Pass 1
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🎧 IELTS Listening & Speaking Practice
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Five-Pass Listening Method
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Pass 2
English subtitles
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Pass 3
Shadowing
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Pass 4
Dictation
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Pass 5
Replay without subtitles
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After Training
Share and retell
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Next Step
From intensive to extensive
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📝 IELTS Speaking Dialogue Transcript
Librarian: Good morning. Library help desk, how can I help?
Student: Hi. I need to report a problem with a book I borrowed.
Librarian: All right. Which book is it?
Student: It is the textbook on minor surgery. I had it open on a table and I knocked over a red smoothie.
Librarian: Oh no. Was the cover damaged? I can see a red mark when I look.
Student: Yes, the cover is red and some inner pages are stained too. I feel real remorse about it.
Librarian: I understand. There was a breeze from the window and it turned the pages, so the spill spread further.
Student: Exactly. The breeze made it worse. I had minor surgery last week and my hands were a little unsteady.
Librarian: We have a staff surgery, a drop-in consultation, on Thursday afternoon if you want advice on borrowing again.
Student: Thanks. To what extent will I be fined? I truly regret it and showed remorse immediately.
Librarian: We need to check the extent of the damage. If it is minor we may just stamp it. See the red stamp there?
Student: I appreciate that. I came straight to the desk to explain, because I wanted to be honest.
Librarian: That helps. For minor stains we often waive a fine if the borrower shows remorse and returns the book promptly.
Student: Good. I will be careful. I feel bad about the book on surgery and I will avoid drinks near books in future.
Librarian: Thank you. Please fill in this damage form while I note the extent. The breeze is keeping the reading room cool today.
📝 📚 IELTS Practice Questions
1
What caused the damage to the book?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The student says they knocked over a red smoothie, which caused the stains. Option B is incorrect because ink is not mentioned. Option C is incorrect; no leaking roof is described. Option D is incorrect; the drink described is a smoothie, not coffee.
2
When is the staff 'surgery' or drop-in consultation held?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The librarian explicitly says the staff surgery is on Thursday afternoon. The other times are plausible alternatives but are not stated in the conversation.
3
Will the librarian definitely charge a fine immediately?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The librarian says they may waive a fine for minor stains if the borrower shows remorse. B is wrong because a full replacement fee is not stated as definite. C is wrong because a small fee is not confirmed. D is wrong because fines are possible; they are not never given.
4
Why did the breeze matter in the situation?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The librarian explains that a breeze turned the pages, causing the spill to spread. B is incorrect; drying is not mentioned. C is unrelated. D is incorrect; there is no mention of a window closing loudly.
5
What can be inferred about why the student came to the desk right away?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The student says he came straight to explain and wanted to be honest, so A is correct. B is wrong; borrowing another book is not stated. C is wrong; there is no argument. D is incorrect; the 'surgery' mentioned is a staff consultation, and he did not ask directions to a clinic.
6
In the phrase 'We need to check the extent of the damage', what does 'extent' most nearly mean?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
Here 'extent' refers to how much or how severe the damage is. B is incorrect because extent is not location. C is wrong; extent is not directly the cost. D is irrelevant.
7
How does the librarian respond to the student's remorse?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
The librarian explains that showing remorse and returning the book promptly may lead to waiving a fine. B is wrong because payment is not demanded immediately. C is wrong; the librarian acknowledges and responds. D is incorrect and confuses the staff surgery with a medical clinic.
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