Thesis Guidance and Research Advice - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert On Cambridge IELTS 07 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–24 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
The tutor's new room number is 21
The tutorial time is at 22
The reason for the student to see his tutor is to 23
The student's trouble is to have many 24 to read.
Questions 25–28 Matching
Choose your answer from the box and write the letters, A-F, next to questions 25-28.
What recommendations does the tutor make about the reference books?
A. All
B. Research method
C. Main Body
D. Conclusion
E. Avoid
F. Argument
Questions 29–30 Two Choices
Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO of the following points does the tutor warn student's research work?
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | 614 | No. It is room 640. His new room number is 614 on the right of this corridor | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly states that the professor's new room number is 614. Answer Explanation: The answer is 614, which is the room number of the professor's new office. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 614 because when the student asks for Professor Lee's office, the assistant explains that Professor Lee has moved and says, "His new room number is 614". |
| Q22 | 2:00 p.m. / 2.00 p.m. | Professor Lee: Good afternoon. Come in please. I remember our tutorial time is at two o'clock, right | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the professor welcomes the student in the afternoon and reminds him that their tutorial time is set for two o'clock. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the scheduled meeting or lesson with the teacher is at 2:00 in the afternoon. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "2:00 p.m." because Professor Lee mentions that their tutorial is scheduled for "two o'clock" in the afternoon (Good afternoon). Therefore, the planned tutorial time is 2:00 p.m. |
| Q23 | extend thesis deadline | In fact, Professor Lee, can I get an extension of time to hand in my work? I mean I hope to extend my thesis deadline | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student asking the professor if he can have more time before the due date to turn in his thesis. Answer Explanation: The answer means to ask for extra time to submit his academic paper. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "extend thesis deadline" because the student explains his main purpose for the meeting by asking for more time. He asks, "can I get an extension of time to hand in my work?" and explicitly clarifies this by saying, "I mean I hope to extend my thesis deadline." Therefore, the reason he visits his tutor is to extend his thesis deadline. |
| Q24 | reading materials | While, I I'm having too many reading materials to read |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student explaining his problem, which is having far too many texts and books to read. Answer Explanation: The answer "reading materials" means texts, articles, or books that a person needs to study or read. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when Professor Lee asks the student what his problem is. The student replies that he is having "too many reading materials to read," which makes it difficult for him to finish his thesis on time. Therefore, "reading materials" correctly completes the sentence about the student's trouble. |
| Q25 | A | Professor Lee: Let's see. First, the book by Bayer, I think it is really worth reading. Man: Read it all? Professor Lee: Yes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the teacher talking about Bayer's book. The student asks if he should read all of the book, and the teacher says yes. Answer Explanation: The answer 'A' means that the student should read the whole book. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Professor Lee recommends reading Bayer's book. When the student specifically asks if he should "Read it all?", Professor Lee answers "Yes." Therefore, the advice for Bayer's book is to read all of it. |
| Q26 | F | Professor Lee: You are right. But I still recommend you to know about his argument which will give you a lot of help | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that Professor Lee suggests the student learn about the author Oliver's argument because it will assist him greatly. Answer Explanation: The answer "F" means that the student should focus on the author's argument. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is F because when the student and Professor Lee discuss Oliver's book, the professor specifically advises the student to learn about Oliver's "argument," as it will be very helpful. The keyword here is "argument", which directly matches option F. |
| Q27 | E | Professor Lee: About Billy, I have to say his work is very good, especially his research method, but you do not need to read it now | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Professor Lee saying that Billy's work is good, but James does not have to read it right now. Answer Explanation: The answer E means that the student should avoid reading Billy's book at this time. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because Professor Lee specifically tells the student, "you do not need to read it now." Even though the professor mentions Billy's "research method," that is only praise, not a suggestion to read it. Saying that the student does not need to read it means he should skip or "avoid" (Choice E) reading it for his current work. |
| Q28 | D | Professor Lee: In my opinion, the one by Andrew says the research findings - I mean his last part is very excellent, clear and persuasive | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Professor Lee explaining that the final section of Andrew's book is very well written and worth focusing on. Answer Explanation: The answer "D" means that the professor recommends reading the conclusion of Andrew's book. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because Professor Lee highlights the "last part" of Andrew's book, describing it as "very excellent, clear and persuasive." In academic writing, the "last part" that discusses "research findings" refers to the "Conclusion." Therefore, D is the correct choice. |
| Q29 | — | — | |
| Q30 | A / D | Professor Lee: Who are the interviewees? Man: Some are our classmates and others are schoolmates. Professor Lee: Oh, no. James. It's better for you to interview some professionals Professor Lee: And pay attention to your reference. Man: Reference books? Professor Lee: No. I mean you should make clearly about what reference books you read and then write them after your thesis |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Professor Lee telling James not to interview classmates, but professionals instead. Right after discussing methods, Professor Lee also warns James to pay close attention to listing the reference books he used at the end of his thesis. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the tutor gives warnings and advice regarding who the student interviews (interviewees) and how the student lists the books he consulted (reference books). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by Professor Lee's feedback on James's research work. First, when the student mentions interviewing classmates and schoolmates, the professor corrects him and warns him that he should interview professionals instead. Second, the professor tells him to "pay attention to" his reference list, clarifying that he needs to properly record and list the reference books he read at the end of his thesis. Therefore, interviewees (A) and reference books (D) are the two points warned about. |
Transcript
Assistant: Come in please.
Man: Good afternoon. Oh, I am sorry. Is it Professor Lee's office room?
Assistant: No. It is room 640. His new room number is 614 on the right of this corridor.
Man: Thanks a lot.
Assistant: You are welcome.
(knock at door)
Professor Lee: Come in please.
Man: Good afternoon, Professor Lee.
Professor Lee: Good afternoon. Come in please. I remember our tutorial time is at two o'clock, right?
Man: Really? Oh, I am so sorry. I remember it is at half past one. So, I... I go to common room to wait for 30 minutes. OK?
Professor Lee: No, no. I am free now. Let's begin.
Man: I am so sorry.
Professor Lee: That doesn't matter. So, how about your work?
Man: In fact, Professor Lee, can I get an extension of time to hand in my work? I mean I hope to extend my thesis deadline.
Professor Lee: James, you know extension is usually given only for medical or accident reasons. So what's your problem? You have a good beginning with your draft. Isn't it right?
Man: Yes. While, I... I'm having too many reading materials to read. Too many?
Professor Lee: How many?
Man: Besides academic journals I have about 15 books to read next month. I don't think I can finish them.
Professor Lee: Oh, darling, you do not need to read them all.
Man: What do you mean?
Professor Lee: I mean you can choose some parts of these books which can help your work.
Man: Really? Could you give me some suggestions?
Professor Lee: Sure.
Professor Lee: Do you bring your reference book list?
Man: Yes. I take it.
Professor Lee: Let's see. First, the book by Bayer, I think it is really worth reading.
Man: Read it all?
Professor Lee: Yes. The topic of the book is nearly the same field with you.
Man: OK... I'll read Bayer's book.
Professor Lee: The next author is Oliver.
Man: I heard that his argument is very strong. But the book is a little difficult.
Professor Lee: You are right. But I still recommend you to know about his argument which will give you a lot of help.
Man: Fine. Do you think I should read Billy's book?
Professor Lee: About Billy, I have to say his work is very good, especially his research method, but you do not need to read it now.
Man: Right. The last author is Andrew. How about his book?
Professor Lee: In my opinion, the one by Andrew says the research findings - I mean his last part is very excellent, clear and persuasive.
Man: I agree with you. I am reading the book now.
Professor Lee: Great.
Man: How about others?
Professor Lee: I suggest you finish these books next month and then we will talk about others, OK?
Man: OK.
Professor Lee: Have you begun your research work?
Man: Yes.
Professor Lee: How are things going?
Man: That's OK, except the research method.
Professor Lee: What's wrong with the method?
Man: I have made some interviews.
Professor Lee: Yes.
Man: But I found that they couldn't give me the data I need.
Professor Lee: Who are the interviewees?
Man: Some are our classmates and others are schoolmates.
Professor Lee: Oh, no. James. It's better for you to interview some professionals.
Man: Do you think it is better for me to change another research method such as questionnaire?
Professor Lee: I don't think you will have enough time to design it and then analyse your research data. That will waste you a lot of time.
Man: You are right.
Professor Lee: And pay attention to your reference.
Man: Reference books?
Professor Lee: No. I mean you should make clearly about what reference books you read and then write them after your thesis.
Man: OK. I will make them clear.
Professor Lee: Fine. I hope to see your work quickly.
Man: I hope too. Thanks for your help, Professor Lee.
Professor Lee: That's OK. See you next time.
Man: See you.