Advantages Of Stanfield Childcare Centre - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 6 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–16 Table Completion
Complete the table.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
| Advantages of Stanfield Childcare Centre | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Detail | Walls are 11 | Teachers are able to teach a 12 | They 13 surfaces daily. |
| Another Detail | includes the 14 | There are many special 15 | procedures to limit the spread of 16 |
Questions 17–20 Matching
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
NB You may use a letter more than once.
A. Andrea
B. Bella
C. Cathy
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | Padded | Look around and you'll see that every room has padded walls | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that every room in the building has walls with soft padding on them. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the walls in the childcare center are covered with soft material to keep the children safe. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Padded' because the speaker specifically mentions this feature when talking about safety. In the transcript, she tells the mothers to look around and notice that every room has walls covered with soft material. She explains that this was a big investment to make sure children don't get hurt if they trip or run around. Keywords to look for are "walls" and "padded." |
| Q12 | Special skill | Our staff are not only trained childcare workers, but all of them have a special skill, which they can imparl to your child, whether it be teaching the ABC, some basic mathematics, artistic skills, or physical education | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the people who work at the center have a talent, or 'special skill', like art or math, that they can show and teach to the children. Answer Explanation: The answer means a particular talent or thing that a teacher is very good at doing and can teach to the kids. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Special skill' because the speaker describes the teachers as having more than just general training. Each teacher has a 'special skill' that they can 'imparl' (give or teach) to the children, such as art or math. This helps the children learn more during their time at the center. |
| Q13 | Disinfect | For a start, unlike most centres which clean with standard detergents, we disinfect every surface at the end of every day, using a special disinfectant wash | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the childcare center uses a special germ-killing liquid to clean things every single day. Answer Explanation: The answer means to clean something very thoroughly to kill germs and prevent people from getting sick. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because the childcare worker explains that the center has special rules to stop the spread of viruses. She says that instead of just using normal soap, they specifically kill germs on all items and areas in the building every day. The word 'surfaces' in the question refers to the 'every surface' mentioned in the text. Key terms to watch for are 'disinfect' and 'special disinfectant wash.' |
| Q14 | Corners | This padding extends around all corners — that is, the areas most likely to bruise and cut your active little child | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the soft padding on the walls also covers the sharp corners of the rooms to protect children from injury. Answer Explanation: The answer is the part of the walls that are covered with soft material to keep children safe. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Corners' because the speaker explains that the center's walls are unique because they have padding. To give more detail, she mentions that this soft covering also goes around all the corners of the rooms. This is done to prevent children from getting hurt, like getting a bruise or a cut, if they trip or fall while playing. |
| Q15 | Learning toys | We are particularly known for our pre-school literacy program and have a wealth of learning toys, specially designed to develop your child's potential | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the center has many toys that are made specifically to help children grow and learn. Answer Explanation: The answer "Learning toys" refers to objects that children play with to help them learn new skills or information. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Learning toys" because the speaker highlights that the center has a wide variety ("a wealth") of toys designed for educational purposes. These are used alongside their teaching programs to help children develop. The phrase "learning toys" directly describes these special items mentioned in the transcript. |
| Q16 | Germs | if we feel your child is sick, we ask him or her to wear a face mask to ensure germs are not transmitted | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that if a child looks sick, the center uses a mask to stop germs from going to other people. This is one of the ways they keep the environment safe from sickness. Answer Explanation: The answer "Germs" refers to the tiny things that make people sick. The center works hard to stop these from moving from one person to another. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Germs" because the speaker discusses how they keep children healthy. They use special cleaning fluids and check children for sickness every day. Specifically, they use face masks to make sure that germs are not transmitted, which is another way to say they want to limit the spread of illness. |
| Q17 | C | and Cathy has her own family — two little girls — so she can talk to you with first-hand knowledge of what it’s really like to raise children | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that Cathy has a family with two daughters. This confirms that she has her own children. Answer Explanation: The answer is C because Cathy is the staff member who has children of her own. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C. In the transcript, the speaker describes different staff members and mentions that Cathy has her own family with two little daughters. This gives her 'first-hand knowledge' of raising children, meaning she is a mother herself. Keywords like 'family,' 'two little girls,' and 'raise children' confirm that she has children. |
| Q18 | A | But in terms of hours, nothing can compare to Andrea, who will sometimes spend the night here, staying in our overnight room | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that Andrea works the longest hours because she sometimes stays in the center's sleeping room all night. Answer Explanation: The answer is Andrea because she is the one who stays at the childcare center during the night. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A (Andrea) because the transcript specifically mentions that she stays over at the center. While other staff members like Bella and Cathy stay late to talk with parents, the speaker highlights that Andrea stays the longest, even sleeping there in a special room called the 'overnight room.' |
| Q19 | C | We let Cathy, though, deal with the particularly quiet and introverted children, since having her own family, she knows what can really bring them out | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Cathy is the person who takes care of children who are quiet and shy. It says that because she is a mother, she knows how to help these kids become more open and active. Answer Explanation: The answer is Cathy, who is the childcare worker best at helping children who are quiet or shy. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the speaker says Cathy works with children who are "quiet and introverted." The word "introverted" is a synonym for shy. The speaker explains that because Cathy has her own children, she understands how to help shy children feel more comfortable and active. |
| Q20 | B | Of course, what better way to do this than with yummie homemade cakes, and Cathy often gets these from Bella, who can make some of the best in town | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that Bella makes delicious cakes at home and that her cakes are among the best in the area. Answer Explanation: The answer is Bella because she is the person who is a good cook. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Bella because the speaker mentions that she makes some of the best homemade cakes in town. Since she produces high-quality baked goods, it shows she is skilled at cooking or baking. Cathy even gets cakes from her because they are so good. |
Transcript
You will hear a childcare worker telling some mothers about the advantages of her centre.
Helto everyone, and welcome to the Stanfield Childcare Centre. Now. I know you're all new mothers, and you like to cling to your children. You’ve certainly spent a lot of time raising them to the age of four and are perhaps reluctant to leave them here at our centre. Well, one of the first things you should understand is that here it is safe — very sale. Look around and you'll see that every room has padded walls. Other centres have standard painted walls, but here, we have invested a lot to ensure your children will not hurt themselves when running around and possibly tripping over. This padding extends around all corners — that is, the areas most likely to bruise and cut your active little child. So, you can rest assured that any accidents of a physical nature are not likely to happen here.
Now, you don't want to dump your child at this centre and let them waste their lime. You want them to learn, and that’s one of the greatest assets of our establishment. Our staff are not only trained childcare workers, but all of them have a special skill, which they can imparl to your child, whether it be teaching the ABC, some basic mathematics, artistic skills, or physical education. We are particularly known for our pre-school literacy program and have a wealth of learning toys, specially designed to develop your child's potential.
Of course, one concern many mothers have is that, in environments such as these, colds and flus and other viral nasties can be easily spread around. It’s a very legitimate concern, and one which we take seriously, and we pride ourselves on our precautions. For a start, unlike most centres which clean with standard detergents, we disinfect every surface at the end of every day, using a special disinfectant wash. Some places just wipe surfaces daily with a damp cloth, but not us. And that’s just the start. We also physically check your children when they arrive every day, and if we feel your child is sick, we ask him or her to wear a face mask to ensure germs are not transmitted. If your child is noticeably sick, then we ask you to take them back home to recover. This might sound a little unkind, but we hope parents can understand that these measures are for the benefit of all.
Now, at Stanfield Childcare Centre we have excellent childcare officers, and let me briefly introduce them. We have Susan, Andrea, Bella, Cathy, Lisa, and Liz. They’re all fully trained and come with some individual assets which make them even better. Bella, for instance, knows children very well, having worked here for five years, and Cathy has her own family — two little girls — so she can talk to you with first-hand knowledge of what it’s really like to raise children. But getting back to Bella, she often relaxes here after work, spending long hours chatting to parents, as does Cathy in fact. But in terms of hours, nothing can compare to Andrea, who will sometimes spend the night here, staying in our overnight room. Why? Because this centre is very friendly, and simply a great place to be. Bella, for example, used to be quite shy herself but now is marvelous with the little kiddies, as outgoing as any of them. We let Cathy, though, deal with the particularly quiet and introverted children, since having her own family, she knows what can really bring them out.
Of course, what better way to do this than with yummie homemade cakes, and Cathy often gets these from Bella, who can make some of the best in town . Yes, everyone here brings something special, which is why we’re one of the best childcare centres in the business.