Conversation Between A Man Who Runs A Recruitment Agency And A Young Woman Looking For A Job - IELTS Listening Sample Answer

IELTS Listening section contains four parts that test the listening ability of non-native English speakers. The four parts of IELTS listening contains two monologues and two conversations based on mainly academic subjects. This IELTS listening topic - A Conversation between a man who runs a recruitment agency and a young woman looking for a job is IELTS listening part 1. The following part contains the below question types:

• Table Completion

Audio Transcript:

You will hear a man who runs a recruitment agency talking to a young woman looking for a job. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 6.

Pause the recording for 30 seconds.

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.

Man: Hello Edwina, is it? Have a seat?

Edwina: Yes Edwina. Thanks. I'm looking for a job as a nanny. I like working with children. I talked to you yesterday.

Man: Oh, yes. Well, we covered most of the ground, on the phone yesterday. I've got a form I need to complete for my records. So you're Edwina Riley and how should we contact you?

The woman's name is Edwina Riley. So Riley has been written in the space. 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.

Man: Hello Edwina, is it? Have a seat?

Edwina: Yes Edwina. Thanks. I'm looking for a job as a nanny. I like working with children. I talked to you yesterday.

Man: Oh, yes. Well, we covered most of the ground, on the phone yesterday. I've got a form I need to complete for my records. So you're Edwina Riley and how should we contact you?

Edwina: By email. I check it regularly.

Man: What's the address? It's Edwina, like my name then r-i the first two letters of my surname at worldnet.com. e-d-w-i-n-a-r-i at worldnet.com.

Edwina: Yes

Man: Good. And you're from Australia?

Edwina: Actually, I'm a New Zealander.

Man: Oh, I'm sorry. I bet it's really irritating being told you're an Australian. Like Canadians being asked for part of the states they are from.

Edwina: I'm used to it. It happens to us all the time.

Man: And now you said on the phone, that you could bring me some references. One from someone who's known you in a professional capacity and one personal one.

Edwina: Yes, here's one from John King who was the manager at the play centre in Wellington where I worked for three years after I left school. It's got all his contact details on.

Man: Thank you. So this was your last employer?

Edwina: Yes apart from a bit of waitressing recently, but that was just temporary. I'm sure John will answer any questions if you contact him.

Man: We do run checks. Yes, and a personal reference?

Edwina: You can contact the friend of my mother's I'm staying with here in London Eileen Darson She's a professor. She's known me all my life because she used to be our neighbor back home when she was a primary school teacher there. Now, she's working here at the Institute of Education.

Man: Oh good.

Edwina: I've got her contact details, here for you.

Man: Thanks. I think I have some jobs to suit you. Oh, do you have any practical qualifications by the way, life-saving, music or anything?

Edwina: Um, I've got an up-to-date first aid certificate. I did a course when I was working.

Man: That's good. First aid. Anything else?

Edwina: Well, I've got a driving licence as I told you on the phone, but that's not special, you said, almost everyone needs that really. I've got a sailing qualification. It's a certificate of competence.

Man: So you're a yachts woman.

Edwina: I love sailing.

Man: Well. I’ll note you have a certificate.

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

Pause the recording for 30 seconds.

Now listen and answer questions 7 to 10.

Man: Now, as I mentioned yesterday, there are three families and the job description is much the same for all of them, as I explained. There are a few other things you need to know. Anyway, the first family is here in London.

Edwina: Yes. I did make a few notes, London. That's the Benton's with two children.

Man: Yes, that's right. A girl of three and her brother who is 8. The little boy has a quite serious food allergy. Did you learn about things like that on your course?

Edwina: Well, I know what to do if someone has an allergic reaction.

Man: Good, but what they mainly want is someone with an interest in sports as that's the kind of family they are.

Edwina: Oh, that's okay. I'll enjoy that.

Man: Good. Now, the next people are in the country near Oxford.

Edwina: Oh, yeah, the Granger's.

Man: So they have twin boys of five who are a bit of a handful, I suspect. But it's a lovely place, quite a grand house and the family is extremely welcoming. They keep horses. Do you ride?

Edwina: I did when I was younger. I like animals generally.

Man: Well animal lover was their special request. So you'd be fine there. The last family.

Woman: Yes.

Man: I don't think I told you they live in Scotland.

Edwina: Really? What's their name?

Man: Campbell

Edwina: Oh, yes. And they have four girls under 10.

Man: That's it. They have a lovely city flats and they own a small island.

Edwina: Wow.

Man: Actually, you might get on with them very well. They particularly wanted someone who would be prepared to cook when they go camping on the island.

Edwina: Camping would really suit me and I'm used to taking my turn doing the food, but it is a long way from London.

Man: Yeah. Well you can think about it .Then as soon as I've checked your references, we can arrange for you to talk to all of the families.

Edwina: Right. Thanks very much.

Man: Thank you. I'll email you as soon as I can.

Section 1

Questions 1-10

17. 1-6

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

PRIME RECRUITMENT

Employee record

Question: 1

Answer: Edwina

Explanation: The name of the person who visited the recruitment agency for getting a nanny job is Edwina Riley. Her email address is edwinari@worldnet.com.

Also check:

Question 2:

Answer: New Zealander

Explanation: When asked by the recruitment agency manager her nationality, Edwina replied she is a New Zealander. Though most of the people confuse her to be an Australian.

Question 3:

Answer: play center

Explanation: When the recruitment agency manager asks Edwina for a professional reference, she gives out the name of her previous employee who is the manager of a play center.

Question 4:

Answer: a professor

Explanation: When the recruitment agency manager asked Edwina for a personal reference name, she replied with the name of Eileen Dorsini who is a professor. She is the friend of her mother, and Edwina is residing at her place.

Question 5:

Answer: first aid

Explanation: When asked about any special certification she has, Edwina told that she has an up-to-date first aid certificate.

Question 6:

Answer: sailing

Explanation: Apart from an updated certificate in first aid, Edwina also had a certificate of competence in sailing. She said that she loved sailing.

Q 7-10

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

Question 7:

Answer: sports

Explanation: The first family in the list of childcare vacancies which were suitable for Edwina was the Benton’s in London. The family consisted of two children, one girl of age 3, and one boy of age 8. The special requirement of the family was to hire someone who is interested in sports.

Question 8:

Answer: twin

Explanation: The next family in the list of childcare vacancies was the Granger’s family in Oxford. They had two twin boys of the age of five. They own a grand house, and are a very welcoming family.

Question 9:

Answer: Scotland

Explanation: The third family in the list of childcare vacancies was the Campbell family with foru daughters under 10. They were located in Scotland.

Question 10:

Answer: Cook

Explanation: The last family in the list of childcare vacancies resided in Scotland in a lovely city flat, and also owned a small island. They require someone who can cook when they go camping on the island.