iBT TOEFL Listening

Chapter 5: Comprehending the Details (2)

15: Childcare on Campus

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*** NOT . (ex. Which of the following is NOT true?)

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Part 1: (1)
(1) Yes, I am expecting a baby in June, and I plan to go back to school full-time in
September. Would you mind giving me some information on daycare centers?
Note-Taking
* Expect a baby in June go back to school in September daycare center
Key Words & Expressions
* expect: to be pregnant
* daycare: care by trained nurses or other staff to young children

(2) Sure, we actually have 3 different childcare centers; one on the north side on University
Avenueit takes children from 8 weeks to 12 years of ageone on Cornerbrook Road, it just
takes infants from 8 weeks to under three years of age, and the one where I work at on
Regent Hill. We are the largest with 85 children up to the age of 12. If you want to get into
the one on Cornerbrook RoadI would apply to their waitlist immediately if I were you. It is
probably best for infants.
Note-Taking
* 1 - north from 8 wks to under 3 yrs / 1 - on Regent Hill 85 children to 12 yrs / 1 - on
Cornerbrook waitlist best for infants
Key Words & Expressions
* infant: a very young child in the first period of life; a baby
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(3) Do all of the daycares have the same philosophy?

Yes, we are all part of the same organization. We believe that parents and staff are partners
in providing a safe, reliable and appropriate environment for children. We believe in learning
through active play, and in creating a very caring, fun environment. All childcare workers
have at least completed a two year diploma and are licensed by the state.
Note-Taking

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* Parents and staff are partners safe, reliable, and appropriate environment active play
a very caring, fun environment 2 y diploma and licensed by state
Key Words & Expressions
* reliable: dependable
* appropriate: suitable

(4) What is the ratio of staff to children? // For children under 2, there is one staff for 4
children. // That is good. How many babies are there at the Cornerbrook Road facility? //
They have capacity for 24.
Note-Taking
* Staff under 2 -1 staff for 4 ch babies at Cornerbrook 24
Key Words & Expressions
* ratio: the number or degree of one class of things in relation to another
* capacity: the amount that something can hold
!!! capacity 2 .

Part 2: (2)
(5) That is good to know. What is the cost of the program? // Parents contract for a set
number of hours each week. Monthly fees are based on student/staff/faculty status, income,
and sometimes family size. You said you were going back to work full time, so a monthly
contract would probably work best for you.
Note-Taking
* Monthly fee based on students/staff/faculty status, income, and family size/ monthly
contract best for you
Key Words & Expressions
* status: rank or position in relation to others, within society, an organization

(6) Do you think I will be able to get my baby in? // Infant care is fairly hard to get. An
opening is created when a child leaves a centre. This is usually at the end of term. Also,
some children move on to pre-school, or transfer to other facilities because of their ages,
or just a change in their parents circumstances. I would think if you applied immediately you
would have about a 50/50 chance of getting in.
Note-Taking
* Opening when a child leaves 50/50 chance
Key Words & Expressions
* opening: vacancy

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* transfer: to move from one place, person, group, etc to another

(7) What time do the care centers open and close? // They open at 7:30 am and close at 6
pm. They are closed for all 8 statutory holidays. Regent Hill has a drop in centre on
Saturday and Sundays from 9 until 5 that provides babysitting services by the hour. This
must be booked at least 7 days in advance.
Note-Taking
* 7:30 am to 6 pm / closed 8 statutory holidays / Regent dron-in center on Sat and
Sun from 9-5 booked 7 days in advance
Key Words & Expressions
* statutory: required or prescribed by law or a rule
* babysit: to look after a child, usually in its own home, while the parents are out
!!! book at least at .
!!! in advance in .

(8) That is a good idea. My husband is out of town a lot, so I may need time on the
weekends to study near exam time. // Your husband is not a student? // No, he works in
the entertainment industry as a sound man. That is why he is frequently away. Where can I
get an application?
Note-Taking
* husband out of town need time on weekends to study exam / in the entertainment
industry / application
Key Words & Expressions
* out of town: not to the same area
!!! out of town out of .

Part 3:
Now get ready to answer the questions. You may use your notes to help you answer.
1. How many childcare centers are on campus?
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
: Sure, we actually have 3 different childcare centers

2. Which of the following is NOT included in the philosophy of the childcare of the

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University?
(A) Parents and staff cooperate with each other to provide safe environment for kids.
(B) Children can learn through having fun.
(C) Childcare workers should do the best to create a very caring environment.
(D) All the workers should hold a three year degree in child care.
:
(1) We believe that parents and staff are partners in providing a safe, reliable and
appropriate environment for children.
(2) We believe in learning through active play, and in creating a very caring, fun
environment.
(3) All childcare workers have at least completed a two year diploma and are licensed by
the state.

3. According to the conversation, which of the following is NOT true?

(A) The woman wants daycare from the new semester.
(B) The woman gave birth to a baby recently.
(C) The woman's husband is frequently out of town because of work.
(D) The woman might need weekend childcare when she has to focus on studying near
exam time.

(1) I am expecting a baby in June, and I plan to go back to school full-time in September.
(2) My husband is out of town a lot, so I may need time on the weekends to study near
exam time.

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor in determining monthly fees?

(A) faculty status
(B) family size
(C) income level
(D) education level
: Monthly fees are based on student/staff/faculty status, income, and sometimes
family size.

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