# Improving the Self-access Centre for English Language Students

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 7 minutes - Multiple choice, Note completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 9, Test 2, Listening Part 3. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

7 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 21-24: Multiple choice

Self-Access Centre. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. Students want to keep the Self-Access Centre because
   - A. they enjoy the variety of equipment.
   - B. they like being able to work on their own.
   - C. it is an important part of their studies

22. Some teachers would prefer to
   - A. close the Self-Access Centre.
   - B. move the Self-Access Centre elsewhere.
   - C. restrict access to the Self-Access Centre.

23. The students' main concern about using the library would be
   - A. the size of the library.
   - B. difficulty in getting help.
   - C. the lack of materials.

24. The Director of Studies is concerned about
   - A. the cost of upgrading the centre.
   - B. the lack of space in the centre.
   - C. the difficulty in supervising the centre.

### Questions 25-30: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Necessary improvements to the existing Self-Access Centre
Equipment
Replace computers to create more space.
Resources
The level of the **(25)** _____ materials, in particular, should be more clearly shown.
Update the **(26)** _____ collection.
Buy some **(27)** _____ and divide them up.
Use of the room
Speak to the teachers and organise a **(28)** _____ for supervising the centre.
Install an **(29)** _____.
Restrict personal use of **(30)** _____ on computers.

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