Track 4: Library Announcement "Welcome to the Central Library. Before you enter the reading room, please remember that food and drinks are strictly prohibited. If you are using the computers on the second floor, you must sign in at the front desk. Printing costs 10 pence per page for black and white copies. If you require assistance, please press the red button on the wall. The library will close today at 6:00 PM."
Instructions: Play the audio once. Write exactly what you hear. Use correct spelling and punctuation. After completing the dictation, compare with the answer key below.
Section A — Short conversation (1 minute) Man: Good morning. Is this the language centre? Woman: Yes. How can I help you? Man: I’d like to register for the evening IELTS listening class. Woman: Which level are you aiming for? Man: I need a band seven. I’ve already taken the practice tests twice. Woman: Right. The class starts next Tuesday at six thirty. Will that suit you? Man: That’s perfect. How long is each session? Woman: Ninety minutes, once a week, for eight weeks. The fee is one hundred and twenty dollars. Man: Do you accept card payments? Woman: Yes — card or cash. Bring a photo ID on your first day.
Section B — Monologue: Tour information (1 minute) Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to Greenwood Botanical Gardens. The guided tour begins at two o’clock at the main entrance. Today’s route includes the rose arboretum, the fern house, and the new alpine rockery. The whole tour lasts around ninety minutes and covers about two kilometres on mostly flat paths. There will be a short break halfway through for refreshments at the pond café. Please wear comfortable shoes; strollers are not permitted on the rockery. If you have any questions, our team in yellow jackets will be happy to assist.
Section C — Form completion (1 minute) Name: Emily Carter Course: Advanced Academic Writing Start date: 14 March 2026 Tutor: Dr S. Patel Payment method: Bank transfer Receipt needed: Yes Special needs: None
Section D — Short lecture excerpt (1.5 minutes) In today’s seminar we’ll explore the causes of urban heat islands. First, surfaces such as concrete and asphalt absorb and retain heat more than vegetation. Second, tall buildings reduce airflow, trapping warm air at street level. Third, human activities — for example, transport and air conditioning — add extra heat to the environment. To mitigate these effects, planners use strategies like green roofs, increased tree cover, and reflective building materials. Evidence suggests that combining several approaches yields the best results. perfect ielts listening dictation vol1 audio
Section E — Dialogue: Scheduling an appointment (1 minute) A: Hi, Sarah. Are you free to meet next week? B: I’m busy on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, but I’m free Tuesday morning. A: How about Tuesday at ten? B: Ten works. Shall we meet at the campus café by the library? A: Perfect. See you then.
Answer key (exact text)
Section A
Good morning. Is this the language centre?
Yes. How can I help you?
I’d like to register for the evening IELTS listening class.
Which level are you aiming for?
I need a band seven. I’ve already taken the practice tests twice.
Right. The class starts next Tuesday at six thirty. Will that suit you?
That’s perfect. How long is each session?
Ninety minutes, once a week, for eight weeks. The fee is one hundred and twenty dollars.
Do you accept card payments?
Yes — card or cash. Bring a photo ID on your first day.
Section B Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to Greenwood Botanical Gardens. The guided tour begins at two o’clock at the main entrance. Today’s route includes the rose arboretum, the fern house, and the new alpine rockery. The whole tour lasts around ninety minutes and covers about two kilometres on mostly flat paths. There will be a short break halfway through for refreshments at the pond café. Please wear comfortable shoes; strollers are not permitted on the rockery. If you have any questions, our team in yellow jackets will be happy to assist.
Section C
Name: Emily Carter
Course: Advanced Academic Writing
Start date: 14 March 2026
Tutor: Dr S. Patel
Payment method: Bank transfer
Receipt needed: Yes
Special needs: None
Section D In today’s seminar we’ll explore the causes of urban heat islands. First, surfaces such as concrete and asphalt absorb and retain heat more than vegetation. Second, tall buildings reduce airflow, trapping warm air at street level. Third, human activities — for example, transport and air conditioning — add extra heat to the environment. To mitigate these effects, planners use strategies like green roofs, increased tree cover, and reflective building materials. Evidence suggests that combining several approaches yields the best results. Track 4: Library Announcement "Welcome to the Central
Section E
Hi, Sarah. Are you free to meet next week?
I’m busy on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, but I’m free Tuesday morning.
How about Tuesday at ten?
Ten works. Shall we meet at the campus café by the library?
Perfect. See you then.
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Create a three-column log: | Mistake | Correct form | Why it happened | |---------|--------------|------------------| | Febuary | February | Silent 'r' after 'b' | | fourty | forty | Spelling rule exception |
Review this log every morning for 10 minutes.
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