A Conversation between a Housing Officer and a Student-IELTS Listening Sample Answer
IELTS Listening section contains 4 audios and 40 questions. This particular IELTS Listening sample - A Conversation between a Housing Officer and a Student is part 1 topic. You will hear an audio recording between a housing officer and a student then answer the questions given below. This IELTS Listening sample has questions like-
- No more than two words/ a number
- No more than three words
Topic: A Conversation between a Housing Officer and a Student
Audio Transcript
Section 1 is a conversation between a housing officer and Mary.
Housing Officer: Hi, Mary’s housing office. I’m John. Can I help you?
Mary: Hi. I hope so. I need an apartment. The sooner the better. My friend suggested I try you guys.
Housing Officer: Well, that’s what we are here for. The famous Mary’s housing office. By the way, we call apartments - flats here. Anyway, let’s get started.
First I will take down a few particulars to put in our database. Hopefully we will help you find some digs before terms start.
Mary: Somewhat?
Housing Officer: Some digs. That’s British slang for rented accommodation.
Mary: Oh dear. Flats. Digs and I’m an English major.
Housing Officer: No problem. But back to business. Family name?
Mary: Cartier.
Housing Officer: Cartier. Sounds French.
Mary: Yeah. My ancestors were French.
Housing Officer: Wow. Do you speak French?
Mary: I was born and raised in Montreal. So, I’m bilingual.
Housing Officer: That’s great. And your given names?
Mary: Susan Marie. That’s M-A-R-I-E.
Housing Officer: Got it. Nationality? Canadian I guess?
Mary: Right.
Housing Officer: And your Mary number?
Mary: CAO4628
Housing Officer: Ok. Got a contact number?
Mary: It’s 65349087. I’m staying with friends until I find a place for my own.
Housing Officer: 65349187.
Mary: No. 9087
Housing Officer: Got it. What about a mobile phone?
Mary: I will get one later today and tell you the number.
Housing Officer: Okay. 653. That’s way over the other side of town right?
Mary: Yes, near the railway station. Far too far if I have classes every day.
Housing Officer: So you want somewhere closer?
Mary: Up to half an hour by bike and with a bus service if the weather is too bad.
Housing Officer: Yeah, I cycle here too. Keeps me fit and no hassle trying to find a parking space.
Housing Officer: Do you want to share accommodation or live on your own?
Mary: Live alone. I’ll be too busy with my studies to bother with roommates.
Housing Officer: How much rent do you want to pay?
Mary: around £500 a month.
PAUSE
Housing Officer: that’s about right. But it won’t be very big. Would a bedsitter be okay?
Mary: A bedsitter?
Housing Officer: More British English for you. It’s a single room with cooking facilities. Some are quite nice.
Mary: That will be okay. But I don’t want to share a bathroom and it must be clean, bright and not by a noisy main road.
Housing Officer: Okay, but you’ve come a bit late . With only 4 days to go before the term starts, we’ve only got shared accommodation on our files at the moment. But don’t worry, we’ll do our best.
Mary: Oh, I forgot. Does the rent here include utilities?
Housing Officer: Usually no. You’d have to pay for the gas, electricity and water yourself.
Mary: What about a deposit?
Housing Officer: Most landlords want 3 months in advance which is also a security deposit and make sure you read the rental contract carefully, especially the small print.
Mary: Thanks, I’ll do that. Anything else you need to know.
Housing Officer: Not at the moment. Make sure you let me know your mobile phone number.
Mary: Will do. Anyway, I must go now. I’m meeting some friends in the cafeteria.
Housing Officer: Okay. Will be in touch. Bye for now.
Mary: See you.
Questions 1-10
- 1-5
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Housing officer name Example: John Family name
Cartier Given names
1_________ Nationality
2_________ Student number
3_________ Contact number
4_________ Mobile phone
5________pounds per month (Rent)
Answer 1: Susan Marie
Explanation: In the conversation, it is evident from Mary’s reply to housing officer “Susan Marie. That’s M-A-R-I-E”
Also, Check:
Answer 2: Canadian
Explanation: In the conversation, it is evident from Mary’s reply to the housing officer’s question “Nationality? Canadian I guess?”
Answer 3: CAO4628
Explanation: In the conversation, it is evident from Mary’s reply to the housing officer’s question CAO4628
Answer 4: 65349087
Explanation: In the conversation, it is evident from Mary’s reply to the housing officer’s question 65349087
Answer 5: £500
Explanation: In the conversation, it is evident from Mary’s reply to the housing officer’s question of £500 a month.
Questions 6-10
Complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
- A bedsitter is a single room with_____________facilities.
Answer: Cooking
Explanation: The Housing officer replies “More British English for you. It’s a single room with cooking” facilities. Some are quite nice.
- Susan has to pay__________________, electricity, and water by herself.
Answer: the gas
Explanation: The Housing officer replies “You’d have to pay for the gas, electricity, and water yourself.”
- Most landlords want____________________in advance.
Answer: 3 month’s deposit
Explanation: Most landlords want 3 months in advance which is also a security deposit and make sure you read the rental contract carefully, especially the small print.
- Susan must read the contract carefully, especially__________________.
Answer: the small print
Explanation: Most landlords want 3 months in advance which is also a security deposit and make sure you read the rental contract carefully, especially the small print.
- Susan is going to meet her friends __________________.
Answer: in the cafeteria
Explanation: Susan says “I’m meeting some friends in the cafeteria.”
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