A University Radio Programme on Leaping the Language Barrier IELTS Listening Answers

Aug 22, 2022

A University Radio Programme on Leaping the Language Barrier IELTS Listening Answers is a conversation carried out between an interviewer and interviewee. In this audio, several questions regarding language barrier have been asked to which potential answers have been given by the interviewee. The candidate needs to answer the following questions types like write the correct letter, complete the sentences, and choose the correct answer. The candidate is required to write the correct letter from the given options, complete the sentences using no more than three words and choose the correct answer from option A-D.
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 University Radio Programme on Leaping the Language Barrier

Audio:

Section 3

Question 21:

Write the correct letter on your answer sheet.

Which three guests are on the radio programmer?

Tony Wu, an undergraduate student from China, Susan Hall, International Student, and Wendy Clark, Head of the University.
Tony Wu, a Master’s student from China, Susan Hall, International Student, and Wendy Clark, Head of the ESL Unit.
Tony Wu, a Master’s student from China, Susan Hall, International Student Liaison, and Wendy Clark, Head of English.
Tony Wu, a Master’s student from China, Susan Hall, International Student Liaison, and Wendy Clark, Head of the ESL Unit.

Answer: D
Explanation: As stated by the Interviewer, ‘My guests today are Tony Wu. a Master’s student from China. Susan Hall. International Student Liaison, and Wendy Clark. Head of the ESL Unit here at the university’. All information given is correct in option D, therefore the answer is D.

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Questions 22-24:

Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Tony Wu took a Pre-Master’s course because of his__________________English.
Susan says international students are a__________________of funds for universities.
Wendy says living amongst native speakers helps students___________________.

Question 22.

Answer: lack of fluency @lack of fluency
Explanation: Tony mentioned, “my lack of fluency in English was a bigger hurdle”. For that reason, the answer is lack of fluency.

Question 23.

Answer: significant source
Explanation: It is stated in the conversation ‘ Paying full fees, these students represent a significant source of income for the universities’. Therefore ‘significant source’.

Question 24.

Answer: develop language skills
Explanation: According to Wendy ‘Students develop language skills through classroom interaction’ thus the answer must be ‘develop language skills’.

Questions 25-27:

Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D. Write answers next to 25-27 on your answer sheet.

How many students on Tony’s course passed?

All of them.
28
23
5

Answer: C
Explanation: It is mentioned by Tony that ‘The IFC pre – Master’s course started in January with 28 students, all from China. All but five gained places on university Master’s courses’. Therefore, 5 failed, 23 passed. For that reason, C is the correct answer.

How many universities in the country have a special course for international students?

All of them.
More than 12.
12.
Less than 12.

Answer: B
Explanation: It is stated ‘ In this country, at least a dozen universities now run courses specially designed to cater for the needs of students from overseas regions’. Therefore the correct answer is B.

What do private colleges focus on, according to Wendy?

Pre-Master’s courses.
Exam-related courses.
General English courses.
Technological terminology.

Answer: C
Explanation: Following the conversation, we can hear ‘most stick to what they do best-improving students’ English language test scores’. So the answer is C.

Questions 28-30:

Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Wendy says a pre-Masters course should encourage students to___________________their teachers.
Wendy says a pre-Masters course costs the same as a____________________Master’s programme.
Susan thinks a_________________________for such courses would be good.

Question 28.

Answer: challenge
Explanation: Wendy says that they “put forward their own ideas, challenge their tutors and take part in the rigorous discussion”. Therefore the answer must be ‘challenge’.

Question 29.

Answer: full
Explanation: It is stated in the conversation that the ‘cost of the pre-master course is on par with the full fee of a master’s programme’. For that reason, the answer is full.

Question 30.

Answer: nationwide benchmark
Explanation: As mentioned in the conversation ‘but so far there is no nationwide benchmark for foundation courses for international students’. Therefore the answer is nationwide benchmark.

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