Western Bank Library - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert on Cambridge IELTS 08 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–30 One Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | C | over 1,300,000 printed volumes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that there are more than 1,300,000 printed books in the library. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the library has a number of printed books greater than 1,300,000. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the speaker states that the library holds "over 1,300,000 printed volumes." The word "over" is a synonym for "more than," which directly matches choice C. |
| Q22 | B | You will get the UCard from your department and then you should visit our website first to click 'Start' to register your account and get your password | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that once a member receives their UCard, the next step is to go to the website to sign up for an account and set up a password. Answer Explanation: The answer means that people must create or activate their library account online after they receive their card. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker explicitly states that after you get your UCard, you should go to the website first to click 'Start' to 'register your account and get your password'. Therefore, registering the library account is the action new members must take. |
| Q23 | B | and registered students and university staff can get four weeks | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states clearly that students who are registered, as well as university staff, are allowed to keep borrowed books for four weeks. Answer Explanation: The answer means that officially registered students are allowed to borrow and keep library books for a period of four weeks. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker explicitly states the loan duration rules for different groups. Part-time and distance learning students can borrow books for two weeks, while registered students and university staff are permitted to borrow books for four weeks. Option A is incorrect because postgraduates can borrow twenty-five books (not 15), and Option C is incorrect because staff members can keep books for four weeks (not two weeks). |
| Q24 | A | Some important reference books with red colour labels cannot be taken away from the library. If you want to read them, please go to the Closed Reserved Room on the second floor of the library | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that books marked with red labels are not allowed to leave the library, so anyone who wants to read them has to visit the Closed Reserved Room. Answer Explanation: The answer A means that students must read books that have a red label inside the Closed Reserved Room. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker clearly mentions that books with red labels cannot be taken outside the library. If students want to read these specific books, they must go to the Closed Reserved Room located on the second floor. |
| Q25 | B | If you want to keep books for longer you can extend the loan by renewing | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that if a person wants to hold a book past the normal return date, they can get more time by renewing the loan. Answer Explanation: The answer 'B' means that students can hold onto their library books for extra time by renewing them. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker explicitly states that students who wish to have books for a longer time can extend their borrowing time by renewing. The keywords in the question, 'keep books for longer', directly match the speaker's words: 'If you want to keep books for longer you can extend the loan by renewing.' |
| Q26 | B | You can also use Reservation System Service to reserve the book if you cannot renew it | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that if you are not allowed to renew a book, you can use the Reservation System Service to save it for yourself. Answer Explanation: The answer means that students can use a service called the Reservation System Service. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker clearly says that students can use the Reservation System Service to hold or book a copy if they are not able to renew a book. Keywords like "cannot renew" and "Reservation System Service" directly link the question to option B. |
| Q27 | C | Please note if you have overdue books on your account you must go to library counter to pay the fine otherwise you will be blocked from borrowing any further items | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that if students have late books, they have to go to the library desk and pay a penalty fee, or they will not be allowed to borrow any more books. Answer Explanation: The answer means that students must pay money as a penalty if they return books later than the due date. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the speaker clearly tells the listeners that if they have "overdue books" on their account, they must visit the library counter to "pay the fine" so they can keep borrowing items. |
| Q28 | A | Fines start from 2 pounds to more than 50 pounds depending on different faculty and items | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the lowest fee begins at 2 pounds and can go up to over 50 pounds. Answer Explanation: The answer A means that the smallest or lowest penalty fee you might have to pay is £2. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker explains how late fees work, saying that fines "start from 2 pounds to more than 50 pounds". The phrase "start from" directly means the minimum or lowest amount, which is 2 pounds (£2). |
| Q29 | B | You can deposit some money into your UCard because we do not accept any coins | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the library does not accept physical coins for photocopies, so you must add money to your UCard to pay. Answer Explanation: The answer means that students must pay with their UCard when they want to make photocopies. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker explains that the library does not take coins for copying services. Therefore, users must put money into their UCard to pay. Option A is incorrect because the speaker does not say only full-time students can use the photocopier. Option C is incorrect because a black and white copy costs 5 pounds while a colour copy costs 50 pounds, meaning they have different prices. |
| Q30 | C | The Western Bank Library opens at 9 o'clock in the morning and closes at 9 o'clock in the evening on Monday to Friday; at weekend the library opens until 6 o'clock in the evening | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that during weekdays (Monday to Friday), the library operates from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., while on the weekend, it stays open until 6:00 p.m. Answer Explanation: The answer means that on Saturdays and Sundays (the weekend), the library is open from 9:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the speaker gives the library hours clearly. On weekdays (Monday to Friday), the library is open from 9:00 in the morning to 9:00 in the evening, which rules out choice A. On the weekend, the library opens at 9:00 in the morning and stays open until 6:00 in the evening, matching 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekend. |
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Welcome to the Western Bank Library which is the main library of the University of Sheffield. I am Chris Lee, a library staff. I'd like to give you an introduction of the library. The Western Bank Library aims to provide access to the information resources required by members of the University for research, learning and teaching. There is a wealth of materials to support learning and research at the University; over 1,300,000 printed volumes and an extensive range of high quality electronic resources. Many resources are accessible from off-campus via the Internet. All members of the University may borrow books from the University's Library. In order to borrow books, periodicals and non-book items you must possess a current University Library UCard. The UCard is also your Library borrower card. You will get the UCard from your department and then you should visit our website first to click 'Start' to register your account and get your password. Once you have borrowed items you are solely responsible for their security and well-being until they have been removed from your account.
About the number of borrowing, we offer ten books for first and second year undergraduates; fifteen books for junior and senior undergraduates and twenty-five books for postgraduates. All books, unless requested by someone else, can be borrowed for the following periods: part-time & distance learning taught-course students can keep books for two weeks; and registered students and university staff can get four weeks. Your self-service receipt or the date label in the books will tell you the date when you should return the books. Please check this carefully as the items may have been requested by someone else, and have a shorter loan period. Some important reference books with red colour labels cannot be taken away from the library. If you want to read them, please go to the Closed Reserved Room on the second floor of the library. If you want to keep books for longer you can extend the loan by renewing. There are two ways to renew: you can bring your UCard to library counter or phone to the Renewals Hotline, the number is 0114 222 7201.
If a book is requested by someone else you may keep it until the due date, but you won't be able to renew it. However, if another copy of the book is returned by another person sooner, this may mean you can renew your book. It is essential you check your account regularly to ensure no-one has reserved the items you have on loan. You can also use Reservation System Service to reserve the book if you cannot renew it. I do really hope you can have a habit of checking your library account every day to view and renew your loans and see details of any charges. Please note if you have overdue books on your account you must go to library counter to pay the fine otherwise you will be blocked from borrowing any further items. Fines start from 2 pounds to more than 50 pounds depending on different faculty and items.
The Library provides a range of photocopying services and a printing service. Usually, the photocopy charge of black and white A4 sheet is 5 pounds; Colour A4 sheet is 50 pounds. You can deposit some money into your UCard because we do not accept any coins. The Western Bank Library opens at 9 o'clock in the morning and closes at 9 o'clock in the evening on Monday to Friday; at weekend the library opens until 6 o'clock in the evening. I'd like to remind you no snacks and noise in the library. The last but not the least if you change your address, please informs us. The Library will not be responsible if important mail goes astray resulting in payable fines. Well, any questions?