Renting A House - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Collins Practice Tests For IELTS 2 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–3 One Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 4–6 Three Choices
Choose THREE letters, A-G.
Questions 7–10 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.
RENT DETAILS
| Address: | 94 7 |
| Monthly rent: | 8 £
rent of 9 to be paid as deposit |
| Telephone number: | 01764 10 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | A | To be honest, when I saw the advert I didn't think it would be big enough for the three of us | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that when Katie read the description of the house, she felt it did not have sufficient space for three people to live in. Answer Explanation: The answer means that before seeing the house, Katie was worried that it wouldn't have enough room for her and the other two people. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Katie explicitly mentions her initial concern about the house's size when she first saw the advertisement. She thought it might not be 'big enough' for 'the three of us,' which is another way of saying she thought it would be 'too small.' This matches choice A perfectly. |
| Q2 | A | I'm sure your mum and dad would be happy with it, if that's anything to go by | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Jason saying he feels certain that Katie's mother and father would like the house as a way to show it is a high-quality place. Answer Explanation: The answer means Jason believes Katie's mother and father would think the house is good and be satisfied with it. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Jason explicitly mentions that the house is clean and in good condition, leading him to believe that Katie's parents would approve of it. He says there is no need for any painting or repairs (decorating), and he mentions a living room where people can sit together (which is a communal area), making options B and C incorrect. |
| Q3 | C | In fact, this is the only one she has, so she really looks after it | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says the landlady only owns this one house, so she works hard to keep it in a good and clean condition. Answer Explanation: The answer means Jason likes the landlady because she maintains the house well. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because Jason mentions that the landlady only owns this one house and that she "really looks after it." In this context, "looks after" is a synonym for "takes care of." Choice A is incorrect because the transcript says her daughter was a student, not the landlady herself. Choice B is incorrect because Jason explicitly states that she is not one of those people with many properties. |
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| Q6 | B / C / G | I know there are some shops in the neighbourhood, so we'll be OK for food and basic things. Jason: Yes, that's right. It's a nice house. And the kitchen's fine. I suppose it's not exactly modern but it's clean and functional - all the things you need: washing machine, cooker There's no garden, which is a shame, so nowhere to sit in the summer. But there's Wi-Fi, so all in all I'm happy with it |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Katie mentioning that shops are available nearby. Jason then lists features of the house, confirming it has a washing machine and Wi-Fi (internet), while also noting that it lacks a garden and a modern kitchen. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies three features of the home and its area: a machine for washing clothes, a connection to the internet, and stores located nearby. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B, C, and G because both Jason and Katie mention these features during their talk. Jason says the kitchen has a washing machine and that the house has Wi-Fi (which is an internet connection). Katie mentions that there are shops in the neighborhood for food and basic supplies. Other choices like a garden, a garage, and parking restrictions are incorrect because the characters specifically state that those things do not exist. |
| Q7 | Foxwell Road | It's on Foxwell Road, isn't it? Let me just make a note of the address. That's F-O-X-W-E-L-L Road, is that right? Jason: Yes, that's right, number 94 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Katie asking for the street name and spelling it out carefully, while Jason confirms those details and provides the house number. Answer Explanation: The answer "Foxwell Road" is the name of the street that Jason and Katie are talking about for their new home. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Foxwell Road" because Katie says this name specifically when she asks about the house's address. She even spells out the name letter by letter ("F-O-X-W-E-L-L") to make sure it is correct. Jason confirms the location is correct and adds that the house number is 94, which matches the number in the address notes. |
| Q8 | 430 | So, you know what the rent is, don't you? £430 a month | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Jason asking Katie if she knows the cost, then stating that the rent is 430 pounds for one month. Answer Explanation: The answer is the amount of money the students need to pay each month to live in the house. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 430 because Jason explicitly mentions this figure when discussing the cost of the house. He notes that the monthly rent is £430, which is slightly more than they originally planned to pay, but he believes the quality of the house justifies the price. Keywords like 'rent' and 'a month' indicate that this number corresponds to the monthly payment. |
| Q9 | one month / 1 month | According to the ad, that's one month rent in advance | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the rule for renting this house is to pay for one month of rent ahead of time to serve as a deposit. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the money required for the security deposit is equal to the cost of living in the house for a single month. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is determined from Katie's statement about the costs mentioned in the advertisement (ad). She notes that a deposit is required and clarifies that it is equal to "one month rent in advance." Jason confirms this is correct by saying it is normal when renting. |
| Q10 | 445328 | Jason: It's a mobile number: 01764 445328 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Jason reading out the full phone number so that Katie can make a phone call to the owner of the house. Answer Explanation: The answer is the second part of the landlady's telephone number. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 445328 because it is the specific set of numbers needed to finish the telephone number provided in the notes. In the conversation, Jason gives Katie the full mobile number to call the landlady. Since the notes already display the area code 01764, these last six digits are what is missing to complete the entry. |
Transcript
Katie: Hi Jason. So what's the house like? I hope it's as good as the advert made out.
Jason: It's OK. I think I've finally found something we'll both like at last.
Katie: Brilliant! So what's it like?
Jason: Well, it's within walking distance of uni, it's in a residential area, there aren't many students living there, but it's easy to get onto campus, and the city centre is only a bus ride away.
Katie: OK, that's a good start. But what's it like inside? To be honest, when I saw the advert I didn't think it would be big enough for the three of us. The rent's not exactly cheap for the area. So come on ... Is it worth it?
Jason: Well, it's got three bedrooms and a nice living room, so we'll all have our own space to work and somewhere to sit together. It's clean and there's no need to decorate. I'm sure your mum and dad would be happy with it, if that's anything to go by.
Katie: OK. That sounds promising.
Jason: And the landlady was really nice. She's not one of those people with a lot of properties. In fact, this is the only one she has, so she really looks after it. Her daughter was a student and stayed there last year, apparently.
Katie: Good. The advert said there's no garage but I can park on the road outside. I checked and there are no parking restrictions along that road. I know there are some shops in the neighbourhood, so we'll be OK for food and basic things.
Jason: Yes, that's right. It's a nice house. And the kitchen's fine. I suppose it's not exactly modern but it's clean and functional - all the things you need: washing machine, cooker ... There's no garden, which is a shame, so nowhere to sit in the summer. But there's Wi-Fi, so all in all I'm happy with it.
Katie: Right, then. I think we've cracked it. I'd like to see it myself before we sign anything. I might pop along later to have a look. It's on Foxwell Road, isn't it? Let me just make a note of the address. That's F-O-X-W-E-L-L Road, is that right?
Jason: Yes, that's right, number 94. I'll come along with you for another look. So, you know what the rent is, don't you? £430 a month. I know that's £50 a month more than we were expecting to pay but I think it's worth it.
Katie: Mm, it sounds reasonable, especially if it's in a nice area. And we need to pay a deposit as well, don't we? According to the ad, that's one month rent in advance.
Jason: Yes, that's right. That's normal when you rent, so I was expecting it. You'd better give the landlady a ring if we want to have look round. Why not give her a call and see if she's free later?
Katie: OK, good idea. What's her number?
Jason: It's a mobile number: 01764 445328.
Katie: Right, I'll phone her now. Hopefully, she'll be free and we can go over there this evening.