studies we discussed in class, or you can find your own. Or even better, you can conduct your own research! I'm sure that would get you an A.
RICKY: Have you decided what you're going to do yet? Also, where are you getting your references?
JULIE: Yeah, I'm going to research facial recognition by infants. I've already found a few experiments in scientific journals. That would probably be a good start for you - there are tons of journals in the library.
RICKY: Great idea, thanks. I'm considering writing my essay on the effects of one of the psychotropic drugs we talked about in class. I'm sure there is lots of stuff about it on the Internet. Are we allowed to use information from the Internet?
JULIE: Sure, you can use that as long as it's not your main source for information. You'll probably want to cite some of the experiments we went over.
RICKY: Good idea, thanks. I'm gonna try to find some information from a bunch of different sources.
RICKY: Are there any specifications on how the essay should be written?
JULIE: Yeah, Professor Johnson wants it double-spaced. It should be between 6 to 10 pages long.
RICKY: 6 to 10 pages? That's so much! It's going to take forever.
JULIE: I know. The whole class groaned when he said that. Anyway, you also need to put the title in italics, and...
RICKY: Wait, each section heading, or just the main heading?
JULIE: Only the main heading should be in italics. I think section titles are supposed to be in the same format, but maybe in bold. You'll have to check that in class next time.
RICKY: Oh okay. So I take it that the report has to be typed since there are so many requirements. What are the other formatting requirements?
JULIE: Yep, it's got to be typed. Aside from that, there are still a few more specifications. You should number each page. Make sure it goes up in the top right corner.
RICKY: Okay, I'll make sure to write that down. I always forget to number the pages. Do we need to title and date each page, too?
JULIE: You need the shortened title on every page, but no need to include the date. That should just be on the cover page.
RICKY: Okay, thanks.
JULIE: No problem. Also, make sure the margins are 3.25 pixels wide.
RICKY: What? I'm not even sure how to do that.
JULIE: It's okay, I can show you. It's really easy. I think that's all the directions he gave us. A lot of formatting requirements, but we have the freedom to research many things that we like, so that's good. Oh, I almost forgot - remember to put down your ID number on your report.
RICKY: Thanks so much for your help. I'll see you in class Monday!
JULIE: No problem, glad I could help. See you later.