Listening answers with explanations

IELTS · Part 1 · Cambridge 9 — Test 2

Accommodation Form – Student Information: Listening answers

Answers to questions 1–10 (10 in all), each with why it is right.

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Answers 1–10

  1. 1

    Bhatt Table completion

    The student spells her surname as B-H-A-T-T, which is written as “Bhatt.”

    “A-N-U B-H-A double T.”
  2. 2

    31 March / 31st March / March 31 / March 31st Table completion

    The student gives her date of birth as the 31st of March.

    “The 31st of March, 1972.”
  3. 3

    nursing Table completion

    The student says she is taking a course in nursing.

    “I'm doing a course in nursing.”
  4. 4

    2 Table completion

    Although the course lasts three years, she wants to stay in the hall for two.

    “I'd only like to stay in hall for 2.”
  5. 5

    meat Table completion

    “I don't take red meat” means she does not eat meat of this kind, so the form should note “meat.”

    “Yes, I don't take red meat.”
  6. 6

    bedsit Table completion

    She chooses the bedsit rather than a simple room.

    “I think the bedsit sounds the best option.”
  7. 7

    theatre / theater Table completion

    The student names the theatre as one of her interests.

    “I love the theatre.”
  8. 8

    mature / older Table completion

    She prefers a hall with other mature students; the officer describes these as slightly older students.

    “I'd prefer a hall where there are other mature students, if possible.”
  9. 9

    town Table completion

    She says she would prefer a location outside town.

    “I'd prefer to be out of town.”
  10. 10

    shared Table completion

    She wants a communal area, such as a TV room, so the form should say “shared.”

    “I would like somewhere with a shared area, a TV room for example”

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