IELTSListeningÜben17

The correct answer is Assistant because Caroline says the shelving job is only a similar setting and the role is library assistant.

Associated Text:
Is this the shelving job you mentioned?
Caroline: Similar setting, with a broader role. The position is for a library assistant

The correct answer is Central because James asks whether it is Central rather than a smaller branch, and Caroline says that is right.

Associated Text:
Is it the Central public library, or one of the smaller community branches?
Caroline: That is right; it is the main one there.

The correct answer is Belford because James mishears Bedford and Caroline corrects him to Belford Road, spelling it out.

Associated Text:
Sorry, did you say Bedford?
Caroline: Belford Road, with an L. That's B E L F O R D.

The correct answer is loans because Caroline says the work includes processing different types of loans, with shelving only a small part of it.

Associated Text:
processing other types of loans, like CDs and DVDs. Shelving returned books is only one small part of it.

The correct answer is records because Caroline says the online records must be kept up to date as new books arrive.

Associated Text:
keeping the library's online records up to date as new books arrive. The public catalogue is generated from those entries

The correct answer is patience because Caroline says the library really requires someone with patience for its mixed community.

Associated Text:
one thing they really require is someone with patience. Experience helps, of course, and the library serves a very mixed community

The correct answer is careful because Caroline first says calm staff are essential, then says staff need to be careful with returns, holds, reservations and processing.

Associated Text:
calm staff are essential. They can deal with everyone from frustrated students to elderly users who need help with the self service machines.
James: Yes. After two years on a busy college issue desk, I think I can handle that.
Caroline: I'm sure you can. The notes also mention attention to detail. They need staff to be careful with things like returns, holds, reservations and processing.

The correct answer is permanent because Caroline says it is a permanent position rather than temporary or contract work.

Associated Text:
this is a permanent position rather than a temporary or contract role

The correct answer is 4.30 because Caroline mentions a 5 pm idea, then gives the advertised finish as 4.30 pm.

Associated Text:
They first considered a 5 pm finish; the advertised finish is 4.30 pm.

The correct answer is lunch because parking is discussed first, then Caroline identifies the free onsite benefit as a hot lunch.

Associated Text:
What they do offer that you might find useful is a free hot lunch for all staff in the staff room.