Practice Tests
IELTS Listening Part 3 #3
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Professor Smith:
So, Alice, you recently completed a volunteering program. How did you find the experience?
Alice:
Honestly, I was really hesitant at first. I thought it would interfere with my studies, and I wasn't sure it would actually help my career. But in the end, I'm so glad I gave it a chance!
Professor Smith:
That's great to hear! And what about you, James? What was your initial impression?
James:
I had no idea volunteering would come with so much responsibility! I was surprised by the variety of tasks I could choose from-I thought it would be all routine stuff, but I ended up managing events and even training new volunteers.
Professor Smith:
Interesting! That kind of responsibility is great for building skills. But how did you balance your studies with volunteering?
Alice:
It was tough at first, but I learned that time management is everything. Once I started organizing my week better, I actually became more productive overall.
Professor Smith:
Exactly. Balancing studies and volunteering is all about managing your time efficiently. Now, Alice, you mentioned you worked with children. How was that?
Alice:
It was challenging! Keeping their attention was harder than I expected. I didn't have any teaching experience, so I had to think on my feet and come up with creative activities to keep them engaged.
James:
I can imagine! But working with kids must have taught you a lot about communication and problem-solving.
Alice:
Absolutely. I think my communication skills improved the most, along with my creativity. I had to adapt constantly, which was a good challenge.
Professor Smith:
James, what about you? What did you take away from your volunteering experience?
James:
For me, the biggest benefit was building confidence. I learned how to work independently and take initiative, which I hadn't really done before.
Alice:
Yes, confidence is key. Volunteering pushed me out of my comfort zone and gave me a sense of independence, too.
Professor Smith:
That's excellent. If you're thinking about another program, James, do you have anything lined up?
James:
Well, there's an opportunity to lead a new project, but I'm not sure I'm ready for such a big role. I might stick to smaller tasks for now.
Professor Smith:
Fair enough. My advice is to choose programs that match your interests and consider the time commitment carefully. If you're able to find a program with strong mentors, that can make a huge difference in your experience.
Alice:
That's true. Having guidance from experienced people really helped me grow.
Professor Smith:
Exactly. Volunteering is a fantastic way to build skills, but it's important to pick opportunities that align with your goals.
So, Alice, you recently completed a volunteering program. How did you find the experience?
Alice:
Honestly, I was really hesitant at first. I thought it would interfere with my studies, and I wasn't sure it would actually help my career. But in the end, I'm so glad I gave it a chance!
Professor Smith:
That's great to hear! And what about you, James? What was your initial impression?
James:
I had no idea volunteering would come with so much responsibility! I was surprised by the variety of tasks I could choose from-I thought it would be all routine stuff, but I ended up managing events and even training new volunteers.
Professor Smith:
Interesting! That kind of responsibility is great for building skills. But how did you balance your studies with volunteering?
Alice:
It was tough at first, but I learned that time management is everything. Once I started organizing my week better, I actually became more productive overall.
Professor Smith:
Exactly. Balancing studies and volunteering is all about managing your time efficiently. Now, Alice, you mentioned you worked with children. How was that?
Alice:
It was challenging! Keeping their attention was harder than I expected. I didn't have any teaching experience, so I had to think on my feet and come up with creative activities to keep them engaged.
James:
I can imagine! But working with kids must have taught you a lot about communication and problem-solving.
Alice:
Absolutely. I think my communication skills improved the most, along with my creativity. I had to adapt constantly, which was a good challenge.
Professor Smith:
James, what about you? What did you take away from your volunteering experience?
James:
For me, the biggest benefit was building confidence. I learned how to work independently and take initiative, which I hadn't really done before.
Alice:
Yes, confidence is key. Volunteering pushed me out of my comfort zone and gave me a sense of independence, too.
Professor Smith:
That's excellent. If you're thinking about another program, James, do you have anything lined up?
James:
Well, there's an opportunity to lead a new project, but I'm not sure I'm ready for such a big role. I might stick to smaller tasks for now.
Professor Smith:
Fair enough. My advice is to choose programs that match your interests and consider the time commitment carefully. If you're able to find a program with strong mentors, that can make a huge difference in your experience.
Alice:
That's true. Having guidance from experienced people really helped me grow.
Professor Smith:
Exactly. Volunteering is a fantastic way to build skills, but it's important to pick opportunities that align with your goals.