A Conversation Among 2 University Students and a University Clerk - IELTS Listening Sample Answer

The IELTS Listening section consists of four sections with two conversations and two monologues. There are a total of forty questions in IELTS Listening. This sample is section One of IELTS Listening which is a conversation among 2 university students and a university clerk. There are similar topics found in IELTS Listening practice papers. This section contains the following question type:

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You will hear two dialogues: the first between two friends at university, the second between one of these people and a university clerk.

You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.

V =Vicky; J = Julie; C =Clerk

V: Hi, Julie. You look flustered. What's wrong?

J: I left my car parked in the underground parking (lot) and now it's gone.

V; Gone? What do you mean? Do you think it's been stolen?

J: I think so. I'm just so flustered. It's such a big place and I'm not sure. I just can't remember where I left it, or if someone took it.

V: Was it locked?

J: Well, I think I locked it. You know, I was thinking of my class at the time because I was running late, so I'm not one hundred percent sure.

The correct answer is "A". Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second lime. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 4.

[REPEAT]

V: Where did you leave it?

J: Underground. It was Level 1.

V: Don't you know that area is for postgraduate students and not for undergraduate students? Did you get a parking permit from Student Services?

J: No, I didn't. So what does that mean?

V: It means that it's probably been towed away.

J: Oh, no. It's the first time I've brought my car. I usually catch the train in.

V: How long has it been parked for?

J: Probably around four hours. Is there anything I can do?

V: Yes. Go to the clerk at Student Services and ask what you have to do to get your car back. You'll probably have to get your car out of the compound, and also pay a fine.

J: I don't believe it!

V: I know it's ridiculous, but it's the only way the university can control how many people park on the grounds. There's just not enough parking to accommodate all the students.

J: They could at least have clamped the wheel. Oh, well. How do I get to Student Services?

V; You go towards the Science Department, which is opposite the football field and next to the cafeteria. It's in the building in between.

J: Okay, so it's in the building in between the Science Department and cafeteria, which is opposite the football field.

V: That's right. Good luck.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.

C: Good morning. Can I help you?

J: Yes, I was told to come here because I seem to have lost my car.

C: What do you mean?

J: Well, it's the first time I've brought my car and I didn't realise there were restrictions, and I think it might have been towed.

C: I see. Are you a postgraduate student?

J: No, undergraduate.

C: Did you get a parking permit?

J: No. I didn't know about the permit.

C: Okay, we'll have to fill out a release form for the compound company where your car has been taken. I'll just need to get some details. Your name?

J: Julie Karas - that's spelt K-A-R-A-S.

C: Julie K-A-R-A-S, And your address?

J: 15 Fremont Avenue.

C: How do you spell Fremont?

J: F-R-E-M-O-N-T, and the district is Hawkesley.

C: How do you spell that?

J: H-A-W-K-E-S-L-E-Y,

C: Faculty?

J: I'm in Political Science.

C: So that's the Science faculty?

J: Yes.

C: What's the car registration number?

J: It's KIE 6... No, sorry, I always get that wrong. It's IKE 6 1 4 T.

C: IKE 614T. What make is the car?

J: It's a Fiat Panda.

C: Do you know the model?

J; The model?

C: Yes, what year was it made?

J; Oh, urn, 1998, I think, and it's white. Well, actually It's cream.

C; A cream 1988 Fiat Panda.

J: No, 1998.

C: 1998. What I'll do is give the car compound a call, and see If they have It in their possession.

J: Okay, so what should I do?

C: Take a seat In the green room. I won't be long.

That is the end of Part one.

Questions 1-4

Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D

1. What are the regulations for the underground parking area, level 1?

1. Undergraduate parking is allowed.
2. Postgraduate parking only is allowed.
3. Staff parking only is allowed.

Answer: B

Explanation: According to Vicky, only postgraduate students can park in the underground parking area on Level 1. Hence, the answer should be “B”.

Also, check:

2. If you don’t have a parking permit, what action will be taken?

1. Your car will have a wheel clamped.
2. You will pay a fine only.
3. Your car will be towed away and you will pay a fine.

Answer:C

Explanation: Following the conversation, we can hear Vicky saying “ It means that it's probably been towed away.” This means if students park without a parking permit their cars will probably be towed away. Therefore the answer should be C.

3. How does Julie usually travel to university?

1. by car
2. by rail
3. by bus

Answer: B

Explanation: Julie states that she usually travels by train. Accordingly, the answer must be B.

4. Where is Student Services located?

1. in the Science Department
2. next to the football field
3. between the cafeteria and the Science Department

Answer: C

Explanation: Julie explains “it's in the building in between the Science Department and cafeteria,” from this statement it is quite clear that the answer must be C.

Questions. 5-10

Complete the release form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Application for the release of a vehicle in the compound.

Name: 5________
Address: 6 ________
District: 7 ________
Faculty: 8 ________
Registration number: 9 ________
Make of car: 10________

Question 5.

Answer: Julie Karas

Explanation: Julie’s full name is Julie Karas. Thus, the answer should be “Julie Karas”.

Question 6.

Answer: 15 Fremont Avenue

Explanation: Julie told her address to the clerk and that is 15 Fremont Avenue.

Question 7.

Answer: Hawkesley

Explanation: Julie’s home is located in Hawkesley District. Therefore, the answer must be “Hawkesley”.

Question 8.

Answer: Science

Explanation: When the clerk asked Julie if she is from the Science faculty then Julie answered Yes. This means that here the answer must be ‘Science’.

Question 9.

Answer: IKE 614T

Explanation: The clerk asks for the car registration number to which Julie answered “IKE 614T”.

Question 10.

Answer: Fiat Panda

Explanation: Julie mentions her car is a Fiat Panda. Therefore, the answer must be “Fiat Panda”.