IELTS General Training Volume 4

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Part 1: Question 1 - 10

1 postgraduate
2 Engineering
3 computer games
4 German
5 (in) Hall

6 02950659003
7 (in the) mornings
8 (the)Round Theatre
9 (The) Transport Secretary
10 newspapers

Part 2: Question 11 - 20

11 E
12 A
13 G
14 D
15 B

16 6/ six weeks
17 email
18 1.50
19 yellow form
20 ordering service/ordering

Part 3: Question 21 - 30

21 (the) website/internet
22 (the) length
23 current
24 format
25 events officer

26 changes/revisions
27 technical
28 brochure
29 30 B,E

Part 4: Question 31 - 40

31 (a) map
32 (television/TV) news
33 music
34 cancelled
35 data( directly)

36 B
37 C
38 C
39 A
40 B

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Part 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-6

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Student Union Registration Form

Name	Stefan Unger
Degree programme	1
Department	2
Leisure activities	3
Language(s) (apart from English)	4
Type of accommodation	5
Contact number	6

1 Answer: postgraduate

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Note:

the words which lead you to the answer are underlined.
the word/number you must write for the answer is marked.
words which you might wrongly think could be the answer are in italics.

The keyword concerned in Q1 must be “degree programme”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
Degree programme can be undergraduate, postgraduate or short course. In this case, Stefan is a postgraduate. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “postgraduate”.

2 Answer: Engineering

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The keyword concerned in Q2 must be “department”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
Anna suggests that Stefan’s actual department is engineering, to which Stefan happily agrees.. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “engineering”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that Marine Construction or Science is the correct answer. However, Science is a faculty, whereas Marine Construction is what Stefan is studying. As the question only concerns Stefan’s actual department, engineering is the correct answer.

3 Answer: computer games

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The keyword concerned in Q3 must be “leisure activities”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
Stefan claims that his big interest is computer games. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “computer games”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that football is the correct answer. However, as Stefan hasn’t played football for ages, football cannot be the correct answer.

4 Answer: German

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The keywords concerned in Q4 must be “language” and “apart from English”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
Apart from English, Anna can speak Italian and French, whereas Stefan can only speak German. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “German”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that Italian, French, English is the correct answer. As the question directly excludes English from the possible answers, English is not an available choice, even though Stefan can speak English. Italian and French are the languages that Anna can speak, not Stefan. Therefore, those are incorrect answers.

5 Answer: (in) Hall

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The keyword concerned in Q5 must be “type of accommodation”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
As Stefan claims that he currently lives in Hall, the answer for this question must be “(in) Hall/hall”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that flat is a correct answer. However, living in a flat is just Stefan’s personal wish. Furthermore, we already know that he won’t be able to live in flat until the end of the first term. Therefore, flat is an incorrect answer.

6 Answer: 02950659003

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The keyword concerned in Q6 must be “contact number”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a series of numbers.
It turns out that Stefan hasn’t had his mobile number yet, thus he uses the Union’s phone number instead. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “02950659003”.

Questions 7-10

Answer the questions below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

When can students use the photocopier?

Where are events usually held?

Which Union officer is responsible for van hire?

What will Union members be able to get a discount on?

7 Answer: (in the) mornings

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The keywords concerned in Q7 must be “when” and “photocopier”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a particular time.
According to Anna, students can use the photocopier in the mornings. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “(in the) mornings”.

Note: Some student may mistakenly believe that the correct answer is after 1pm. Actually, the Union uses the photocopier after 1pm. In other words, students cannot use the photocopier after 1pm. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.

8 Answer: (the)Round Theatre

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The keywords concerned in Q8 must be “where” and “held events”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
According to Anna, events are usually held in Round Theatre, as the sound system is better. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Round Theatre”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that the Union building or the Conference Centre is the correct answer. Actually, the fact that events are held in the Union building is just Stefan’s assumption, which is later corrected by Anna. The Conference Centre is simply a place opposite to the Round Theatre. We never actually know its uses. Therefore, those are incorrect answers.

9 Answer: (The) Transport Secretary

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The keywords concerned in Q9 must be “Union officer” and “responsible for van hire”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
If Stefan wants to hire a van, he has to do that through the transport secretary, who is on the second floor. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Transport Secretary”.

10 Answer: newspapers

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The keywords concerned in Q10 must be “will”, “Union members” and “able to get a discount on”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
According to Anna, Union members will be able to get a discount on newspapers from the next term. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “newspapers”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that books, clothes and music must be the correct answer. However, the word “will” in the question indicates that we only take into account those which we will get a discount on in the future, not the current things that we already enjoy. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.

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Part 1

Part 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15

Label the plan below.

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter A – G next to Questions 11 – 15.

A	Arts section
B	Computers
C	Languages section
D	Law
E	Magazines
F	Science
G	study desks

11 Answer: E
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According to the library assistant, the magazines are kept on old desks next to the reception. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “E”.

12 Answer: A

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The library assistant states that the section next to the old book section used to be the Science section. But now, it becomes the Arts section. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “A”.

13 Answer: G
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The study desks are located in the quiet corner next to the reference section. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “G”.

14 Answer: D

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The section next to the main entrance used to be the language section. However, after the reorganization, that section is filled with law books. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “D”.

15 Answer: B
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According to the library assistant, computers are placed between the reception and the door. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “B”.

Questions 16-20

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Library system

Maximum borrowing period	16
Renew books in person or by	17
Overdue charge	£ 18
Unavailable books	leave information in a 19
Extra services	20

16 Answer: 6/ six weeks

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The keyword concerned in Q16 must be “maximum borrowing period”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a period of time.
With the introduction of the new rules, people are now allowed to keep books for six weeks. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “6/six weeks”.

17 Answer: email

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The keyword concerned in Q17 must be “renew books in person or by”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
People are now allowed to renew books in person or by email. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “email”.

18 Answer: 1.50

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The keyword concerned in Q18 must be “overdue charge”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
According to the library assistant, there is only one charge for overdue books, which is £1.50. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “£1.50”.

19 Answer: yellow form

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The keyword concerned in Q19 must be “unavailable books”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
People will have to fill in the yellow form to ask for the books that are not on the shelves. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “yellow form”.

20 Answer: ordering service/ordering

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The keyword concerned in Q20 must be “extra services”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The extra services concerned here is ordering service. It happens when people need a journal article that is not available in the current library but available in other libraries. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “ordering”.

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Part 2

Part 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21-28

Complete the flow-chart below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

21 Answer: (the) website/internet

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The keyword concerned in Q21 must be “find details of conference themes on”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
First of all, students have to check out the conference themes on the website as their submitted paper needs to fall into one of the given categories. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “(the) website/Internet”.

22 Answer: (the) length

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The keywords concerned in Q22 must be “check rules for submission” and “e.g. of paper”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
Ramil suggests Kirsten checking out the rules for submission. He takes length of paper as a prime example. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “(the) length”.

23 Answer: current

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The keyword concerned in Q23 must be “write paper on work”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be an adjective.
From the conversation, we are aware that students must write on the current work, not the future one. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “current”.

24 Answer: format

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The keywords concerned in Q24 must be “check data” and “in a suitable”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Ramil suggests Kirsten checking data to make sure that they are in a suitable format. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “format”.

25 Answer: events officer

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The keyword concerned in Q25 must be “hand in paper to the for checking”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Before sending works to the conference organizer, students are expected to send their works to the events officer first so that he/she can check it. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “Events Officer”.

26 Answer: changes/revisions

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The keywords concerned in Q26 must be “make any necessary” and “then submit paper”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Before submitted the final work, Kirsten is suggested going through it again and making any necessary changes. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “changes/televisions”.

27 Answer: technical

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The keyword concerned in Q27 must be “details of requirements”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be an adjective.
After the paper gets acceptance, students should give a list of necessary technical requirements to give the talk. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “technical”.

28 Answer: brochure

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The keyword concerned in Q28 must be “personal profile for”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Students are expected to send the conference organizers their personal profile so that they can put it in the brochure. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “brochure”.

Questions 29-30

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does Kirsten plan to do to prepare her conference paper?

A read another student’s thesis
B collect more data
C talk to some postgraduates
D contact a Professor at another university
E inspect a building site

29-30 Answer: B,E

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The keywords concerned in Q29 must be “things Kirsten plan to do to prepare her paper”.
Firstly, Kirsten would like to collect more data, as suggested in Angela’s thesis. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “B”.
The keywords concerned in Q30 must be “things Kirsten plan to do to prepare her paper”.
Secondly, Kirsten would like to go to the site and watch people building the new factory. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “E”.

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Part 3

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Questions 31-35

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Mobile phones now have the technology to

send 31 of where the sender is.

watch 32 in real time.

send 33 with texts.

inform students about lectures which are 34

transfer 35 to a computer.

31 Answer: (a) map

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The keywords concerned in Q31 must be “send” and “of where the sender is”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
If a person that you’re going to meet gets lost, you can now sending him/her a map of your location to guide them. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “(a) map”.

32 Answer: (television/TV) news

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The keywords concerned in Q32 must be “watch in real time”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Nowadays, if you get bored while waiting or transporting, you can watch live TV news on your phone. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “(television/TV) news”.

33 Answer: music

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The keyword concerned in Q33 must be “send with texts”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
These days, you can even include music into your texts. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “music”.

34 Answer: cancelled

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The keywords concerned in Q34 must be “inform students” and “lectures”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb.
If lectures have been cancelled, lecturers can even use a phone to send everyone a text. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “cancelled”.

35 Answer: data( directly)

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The keyword concerned in Q35 must be “transfer to a computer”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Nowadays, people can directly transfer their data to the computer. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “data”.

Questions 36-40

Which group of people are the main users of mobile phones for the following purposes?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C next to Questions 36–40.

	TWays of Using Mobile Phones
A	women
B	men
C	men and women

36 To access information

37 To stay in touch

38 For business

39 To store personal photos

40 As a camera

36 Answer: B

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The keyword concerned in Q36 must be “access information”.
From the conversation, we are aware that men use the phones to get access to information more than women do. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “B”.

37 Answer: C

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The keyword concerned in Q37 must be “stay in touch”.
From the conversation, we are aware that both genders equally use phones to stay in touch with their acquaintances. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “C”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that A must be the correct answer. However, the fact that women use phones to speak to people more than men do is simply a prediction. Therefore, A is an incorrect answer.

38 Answer: C

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The keyword concerned in Q38 must be “for business”.
It turns out that women use their phones to work from home or catch up with their business in the evenings. Hence, women use their phones for business more than men do. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “C”.

39 Answer: A
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The keyword concerned in Q39 must be “store personal photos”.
Women tend to keep photos on their phones more than men do. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “A”.
40 Answer: B
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The keyword concerned in Q40 must be “as a camera”.
Men use their phones to take pictures more than women do. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “B”.

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SECTION 1

You will hear a new student, Stefan, talking to an assistant, Anna, at the Student Union about his membership.

Anna: Hi. can I help you?

Stefan: Urn yeah, I hope so. Erm this is the first time I’ve been down to the union – I’m a new international student – and I just wondered what to do.

Anna: Oh right. Well, normally we ask international students to fill out this form and we put your details on the wall by reception . Then other students can contact you – it’s a way for everybody to get to know each other. It can be a bit lonely otherwise .

Stefan: Oh I see.

Anna: What’s your name? I’m Anna, by the way.

Stefan: It’s Stefan Unger.

Anna: OK well just write that there – next to name – and then fill in the rest.

Stefan: Right. Um what docs it mean degree program ?

Anna: Oh. just if you are an undergraduate or a post graduate or maybe you’re just here for a short course?course Stefan: I’m a postgraduate. Do I need to say what in?

Anna: Not really – it’s too much detail. But you should put your department so people who have the same interests or problems – as you can get in touch .

Stefan: So I’m studying Marine Construction so, for Department, do I put down the Science faculty then?

Anna: Just your actual Department, That must be engineering now , no?

Stefan: Oh I see, yes.

Anna: Then if you list what you like doing in your free time – not that we ever get any when we’re studying – and maybe you can meet up w ith someone socially or to join a club or something.

Stefan: Well. I like lots of things – shall I just list them?

Anna: My advice is to just put one or two like football and films or whatever . Otherw ise you’ll get so many invitations you won’t get any time to work!

Stefan: OK – I think I’ll just list computer games as that’s my big interest huh . I haven’t played football for ages. I may start to play once I get settled . Now. let’s see – next thing is languages.

Anna: Yes – we find many of the international students get a bit tired of speaking English all the time – sometimes they like to speak to someone in their own language . It’s up to you.

Stefan: That is a good idea. 1 presume I don’t need to put English down?

Anna: Oh no – (laughs) – I pul – um – Italian and French.

Stefan: Hm – I can only speak German – my mother .

Anna: OK. well that’s fine. Just pul that.

Stefan: What docs accommodation mean? Is that my address?

Anna: We’re trying to find similarities between people and some people live in Hall, some are in flats, some are in bed-sits – so it helps if you say.

Stefan: I’m in Hall, though I’d like to be in a flat. Bui that won’t happened till the end of the first term.

Anna: Put where you are nowr. You can alw ays change it later. Then finally just put your phone number .

Stefan: I haven’t really got one 1 haven’t sorted out a mobile yet.

Anna: Well, it’s going to be difficult for people to contact you then, isn’t it? Why don’t you put the Union one and we’ll lake messages tor you.

Stefan: OK.

Anna: It’s 02950659003 – Have you got that?

Stefan: Yes,

Anna: OK, then

Stefan: Oh I had a couple more questions about the services you’ve got here. Urn – it says there’s a photocopier here …

Anna: Yes. You need to get a card from the shop – and then it’s available to all students in the mornings.
The Union uses it after 1 .

Stefan : OK. I see also the Union organises loads of events. Are they always held here in the Union building? It looks big enough!

Anna: If you’re interested in something, you should check the poster or our website. In fact, we normally use the Round Theatre opposite, the conference Centre for most events because the sound system is better.

Stefan: Right. I’ll do that. Also I wanted to hire a van. Can I do that through you?

Anna: Erin – no. You need to present a case really – they’re not just available for hire to anyone.

The President said wc have to limit who is allowed to hire them. The person you need to sec is the transport secretary . She’s on the second floor.

Stefan: OK. thanks. The other thing is, are all the discounts we get with our Union card listed on the back of the card? I thought there might be more.

Anna: No. that’s it I’m afraid – mainly books, clothes and music. Though we are currently negotiating io get one on newspapers, so that should be valid from next term.

Stefan: OK. thanks a lot … (fade) …

SECTION 2

You will hear a library assistant talking about the library she works in.

Library assistant: Hi. Can I help you?

Student: Erm – yes – I wanted to join the library.

Library assistant: OK. First of all, let me show you round the library and explain a few things for you. (pause) OK, now we’re here at the main entrance . You can sec the reception, which is where you bring back and take out books and also we can order books and answer your questions there. Next to Lhc reception -where you can sec those old desks, is where we keep the magazines because you can sit down and read there. They’re divided into sections for Sciences, Geography. Arts, etcctcra. Then, at the back of the library you can see the section for old books. Next to that is where the books proper start. That used to be the Science section but now on those shelves you’ll find the Arts section. We had a big reorganization in the summer, which I think has made it clearer. The numbering is standard so you should be able to find what you want quite easily. However, if you can’t find something, it probably means it’s been borrowed okay . OK. then m the corner, next io the referencesection, is where we thought it was quietest , and away from the phones and printers and things, so we’ve put the study desks there. They all have computer access , if you need it for your laptop. We do ask that you don’t just read magazines there, though. OK. then there’s the reference section where you can look up the files. Then, as we come back to the main entrance, is the next section, where we used to have the languages . It got very busy and noisy, so when we moved everything round we decided to put the law books here. Also, because it’s a smaller section it fits quite well here. OK. then we’re back at the main entrance. Over there, by reception, there’s a door that goes to the extension and we have further sections, such as languages , and study desks through there so you could have a look round when we’ve finished . Then just between reception and thedoor here is where we decided to put the computers but the computer magazines are in the magazine section as we found too many went missing here! OK. is that everything …

Student: That’s great thanks. Can you just tell me a bit about borrowing and the rules and whatever?

Library assistant: Of course. Over the last two months we’ve been introducing a new system for this and you can now take books out for six weeks That’s generally enough for most people wc usually get books back within 30 days . Of course, you may decide to renew the period. You used to have to come in to get the book temped because we don’t like doing it over the phone as there’s no record of it But now you can do all that via email. If you do forget to renew , then we do make a charge . I’m afraid. That helps our costs, of course, – but wc do insist on it.

The good news is that there is only one charge – 1 know some libraries charge one pound for one week and then it goes up with each week it’s late! We ask for £1.50 as we think that’s high enough to stop people being overdue and . The other thing you may want to know is what you do about books that are not on the shelves . We do have a system for reserving them. All you have to do is fill in a yellow form , behind those blue ones on the desk, and give it to someone at reception. We’ll let you know when it comes in. Also, sometimes you will need a journal article that wc don’t have but can get from other libraries , so we offer an ordering service if you need it. Now if you’d like Co … (fade)…

SECTION 3

You will hear two students, Ramil and Kirsten, discussing presenting a paper at an architecture conference.

Ramil : Hi, Kirsten. Have you heard about that architecture conference in Oxford at the end of the year?

Kirsten : Yeah. I saw the leaflet on the noticeboard . As it’s my final year. 1 ought to try giving a paper. But I’ve got no idea how to go about it!

Ramil : I think you should go for it. 1 did one last year. It’s quite straightforward . First of all. you need to sec what the conference themes are – you know, what topics they are covering. You can do that by looking it up on the website . You need to submit a paper that falls into one of the categories they give you.

Kirsten : Oh. that may give me some ideas.

Ramil : Then, while you’re doing that, you should also have a look at the information on how to submit your paper – the ‘rules’, if yon like, such as the length. It’s important you follow those.

Kirsten : I see. Then 1 suppose the next stage is to start writing it up. I’d like to use it as an opportunity to propose some future work, but I understand it must be based on current work. Still there’s plenty to choose from. It makes sense to do something that I’m more familiar with.

Ramil : Yes, – and the other thing is, when you’ve written it up. then go back and look at your data carefully and make certain that you’ve presented it in a format that is standard for your subicit. Remember people have to absorb information very quickly while they’re listening – don’t make it too complicated .

Kirsten : OK, well, I reckon that’ll take me about a month to get that sorted. Then, the next thing 1 have to do, I guess, before I send it off to the conference organiser , is give the whole thing to the events officer so that he can look through it and see if it all makes sense and is OK.

Ramil : Yeah. Remember to warn him that it’s en route so he can fit it into his schedule ! Then you’re done really. All you have to do after that is to go through it and sort out any changes you need lo make. Then finally you can submit it. You can do that online.

Kirsten : Phew! Good. Then I just wait to hear I suppose. How long docs that take?

Ramil : Depends – but usually about six weeks. When you hear, if your paper has been accepted , then, at that stage, it’s worth giving them a list of any technical things you’ll need when you actually give the talk a screen or video players or that sort of thing.

Kirsten : OK – but that’s a long way off. And I know that, if my paper is accepted, then, at that stage, I have to give them a short text about myself and my academic background , so that they can put it in the brochure . Famous, at last!

Ramil : Yeah.

Kirsten: Right – well. I’ve got to get a couple of things sorted if I’m going to get this paper completed.

Ramil : Have you got enough data? Kirsten : Possibly. I‘d like to reinforce some of it. though, so i thought I’d send out some more questionnaires i . i was looking at that thesis that Angela wrote last year and she said you need a sample of over a hundred to be sure of your results.

Ramil : I think some of this year’s postgraduates are doing some of the same stuff as you on buildings. Why don’t you talk to them?

Kirsten : I’ll end up getting confused. It would be more useful for me to actually go out to that site by the rail bridge to see how they’re building the new factory. I managed to get hold of Professor Barnett at London University and he said I should go out and take pictures. I’m pretty busy but I’ll have to make time. Anyway, what about you … (fade)…

SECTION 4

You will hear part of a lecture on the current and future use of mobile phones.

Lecturer: OK, now today we’re looking at changes in communication, and specifically changes that have just happened or are likely to happen in the next few years. Key to this is the mobile phone , which is increasingly being seen as an all-all-purpose system rather than just a phone. If you only use your phone for texting and making calls now. you will be amazed at how you will be using it in the future . The technology has been developed for a range of other uses. For example, phones could be used so that if you are meeting someone and they get lost you could send them a map of your location to help them. This will save all those complicated explanations over the phone and our poor friends or colleagues trying to drive and find out where they are at the same time. And. if you get bored waiting, or if you are traveling for example. youwill soon be able to see TV news on vour phone as it is actually being broadcast . This means that you won’t have to miss any of your favourites if you are away for a few days. Most people have got used to texling now, and young people send pictures to each other but. what is exciting, is the possibility of putting music with them before you send them. And it’s not all frivolous . Phones are going to become even more critical in business and education. Some recent developments have a highly practical usage so. for example, as lecturers wc will be able to end everybody a text to let them know if lectures have been cancelled . And the new phones could have a further use in education, as well as business, as they will enable us to go to any destination – such as when we are doing a field trip for instance – and from there to send data directly to a computer SO that we can access it when we get home. This means we will no longer be limited by what the phone can store.

And it’s interesting to look at the different ways that men and women use phones now, as that docs affect how the technology will develop. Some research has been done on how people use phones and some of the results are surprising . One of the increasing usages of mobile phones is to get all sorts of data such as phone numbers, the weather, train times, etcetera and. while there’s been an attempt to set up connections with things that women might be interested in accessing , it is overwhelmingly men who do this. But what about the traditional use of a phone – to speak to people! I suppose we would predict that it is mainly women who use phones as a method of contact for friends and family but, in fact,the genders exploit this facility equally. I’ve spoken about the increased business usages that phones will offer and I suppose we would associate this usage with men. The survey picked up though thai women are often working from home or catching up with work in the evenings so they use phones in this way as much as men do. Most of us are aware we can store photos on our phones – it’s an ideal method of capturing a moment, wherever you are. Women tend m be the group that keep photos on their phones, but it seems that men use their phones to actually take pictures much more than women do. And. of course, all this know ledge affects the marketing that the companies will do … (fade)…

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IELTS General Training Volume 4

Part 1: Question 1 - 10

Part 2: Question 11 - 20

Part 3: Question 21 - 30

Part 4: Question 31 - 40

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