The Open Labs - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert on Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 6 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–22 One Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 23–25 Three Choices
Choose THREE letters from A-G.
This term's workshops include
Questions 26–30 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND /OR A NUMBER for each answer.
How to register for the workshop
- Find any of the librarians in the library.
- Take an 26 from them
- Write down your name, department and your 27 on the card
- Choose the workshops you are interested in
- Write down the 28 of the workshop. And hand the card in at the 29
- Print your 30 as the identification.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | C | Say, you don't know anything about how the computer labs work here, do you? I've never really had to do any assignments with computers before, so I've never been to the computer labs on campus | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Mike asking Jennifer if she knows how the computer labs work, because he has never used computers for his schoolwork and has never visited the campus computer labs before. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Mike does not know how to use the computer labs at his school. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because Mike specifically explains his problem early in the conversation. He has to do a project using a computer, but he has never done computer assignments before and does not know how the computer labs on campus operate. Keywords to note are "how the computer labs work" and "never been to the computer labs on campus." |
| Q22 | B | Well, the open labs are in the basement of the library, in the student union building, and then there are two more on campus. One in the science building, and one in the building where they do freshmen orientation | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly lists where the open computer labs are found. It mentions the library, the student union building, the science building, and the orientation building, but it does not mention a computer centre. Answer Explanation: The answer means that there are no computer labs located inside the computer centre. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the woman lists all four locations of the computer labs on campus: the basement of the library, the student union building, the science building, and the building for freshmen orientation. Since the library and the student union building have computer labs, but the computer centre is never listed as having one, B is the correct choice. |
| Q23 | — | — | |
| Q24 | — | — | |
| Q25 | A / D / F | The first one is on download information - yes, how to access the loaded information Yes, collecting and analyzing data. It's a very popular one and it's a must for you. And the last one I think is about the skills for presentation, which is which is presenting yourself |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman naming the workshops for this term. The first class is about how to access loaded information. She also mentions a class on collecting and analyzing data, as well as a class called presenting yourself. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the three computer workshops offered this term are "How to access the loaded information" (A), "Collecting and analyzing data" (D), and "Presenting yourself" (F). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A, D, and F because the woman clearly names these three workshops for this term. She states that the first workshop is on "how to access the loaded information" (A). When Mike asks about data collection, she confirms there is one called "collecting and analyzing data" (D). Finally, she says the last workshop on presentation skills is called "presenting yourself" (F). The other options are incorrect: "Finding research materials online" was taken last term, she is not sure about "Internet that works", and "Skills for presentation" is the general topic rather than the actual workshop name. |
| Q26 | application card | You just find any of the librarians in the library. And they will give you an application card | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that if you see a librarian in the library, that person will give you an application card to fill out. Answer Explanation: The answer means a small form or paper used to apply for something, in this case, the workshop. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "application card" because Jennifer explains the steps to register for the workshop. She states that after talking to a librarian, they will hand you an "application card" (matching the note prompt to "Take an application card from them"). |
| Q27 | e-mail address | Write down your name, department and your e-mail address on the card | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly lists the three items a student must write on the application card: their name, their department, and their e-mail address. Answer Explanation: The answer means your electronic mail contact information, which is written as "e-mail address". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed by Jennifer's instructions on how to sign up for the computer workshops. She tells Mike what details he needs to fill in on the application card, explicitly saying to put his name, department, and his "e-mail address". |
| Q28 | code | choose the workshops you are interested in, and write down the code of the workshop | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Jennifer telling Mike to pick the workshops he likes and write down the workshop's code on the card. Answer Explanation: The answer means a set of letters or numbers that identifies a specific workshop. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "code" because Jennifer gives Mike step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the application card. She tells him to select the workshops he wants and specifically says to "write down the code of the workshop", emphasizing to write the code rather than the name. |
| Q29 | Information Centre / Information center | And hand the card in at the Information Centre | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly states that after filling out the card, a student must deliver it to the Information Centre. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the "Information Centre," which is the place or desk where a person needs to submit their application card. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Information Centre" because Jennifer explains step-by-step how to sign up for the computer workshops. After telling Mike to write down the workshop code on the card, she tells him to "hand the card in at the Information Centre." The sentence in the notes directly matches this instruction. |
| Q30 | confirmation letter | Next, print your confirmation letter and take it along with you as the identification for the workshop | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that after getting the letter, you need to print the confirmation letter and bring it with you to show who you are at the workshop. Answer Explanation: The answer means an official message or document that confirms you are signed up for something. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed by the woman's instructions on what to do after registering. She mentions that you will receive a document, and then says you should print your "confirmation letter" to use as "identification" when attending the workshop. Therefore, "confirmation letter" perfectly completes the sentence "Print your as the identification." |
Transcript
Woman: Hey, Mike, how've you been lately?
Man: Stressed. My marketing professor just gave us an assignment, a monster project, I'd say. We have to do online research and make a presentation using some kind of computer program. I have no idea about how to use that program. I've never even heard of it before. Say, you don't know anything about how the computer labs work here, do you? I've never really had to do any assignments with computers before, so I've never been to the computer labs on campus.
Woman: Actually, I worked in one of the open labs for two terms. What do you wanna know?
Man: Wow, thanks, Jennifer. Where to begin... Well, first of all, where are they?
Woman: Well, the open labs are in the basement of the library, in the student union building, and then there are two more on campus. One in the science building, and one in the building where they do freshmen orientation.
Man: Oh yeah, I know the one you're talking about.
Woman: Anyway, the largest open computer lab is in the library.
Man: Oh, OK. Are they open 24 hours?
Woman: Unfortunately, no. They're open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 to 5:30 on Saturday.
Man: Uh huh, and do they offer any kind of training on the computers? Like I said, I don't know much about computer.
Woman: Yes, they do actually. They hold computer workshops several times a term in the library.
Man: Oh? What are they on?
Woman: Er, let me see. The first one is on download information - yes, how to access the loaded information.
Man: Well, that sounds interesting.
Woman: And another I think is about the Internet. Last term I took Finding research materials online, and it's really useful. And this term it might be Internet that works, but I'm not quite sure about that.
Man: Anyway, is there anything on data collection program?
Woman: Yes, collecting and analyzing data. It's a very popular one and it's a must for you. And the last one I think is about the skills for presentation, which is... which is presenting yourself.
Man: Oh, that's really something, isn't it? You know we are going to do the presentation. And I just dare not to think about it! Speaking in front of all the classmates and the professor... oh, no!
Woman: Relax, Mike! And be brave! It's for everyone, not just for you!
Man: Yeah, I know. But, Jennifer, how can I register the workshop?
Woman: Well, it's easy. And you can sign up for one in the library. You just find any of the librarians in the library. And they will give you an application card. Write down your name, department and your e-mail address on the card, and of course, at the same time, choose the workshops you are interested in, and write down the code of the workshop. Remember, the code, not the name. And hand the card in at the Information Centre. Later on, they will send you a confirmation letter and the timetable as well. Next, print your confirmation letter and take it along with you as the identification for the workshop.
Man: Well, this is getting complicated.
Woman: It's not really. It just sounds daunting if you've never done it before. Hey, do you have some time right now? I can go with you and help you register for the workshop.
Man: Thank you, Jennifer. Lead the way, I'm right behind you.