Answers for Future Libraries Listening Exercise

Below you will find questions, transcript and answers for the listening exercise of Future Libraries.

I included the audio on this page so that you can listen and read the transcript at the same time. This is a great way to check your answers and also improve your pronunciation.

Questions 1-5: No more than two words and/or a number.

  1. Libraries provide creative spaces and learning ………..
  2. Libraries can help to improve technological ……….. in society.
  3. ………… to any given book becomes possible using Library Bookmark.
  4. Patrons would be able to receive books at home using …………….
  5. Fingerlink allows the user to combine …………….. with a printed book.

Source: Information was taken from ebookfriendly.com. Their article contained more ideas for this topic so take a look.

Transcript

Today, libraries are not only about lending books. They are creative spaces, not only for individuals, but also teams. They are economic incubators and learning hubs. Most of all, the libraries are the entry points to the digital world. They are the way to embrace technology and avoid digital exclusion. Therefore, to improve technological literacy of local communities, libraries should be equipped with relevant technologies.

Here are some suggestions for future improvements of technology in libraries:

  1. Library Bookmark: First of all, the device would be a perfect companion when navigating through the library, by giving turn-by-turn directions to the book the patron wants. The device could also keep track of all borrowed books, as well as remind the user of the return dates.
  2. Delivery Drones: To get the book from a library, you can either go and find it, or you can let it find you. The future belongs to the unmanned flying machines, and just like Amazon drones can deliver the goods to customers, libraries could deliver the books to patrons.
  3. FingerLink: It is a project currently developed by Fujitsu that will let you use digital tools to work with a printed book. It’s a stand you can put on a library desk. It includes two elements: a camera to read the information from the real world, and the projector to display digital information in the real world.

Answers

Spelling must be correct to have the answer marked correct. Using all capital letters is recommended for listening and reading answers.

  1. HUBS
  2. LITERACY
  3. NAVIGATING
  4. (DELIVERY) DRONES
    1. Brackets are used in the answer key of test books to show possible answers. In this case, it is possible to have the answer “drones” or “delivery drones”. You cannot use brackets in your test – you must choose only one answer.
    2. It is not possible to have “flying machines”. The paraphrase of drones is actually “unmanned flying machines” but it contains 3 words which goes over the word count limit.
  5. DIGITAL TOOLS

All the best

Liz

For more IELTS preparation lessons, click on the RED BAR at the top of the website and access hundreds of free lessons, tips, model answers etc.

Comments

  1. Khalid Mahmoud says

    Hi- Miss Liz
    I really like the way you teach and Your explanations just fabulous you’re amazing and the work you’re doing is spectacular.
    what about those who have the courage and willingness to study hard but they do not have the money to subscribe to your website to see your lessons I know your purpose first to help students around the world plus gain some money from it.
    in addition, what I mean is there are any opportunities for those who do not have money to subscribe to your channel.
    I know if in your hand you’ll find some space particularly for poor student’s.
    I’m sorry to post such an embracing comment like this
    you’re the best
    God Bless you

    • I do not understand your comment. I think you are getting confused between my online store which contains 3 lessons to purchase and my FREE WEBSITE (ieltsliz.com) which is all 100% FREE with 300 pages of FREE tips, lessons, videos, topics, model answers etc. You are currently commenting on my FREE WEBSITE which requires NO subscription to use and is FREE for everyone around the world. Have you read all the 300 FREE Lessons? Did you click on the RED BAR at the top of the website and learn from my FREE LESSONS?

  2. Tarun Arya says

    KEEP ROCKING AND ENLIGHTENING OUR PSYCHE!!!

  3. Aravinda says

    This is great.Thank you

  4. abderrahmane says

    you are great Madam

  5. Suresh Gurbuxani says

    Hi Liz, Your techniques and teaching tips are very useful. Really appreciate.
    My exam is on Dec 1st, 2018

  6. B S Sanjana says

    thank you Liz your teachings are helping me out to prepare well for my exams .

Speak Your Mind

*

error: Content is protected !!