Durham County Car Show - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 2 Academic Listening Test 6 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–16 Form Completion
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Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Durham County Car Show
Public grand opening date: 11
Number of viewers: 12
Off-peak day price:
- £10 for adults
- £13 for children
Best day to visit: 14
New car category: 15
Entertainment included: 16
Questions 17–20 Matching
When were the following features included in an auto show?
Write the correct letter, A, B, or C next to questions.
A. last year
B. this year
C. both
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | March 19th / March 19 / 19 March | the exhibition officially opens to the public on Saturday, March 19th | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that even though there is an earlier event, the day the doors open for everyone is March 19th. Answer Explanation: The answer is the date when the car show starts for all people to visit. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is March 19th because the speaker in the transcript says the show officially opens to the public on this Saturday. To find this information, look for words like 'officially opens' and 'public'. |
| Q12 | 70,000 / 70000 | Be one of the 70,000 people to see everything from big rig monster trucks to good old fashion classic hot rods | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells the listeners that they can be one of the seventy thousand people who go to the show to see several types of cars and trucks. Answer Explanation: The answer is the total number of people expected to visit the car show. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 70,000 because the speaker invites the audience to be among the 70,000 people who will attend the event to see all the vehicles. In the context of a show or exhibition, 'viewers' refers to the people who come to watch or look at the displays. |
| Q13 | 5 | Admission is £10 for adults and £5 for children during off-peak times, and £20 for adults and £10 for children and senior citizens on weekends and for full-day passes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that for quiet periods (off-peak), the price of a ticket for an adult is £10 and the price for a child is £5. Answer Explanation: The answer is 5, which is the cost in pounds (£5) for a child's ticket during less busy times. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 5 because the speaker mentions specific prices for tickets. For 'off-peak' times (times that are not busy or the weekend), children can enter for £5, while adults pay £10. This matches the section in the form asking for the child's price during off-peak days. |
| Q14 | Sunday | An insider tip - weekends are the exact time when all of the best attractions take place, but to avoid Saturday crowds join us this Sunday | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells the listeners that they should come on Sunday to see the best parts of the show while avoiding the many people who come on Saturday. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies Sunday as the most recommended day for people to attend the event. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Sunday because the speaker explains that while the best attractions happen throughout the weekend, Sunday is specifically recommended to help visitors avoid the very large crowds that gather on Saturday. |
| Q15 | electricity | A new attraction this year will be the addition of a new car category - electricity, namely the electric car class | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that there is a new group (category) of cars at the show this year that run on electric power. Answer Explanation: The answer is the type of power used by a new group of cars added to the exhibit. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'electricity' because the speaker explicitly states that a 'new car category' is being added to the show this year. He identifies this new group as 'electricity' or the 'electric car class.' |
| Q16 | racing car | Watch as the first generation of fully electric cars compete on style, ride, and watch the main entertainment as there's going to be a fabulous show of racing car to see who takes home fastest battery powered car | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the main show people can watch involves racing cars to see which one is the fastest. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the type of performance or show that people will see for fun at the exhibition. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found in the description of the new electric car attractions. The text explicitly mentions that the 'main entertainment' for visitors will be a 'show of racing car' intended to find the fastest battery-powered vehicle. |
| Q17 | B | Last year's tickets sold out fast, so we upped the attendance this year. That's right, more seats | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that because last year's show was so popular and all the tickets were gone quickly, the organizers decided to have more space and more seats for people this year. Answer Explanation: The answer is option B, which means they added more seats to the car show specifically for this year. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker mentions that ticket sales from the previous year were very high, causing them to sell out. To fix this, they increased (upped) the allowed number of people (attendance) for the current show. They clarify this by saying there are 'more seats' this year compared to before. |
| Q18 | C | And don't worry kids, just like last year, there's something specially for you | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that there were special activities for children at the car show last year, and there will be special activities for them this year as well. Answer Explanation: The answer means that children could have fun at the car show both last year and this year. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the text says "just like last year, there's something specially for you!" when talking to children. The words "just like last year" show that the show had special things for kids in the past, and "there's something" means those things are available again this year. This means the feature belongs to both time periods. |
| Q19 | C | And don't worry kids, just like last year, there's something specially for you! Wreak havoc on the road with the Kids Krazy Cars ride, and then Race around the Tiny Tykes Track in your favorite child-sized race car. Meanwhile Mom and Dad can take a spin in a ride a bit more than their size. We're rolling out a massive, dirt track so you can get behind the wheel and test drive something a little more adventurous. Put the pedal to the metal in a 4 by 4 SUV as you go over bumps and navigate through twists and turns - you'll want to buckle up | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the activities for kids are provided 'just like last year.' At the same time (meanwhile), parents can test drive a 4x4 SUV on a dirt track. This shows that these family activities are repeat attractions from the previous year. Answer Explanation: The answer C means that the 4x4 test drive was part of the car show both last year and this year. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the narrator introduces the family activities by saying they are available 'just like last year.' He then describes the car rides for kids and immediately uses the word 'meanwhile' to describe the 4x4 SUV test drive for parents. This grouping and the use of 'meanwhile' indicate that both the kids' and parents' driving activities are returning features that took place last year and are happening again this year. |
| Q20 | A | We had a lucky draw for a NEW car last year, but this year our main event is the Monster Truck Rally, where one lucky fan will win a chance experience the thrill from behind the wheel – well, next to the wheel as they ride with legendary driver Smash Tate | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that in the previous year, there was a game to win a car. However, for the current year, the big event is different and involves riding in a monster truck. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the prize draw to win a car was part of the car show that happened one year ago. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker mentions that they "had" a lucky draw for a "NEW car last year." By using the past tense and the phrase "last year," he shows that this specific feature belongs to the previous show. He then explains that "this year" the main event has changed to a Monster Truck Rally, which confirms the car draw was a past event. |
Transcript
Ladies and Gentlemen of Durham, start your engines! Skip Gordon here inviting you to the eleventh annual Durham County Car Exhibition! That's right, it's that time of year again! Mark your calendars - the pre-opening event kicks off on the 18th, and the exhibition officially opens to the public on Saturday, March 19th. Take it from me - you won't want to miss Durham's most attended public event of the year 5 times running. You don't have to be a motor head to appreciate the finest cars both new and old in existence today, but it helps! Be one of the 70,000 people to see everything from big rig monster trucks to good old fashion classic hot rods.
Get your tickets now! Admission is £10 for adults and £5 for children during off-peak times, and £20 for adults and £10 for children and senior citizens on weekends and for full-day passes.
Come see vintage classics, bid in the auctions, and even test out a few on the Winner's Circle Racetrack. An insider tip - weekends are the exact time when all of the best attractions take place, but to avoid Saturday crowds join us this Sunday. You'll see me - Skip Gordon - and all your friends from WKXP there this Sunday at our very own booth, so stop by and say hi and you might just win a prize of your own.
A new attraction this year will be the addition of a new car category - electricity, namely the electric car class. See displays from Toyota, Honda, and - you guessed it - Tesla! Watch as the first generation of fully electric cars compete on style, ride, and watch the main entertainment as there's going to be a fabulous show of racing car to see who takes home fastest battery powered car. While not typically known for their speed, this new class is guaranteed to surprise you.
Get tickets before they sell out! Last year's tickets sold out fast, so we upped the attendance this year. That's right, more seats! But don't wait - act now and save! That's right - if you buy your tickets before this Friday, you'll get two for the price of one. That's right, TWO for the price of one!
And don't worry kids, just like last year, there's something specially for you! Wreak havoc on the road with the Kids Krazy Cars ride, and then Race around the Tiny Tykes Track in your favorite child-sized race car. Meanwhile Mom and Dad can take a spin in a ride a bit more than their size. We're rolling out a massive, dirt track so you can get behind the wheel and test drive something a little more adventurous. Put the pedal to the metal in a 4 by 4 SUV as you go over bumps and navigate through twists and turns - you'll want to buckle up!
You heard it here - act now to get in on the fun at the Durham County Car Show before it's too late. Come for prizes, good prices, and good old fashioned family fun. We had a lucky draw for a NEW car last year, but this year our main event is the Monster Truck Rally, where one lucky fan will win a chance experience the thrill from behind the wheel – well, next to the wheel as they ride with legendary driver Smash Tate! Feel the speed first hand and talk to a living legend in a true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
For tickets, go online to www.durhamcountycars.com, or call 1-888-CAR-SHOW now. We'll see you there! And always remember to buckle up!