Lecture by Sally Jackson to a Group of University Students - IELTS Listening Sample Answer

IELTS Listening section comprises four sections - two conversations and two monologues. This IELTS listening sample is about a lecture given by Sally Jackson to a group of university students who have recently joined. This is IELTS listening section two. Candidates need to answer the following IELTS Listening question types:

• Multiple choice questions
• Fill in the blanks

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Audio Transcript:

You'll hear someone talking to a group of university students. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 17.
Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 17.

Good morning, everybody and welcome to Upton university. I hope you are settling in and beginning to find your way around. I know how confusing it can be when you start life at university and that's why we have freshers week to help you find your feet. Before I go any further, I should perhaps introduce myself. My name is Sally Jackson, and I am the secretary of the students union which has organized this week of events for you. You will usually find me in the office, on the first floor of this building when I'm not attending lectures. Anyway down to business. Of course, there are a few things that you are obliged to get done during your first week here. But once you've opened a bank account, if you haven't got one already, senior director of studies to discuss which courses you are going to take and signed up with a doctor, there will be plenty of time left to enjoy the events we have arranged for the week, and we have a lot lined up for you.

Throughout the week from Monday to Friday every morning starting at 10 a.m. there will be orientation and welfare events. These will include tours of the campus which as you have probably noticed is the size of a small town with 9,000 residential students as well as sessions on developing study skills. We also have tours of Upton itself, arranged for you, with a bus leaving from outside this building every afternoon at five o'clock. There are a number of interesting things to do and see in and around Upton. So you can expect visits to the castle and museum as well as the popular ghost walk. You'll need to sign up for this one, as numbers are limited. Just put your name on the list on the notice board in the entrance lobby. An important event is scheduled for Monday. That's the day after tomorrow, when we will be holding the academic fair. This is an opportunity for you to speak to students and academic staff about the courses that are on offer. The academic fair starts at 1 o'clock, by the way.

There are a couple of other fairs that I think will interest you. First of all, we have the society's fair on Tuesday the 16th, which I think is an absolute must. You might not believe it, but the university has over 150 societies and sports clubs, you can sign up for. So you are sure to find something of interest to you. That also starts at 1 o'clock and it will be here in the union building. Also in this building is the trade fair on Wednesday from 2:00 until five in the afternoon. This one might sound a bit strange because you will find a lot of banks and other businesses here trying to get your custom. You will find plenty of bargains and best of all, a lot of the businesses give away stuff for free.

Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 18 to 20.
Now listen and answer questions 18 to 20.

We've also got a great entertainment program lined up for you starting tonight with our welcoming party. We have a top band lined up for your entertainment, but I'm not allowed to say who they are. All I can say is that I am sure you will not be disappointed. So come along to Blackmore hall at nine o'clock this evening to get your university experience off to a flying start. Just one point. I'm afraid this event is limited to freshers only. Because of space restrictions, you can't bring a friend tonight. Sorry about that. There's more fun and games on Monday in the Cotswold theater here on campus. We have booked two of the cleverest comedians in the country, Paul Frazier and Jennie Brown for a three hour show. Paul has assured us that he and Jenny have packed the show with new.material and as they always get rave reviews for their shows, I think we can look forward to an evening of great entertainment. That's in the Cotswold theatre on Monday evening at 7:30. Moving along a bit, on Thursday, there is an important date for your diaries. This is the official freshers opening ceremony when the Dean welcomes you to Upton University. So remember, Thursday the 18th from 2:30 to 3:30 in Blackmore Hall. You certainly should go to this one. And by the way light refreshments will be available. At the end of the week on Saturday, You have the chance to dress up in your smartest evening wear for the official freshers ball. Actually, although it's called a ball, It is quite a relaxed affair. So we are more than happy if you turn up wearing jeans and a t-shirt. The important thing is to relax and enjoy yourself. Time and place are the same as for this evening's party. Blackmore Hall from 9:00 in the evening to three o'clock in the morning.

Right, I think I've covered the most important and exciting events we have lined up for you, but there will be plenty of other things going on throughout the week. So remember to check the notice board in the entrance lobby regularly. Enjoy the rest of the day and I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible this evening, at the welcoming party.

Section 2

Question 11-20

Q.11 and 12

Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 11-12 on your answer sheet.

11. Sally Jackson is ____________

1. a university lecturer.
2. a university student.
3. a secretary at the university.

Answer: B

Explanation: The lecture is given by Sally Jackson who is a university student and is also the student union leader who has organized the event.

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12. What does Sally say about bank accounts?

1. You are obliged to open a new one at the university.
2. The matter should be discussed with the Director of Studies.
3. Some students may not have to worry about opening one.

Answer: B

Explanation: If the students don’t have a bank account, they need to discuss with the senior director of studies.

17. 13-17

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Question 13:

Answer: study skills

Explanation: From Monday to Friday, there will be an orientation and welfare event starting from 10 am that will consist of a tour of campus developing study skills.

Question 14:

Answer: castle and museum

Explanation: From Monday to Friday, at 5 pm there will be a tour of Epton which will consist of castle and museum visits.

Question 15:

Answer: academic stuff

Explanation: On Monday there will be an academic fair at 1 pm that will consist of talking to students about academic stuff.

Question 16:

Answer: 150

Explanation: On Tuesday, at 1 pm there is a societies fair where more than 150 societies and sports gather.

Question 17:

Answer: trade fair

Explanation: On Wednesday, there is a trade fair from 2 to 5 pm where people get to bargain.

Q.18-20

Choose THREE letters A-F.

Which THREE statements are true about the entertainment programme?

1. Sally cannot reveal the name of the hand for the first party.
2. Students can bring a guest to the opening party.
3. There will be a concert at the Cotswold Theatre on Monday.
4. There is an important event on Thursday.
5. There is no formal dress code for the Freshers’ Ball.
6. Students should check the notice board for changes to the announced programme.

Questions 18, 19, and 20:

Answer: A, D, E (in any order)

Explanation: The three statements that are true about the entertainment program are - Sally cannot reveal the name of the hand for the first party, there is an important event on Thursday, and there is no formal dress code for the fresher’s ball.