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📝 Trascrizione dialogo IELTS Speaking
Admissions Officer: Good morning. This is the admissions office. May I confirm you are Daniel Park?
Applicant: Yes, that's me. Thanks for calling. How is my application looking?
Admissions Officer: Overall it's promising, and we appreciated your cordiality in the interview. We did have one request: could you provide some elaboration on your research project methodology?
Applicant: Certainly. I can send a two-page elaboration that explains the experiments and data analysis I used.
Admissions Officer: Good. Reviewers noted some astringent comments about the clarity of one section. By astringent they meant the feedback was harsh but aimed to improve the statement.
Applicant: I see. I thought a few readers might find the locution 'overcoming obstacles' a little clichéd, so I tried a different locution in the final draft.
Admissions Officer: That helps. There are also apocryphal rumours floating around that you must have a perfect GPA to get in. Those apocryphal stories aren't true.
Applicant: I've heard similar apocryphal tales from seniors, which is why I wanted to be clear in my application.
Admissions Officer: Please upload the elaboration and any additional references by June 1. Note also that campus tours are scheduled on Monday mornings if you want a visit; that's separate from the interview timetable.
Applicant: I'll upload the documents today. Your cordiality about answering my questions made this easier.
Admissions Officer: Thanks. One more note: some reviewers gave astringent but specific suggestions to tighten phrasing, and one even pointed out a locution you might rework.
Applicant: Understood. I'll add the elaboration and adjust that phrasing. I appreciate the clarity and your cordiality.
📝 📚 Domande pratica IELTS
1
What did the admissions officer ask the applicant to provide?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
A
Spiegazione:
The officer specifically requested an elaboration on the research project methodology and the applicant offered to send a two-page elaboration. Options B, C, and D are plausible application materials but were not requested in the conversation.
2
By what date did the officer ask for the additional documents to be uploaded?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
B
Spiegazione:
The officer explicitly said to upload the elaboration and references by June 1. The other dates are plausible deadlines but were not mentioned in the passage; May 15 might distract because interview timetables were referenced, but it's incorrect.
3
What phrase did the applicant avoid in his final draft?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
A
Spiegazione:
The applicant mentioned avoiding the locution 'overcoming obstacles' as being clichéd. The other phrases are plausible locutions but were not mentioned in the dialogue.
4
What does 'astringent' most closely mean in the context used by the officer?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
A
Spiegazione:
The officer explained that 'astringent' referred to harsh feedback intended to improve the statement. 'Sour or tangy' is the literal taste meaning and not relevant here; 'very detailed and long' and 'unclear' do not match the described intent of the feedback.
5
Why did the officer mention 'apocryphal rumours' about GPA?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
A
Spiegazione:
The officer said apocryphal rumours about needing a perfect GPA 'aren't true', indicating a reassurance. Options B, C, and D contradict the officer's statement and are not supported by the conversation.
6
What can be inferred about the applicant's attitude during the call?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
A
Spiegazione:
The applicant thanked the officer, agreed to upload documents, and commented on the officer's cordiality, indicating a polite and cooperative attitude. The other options contradict his responses and actions in the dialogue.
7
Why did the officer request changes to phrasing and an elaboration?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
A
Spiegazione:
The officer mentioned reviewers had astringent comments about clarity and asked for elaboration on methodology, indicating a desire to better assess depth and clarity. The other options are implausible motives not supported by the conversation.
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