The School Of Education Libraries - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 06 Academic Listening Test 4 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–25 Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The School of Education Libraries
The libraries on both sites provide internet access and have a variety of 21 materials on education.
The Castle Road library has books on sociology, together with 22 and other resources relevant to the majority of 23 school subjects.
The Fordham library includes resources for teaching in 24 education and special needs.
Current issues of periodicals are available at both libraries, although 25 issues are only available at Fordham.
Questions 26–27 Short Answers
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Questions 28–30 Three Choices
Choose THREE letters, A-G.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | reference | Access to online databases and the Internet is available at both sites and each site has a range of reference materials on education | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that at both library buildings, students can use the internet and find many different books used for looking up information about education. Answer Explanation: The answer "reference" refers to a type of book or material that you look at to find specific information, like a dictionary or an encyclopedia. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is derived from the librarian's explanation that both library locations (the Fordham Site and Castle Road) offer the same facilities. Specifically, the librarian mentions that both sites have a "range of reference materials" for education subjects, which matches the summary's description of "a variety of reference materials." |
| Q22 | textbooks | But the Castle Road site has books on the sociology of education and a collection of textbooks and teaching resources covering most of the subjects taught in secondary schools | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the library on Castle Road contains books about how society affects education, a set of textbooks, and materials for teachers that cover most topics taught in high schools. Answer Explanation: The answer "textbooks" refers to the specific books that students use in class to study a particular subject. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is determined by matching the librarian's description of the Castle Road site to the summary text. The librarian lists three main things found there: books about the sociology of education, a collection of textbooks, and teaching resources. The summary mentions sociology and "other resources," meaning the missing word from that list is "textbooks." |
| Q23 | secondary | But the Castle Road site has books on the sociology of education and a collection of textbooks and teaching resources covering most of the subjects taught in secondary schools | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the Castle Road location contains a variety of books and tools used for teaching most of the classes found in high schools or middle schools (secondary schools). Answer Explanation: The answer "secondary" identifies the level of schooling for which the Castle Road library provides specific teaching resources and subject materials. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "secondary" because the librarian specifies that the Castle Road library keeps teaching materials for most subjects taught in that specific type of school. In the transcript, the phrase "covering most of the subjects" corresponds to the summary's "relevant to the majority of ... school subjects," and the missing word describing the school level is explicitly stated as "secondary." |
| Q24 | primary | At Fordham we hold material relating to primary education, as well as special needs, but of course you'll need to familiarise yourself with both sites to make the most of our resources | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the librarian tells the student that the Fordham library location has the teaching resources specifically for working with young children (primary education) and children with special learning requirements. Answer Explanation: The answer 'primary' refers to the first level of school for young children (usually ages 5 to 11). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'primary' because the librarian explicitly states that the Fordham site is where they keep materials for primary education and special needs. This matches the student's request for items related to the five to eleven age group. In British English, 'primary school' is the term used for the education of young children, which is why 'primary' fits perfectly in the summary about Fordham library. |
| Q25 | back | Current issues, yes but if you want to look at back issues you'll need to use the CD-ROM databases which are held here at Fordham | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript confirms that while both sites have new magazines, the older copies or "back issues" are only available at the Fordham library. Answer Explanation: The answer "back" refers to older copies of magazines or journals that were published in the past. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "back" because the librarian mentions that current magazines are kept at both library locations. However, the librarian specifies that "back issues" (older magazines) are only kept at the Fordham site. The sentence in the summary is comparing current magazines with older ones, making "back" the correct word to fill the blank. |
| Q26 | overdue books / overdue ones / overdue | No, you can do it by telephone or email, but you can't renew overdue books this way, only before or on the due date stamped in the book | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that while phone and email renewals are okay, you cannot renew books that are already late (overdue) using those methods. Answer Explanation: The answer "overdue books" means books that are late. These are books that a student did not return by the required date. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the librarian's rules for renewing books. When the student asks if they have to visit the library to keep books longer (renew them), the librarian explains that they can use the phone or email. However, the librarian explicitly states that this option is not available for "overdue" items. Books must be renewed on or before the due date to use the remote renewal method. |
| Q27 | 7 working days | Well, sometimes an item is requested by another borrower, in which case we'd send you a letter, and you'd have to return the book within seven working days | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that if another person asks for a book you have borrowed, the library will send you a message. You must then bring the book back within 7 days, excluding Sundays. Answer Explanation: The answer is the specific amount of time (seven business days) a student is given to bring back a book if the library asks for it earlier than the original due date. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found when the librarian explains what happens if a book is 'recalled' (meaning someone else wants to borrow it). She states that the student would receive a letter and must then return the book within seven working days. The term 'working days' usually refers to days from Monday to Friday, excluding holidays or Sundays, as mentioned in the text. |
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| Q30 | C / E / F | How to use the library's resources. That includes everything, not just the print and technical resources This term it's finding research materials online Er, no it's more to do with academic writing conventions, you know - writing a bibliography and how to refer to sources in your text. That sort of thing |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript lists the three specific topics for this term: the first covers how to use 'everything' the library offers; the second focuses on 'finding research materials online'; and the third focuses on 'academic writing conventions' such as 'writing a bibliography'. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the three workshop topics held this term: using all library resources, following academic writing rules for big essays (dissertations), and using the internet for research. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found by listening to the librarian's list of study skills workshops for the current term. She describes the first as teaching how to use all types of library resources, matching 'making good use of the whole range.' She mentions the second is about finding research materials online, matching 'using the Internet when doing research.' Finally, she explains the third covers academic writing conventions, like bibliographies, which are the 'standard requirements' for writing a dissertation. |
Transcript
LIBRARIAN: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
STUDENT: Good afternoon. Yes, I've just transferred to the School of Education, and I'd like information about joining the library.
LIBRARIAN: Well, the School of Education has libraries on two sites, as I'm sure you know. This one here is the Fordham Site, and the other is on Castle Road.
STUDENT: And is there any difference between the two libraries?
LIBRARIAN: Not in terms of their facilities. Access to online databases and the Internet is available at both sites and each site has a range of reference materials on education.
STUDENT: Oh yes. I see.
LIBRARIAN: But the Castle Road site has books on the sociology of education and a collection of textbooks and teaching resources covering most of the subjects taught in secondary schools.
STUDENT: Ah, right, but I'm training to be a primary teacher so I need to look at materials for the five to eleven age group.
LIBRARIAN: Then you've come to the right place. At Fordham we hold material relating to primary education, as well as special needs, but of course you'll need to familiarise yourself with both sites to make the most of our resources.
STUDENT: You haven't mentioned periodicals. Are they held at both sites?
LIBRARIAN: Current issues, yes but if you want to look at back issues you'll need to use the CD-ROM databases which are held here at Fordham.
STUDENT: I see. Now, about borrowing books. I'm living out of town, so I'm hoping I can borrow quite a few items, and cut down on the number of trips I have to make.
LIBRARIAN: Right, well, members can borrow two books at a time from each site.
STUDENT: Only two books?
LIBRARIAN: Only two from each site, but that's four altogether.
STUDENT: Oh I see, and how long can I hang on to them for?
LIBRARIAN: The borrowing period is one month, but of course books can be renewed. You can renew any item a maximum of three times.
STUDENT: Do I have to come to the library to do that?
LIBRARIAN: No, you can do it by telephone or email, but you can't renew overdue books this way, only before or on the due date stamped in the book. We'll need your full name, your borrower number and the name of the site library you borrowed the items from.
STUDENT: So theoretically I can borrow books for up to three months - is that what you're saying?
LIBRARIAN: Yes, provided they're not recalled.
STUDENT: So, what happens then?
LIBRARIAN: Well, sometimes an item is requested by another borrower, in which case we'd send you a letter, and you'd have to return the book within seven working days. Don't forget we're closed on Sundays.
STUDENT: OK.
STUDENT: I expect it'll take me a while to find what I need. There's such a lot here.
LIBRARIAN: Yes there is, but if you need help getting started, this term we're running three study skills workshops.
STUDENT: Oh? What are they on?
LIBRARIAN: Er, let me see. The first one's on resources - yes, here it is. How to use the library's resources. That includes everything, not just the print and technical resources.
STUDENT: That sounds useful. Is there anything on using the Internet?
LIBRARIAN: Er, let's see. The one on the Internet for beginners was last term. This term it's finding research materials online.
STUDENT: That sounds interesting too, hm, what's the last one?
LIBRARIAN: It's a workshop on dissertations.
STUDENT: What do you mean - how to write one?
LIBRARIAN: Er, no it's more to do with academic writing conventions, you know - writing a bibliography and how to refer to sources in your text. That sort of thing. Anyway, here's a leaflet with information about all three.
STUDENT: Thanks a lot. That'll be very useful.
LIBRARIAN: You're welcome.