PART-TIME JOB APPLICATION - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert On Cambridge IELTS 07 Academic Listening Test 1 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–4 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
PART-TIME JOB APPLICATION
Student's name: 1
Student's major: 2
Contact number: 3
Intended minimum pay: 4 per hour
Questions 5–7 Table Completion
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
| Job | Cleaner | Councilor assistant | Cashier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | 5 | Student Union | 6 |
| Problem | Too early | 7 | Yoga Class |
Questions 8–10 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Job available: Teaching assistant
Place: 8
Duties: to supervise student attendance
to send out 9
Date of interview: 10 10 a.m.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Andy Kahn | Agent: Well, what's your full name? Student: My full name is Andy Kahn | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the worker asking the student for his complete name, and the student answers that his name is Andy Kahn. Answer Explanation: The answer is the person's full name, which is Andy Kahn. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Andy Kahn because when the agent asks for the student's "full name", the student explicitly states, "My full name is Andy Kahn." He then spells his last name as K-A-H-N. |
| Q2 | Educational Studies | Agent: What's your major and faculty? Student: I'm studying Educational Studies in the Education faculty | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the agent asking what subject the student is studying, and the student answers that his major is Educational Studies. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to "Educational Studies", which is the main subject the student is learning at the university. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Educational Studies" because the agent asks the student about his "major and faculty". In response, the student clearly states that he is studying "Educational Studies" in the Education faculty. |
| Q3 | 0114 7281 | Student: May I leave my home phone? Agent: Yes. Of course. Student: It is 0114 7281 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student asking if he can give his home phone number, and after getting permission, he provides the number 0114 7281. Answer Explanation: The answer is the telephone number 0114 7281. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 0114 7281 because the student lost his mobile phone and asks to provide his home phone number instead. When the agent agrees, the student states that the number is "0114 7281". Pay attention to the keywords "mobile phone number" and "home phone", which relate directly to the form's request for a "Contact number". |
| Q4 | £10 | Student: Er, I think it should be about at least 10 pounds per hour | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student stating that he expects to earn a minimum of 10 pounds each hour. Answer Explanation: The answer is £10 (10 British pounds), which is the lowest hourly wage the student wants to earn. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is £10 because the agent asks the student about his pay requirements, and the student says it should be 'at least 10 pounds per hour'. The phrase 'at least' matches the note's requirement for 'minimum pay'. |
| Q5 | Computer Lab | here, a position in Computer Lab is available now. Student: In the Computer Lab? Agent: Yes. Student: What's the position? Agent: A cleaner | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the agent saying there is a job open in the Computer Lab, and when the student asks about the job title, the agent confirms it is for a cleaner. Answer Explanation: The answer "Computer Lab" is the room with computers where the cleaner job is located. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Computer Lab" because the agent mentions a job opening in the "Computer Lab" and then explains that the job position is a "cleaner". |
| Q6 | Afternoon seminar | There is a job working as a councillor assistant in the Student Union on three afternoons per week – that's Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Student: Oh, I have three afternoon seminars in those three afternoons. I'm so sorry | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the agent offering the councillor assistant job for three afternoons each week, but the student says they cannot take it because they have classes called afternoon seminars at the same time. Answer Explanation: The answer means university classes or study groups that happen during the afternoon. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because the table asks for the problem with the councillor assistant job. When the agent mentions the position at the Student Union on three afternoons a week, the student explains that they cannot do it because they already have "three afternoon seminars" during those times. |
| Q7 | Campus canteen | Agent: Well, there is a position as a cashier working from 2 o'clock to 5 o'clock on Thursday afternoons. Student: What is the place? Agent: In the campus canteen, is this OK | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the agent describes a job as a cashier, and when the student asks where the job takes place, the agent says it is in the campus canteen. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the cafeteria or dining hall located on the university grounds. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified by looking at the details for the cashier job. When the agent mentions the job opening for a cashier, the student asks, "What is the place?" The agent directly answers that it is in the "campus canteen." Therefore, "Campus canteen" correctly completes the location for the cashier role. |
| Q8 | International Language Centre / International Language center | Agent: Well, and there is a position as a teaching assistant at the International Language Centre | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the agent saying there is an open job for a teaching assistant at the International Language Centre. Answer Explanation: The answer "International Language Centre" is the name of the place where the teaching assistant job is located. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the agent tells the student about an available job as a "teaching assistant". The agent clearly states the location of this job by saying it is "at the International Language Centre". Therefore, "International Language Centre" correctly fills in the "Place" section. |
| Q9 | handouts | Agent: Well, they need a language teaching assistant to supervise student attendance and send out handouts in three evenings a week on Monday, Thursday and Friday | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the language teaching assistant must check student attendance and give out paper materials (handouts) to the students. Answer Explanation: The answer "handouts" refers to printed pieces of paper or worksheets given to students in a class. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "handouts" because when describing the duties of the teaching assistant position, the agent lists two main tasks: supervising attendance and distributing papers. Specifically, the agent says the job requires someone to "supervise student attendance and send out handouts", which matches the note prompt "to send out [handouts]". |
| Q10 | 7th May / 7 May / May 7 / May 7th | Agent: How about next Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock? Student: Is that 7th May? Agent: Right | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the agent proposing an interview at 10:00 in the morning and confirming that this date is 7th May. Answer Explanation: The answer means the interview is scheduled to take place on the seventh day of May. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the agent suggests having the interview next Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, and the student asks to clarify if that date is "7th May". The agent answers "Right", confirming that the interview date is 7th May. |
Transcript
Student: Good afternoon. May I come in?
Agent: Yes. Come in please.
Student: Well, is this the Job Centre for students?
Agent: Yes. How can I help?
Student: Mm... I'm looking for a part-time job in the campus. Do you have anything available at the moment?
Agent: Yes. Of course. Before checking the job position let's get some personal information from you first. OK?
Student: Yes.
Agent: Well, what's your full name?
Student: My full name is Andy Kahn.
Agent: Can you spell your last name?
Student: It is K-A-H-N, Kahn.
Agent: OK, Andy. Are you a registered student in our university?
Student: Yes.
Agent: What's your major and faculty?
Student: I'm studying Educational Studies in the Education faculty.
Agent: Good choice. Did you bring your student union card or your library card?
Student: I have my union card. Do you need it?
Agent: Yes. I need to copy it now.
Student: Oh, here it is.
Agent: OK. And can you tell me your mobile phone number?
Student: Oh, I just lost my mobile phone yesterday.
Agent: I'm sorry.
Student: May I leave my home phone?
Agent: Yes. Of course.
Student: It is 0114 7281.
Agent: Fine. Let's talk about the pay. What's your requirements for the pay?
Student: Er, I think it should be about at least 10 pounds per hour.
Agent: OK. I think it is not difficult to look for a position for you.
Agent: Well, let me check the vacant position on the list... here, a position in Computer Lab is available now.
Student: In the Computer Lab?
Agent: Yes.
Student: What's the position?
Agent: A cleaner.
Student: And what are the working hours?
Agent: The Computer Lab opens at 8 o'clock and it needs to be cleaned before 7 o'clock. So you should be there at 6:30 in the morning.
Student: At 6:30 in the morning? Oh, I cannot get up so early, sorry.
Agent: OK, let's check the afternoon time. There is a job working as a councillor assistant in the Student Union on three afternoons per week – that's Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Student: Oh, I have three afternoon seminars in those three afternoons. I'm so sorry.
Agent: Well, there is a position as a cashier working from 2 o'clock to 5 o'clock on Thursday afternoons.
Student: What is the place?
Agent: In the campus canteen, is this OK?
Student: I'm afraid that I have to attend Yoga class at that time.
Agent: Well, and there is a position as a teaching assistant at the International Language Centre.
Student: That sounds interesting. My major is education.
Agent: Well, they need a language teaching assistant to supervise student attendance and send out handouts in three evenings a week on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Student: Great. Well, could you arrange an interview for me?
Agent: How about next Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock?
Student: Is that 7th May?
Agent: Right.
Student: That's fine. 10 o'clock on 7th May. Thank you very much.
Agent: You're welcome. Good-bye.
Student: Good-bye.