Active Outdoor Club - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Simulation Tests Academic Listening Test 01 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–14 One Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 15–20 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
| Activity | Day(s) | Duration | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Tuesday & Saturday | about 3-5 hours | coordinator |
| 16 | Thursday & Sunday | up to 3 hours | 17 |
| Wanderers | Sunday | 18 | leader |
| 19
Weekends |
Saturday & Sunday | all weekend | 20 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | B | there will be a chance for you to ask questions over tea and coffee in the lobby afterwards | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that guests can ask questions while having tea and coffee (refreshments) in the lobby after the presentation. Answer Explanation: The answer means that drinks and snacks (refreshments) will be available in the lobby. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker mentions that people can have "tea and coffee" (which are refreshments) in the "lobby" after the talk. The speaker also mentions that pamphlets are at the back of the hall and products can be bought at the front counter, making options A and C incorrect. |
| Q12 | A | He thought of placing an advertisement in the local newspaper or erecting a billboard somewhere but it was the radio that he decided on to reach the most people | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Nick thought about newspaper and billboard ads, but he finally chose to use the radio. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Nick Noble chose to put his advertisement on the radio. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker explains that while Nick considered using a local newspaper or setting up a billboard, he ultimately chose the radio to reach interested people. Key phrases to notice are "thought of" (which shows options he did not choose) and "decided on" (which shows his final choice). |
| Q13 | A | Nick was overwhelmed by the response he got and the club soon grew from a dozen or so friends and enthusiasts to around 200 members 20 years ago, and steadily since then to reach a membership of over 2,500 now | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the club began with about a dozen (12) friends before expanding to hundreds and thousands of members in later years. Answer Explanation: The answer choice "A" means that the club started with around 12 people. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker states that the club began with "a dozen or so friends and enthusiasts." In English, the word "dozen" means 12. The other numbers mentioned, such as 200 members 20 years ago or over 2,500 members today, represent how large the club grew later on, not its starting size. |
| Q14 | C | The club tries to cater for all levels of maturity and both genders—in fact, anyone who has the physical ability and a moderate level of health and fitness to participate in open-air activity on a regular basis | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the club serves people of all ages and both males and females, provided they have enough fitness and health to join in regular outdoor activities. Answer Explanation: The answer 'C' means that the club welcomes men and women of all different ages as long as they have a normal level of fitness. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the speaker explains that the club welcomes 'both genders' (meaning males and females) and 'all levels of maturity' (meaning people of any age, from very young children to elderly members). The speaker also notes that the activities are for anyone with a 'moderate level of health and fitness', which matches 'reasonably fit'. |
| Q15 | tramping | First of all, tramping. This is very popular with singles and couples without children but is certainly not restricted to those groups. Tramping is arranged for Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the year. Most tramps are of a duration of 3 to 5 hours depending on the weather and the terrain, and of course, the time of year. You would need to check the newsletter or the website to find out place and time and, if you wish to participate, phone the coordinator who can give you more information | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the first activity is tramping, which is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, lasts 3 to 5 hours, and has a coordinator to contact for details. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the outdoor activity known as "tramping" (hiking or long walking trips in the countryside). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed by the speaker when explaining the club's activities. The speaker introduces "tramping" as taking place on "Tuesdays and Saturdays", lasting between "3 to 5 hours", and requiring interested members to call the "coordinator". This matches all the given details in the first row of the table. |
| Q16 | walking / walks | I'll move on now to walking which is very popular with families but open to everyone and walks are arranged for every Thursday and every Sunday over the course of the entire year. Walks last no more than 3 hours, although the Thursday walks might be shorter; and again, you would have to check the newsletter for details of the time and area to meet and get in touch with the walking organiser to confirm your participation | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the activity called "walking" takes place on Thursdays and Sundays and lasts up to 3 hours. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the activity of walking (or walks). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed because the speaker describes the second activity as "walking" (or "walks"), which takes place every Thursday and Sunday and lasts no more than 3 hours. |
| Q17 | organizer / organiser | I'll move on now to walking which is very popular with families but open to everyone and walks are arranged for every Thursday and every Sunday over the course of the entire year. Walks last no more than 3 hours, although the Thursday walks might be shorter; and again, you would have to check the newsletter for details of the time and area to meet and get in touch with the walking organiser to confirm your participation | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that for walking activities, which take place on Thursdays and Sundays and last up to 3 hours, participants need to contact the walking organiser. Answer Explanation: The answer means the person in charge of planning the walking events, spelled either as "organiser" or "organizer". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "organiser" (or "organizer") because the speaker explains that anyone who wants to join the walking activities on Thursdays and Sundays should contact the "walking organiser" to confirm their attendance. Keywords to listen for include "walking", "Thursday and every Sunday", "no more than 3 hours", and "get in touch with the walking organiser". |
| Q18 | variable | Bear in mind that the length of these activities is variable but we're always home before dark | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the length or time taken for the Wanderers' activities changes depending on the activity, but members always return home before nightfall. Answer Explanation: The answer "variable" means that the time spent or the duration can change and is not always the same. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by the speaker's description of the Wanderers group. When discussing how long their events last, the speaker points out that the "length of these activities is variable" (meaning the duration changes from event to event). Therefore, "variable" correctly fills in the duration column for the Wanderers. |
| Q19 | Mystery | These are our "Mystery Weekends" | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the special weekend trips organized by the committee are called "Mystery Weekends". Answer Explanation: The answer "Mystery" refers to the specific name given to the weekend trips organized by the club. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Mystery" because the speaker introduces special weekend trips away from the city that last the whole weekend, calling them "Mystery Weekends". |
| Q20 | chairman | For more information call the chairman of the committee—you'll find his phone number in the newsletter | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that anyone who wants more details about the weekend trips should phone the chairman of the committee. Answer Explanation: The answer "chairman" refers to the person in charge of a committee or meeting whom people should contact for details. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "chairman" because the speaker discusses the "Mystery Weekends" and specifically instructs listeners to call the "chairman of the committee" if they want more information. |
Transcript
I'd like to welcome you all to our Active Outdoor Club. I'll start by telling you a little bit about the history of the club and all that it can offer and there will be a chance for you to ask questions over tea and coffee in the lobby afterwards. You'll also be able to pick up pamphlets from the table at the back of the hall and, if you wish to purchase any of our products, Bill will serve you at the front counter.
As most of you probably know, the club was founded by Nick Noble about 30 years ago. He thought of placing an advertisement in the local newspaper or erecting a billboard somewhere but it was the radio that he decided on to reach the most people—you know, other people who might be interested in outdoor pursuits, just basic activities like walking or tramping—anything active that could take place in some of the beautiful outdoor settings that this country has to offer.
Nick was overwhelmed by the response he got and the club soon grew from a dozen or so friends and enthusiasts to around 200 members 20 years ago, and steadily since then to reach a membership of over 2,500 now. You don't have to be a hardened athlete or extreme adventurer—on the contrary, it's a group that encourages friendship and fellowship through social and recreational activities. The club tries to cater for all levels of maturity and both genders—in fact, anyone who has the physical ability and a moderate level of health and fitness to participate in open-air activity on a regular basis. I think our youngest member is a 5-year-old boy and our oldest member is a 75-year-old man. Of course we have more challenging opportunities for those who are up to it but all excursions are graded according to level of difficulty and there will always be something for those families with small children. More about that later...
I'm sure you realize that it's part of the focus of the club to ensure that our natural environment is kept as pristine as possible. We all have a keen interest in conservation and many of our members contribute their time, or give a monetary donation, to organisations that work to enhance and beautify our natural heritage.
Okay, now going back to the grades of activity...First of all, tramping. This is very popular with singles and couples without children but is certainly not restricted to those groups. Tramping is arranged for Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the year. Most tramps are of a duration of 3 to 5 hours depending on the weather and the terrain, and of course, the time of year. You would need to check the newsletter or the website to find out place and time and, if you wish to participate, phone the coordinator who can give you more information.
I'll move on now to walking which is very popular with families but open to everyone and walks are arranged for every Thursday and every Sunday over the course of the entire year. Walks last no more than 3 hours, although the Thursday walks might be shorter; and again, you would have to check the newsletter for details of the time and area to meet and get in touch with the walking organiser to confirm your participation.
Now, the Wanderers are what you might call a sub-group of the Active Outdoor Club. This group was set up to cater for the less active, more elderly, or families with very young children who still want to enjoy the great outdoors but without quite so much exertion. Bear in mind that the length of these activities is variable but we're always home before dark. Any member of the club is welcome to join in their activities on a Sunday which include visiting some of our more beautiful parks and botanical gardens, beach walks, picnics and even boat trips to visit some of the small islands off the coast. Often guided tours can be arranged if there is enough interest. If you'd like to see what the Wanderers are up to, check the website and then phone the leader for more information.
I'll bet you're all ready for that cup of tea now, but before I finish, I really must mention something that can be a lot of fun, a great opportunity to form new or strengthen existing friendships, and a chance to explore a part of the country that you may never have seen before. These are our "Mystery Weekends". The Committee puts a lot of time and effort into the organisation of these weekends away not only for health and safety reasons but also to ensure that everything runs smoothly and everyone has a good time. There will be a charge to cover travel and accommodation costs but, apart from that, it's an affordable and exciting weekend away from the city. For more information call the chairman of the committee—you'll find his phone number in the newsletter.
So, that's all I have to say at this point—please enjoy the refreshments, chat with others, and feel free to ask questions. All the committee members are wearing large red name badges so they're easy to find.