Listening for ielts 7 Unit 1

Jack
: I see. Well, then you couldn't tell me something about this programme, could you?
Gladys
: I'd be only too glad to. What do you want to know?
Jack
: Well, what kind of assessment is there for this particular programme? It's just that I haven't taken 
an exam for quite a long time, so I'm nervous about the course.
Gladys
: Oh, take it easy. There's no need to worry at all. I was nervous too when I first came here until I 
found that the course assessment emphasizes essays and seminar papers. This helped me to gain 
confidence in my academic work before the final examinations,
Jack
: How many papers are required before the final?
Gladys
: Five essays and about six short papers, something like that.
Jack
: I see. That doesn't seem too bad. Did you enjoy the course?
Gladys
: Yes, very much. I greatly appreciate the year that I studied here. At first I thought the course 
would be very theoretical, but in fact it was very practical and relevant to the actual teaching. It proved 
to be of a great assistance to me in my education career.
Jack
: What about the teachers here?
Gladys
: Oh, they're very helpful. Throughout my time as a student the academic staff here were always 
approachable, encouraging and supportive.

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Listening for IELTS
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Jack
: Well, that makes me feel much better.
Gladys
: I'm sure you'll like studying here. You know, all my time spent in this university was a very happy 
one. I made many good friends and thoroughly enjoyed the student life on campus. The lecturer today is 
one of my good friends here.
Jack
: Oh, is she? Well, sorry but I have got to leave now. I enjoyed talking with you. Thanks for your 
help.