# Students' Suggestions for the Design of the New Union Building

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 8 minutes - Note completion, Table completion, Multiple choice (choose more than one), Multiple choice

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 4, Test 3, Listening Part 4. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

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## Questions

### Questions 31-32: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

New Union Building
Procedures to establish student opinion:
students were asked to give written suggestions on the building's design
these points informed the design of a **(31)** _____ (there were **(32)** _____ respondents)
results collated and report produced by Union Committee

### Questions 33-37: Table completion

CHOICE OF SITE. Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Question 35 needs two answers joined by "and", for example "X and Y".

 | Site One | Site Two | Site Three
Location | City centre near Faculty of **(33)** _____ | Outskirts near park | Out of town near the **(34)** _____
Advantages and/or disadvantages | Problems with **(35)** _____ | Close to **(36)** _____ | Access to living quarters. Larger site, so more **(37)** _____

### Question 38: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-G. Both are needed for the mark. Which TWO facilities did the students request in the new Union building?

- **A** a library
- **B** a games room
- **C** a student health centre
- **D** a mini fitness centre
- **E** a large swimming pool
- **F** a travel agency
- **G** a lecture theatre

### Question 39: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

39. Which argument was used AGAINST having a drama theatre?
   - A. It would be expensive and no students would use it.
   - B. It would be a poor use of resources because only a minority would use it.
   - C. It could not accommodate large productions of plays.

### Question 40: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Both are needed for the mark. Which TWO security measures have been requested?

- **A** closed-circuit TV
- **B** show Union Card on entering the building
- **C** show Union Card when asked
- **D** spot searches of bags
- **E** permanent Security Office on site

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