A Monologue about Computer Viruses IELTS Listening Answers

A Monologue about Computer Viruses IELTS Listening Answers is a monologue on computer viruses. The candidate needs to answer the following question types: choose the correct answers, complete the flowchart and list the answers. Candidates need to listen to the audio carefully and answer the questions in no more than three words to complete the flowchart and list type questions.

The IELTS Listening section tests a candidate’s listening ability. The candidates are required to listen to an audio and then answer the given IELTS listening questions.

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Topic: A Monologue about Computer Viruses 

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Question 31

Choose the correct letter, A-C. Write answer next to 31 on your answer sheet.

31. What does John Upton compare a computer virus?

1. A biological organism.
2. A corrupt programme.
3. An irritating person.

Answer: A
Explanation: The speaker compares the computer virus with a biological organism. Thus, the answer is A.

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Questions 32-35:

Complete the flowchart.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Question 32.

Answer: (the) first model
Explanation: The answer is easy to spot as it is directly mentioned by the speaker “In 1949 in the early days of computer technology, John Van Neumann presented the first model of a computer virus programme”. Therefore the answer is ‘the first model’.

Question 33.

Answer: Core Wars
Explanation: As mentioned by the speaker “Core Wars was initially created for intellectual entertainment by three Americans,” therefore the answer is ‘Core Wars’.

Question 34.

Answer: intellectual entertainment
Explanation: The game Core Wars was originally developed for intellectual entertainment, said the speaker. Hence the answer here will be ‘ intellectual entertainment’.

Question 35.

Answer: ‘pastime’
Explanation: When the game gained popularity, some people had a new interest which is to develop corrupting programs which cause harm to others. That is how a new unusual pastime was developed. Therefore, the answer is ‘pastime’.

Question 36

Choose the correct letter, A-C, and write the answer next to 36 on your answer sheet.

36. What does the speaker find surprising?

1. The rise in the number of software infections.
2. The determination of those who develop viruses.
3. The fact that people blame their own computers.

Answer: B
Explanation: The speaker finds it difficult to believe that “anyone would go to this level of deceit to intentionally corrupt the data of others,” he is shocked that certain people are so determined to formulate these adverse programmes. Therefore, the answer is B.

Questions 37-40

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

List FOUR ways of combating viruses.

37_____________________________

38_____________________________

39_____________________________

40 _____________________________

Question 37.

Answer: be (very) careful
Explanation: It is mentioned in the passage that "number one, be very careful.” It is quite clear that the answer is ‘be (very) careful’.

Question 38.

Answer: avoid trouble
Explanation: The speaker recommends that “you also need to take care with emails and avoid any messages which are suspicious-looking looking….So the second golden rule is to avoid trouble.” Therefore the answer is ‘avoid trouble’.

Question 39.

Answer: understand (viruses)
Explanation: The speaker also mentioned “We can try to find out exactly how the viruses work, how they accomplish their aims. In other words, we need to understand them.” So the answer is ‘understand’.

Question 40.

Answer: be (well) prepared
Explanation: The fourth way to protect yourself and your computers is to be well prepared. Hence the answer is ‘be well prepared’.