To Submit A Paper For The Architecture Conference - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Achieve IELTS Practice Tests Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–28 Flow Chart Completion
Complete the flow-chart below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
To Submit a Paper for the Architecture Conference
Find details of conference themes on 21
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Check rules for submission, e.g. 22 of paper.
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Write paper on 23 work.
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Check any data is in a suitable 24
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Hand in paper to the 25 for checking.
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Make any necessary 26, then submit paper.
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If accepted, send in details of your 27 requirements.
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Send conference organisers a personal profile for the 28.
Questions 29–30 Two Choices
Choose TWO letters, A – E.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | the website / website / the internet / internet | First of all, you need to see what the conference themes are – you know, what topics they are covering. You can do that by looking it up on the website | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the first step to take is to check the conference topics by searching for them on the website. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the conference's online page (the website) where a person can read about the topics of the event. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "(the) website" (or "internet"). In the audio, Ramil explains the first step for preparing a conference paper. He mentions finding out what the "conference themes" (topics) are by "looking it up on the website". This directly matches the flow-chart prompt "Find details of conference themes on [input]". |
| Q22 | the length / length | Then, while you're doing that, you should also have a look at the information on how to submit your paper – the 'rules', if you like, such as the length | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that Kirsten needs to read the submission rules, giving the paper's length as a specific example. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to how long or short the written paper should be (its length). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when Ramil gives advice on checking the submission rules. He mentions that Kirsten should check the 'rules', such as the 'length' of the paper. Therefore, 'length' is the correct word to complete the flow-chart step 'e.g. length of paper'. |
| Q23 | current | I'd like to use it as an opportunity to propose some future work, but I understand it must be based on current work | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Kirsten saying that her paper has to be about work she is doing right now (current work) rather than work planned for the future. Answer Explanation: The answer "current" means happening right now or present. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "current" because Kirsten discusses writing the paper and mentions that it cannot be about future work, but instead must be based on present or "current work". |
| Q24 | format | look at your data carefully and make certain that you've presented it in a format that is standard for your subject | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that Kirsten should check her data to ensure she presents it using the normal and standard format required for her field. Answer Explanation: The answer means the way or style in which information is arranged and presented. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "format" because Ramil advises Kirsten to check her data after writing the paper and make sure it is shown in a way that follows standard rules for her subject. In the task, "suitable" matches the idea of "standard for your subject", which makes "format" the exact word needed to fill the blank. |
| Q25 | Events Officer | give the whole thing to the Events Officer so that he can look through it and see if it all makes sense and is OK | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Kirsten must give her complete work to the Events Officer so he can read and check it. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the "Events Officer", a specific staff member or person who manages events. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Events Officer" because Kirsten explains what she needs to do next after formatting her data. She says she has to "give the whole thing" (hand in her paper) to the "Events Officer" so that he can "look through it and see if it all makes sense and is OK" (checking). |
| Q26 | changes / revisions | All you have to do after that is to go through it and sort out any changes you need to make. Then finally you can submit it | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the final step before submitting is to review the paper and fix any needed changes. Answer Explanation: The answer means edits, corrections, or adjustments that you need to fix in your work before sending it. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "changes" (or "revisions") because Ramil explains what to do after the Events Officer checks the paper. He states, "All you have to do after that is to go through it and sort out any changes you need to make. Then finally you can submit it." Here, "sort out any changes you need to make" directly matches the step "Make any necessary changes". |
| Q27 | technical | When you hear, if your paper has been accepted, then, at that stage, it's worth giving them a list of any technical things you'll need when you actually give the talk – a screen or video players or that sort of thing | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that if the paper is accepted, the speaker should provide a list of the technical equipment or devices required for delivering the presentation. Answer Explanation: The answer "technical" refers to practical equipment, electronic devices, or machines (such as screens and video players) needed for a presentation. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "technical" because Ramil explains the step to take after receiving acceptance. He tells Kirsten that if her paper is accepted, she should provide a list of "technical things" (such as screens or video players) that she will need for her talk. In the flowchart, this is summarized as details of "technical requirements". |
| Q28 | brochure | And I know that, if my paper is accepted, then, at that stage, I have to give them a short text about myself and my academic background, so that they can put it in the brochure | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that if Kirsten's paper is accepted, she needs to submit information about herself for inclusion in the conference brochure. Answer Explanation: The answer "brochure" refers to a small booklet or printed guide that provides information about the conference. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "brochure" because Kirsten explains what happens after a paper is accepted. She says she has to provide "a short text about myself and my academic background"—which refers to a personal profile—so that the organisers can print it in the "brochure". |
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| Q30 | B / E | Kirsten: Possibly. I'd like to reinforce some of it, though, so I thought I'd send out some more questionnaires. I was looking at that thesis that Angela wrote last year and she said you need a sample of over 100 to be sure of your results. Ramil: I think some of this year's postgraduates are doing some of the same stuff as you on buildings. Why don't you talk to them? Kirsten: I'll end up getting confused. It would be more useful for me to actually go out to that site by the rail bridge to see how they're building the new factory | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Kirsten planning to send out extra surveys to gather more data, and planning to visit the location where workers are constructing a factory. Answer Explanation: The answer choices B and E mean that Kirsten plans to gather more information and visit a construction area. Reason For Correctness: The correct answers are B and E because Kirsten says she wants to strengthen her information by sending out more questionnaires, which means to "collect more data" (Option B). Additionally, she rejects talking to other students and says it will be more helpful to visit the location by the rail bridge to see the new factory being built, which corresponds to inspecting a building site (Option E). Other choices are incorrect because she has already read the thesis ("was looking at"), already contacted the professor ("managed to get hold of"), and decided against talking to postgraduates because it would confuse her. |
Transcript
Ramil: Hi, Kirsten. Have you heard about that Architecture conference in Oxford at the end of the year?
Kirsten: Yeah. I saw the leaflet on the noticeboard. As it's my final year, I ought to try giving a paper. But I've got no idea how to go about it!
Ramil: I think you should go for it. I did one last year. It's quite straightforward. First of all, you need to see what the conference themes are – you know, what topics they are covering. You can do that by looking it up on the website. You need to submit a paper that falls into one of the categories they give you.
Kirsten: Oh, that may give me some ideas.
Ramil: Then, while you're doing that, you should also have a look at the information on how to submit your paper – the 'rules', if you like, such as the length. It's important you follow those.
Kirsten: I see. Then I suppose the next stage is to start writing it up. I'd like to use it as an opportunity to propose some future work, but I understand it must be based on current work. Still there's plenty to choose from. It makes sense to do something that I'm more familiar with.
Ramil: Yes, – and the other thing is, when you've written it up, then go back and look at your data carefully and make certain that you've presented it in a format that is standard for your subject. Remember people have to absorb information very quickly while they're listening – don't make it too complicated.
Kirsten: OK, well, I reckon that'll take me about a month to get that sorted. Then, the next thing I have to do, I guess, before I send it off to the conference organiser, is give the whole thing to the Events Officer so that he can look through it and see if it all makes sense and is OK.
Ramil: Yeah. Remember to warn him that it's en route so he can fit it into his schedule! Then you're done really. All you have to do after that is to go through it and sort out any changes you need to make. Then finally you can submit it. You can do that online.
Kirsten: Phew! Good. Then I just wait to hear I suppose. How long does that take?
Ramil: Depends – but usually about six weeks. When you hear, if your paper has been accepted, then, at that stage, it's worth giving them a list of any technical things you'll need when you actually give the talk – a screen or video players or that sort of thing.
Kirsten: OK – but that's a long way off. And I know that, if my paper is accepted, then, at that stage, I have to give them a short text about myself and my academic background, so that they can put it in the brochure. Famous, at last!
Ramil: Yeah.
Kirsten: Right – well, I've got to get a couple of things sorted if I'm going to get this paper completed.
Ramil: Have you got enough data?
Kirsten: Possibly. I'd like to reinforce some of it, though, so I thought I'd send out some more questionnaires. I was looking at that thesis that Angela wrote last year and she said you need a sample of over 100 to be sure of your results.
Ramil: I think some of this year's postgraduates are doing some of the same stuff as you on buildings. Why don't you talk to them?
Kirsten: I'll end up getting confused. It would be more useful for me to actually go out to that site by the rail bridge to see how they're building the new factory. I managed to get hold of Professor Barnett at London University and he said I should go out and take pictures. I'm pretty busy but I'll have to make time. Anyway, what about you ... (fade) ...