ielts listening practice test 2015 with answers Test 3

Summary

The transcript captures various scenarios, including a student's conversation with an accommodation coordinator about moving to a homestay due to space issues, discussions about a summer festival featuring circus performances and other arts, a student inquiring about refresher courses to enhance study skills after a long break, and students' feedback on the design of a new Union building, emphasizing preferred locations and facilities.

Takeaways

• 🏠 Sara wants to move into a homestay due to her cousin's arrival and the need for space at her aunt's house.
• 📝 Sara provides her full name, Sara Lim, and other particulars to the accommodation coordinator.
• 🎂 Sara recently turned 23 and has been in Australia for six months, preferring Sydney over Adelaide.
• 📚 Sara is studying English with the aim of getting into medicine next year.
• 🗓 Sara needs to move out by Thursday the 7th of September due to her cousin's arrival.
• 🏡 The accommodation coordinator discusses the possibility of sharing a room and living with a retired woman for Sara.
• 💰 Sara is informed about the rent, deposit, and additional costs associated with the homestay.
• 🎭 Jane Hemington discusses the summer festival, highlighting the circus performances and other events.
• 🤹 Circus Romano is an Italian circus without animals, focusing on clowning and acrobatics, with a focus on adult audiences.
• 🌟 Circus Electric is a smaller production with young performers, combining dance and magic, suitable for the whole family.
• 🎪 The Mekong water puppet troupe is an outdoor performance featuring large puppets controlled by puppeteers in a lake.
• 📘 Dawn Matthews inquires about refresher courses to help her prepare for returning to study after a long break.
• 📚 The University Student Services offers courses like 'Intensive Study for Success Seminar' and 'Learning Skills for University Study' to support students.
• 💼 The 'Intensive Study for Success Seminar' covers a range of study strategies, including writing, reading, and motivational exercises.
• 📈 The course aims to help students manage their time, overcome procrastination, and feel positive about learning.
• 🏢 The student union representative presents the students' views on the design of a new Union building, emphasizing the importance of student input.
• 📍 The most popular site for the new Union building is near the halls of residence due to convenience after lectures.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Students show interest in having a small gym and swimming pool, as well as a travel agent and insurance center in the new building.
• 🚫 There is disagreement about including a drama theater in the new building, with some considering it elitist and a waste of funds.
• 🛡️ Security is a concern, with recommendations for video surveillance and security personnel to check student union cards.

Q & A

Why does Sara want to move into a homestay family?

Sara's cousin is arriving from Singapore, and her aunt needs a room for him, so Sara has to find a new place to stay.

What is Sara's full name as mentioned in the script?

Sara's full name is Sara Lim, pronounced without the 'h' at the end.

How old is Sara and when was her birthday?

Sara is 23 years old, and her birthday was on the 21st of August.

How long has Sara been in Australia and where has she been staying?

Sara has been in Australia for six months, initially in Adelaide and then in Sydney where she has more friends.

What is Sara's address at her aunt's house and the postcode?

Sara's address at her aunt's house is flat one five three nine Forest Road, Canterbury, and the postcode is 2036.

What is Sara's educational background and her plans for the next year?

Sara was studying general English in Adelaide and is now doing a cadet English program because she is trying to get into medicine next year.

When does Sara need to move out from her aunt's house?

Sara needs to move out on Thursday the 7th of September, as her cousin arrives on Friday morning.

What are the key features of the circus performances mentioned in the script?

The script mentions two circus performances: Circus Romano from Italy, which is traditional without animals but includes clowning and acrobatics, and Circus Electric, which is more of a dance and magic showcase with young performers.

What is the cost of attending Circus Romano and what is the recommended audience for this performance?

The cost of attending Circus Romano is $45, and it is recommended for adult tastes as much of it would be wasted on children.

What is the unique feature of the Mekong water puppet troupe performance?

The unique feature of the Mekong water puppet troupe performance is that large puppets on long sticks are controlled by puppeteers standing waist-deep in a lake, performing comedy routines and formation dancing.

What is Dawn Matthews looking for in the refresher courses offered by the University Student Services office?

Dawn Matthews is looking for help in preparing for the coming semester, building up her confidence, and learning how to study effectively as she has been out of the workforce for nearly 12 years.

What is the main focus of the 'Intensive Study for Success Seminar' course mentioned in the script?

The 'Intensive Study for Success Seminar' course is aimed at students who are uncertain about what to expect at college, covering a wide range of approaches to university learning, and focusing on motivation and building learning strategies.

What are the two refresher courses Dawn is considering and their respective costs?

The two refresher courses Dawn is considering are the 'Intensive Study for Success Seminar' which costs thirty pounds, and 'Learning Skills for University Study' which costs twenty-five pounds.

What is the most popular site for the new Students' Union building according to the students' suggestions?

The most popular site for the new Students' Union building is option 3, out of town near the halls of residence, due to its accessibility from living quarters.

What security measures are students recommending for the new Union building?

Students are recommending video surveillance and security personnel who would check student union cards on request as security measures for the new Union building.