A Telephone Conversation between a Language Student and an Advisor - IELTS Listening Sample Answer

IELTS listening section comprises conversations and monologues. This topic - A telephone conversation between a language student and an advisor is IELTS listening part one. Candidates generally get academic contexts in IELTS listening part one. The following are the IELTS listening question types that candidates need to answer:

• Sentence completion
• Fill in the blanks

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Audio Transcript:

You will hear a telephone conversation between a language student and an advisor. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 6.

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.

Advisor: Homestay Language Learning. Lisa McDowell here. How can I help you?

Student: Hello. My name is Dan.

Advisor: Hello, Dan.

Student: And I’m going to be living with a family in Edinburgh for three months. So I'd like some advice on what to bring with me. I'm flying in via Singapore on the 15th.

Advisor: Right. Well, perhaps most important of all, are your documents. Vaccination certificate, sponsor letter, the certifying letter from us for immigration.

The documents are essential so A has been written in for you. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 6.

Advisor: Homestay Language Learning. Lisa McDowell here. How can I help you?

Student: Hello. My name is Dan.

Advisor: Hello, Dan.

Student: And I’m going to be living with a family in Edinburgh for three months. So I'd like some advice on what to bring with me. I'm flying in via Singapore on the 15th.

Advisor: Right. Well, perhaps most important of all, are your documents. Vaccination certificate, sponsor letter and the certifying letter from us for immigration.

Student: Yes. I've got all those in order, I think. What I'm really wondering about are money and clothes and things for my room, the personal effects in other words.

Advisor: Okay. Let's start with cash. You'll already have money in your bank account here, of course, but make sure when you get here, you have some cash on you. Pounds. That is not Euros or dollars.

Student: How much do you suggest?

Advisor: I'd see 50 as an absolute minimum.

Student: Okay. Now, the next thing is which clothes to bring. What do you think?

Advisor: Well as I'm sure you know, it can get pretty cold here. So you will need some warm clothing. There are shops near here, that sell winter clothes quite cheaply. So you really do need to bring much. Do you make sure though that you have at least one set sweater and a jacket with you when you arrive here. The temperature’s likely to be a lot lower than in Singapore.

Student: Thanks for the warning. Now something else, I'm not sure about, is whether to bring my computer? It's a laptop so it won't take up much room.

Advisor: Two problems. Firstly, it might not be compatible with the electricity supply in this country. And secondly, there's a risk of it getting broken in transit. Someone traveling here, had her’s smashed only last month.

Student: But surely I can carry his hand luggage.

Advisor: Usually, yes, but because of all the tight security right now, you may have to check it in. So my advice is to leave yours at home.

Student: Okay, I think I will. Is there anything else you'd advise against bringing?

Advisor: Well, you won't need householder cooking things. They'll all be provided and importing foods of course isn't allowed by customs, though, I imagine you already knew that.

Student: Well, yes.

Advisor: But there are one or two things I suggest you find room for, in your suitcase.

Student: Yes.

Advisor: Perhaps, a few of your favorite cassettes or compact discs, of course, you might be able to sign them in the shops here. But then again, you might not...

Student: That's a good idea. Anything else?

Advisor: Yes, some photographs of people and places that are special to you, could be nice. They can really make your room feel like home. It's just a thought.

Student: mmmm…..I'll see if I've got a few good ones.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10.

Now, listen and answer questions 7 to 10.

Advisor: Just a few points about packing. Make sure all your cases are clearly labeled in English with your host family's name and address, just in case they go missing on the way. It has been known to happen.

Student: What name do I write, by the way?

Advisor: It’s Wark. Lewis and Amy Wark.

Student: So that's W-A-L-K.

Advisor: It's actually W-A-R-K. But we'll be posting full details to you later this week.

Student: Right fine, and I'd better put some essentials in my hand luggage enough for a night or two in case, as you say anything happens to my main cases.

Advisor: Yes, I'd recommend a change of t-shirts and socks and so on plus any medication you may need. And a toothbrush of course.

Student: And my tights.

Advisor: Your tights?

Student: Yes for the fly. Wearing them helps prevent deep vein thrombosis, when you're flying long distances, not getting any exercise.

Advisor: Oh! yes. I've heard about that. Now, talking about exercise, there's one last thing. When you've packed your baggage, check, you can carry it, all of it, at least 500 meters without any help. You may have to do that.

Student: Okay. Well, thanks for all your help. You've cleared up a lot of points.

Advisor: mmm…. You're welcome. Have a safe. Journey. We'll look forward to seeing you, next month. Bye

Student: Bye.

Section 1

Questions 1-10

Q.1-6

What does Lisa say about each object?

Complete the table as follows. Write

1. if she says it is ESSENTIAL
2. if she says it is RECOMMENDED.
3. if she says it is NOT RECOMMENDED.

Example Documents Answer A

1. At least £50 _________
2. Warm clothing _________
3. Personal computer _________
4. Food from home _________
5. Favourite tapes or CDs _________
6. Photos from home _________

Question 1:

Answer: A

Explanation: The advisor told that the student should keep 50 pounds as cash.

Also check:

Question 2:

Answer: A

Explanation: Since it is pretty cold there, the advisor advised the student to get some warm clothing.

Question 3:

Answer: C

Explanation: The advisor asked the student not to carry the laptop as it may not sync with the electric supply of the country. Secondly, it may break during transit.

Question 4:

Answer: C

Explanation: The advisor didn’t recommend the student to carry household cooking items as they will be provided.

Question 5:

Answer: B

Explanation: The advisor recommended carrying some CDs and DVDs.

Question 6:

Answer: B

Explanation: Th advisor recommended the student get some pictures of their family members as that will give a homely feeling.

Q.7-10

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

The labels on Dan’s luggage must state ‘Mr & Mrs 7 _________ and their address.

Answer: Wark

Explanation: The name of the host of Dan has the surname Wark.

Lisa says he should carry some spare clothes in 8 _________

Answer: his hand luggage

Explanation: The advisor asked the student to carry some spare clothes like socks and tee-shirts in his hand luggage.

For health reasons, Dan intends to wear 9 _________ during the flight.

Answer: wear tights

Explanation: Dan intended to wear tights during the flight as it was for a long distance, and wearing tights prevents deep vein thrombosis.

Dan should practise carrying his luggage for a minimum distance of 10_________

Answer: 500 metres

Explanation: The student needs to practice carrying the luggage for at least 500 meters on his own.