Orientation Schedule - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert On Cambridge IELTS 07 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–30 Table Completion
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Orientation Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Part I:
Campus Tour |
Monday meet at door of 21 at 9 a.m. visit 22 in the afternoon Tuesday Computer Centre: to get 23 24 apply for membership |
| Part II:
Course Arrangement |
Wednesday meet at Auditorium in 25 course coordinator course requirement 26 and optional courses assessments: 27 : 80% assignment 28 group work exam: open-book Thursday go to department office to: get a 29 hand in optional course form |
| Part III:
Welcome Party |
Friday Time: 5 p.m. Venue: 30 on the third floor |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | Student Union | On next Monday, we will begin our tour with an introduction to the Student Union. So please gather at the door of the Student Union at 9 o'clock | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript directly states that on Monday morning at 9 o'clock, the students should meet outside the door of the Student Union. Answer Explanation: The answer "Student Union" refers to the building or association for university students where the tour meets on Monday morning. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Student Union" because the speaker tells students to "gather at the door of the Student Union at 9 o'clock" on Monday. In this context, "gather" has the same meaning as "meet", and "9 o'clock" corresponds to "9 a.m." |
| Q22 | library | At 2 o'clock in the afternoon we will all visit the library | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that at 2:00 p.m., the whole group will go to visit the library. Answer Explanation: The answer is the building where books are kept, which is the university library. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "library" because the speaker outlines the schedule for Monday. After morning activities and lunch, the speaker says that at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, everyone will visit the library. |
| Q23 | username and password | On Tuesday we will visit the computer centre. All students can get a username and a passport | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that during the Tuesday visit to the computer centre, every student will be given their account details to access the system. Answer Explanation: The answer means login details (a username and a password) that students need to log in to the computers. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by the speaker's explanation of Tuesday's schedule. When discussing the visit to the computer centre, the speaker states that all students can receive their login credentials, specifically referring to a username and password (transcribed here as "username and a passport"). |
| Q24 | Sports Centre / Sports center | After lunch the next station is the Sports Centre. I am sure you will all be very excited about our facilities. There are also many different societies. You can join in any of them according to your interest and apply for a membership | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the next place to visit after lunch is the Sports Centre, where students can check out societies and sign up for a membership. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the "Sports Centre", which is the university building for sports and clubs where students can become members. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Sports Centre" because the speaker discusses the schedule for Tuesday afternoon. After visiting the computer centre and having lunch, the next stop is the Sports Centre, where students can join clubs and apply for a membership. |
| Q25 | 10 a.m. | You should gather in the auditorium in the west campus in the morning on Wednesday | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that students must meet together in the auditorium on the west campus during Wednesday morning. Answer Explanation: The answer means 10:00 in the morning. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer specifies the time in the morning when students need to meet for the course arrangement session on Wednesday. In the orientation schedule, the lecturer explains that students should meet in the auditorium on the west campus on Wednesday morning. |
| Q26 | compulsory courses / compulsory | First you will get some information and requirements about compulsory courses and then optional courses | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that students will first learn the rules about required classes (compulsory courses) before learning about classes they can choose (optional courses). Answer Explanation: The answer means classes that every student must take. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed by the speaker's description of Wednesday's schedule under course arrangements. The speaker explains that students will hear about "compulsory courses and then optional courses." Therefore, "compulsory" or "compulsory courses" correctly completes the blank next to "and optional courses." |
| Q27 | attendance | Attendance is still the first one. We expect at least 80% attendance and students cannot choose the time | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that attendance is the first assessment and students are required to attend at least 80% of classes. Answer Explanation: The answer means being present in classes, which must be at least 80 percent. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the speaker talks about course grading and assessments. He states that the first assessment is attendance and that the university expects students to achieve at least 80% attendance. Therefore, "attendance" correctly fills the blank before ": 80%". |
| Q28 | presentation | As a student of the business faculty all students have to do a presentation especially group presentations in which you can train and improve the team spirit | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that every student in the business department must deliver a presentation, especially in groups to learn how to work together as a team. Answer Explanation: The answer means speaking and showing information in front of an audience. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'presentation' because the speaker outlines four course assessments. After mentioning attendance and assignments, the lecturer states that students must do a 'presentation', specifically mentioning group work ('group presentations') that builds teamwork. Therefore, 'presentation' completes the assessment table. |
| Q29 | curriculum | We hope all students can come to department office to get a curriculum and hand in your optional course form in the afternoon | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that on Thursday afternoon, all students should go to the department office to collect their curriculum and submit their optional course form. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to a course outline or list of subjects that students need to pick up. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "curriculum" because the speaker mentions what students must do on Thursday afternoon. When visiting the department office, they need to collect two things or complete two tasks: "get a curriculum" and submit their form for optional courses. Therefore, "curriculum" correctly completes the blank next to "get a". |
| Q30 | Common Room | There is a common room on the third floor in the business faculty building | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript directly states that the room located on the third floor of the business faculty building is a common room. Answer Explanation: The answer means a shared lounge or meeting room where people can relax and spend time together. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Common Room" because the speaker discusses the welcome party on Friday afternoon and names the specific place on the third floor where it will happen. The word "Venue" in the table means the place where an event happens, which matches the speaker's statement that the party is held in a "common room on the third floor". |
Transcript
Speaker: Welcome to The University of Newcastle. I am Katelyn. Now let's welcome Mr. Sutton to give us an introduction of orientation schedule.
Lecturer: Thanks Katelyn. Well, welcome to our university. There are three parts of the orientation during the next week. The first part is the campus tour. We will organise an orientation tour around the campus. Now, please look at the schedule. On next Monday, we will begin our tour with an introduction to the Student Union. So please gather at the door of the Student Union at 9 o'clock. After visiting the building first we will help all students to apply for the Student Union Card. So please take one passport photo when you attend the orientation. Usually, there are some departments such as Travel Agency, Insurance, and so on. You can enjoy your lunch in campus canteen. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon we will all visit the library. A lecturer at the library will give you an introduction. How to apply for library card, how to borrow reference books and how to use the facilities in the library. As you know you will spend lots of time in the library for your future studies so the introduction is very important for you. On Tuesday we will visit the computer centre. All students can get a username and a passport. You can also register your laptop in the centre if you have it. There are some rules of the computer centre especially regarding the use of printer and photocopier. After lunch the next station is the Sports Centre. I am sure you will all be very excited about our facilities. There are also many different societies. You can join in any of them according to your interest and apply for a membership.
The second part of orientation is course arrangements. You should gather in the auditorium in the west campus in the morning on Wednesday. The course coordinator or office staff of your faculty will introduce you to the course requirements. First you will get some information and requirements about compulsory courses and then optional courses. The faculty often gives students some handouts of course introduction and the different assessments of each subject. Students usually get one or two days to make a decision of optional courses. Of course I know nearly all students will focus on the assessment. As usual, we have four assessments. Attendance is still the first one. We expect at least 80% attendance and students cannot choose the time. And then all students have to write assignment such as an essay. Your personal tutor will give you a help for the topic choice, structure, data collecting and time arrangement, so don't be worried. As a student of the business faculty all students have to do a presentation especially group presentations in which you can train and improve the team spirit. The last assessment is exam. I know you all hate it but... you have to attend some exams. Most exams are open-book. Isn't it a busy day on Wednesday? You will have a free morning on Thursday. We hope all students can come to department office to get a curriculum and hand in your optional course form in the afternoon. The last part of orientation is a party for all new students. The party will be held at 5 o'clock in the afternoon on Friday. There is a common room on the third floor in the business faculty building. We will prepare for many delicious foods and drink in there and it will be a good chance to know about your advisors and classmates. OK. That's the main introduction of orientation. I am sure that you will enjoy it.
Speaker: Thanks Mr. Sutton. The next thing... (fade)