IELTS Listening Actual Test Volume 2, Test 11, Section 3

Section 3
Questions 21-25
Answers
21 A
tutor a teacher at a
British college or university who teaches onestudent or a small group
His tutor encouraged him to read widely in philosophy.
chapter (abbreviation ch., chap.) [countable] a separate section of a book, usually
with a number or title
I've just finished Chapter 3.in the previous/next/last chapter
procedure (for something) U C a way of doing something, especially the usual or
correct way
maintenance procedures emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure
22 B
layout [usually singular] the way in which the parts of something such as the page
of a book, a garden or a building are arranged
the layout of streets
the magazines attractive new page layout
background [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the circumstances or past
events that help explain why something is how it is; information about these
the historical background to the war
background information/knowledge
The elections are taking place against a background of violence.
23 C
conduct something (formal) to organize and/or do a particular activity
to conduct an experiment/an inquiry/a survey
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner.
24 B
abstract a short piece of writing containing the main ideas in a document
SYNONYM SUMMARY
Abstracts of about 300 words should be submittted to the conference
committee who will decide which papers to accept.
This information is supplementary to the abstract of accounts.
bibliography [countable] a list of books or articles about a particular subject or by
a particular author; the list of books, etc. that have been used by somebody writing
an article, etc. / th mc
There is a useful bibliography at the end of each chapter.
appendix (pl. appendices, appendixes) a section giving extra information at the
end of a book or document
Full details are given in Appendix 3.
25 A
 try sb/sth out//try sb/sth out on sb to test or use somebody/something in order to
see how good or effective they are
They're trying out a new presenter for the show.
animation [countable] a film/movie in which drawings of people and animals seem
to move
The electronic dictionary included some animations.
Script
Tutor: ... so far I like where youre going with your research ...
procedure (for something) U C a way of doing something, especially the usual or
correct way
maintenance procedures emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure
Tutor: ... I will get to that and the results and discussion section in a bit.
a bit [singular] (especially British English) a short time or distance
Wait a bit! Can you move up a bit?
layout [usually singular] the way in which the parts of something such as the page
of a book, a garden or a building are arranged
the layout of streets
the magazines attractive new page layout
Tutor: ... and have the header and footer perfectly formatted ... is right on the
money ...
header a line or block of text that is automatically added to the top of every page
that is printed from a computer / tiu
The header gives the page number and date of the document.
footer a line or block of text that is automatically added to the bottom of every
page that is printed from a computer / chn trang
The footer gives the page number of the document.
format something (specialist) to arrange text in a particular way on a page or a
screen
right adv all the way; completely
The car spun right off the track.
I'm right out of ideas.
on the money correct; accurate
His prediction was right on the money.
Jimmy: ... we did refer a lot to the example ...
Tutor: ... as long as youre not also copying the information ... a litttle sparse, though.
You may want to add to it.
spacing U the amount of space that is left between things, especially between the
words or lines printed on a page
single/double spacing (= with one or two lines left between lines of type)
layout [usually singular] the way in which the parts of something such as the page
of a book, a garden or a building are arranged
the layout of streets
the magazines attractive new page layout
 background [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the circumstances or past
events that help explain why something is how it is; information about these
the historical background to the war
background information/knowledge
The elections are taking place against a background of violence.
sparse adj only present in small amounts or numbers and often spread over a large
area
the sparse population of the islands
Vegetation becomes sparse higher up the mountains.
add to sth to increase something in size, number, amount, etc.
The bad weather only added to our difficulties.
The house has been added to (= new rooms, etc. have been built on to
it) from time to time.
Jimmy: ... I find it too tough finding the subject matter in the online journal
database.
tough adj having or causing problems or difficulties
a tough childhood
It was a tough decision to make.
subject matter U the ideas or information contained in a book, speech, painting,
etc.
The artist was revolutionary in both subject matter and technique.
She's searching for subject matter for her new book.
database an organized set of data that is stored in a computer and can be looked at
and used in various ways
Tutor: I also like being able to flip through the physical journal as opposed to trying
to scroll down ...
flip through sth to turn the pages of a book, etc. quickly and look at them without
reading everything
SYNONYM FLICK THROUGH
She flipped through the magazine looking for the letters page.
physical adj [only before noun] connected with things that actually exist or are
present and can be seen, felt, etc. rather than things that only exist in a persons
mind
the physical world/universe/environment
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper
as opposed to (formal) used to make a contrast between two things
200 attended, as opposed to 300 the previous year.
This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather
than) strength.
scroll [intransitive, transitive] (computing) to move text on a computer screen up or
down so that you can read different parts of it
+ adv./prep. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of files.
Scroll down to the bottom of the document.
scroll something Use the arrow keys to scroll the list of files.
Kathy: ... Ive included all my citations in the abstract ...
citation [countable] words or lines taken from a book or a speech
SYNONYM QUOTATION
The report contained several citations taken from her PhD thesis.
abstract a short piece of writing containing the main ideas in a document
SYNONYM SUMMARY
Abstracts of about 300 words should be submittted to the conference
committee who will decide which papers to accept.
This information is supplementary to the abstract of accounts.
bibliography [countable] a list of books or articles about a particular subject or by
a particular author; the list of books, etc. that have been used by somebody writing
an article, etc. / th mc
There is a useful bibliography at the end of each chapter.
appendix (pl. appendices, appendixes) a section giving extra information at the
end of a book or document
Full details are given in Appendix 3.
Tutor: ... list all sources that you cite in the body of your paper ...
cite something to speak or write the exact words from a book, an author, etc.
SYNONYM QUOTE
She cited a passage from the Presidents speech.
fix sth up to repair, decorate or make something ready
They fixed up the house before they moved in.
stuff (informal, sometimes disapproving) used to refer to a substance, material,
group of objects, etc. when you do not know the name, when the name is not
important or when it is obvious what you are talking about
What's all that sticky stuff on the carpet?
The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic stuff.
try sb/sth out to test or use somebody/something in order to see how good or
effective they are
They're trying out a new presenter for the show.
Jimmy: ... of an actual pump ...
animation [countable] a film/movie in which drawings of people and animals seem
to move
The electronic dictionary included some animations.
pump a machine that is used to force liquid, gas or air into or out of something
She washed her face at the pump in front of the inn.
(British English) a petrol pump
(North American English) a gas pump
a foot/hand pump (= that you work by using your foot or hand)
Questions 26-30
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course (also course of action) [countable] a way of acting in or dealing with a
particular situation
There are various courses open to us.
 What course of action would you recommend?
outcome the result or effect of an action or event
We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.
These costs are payable whatever the outcome of the case.
desire (not used in the progressive tenses) (formal) to want something; to wish for
something
desire something We all desire health and happiness.
The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired(= if you like).
The medicine did not achieve the desired effect.
desire (somebody/something) to do something Fewer people desire to
live in the north of the country.
26 C
grade a mark given in an exam or for a piece of school work
(British English) She got good grades in her exams.
(North American English) She got good grades on her exams.
70% of pupils got Grade C or above.
make the grade (informal) to reach the necessary standard; to succeed
About 10% of trainees fail to make the grade.
society [countable] (abbreviation Soc.) (especially in names) a group of people who
join together for a particular purpose
a member of the drama society
the American Society of Newspaper Editors
27 F
engineering U the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building
and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
professional a person who does a job that needs special training and a high level of
education
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use
You need a professional to sort out your finances.
28 E 29 A
seek sought, sought [transitive] to ask somebody for something
seek something I think it's time we sought legal advice.
seek something from somebody She managed to calm him down and seek
help from a neighbour.
internship a period of time during which a student or new graduate gets practical
experience in a job, for example during the summer holiday/vacation
an internship at a television station
30 B
dissertation (on something) a long piece of writing on a particular subject,
especially one written for a university degree
Script
Kathy: Who would have thought before we started this project that we would be able
to recreate ...
 motion [uncountable, singular] the act or process of moving or the way something
moves
Newtons laws of motion
The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel seasick.
(formal) Do not alight while the train is still in motion (= moving).
engineering U the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building
and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
engineering (also engineering science) the study of engineering as a subject
a degree in engineering
keep up with sth to learn about or be aware of the news, current events, etc.
She likes to keep up with the latest fashions.
society [countable] (abbreviation Soc.) (especially in names) a group of people who
join together for a particular purpose
a member of the drama society
the American Society of Newspaper Editors
Tutor: You should look into joining it ...
qualify [intransitive] to reach the standard of ability or knowledge needed to do a
particular job, for example by completing a course of study or passing exams
How long does it take to qualify?
qualify as something He qualified as a doctor last year.
check sb/sth out (informal) to look at or examine a person or thing that seems
interesting or attractive
Check out the prices at our new store!
Hey, check out that car!
professional a person who does a job that needs special training and a high level of
education
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use
You need a professional to sort out your finances.
engineering U the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building
and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
engineering (also engineering science) the study of engineering as a subject
a degree in engineering
field [countable] a particular subject or activity that somebody works in or is
interested in
SYNONYM AREA
famous in the field of music
I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business.
Tutor: Well said, Jimmy. If engineering pumps ...
well said! (informal) I agree completely
We must stand up for ourselves. Well said, John.
engineer something [usually passive] to design and build something
The car is beautifully engineered and a pleasure to drive.
 specifically adv connected with or intended for one particular thing only
liquid vitamins specifically designed for children
a magazine aimed specifically at working women
up to date adj having or including the most recent information
We are keeping up to date with the latest developments.
up-to-date records
She brought him up to date with what had happened.
treatment [uncountable, countable] a process by which something is cleaned, or
protected against something
a sewage treatment plant
treatment for something an effective treatment for dry rot
facility [countable] a place, usually including buildings, used for a particular
purpose or activity
the worlds largest nuclear waste facility
a new health care facility
periodically adv in a way that happens fairly often and regularly
Mailing lists are updated periodically.
Periodically, we meet to discuss any problems.
handle something to control a vehicle, an animal, a tool, etc.
I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car.
She's a difficult horse to handle.
Tutor: ... get your hands dirty, so to speak ...
so to speak used to emphasize that you are expressing something in an unusual or
amusing way
They were all very similar. All cut from the same cloth, so to speak.
seek sought, sought [transitive] to ask somebody for something
seek something I think it's time we sought legal advice.
seek something from somebody She managed to calm him down and seek
help from a neighbour.
internship a period of time during which a student or new graduate gets practical
experience in a job, for example during the summer holiday/vacation
an internship at a televupision station
Kathy: ... for getting a leg up...
get a leg up to gain some advantage; to get a head start.
He hopes that all the extra advertising will give him a leg up on the
competition.
Jimmy: Haha, wouldnt that be nice?
Tutor: ... once you have a dissertation, present it.
dissertation (on something) a long piece of writing on a particular subject,
especially one written for a university degree
present to show or offer something for other people to look at or consider
present something (to somebody) The committee will present its final
report to Parliament in June.
 present something (for something) Eight options were presented for
consideration.
Kathy: .. has been truly inspiring.
inspiring adj exciting and encouraging you to do or feel something
an inspiring teacher
(informal) The book is less than inspiring.
Opposite uninspiring