Student Union Registration Form - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Achieve IELTS Practice Tests Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–6 Form Completion
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Student Union Registration Form
Name: Stefan Unger
Degree programme: 1
Department: 2
Leisure activities: 3
Language(s) (apart from English): 4
Type of accommodation: 5
Contact number: 6
Questions 7–10 Short Answers
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | postgraduate | Stefan: Right. Um – what does it mean degree programme? Anna: Oh, just if you are an undergraduate or a post-graduate – or maybe you're just here for a short course? Stefan: I'm a postgraduate | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Stefan asking what "degree programme" means on the registration form, and after Anna gives examples, Stefan states that he is a postgraduate student. Answer Explanation: The answer "postgraduate" is the level of study or degree program that Stefan is enrolled in at the university. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "postgraduate" because when Stefan asks Anna what to write for "degree programme", Anna explains that it means undergraduate, postgraduate, or a short course. Stefan immediately replies, "I'm a postgraduate." |
| Q2 | engineering | Stefan: So I'm studying Marine Construction so, for Department, do I put down the Science faculty then? Anna: Just your actual Department. That must be Engineering, no? Stefan: Oh I see, yes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Anna explaining to Stefan that his department is Engineering, and Stefan confirms it by saying "Oh I see, yes." Answer Explanation: The answer means that the student belongs to the Engineering department. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "engineering" because Stefan asks what to put for "Department" since he is studying Marine Construction. Anna clarifies that he should write his specific department, which is "Engineering", and Stefan agrees. |
| Q3 | computer games | OK – I think I'll just list computer games as that's my big interest | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that Stefan chooses to write "computer games" on the form because he is very interested in playing them. Answer Explanation: The answer means video games played on a computer. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "computer games" because when Anna asks Stefan to write down what he enjoys doing in his free time (which means leisure activities), Stefan decides to write "computer games" because it is his main hobby and interest. |
| Q4 | German | Stefan: Hm – I can only speak German – my mother tongue. Anna: OK, well that's fine. Just put that | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Stefan stating that he speaks German as his native language, and Anna tells him to write that on the registration form. Answer Explanation: The answer "German" refers to the language that Stefan speaks besides English. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "German" because when filling in the languages section on the form, Stefan explains that he can only speak German, which is his native language (mother tongue). Anna agrees and tells him to write that down. |
| Q5 | in Hall / Hall | Stefan: I'm in Hall, though I'd like to be in a flat. But that won't happen till the end of the first term. Anna: Put where you are now | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Stefan saying that he currently lives in Hall, and Anna telling him to write down his current living place on the form. Answer Explanation: The answer means student housing or a university residence building, called "Hall" (or "in Hall"). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Hall" (or "in Hall") because the form asks for Stefan's "Type of accommodation" (where he lives). When Stefan asks what type of accommodation means, Anna gives examples like living in a "Hall", "flats", or "bed-sits". Stefan states, "I'm in Hall," and Anna tells him to "Put where you are now." Therefore, "Hall" is the correct type of accommodation. |
| Q6 | 0295069003 | Anna: Well, it's going to be difficult for people to contact you then, isn't it? Why don't you put the Union one and we'll take messages for you. Stefan: OK. Anna: It's 02950 659003. Have you got that | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that because Stefan does not have his own phone number, Anna gives him the Student Union's phone number (02950 659003) to use on the form. Answer Explanation: The answer gives the phone number that Stefan should write down as his contact number. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is given when Stefan mentions that he does not have a mobile phone number yet. Anna suggests using the Student Union's phone number and provides it directly: 02950 659003. |
| Q7 | in the mornings / mornings / the mornings | You need to get a card from the shop – and then it's available to all students in the mornings | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that students can use the photocopier machine in the morning after getting a special card from the shop. Answer Explanation: The answer "(in the) mornings" means that students are allowed to use the copying machine during the early part of the day before the afternoon. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "(in the) mornings" because when Stefan asks about using the photocopier, Anna clearly explains that students can use it during the morning hours (the phrase "available to all students in the mornings" means they can use it at this time). |
| Q8 | the Round Theatre / Round Theatre / the Round theater / Round theater | In fact, we normally use the Round Theatre opposite the Conference Centre for most events because the sound system is better | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Anna explaining that they usually hold most events at the Round Theatre rather than the Union building because of its superior sound system. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the Round Theatre is the location where most student union events take place. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when Stefan asks if events are always held in the Union building. Anna clarifies that for most events, they "normally use the Round Theatre" because it has a better sound system. The word "normally" matches the question's word "usually". Therefore, "Round Theatre" is the correct location. |
| Q9 | the Transport Secretary / Transport Secretary | Stefan: Right, I'll do that. Also I wanted to hire a van. Can I do that through you? Anna: Erm – no. You need to present a case really – they're not just available for hire to anyone. The President said we have to limit who is allowed to hire them. The person you need to see is the Transport Secretary. She's on the second floor | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Stefan asking how to rent a van, and Anna answering that he must speak with the Transport Secretary. Answer Explanation: The answer means the person in charge of renting out vans at the student union is called the Transport Secretary. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when Stefan asks about hiring a van. Anna explains that van hiring is limited and explicitly states that the officer or person to talk to for this is the "Transport Secretary". |
| Q10 | newspapers | Anna: No, that's it I'm afraid – mainly books, clothes and music. Though we are currently negotiating to get one on newspapers, so that should be valid from next term | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Anna explaining that although current discounts are only for books, clothes, and music, they are working on getting a new discount for newspapers starting next term. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to newspapers, which are printed daily or weekly publications containing news, articles, and advertisements. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by Anna's response when Stefan asks about discounts provided with the Union card. She mentions the current discounts and then states that they are trying to arrange a discount on "newspapers," which will be available starting next term. |
Transcript
Anna: Hi, can I help you?
Stefan: Um – yeah, I hope so. Erm – this is the first time I've been down to the Union – I'm a new international student – and I just wondered what to do.
Anna: Oh right. Well, normally we ask international students to fill out this form and we put your details on the wall by reception. Then other students can contact you – it's a way for everybody to get to know each other. It can be a bit lonely otherwise.
Stefan: Oh I see.
Anna: What's your name? I'm Anna, by the way.
Stefan: It's Stefan Unger.
Anna: OK – well just write that there – next to name – and then fill in the rest.
Stefan: Right. Um – what does it mean degree programme?
Anna: Oh, just if you are an undergraduate or a post-graduate – or maybe you're just here for a short course?
Stefan: I'm a postgraduate. Do I need to say what in?
Anna: Not really – it's too much detail. But you should put your department so people who have the same interests – or problems – as you can get in touch.
Stefan: So I'm studying Marine Construction so, for Department, do I put down the Science faculty then?
Anna: Just your actual Department. That must be Engineering, no?
Stefan: Oh I see, yes.
Anna: Then if you list what you like doing in your free time – not that we ever get any when we're studying – and maybe you can meet up with someone socially or to join a club or something.
Stefan: Well, I like lots of things – shall I just list them?
Anna: My advice is to just put one or two like football and films or whatever. Otherwise you'll get so many invitations you won't get any time to work!
Stefan: OK – I think I'll just list computer games as that's my big interest. I haven't played football for ages. I may start to play once I get settled. Now, let's see – next thing is languages.
Anna: Yes – we find many of the international students get a bit tired of speaking English all the time – sometimes they like to speak to someone in their own language. It's up to you.
Stefan: That is a good idea. I presume I don't need to put English down?
Anna: Oh no – (laughs) – I put – um – Italian and French.
Stefan: Hm – I can only speak German – my mother tongue.
Anna: OK, well that's fine. Just put that.
Stefan: What does accommodation mean? Is that my address?
Anna: We're trying to find similarities between people and some people live in Hall, some are in flats, some are in bed-sits – so it helps if you say.
Stefan: I'm in Hall, though I'd like to be in a flat. But that won't happen till the end of the first term.
Anna: Put where you are now. You can always change it later. Then finally just put your phone number.
Stefan: I haven't really got one – I haven't sorted out a mobile yet.
Anna: Well, it's going to be difficult for people to contact you then, isn't it? Why don't you put the Union one and we'll take messages for you.
Stefan: OK.
Anna: It's 02950 659003. Have you got that?
Stefan: Yes.
Anna: OK, then.
Stefan: Oh I had a couple more questions about the services you've got here. Um – it says there's a photocopier here ...
Anna: Yes. You need to get a card from the shop – and then it's available to all students in the mornings. The Union uses it after 1.00 pm.
Stefan: OK. I see also the Union organises loads of events. Are they always held here in the Union building? It looks big enough!
Anna: If you're interested in something, you should check the poster or our website. In fact, we normally use the Round Theatre opposite the Conference Centre for most events because the sound system is better.
Stefan: Right, I'll do that. Also I wanted to hire a van. Can I do that through you?
Anna: Erm – no. You need to present a case really – they're not just available for hire to anyone. The President said we have to limit who is allowed to hire them. The person you need to see is the Transport Secretary. She's on the second floor.
Stefan: OK, thanks. The other thing is, are all the discounts we get with our Union card listed on the back of the card? I thought there might be more.
Anna: No, that's it I'm afraid – mainly books, clothes and music. Though we are currently negotiating to get one on newspapers, so that should be valid from next term.
Stefan: OK, thanks a lot ... (fade) ...