A Conversation between a Student and a Professor - IELTS Listening Sample Answer
The IELTS Listening section contains four sections and a total of forty questions. The IELTS listening section tests a candidate’s ability to listen to different types of audio and question types. This topic is section three of IELTS listening and contains ten questions. The best way to prepare for IELTS listening is practicing from IELTS listening practice papers. This section contains three question types:
- No more than 3 words/ a number
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Audio Transcript
Section 3
Harper: Good afternoon, Professor George.
George: Good afternoon, Harper, let’s talk about your essay draft, OK?
Harper: Yes. Actually, professor George, I… I just decided to change my essay topic to energy crisis …
George: Oh, I don’t think you need to change the topic. You know environmental protection is much better than that one.
Harper: Oh, Really? I’m glad to hear that. In your mind that’s a good work?
George: Yes. I think so. But, there is still lots of work that need to be done…
Harper: Oh yes…of course. I am just very anxious to hear what you think of it.
George: Well, the first one, which research methods will you take?
Harper: I’d like to use a questionnaire .
George: I don’t think that’s a good choice.
Harper: Why?
George: Because you will have lots of research data to check. That will be a huge work.
Harper: Yeah, I think you are right.
George: How about an interview?
Harper: OK, I will think about it. Professor George, I think 1 have a problem with the timetable .
George: You mean the deadline?
Harper: Yes. I’m afraid I can’t hand in my work before the essay deadline .
George: Why?
Harper: You know I have to spend a lot of time on my part-time job.
George: Harper, I don’t think you’ve given me a good reason. You know I can’t postpone your deadline except you get an illness .
Harper: But, Professor George, I….
George: This is our rule. I hope you can cope well with your timetable, OK?
Harper: OK.
George: Harper, generally speaking, your essay is a good work, but I’m worried about some parts.
Harper: Yes. Could you give me some suggestions about my work?
George: Well, let’s start with the purpose. I think it is not bad. You represent , your idea and the reason for this work, but…
Harper: What should I do?
George: It’s better for you to make them clearly. I mean to strengthen them.
Harper: OK. The purpose needs to be stronger. Oh, what’s your opinion about the structure?
George: I think your structure is very clear. I do really say, well-done and go ahead.
Harper: Thanks very much. I am so glad to hear that.
George: That’s OK.
Harper: How about other problems with my essay ?
George: How do you think your personal experiences as background effects your work?
Harper: Oh, it is just my question. I’m not sure whether I should write them.
George: I can see why you put it here but it really isn’t relevant to your arguments . My advice on that is that you take them out.
Harper: I think you are right. Anything else?
George: No. Just go ahead.
Harper: Yes. How about other requirements ? Such as format or something like that?
George: Well, let me see, oh, yes, your way of handing it in.
Harper: I heard we must send our essays to you by email, is that right?
George: Yes. That’s right. Before your deadline , let me check. It is … oh, here, it is on Friday the 30th of October .
Harper: Right. I will hand in my essay on time.
George: Good. And you have to print your work by laser printer.
Harper: Why?
George: We will store all of our students’ work, so good quality is very important.
Harper: OK. Oh, Professor George, should I do the proof-reading before handing in my essay?
George: Yes. Proof-reading is necessary. You should check your grammar or spelling or format before handing in your work.
Harper: OK.
George: And your references. You must make your references clearly, and that’s very important.
Harper: OK, I know. Thanks very much for your help. Professor George.
George: A pleasure. How about your presentation… (fade)
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-23
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C, and write answers next to 21-23 on your answer sheet.
- Harper’s paper is about ______________
- energy crisis.
- environment protection.
- computer technology.
Answer 21: B
Explanation: In the conversation, George talks to Harper that environmental protection is much better than the energy crisis.
Also, check:
- The research method that the professor recommends is
- interview.
- questionnaire.
- presentation.
Answer 22: A
Explanation: In the conversation, George talks to Harper about how was the interview.
- Harper is worried about ______________
- essay deadline.
- questionnaire data.
- course stress.
Answer 23: A
Explanation: In the conversation, Harper talks to George that he is afraid that he can’t hand in his work before the essay deadline.
Questions 24-26
Choose the correct letter.
Write A if the professor says REMAIN
Write B if the professor says REWRITE
Write C if the professor says REMOVE
What suggestions does the professor make?
24 purpose___________
25 structure___________
26 personal experiences___________
Answer 24: B
Explanation: In the conversation, George advises Harper that It’s better for you to make them clearly, to strengthen them.
Answer 25: A
Explanation: In the conversation, George talks to Harper that he thinks the structure is very clear.
Answer 26: C
Explanation: In the conversation, Georgesays to Harper that his advice on that is that he must take them out.
Questions 27-30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
| ESSAY REQUIREMENT To hand in the essay by 27_____________ To print essay by 28_____________ Before handing in: to do 29_____________ e.g. grammar and spelling; to check proper 30____________ |
Answer 27: email
Explanation: In the conversation, Harper says that he heard all must send our essays to george by email
Answer 28: laser printer
Explanation: In the conversation, George talks to Harper that he should print your work by laser printer
Answer 29: proof-reading
Explanation: In the conversation, George talks to Harper that Proof-reading is necessary.
Answer 30: references
Explanation: In the conversation, George talks to Harper that he should make his references clearly.
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