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IELTS 18 Academic · Test 1

Listening · Part 3

Mock mode: in the real test you hear the recording once.

Questions 21–30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
  1. 0:00 Part 3. You will hear two linguistics students, Maya and Marco, discussing their project on language learning apps. First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 25.
  2. 0:23 Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 25.
  3. 0:28 Maya: So, for our project on language learning apps, I thought we could focus on pronunciation tools.
  4. 0:35 Marco: Hmm, that's been done a lot. I'd rather look at whether streaks keep learners motivated.
  5. 0:42 Maya: Good point. Let's focus on whether streaks keep learners motivated, then.
  6. 0:48 Maya: How about collecting our data through a large survey?
  7. 0:52 Marco: I think analysing learner diaries would give us much better information.
  8. 0:57 Maya: OK, agreed.
  9. 0:59 Maya: The biggest problem so far has been learners giving up early, hasn't it?
  10. 1:04 Marco: Definitely. The apps updating was a minor issue by comparison, and we sorted that out quickly.
  11. 1:11 Marco: When I saw the tutor, I expected her to tell us to shorten the study, but in fact she said we should recruit more learners at the start.
  12. 1:19 Maya: That makes sense.
  13. 1:21 Maya: For the final presentation, should we make a podcast?
  14. 1:25 Marco: I'd prefer a slide presentation. It'll be more engaging.
  15. 1:30 Maya: Fine, let's do that.
  16. 1:33 Before the discussion continues, you have some time to look at questions 26 to 30.
  17. 1:48 Now listen and answer questions 26 to 30.
  18. 1:52 Maya: Is the deadline still Monday?
  19. 1:55 Marco: No, it's been moved. It's now Wednesday.
  20. 1:59 Maya: How many participants should we include? 20?
  21. 2:04 Marco: I don't think that's realistic. Let's aim for 30.
  22. 2:08 Maya: Who is going to write the introduction?
  23. 2:11 Marco: Let's write it together. It's the most important part.
  24. 2:16 Maya: Good idea.
  25. 2:17 Maya: What should we do first? Should we draft the questions?
  26. 2:22 Marco: Before that, we really need to book a room in the library.
  27. 2:26 Maya: Shall we meet in the café next time?
  28. 2:29 Marco: It's always too noisy there. Let's meet in the library.
  29. 2:34 Maya: OK, see you there.
  1. 21

    What do the students decide to focus on?

  2. 22

    How will they collect their data?

  3. 23

    What has been the main problem so far?

  4. 24

    What did the tutor advise them to do?

  5. 25

    How will they present their findings?

  6. 26

    When is the deadline for the project?

  7. 27

    How many participants will they include?

  8. 28

    Who will write the introduction?

  9. 29

    What will they do first?

  10. 30

    Where will they meet next time?

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