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This listening practice simulates the third section of the IELTS Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 22-31.

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Questions 22-25

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Miriam's assignment is supposed to be submitted (22).

Miriam doesn't know how to (23) in the library.

Dr. Harris suggests that Miriam should (24) with a librarian.

The articles can also be found online through the (25).

The answer is Wednesday. Miriam explicitly says, "I'm having trouble with the assignment that's due in on Wednesday." This clearly states the deadline for her assignment and directly answers when it is supposed to be submitted.

Associated Text:
I'm having trouble with the assignment that's due in on Wednesday.

The answer is locate journal articles. Miriam states, "I'm having difficulty finding the journal articles. I don't understand how to locate them in the library." This indicates that her main issue is with finding or locating journal articles in the library, which directly answers the question.

Associated Text:
but I'm having difficulty finding the journal articles. I don't understand how to locate them in the library.

The answer is make an appointment. Dr. Harris advises, "you need to make an appointment with one of the librarians to learn how to use the journals." This clear recommendation answers what Dr. Harris suggests Miriam should do with a librarian.

Associated Text:
Right. Well, it sounds like you need to make an appointment with one of the librarians to learn how to use the journals.

The answer is Library's online catalogue. Dr. Harris says, "You should also be able to find them online through the Library's online catalogue." This directly states the platform through which Miriam can find the articles online.

Associated Text:
You should also be able to find them online through the Library's online catalogue.

Questions 26-31

What recommendations does Dr. Harris make about the journal articles?

must read
useful
limited value
read first section
read research method
read conclusion
don't read

Write the correct letter A-G next to questions 26-31.

26. Al Ameri

27. Johnston

28. Rowling

29. May

30. Cooper

31. Foggo

The answer is A. Dr. Harris specifies, "The article by Al Ameri is really worth reading. In fact, that's the most useful one, so definitely read that." This means it is a must read for the assignment, corresponding to option (A).

Associated Text:
The article by Al Ameri is really worth reading. In fact, that's the most useful one, so definitely read that.

The answer is E. Dr. Harris says, "You should also read the article by Johnston but just look at the final part, the research methodology section." This means Miriam should focus specifically on the research methodology, corresponding to option (E).

Associated Text:
You should also read the article by Johnston but just look at the final part, the research methodology section.

The answer is D. Dr. Harris comments, "the one by Rowling is interesting but perhaps not essential for this assignment. Just read the introduction to get an overview." This means only the first section (introduction) should be read, aligning with option (D).

Associated Text:
the one by Rowling is interesting but perhaps not essential for this assignment. Just read the introduction to get an overview.

The answer is G. Dr. Harris states, "you can leave that one out for the time being unless you have enough time," and Miriam replies, "OK. Let's forget that one for now." This clearly implies that the May article should not be read, matching option (G).

Associated Text:
you can leave that one out for the time being unless you have enough time. OK. Let's forget that one for now.

The answer is F. Dr. Harris says, "It is important but since you're short of time, just focus on the final section where she discusses her research results." Miriam confirms, "OK, so just the conclusion." This indicates that only the conclusion should be read, which matches option (F).

Associated Text:
It is important but since you're short of time, just focus on the final section where she discusses her research results. OK, so just the conclusion.

The answer is C. Dr. Harris mentions, "Foggo. I should probably remove that one from the reading list. It could be some help but not a lot." This shows that the article has limited value, which corresponds to option (C).

Associated Text:
Foggo. I should probably remove that one from the reading list. It could be some help but not a lot.

Note: After the instruction audio, you will have 20 seconds to look at questions before listening to the conversation.

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