Marston Country Farm - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Collins Practice Tests For IELTS 3 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–17 Plan Labeling
Label the plan below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Questions 18–20 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | toilets | There are toilets on the left of the entrance as you come in, just behind the Visitors Centre | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that as you walk through the farm's entrance, you will find the bathrooms (toilets) on your left side, which is the area behind the main center for guests. Answer Explanation: The answer is the location of the farm's bathrooms. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'toilets' because the speaker gives clear directions for where to find the bathrooms on the farm. While explaining the map, the guide mentions that there are toilets situated on the left side of the farm entrance, right behind the main Visitors Centre building. This specific location identifies where the label 'toilets' belongs on the plan. |
| Q12 | goat shed | Now, to our left, next to the toilets, you'll see a long building. This is the goat shed, and just past that there's a pair of double gates | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that there is a long building located to the left of the group, right beside the toilets. The speaker tells the visitors that this building is the goat shed. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'goat shed.' This is a building where goats live on the farm. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is the 'goat shed' because the speaker describes its location clearly. While standing at the entrance, the speaker points to a long building on their left side. This building is right next to the toilets, which helps identify its position on the map. |
| Q13 | donkey rides | Now, to our left, next to the toilets, you'll see a long building. This is the goat shed, and just past that there's a pair of double gates. This is the entrance to the donkey rides | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that after the goat shed building, there are two large gates that lead to the place where visitors find the donkey rides. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'donkey rides', which refers to a specific area or activity at the farm where children can sit on donkeys as they walk. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'donkey rides' because the speaker gives clear directions to its location. After pointing out the goat shed on the left, the person mentions that there are double gates just past it, which mark the entrance to where the donkey rides happen. |
| Q14 | rabbit house | Now, directly opposite us, on the other side of the pond, is the rabbit house | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells the visitors that the rabbit house is located right across from them, on the other side of the water. Answer Explanation: The answer is the 'rabbit house,' which is a specific building or area on the farm where rabbits are kept for visitors to see. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found by following the guide's directions. While standing at the Visitors Centre, the guide points out the duck pond in front of the group and explains that the rabbit house is straight across on the far side of that water. The words 'directly opposite' and 'other side of the pond' tell us exactly where this building is located on the farm map. |
| Q15 | insect house | But if this is the case, pop over the bridge and pay the insect house a visit – it's immediately on your left | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells the visitors to cross the bridge and find the building for insects right on their left-hand side. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'insect house,' which is the name of the building on the farm where people can see insects (bugs). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the directions given by the speaker. After discussing the rabbit house, the speaker suggests that if it is too busy, visitors should walk across the bridge. The speaker mentions that the 'insect house' is located right on the left side after you cross that bridge. |
| Q16 | picnic area | You'll find this if you walk round the duck pond, go over the bridge and turn to your right, past the picnic area | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that if you want to go to the cafe, you must cross a bridge, turn right, and walk past a place called the picnic area. Answer Explanation: The answer is a place where people can sit outside to eat their own food. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'picnic area' because the speaker describes the path to the cafe. To reach the cafe, a visitor must walk around the pond, cross a bridge, turn right, and walk past this specific spot. This identifies the location on the map relative to the bridge and the cafe as the picnic area. |
| Q17 | gift shop | And just over here, closer to us, on the right side of the entrance, you'll find our gift shop if you want to buy something to remember your visit or a gift for someone special | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the gift shop is nearby, on the right side of the entrance, and it is a place to buy gifts or things to remember the visit. Answer Explanation: The answer is a store where you can buy things to remember your trip or to give to other people as presents. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is the gift shop because the speaker says it is located on the right side of the farm entrance. People go to a 'gift shop' when they want to buy something special to take home after a visit. |
| Q18 | A | Don't worry, it's not deep. If you did fall in, the water would only come up to your knees | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells the visitors that the duck pond does not have much water in it. If someone accidentally falls in, the water is only high enough to reach their knees, showing that it is shallow. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the water in the pond is not very deep. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker explicitly states that the duck pond is "not deep." To help the visitors visualize this, the speaker mentions that even if someone fell in, the water would only reach their knees. In English, "shallow" is a common synonym for water that is not deep. |
| Q19 | C | Oh yes, can we ask you please to help us keep these stations tidy and dispose of the paper towels in the bins provided | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the speaker asking the group to keep the washing areas clean by putting trash, specifically paper towels, in the garbage bins. Answer Explanation: The answer means that people who visit the farm are asked to help keep the places where they wash their hands neat and orderly. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the speaker specifically asks the visitors to help keep the 'hand wash stations' tidy. To keep something 'tidy' means to keep it clean and organized. The speaker suggests that visitors should put their used paper towels in the bins to help with this. While the speaker tells people to wash their hands before eating, they do not say 'do not touch animals before eating' (Choice A), and they do not say that people usually forget to wash their hands (Choice B). |
| Q20 | B | We have fully trained first aiders on a nearby site, and in the unlikely event you have an accident or feel ill, simply come into the Visitors Centre and the receptionist will call them | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that if you get hurt or feel sick, you should go inside the Visitors Centre. The person working at the reception desk will then call for the people who are trained to help with health problems. Answer Explanation: The answer means that if someone gets hurt or feels sick, they should go to the Visitors Centre and talk to the person working at the front desk. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker tells visitors to go to the Visitors Centre if they have an accident or feel sick. In that building, the receptionist—the person working at the desk—will call the people who can help. Choice C is wrong because the visitors do not go to the first aiders themselves; Choice A is wrong because the receptionist makes the phone call for the visitor. |
Transcript
Hello everyone, and welcome to Marston Country Farm. We always look forward to group visits from local schools and I'm sure you'll all have a fantastic time while you're here. I'd just like to take a couple of minutes to explain what we have here at the farm and point out a few health and safety issues you need to be aware of.
Let's start with a tour of the farm. I can see you all have a copy of the plan we sent out so let me just go through it with you. You'll see we're here in the Visitors Centre, just by the entrance. This is a useful place to head for if you get lost or want to meet up with friends later. The farm covers quite a large area so we've made sure there are toilets nearby should you need them, wherever you are. There are toilets on the left of the entrance as you come in, just behind the Visitors Centre. There are also some in the cafe. You'll find this if you walk round the duck pond, go over the bridge and turn to your right, past the picnic area. You'll see the cafe in front of you. In front of us we have the duck pond. It's very tempting to feed the ducks and other water birds with bread from your sandwich box but actually, bread isn't very good for them so please can we ask you not to feed them. Now, to our left, next to the toilets, you'll see a long building. This is the goat shed, and just past that there's a pair of double gates. This is the entrance to the donkey rides. I'm afraid these are only suitable for younger children than yourselves and you won't be allowed to ride one. But you're welcome to stroke the donkeys that nobody's riding and we've even supplied a large sack full of apples so that you can feed them if you think they look hungry. Now, directly opposite us, on the other side of the pond, is the rabbit house. This is always extremely popular and very busy. You might have to queue for a while to get in. But if this is the case, pop over the bridge and pay the insect house a visit – it's immediately on your left. For some strange reason, this doesn't tend to be quite as popular as the rabbits. And just over here, closer to us, on the right side of the entrance, you'll find our gift shop if you want to buy something to remember your visit or a gift for someone special.
So, that's the farm. Now before you go, there are a few things I'd like to point out to ensure you remain safe and healthy during and after your visit. Please take care walking around the duck pond. Don't worry, it's not deep. If you did fall in, the water would only come up to your knees. But the bank around it is very muddy after all the rain we've had and visitors are likely to spoil their footwear. There are hand wash stations dotted around the site. Don't forget to use these to wash your hands after touching or handling any of our animals, and especially before eating. Oh yes, can we ask you please to help us keep these stations tidy and dispose of the paper towels in the bins provided? Last but not least, do remember that this is a working farm. At certain times of the day, there will be vehicles entering the farm from the main gate here. Please remain alert and pay attention when you're in this area. We have fully trained first aiders on a nearby site, and in the unlikely event you have an accident or feel ill, simply come into the Visitors Centre and the receptionist will call them. Your teachers have been given our health and safety leaflets and they'll be able to answer some of your questions during your visit.