Anglia Sculpture Park - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS Academic Listening Test 7 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–16 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 17–20 Map Labeling
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 17-20.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | B | They built a house in the centre of the park, not far from where we're standing now, but this burnt down in 1980 and the De Quincies then sold the land | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the owners lived on this land in a house they constructed themselves, but the building was destroyed by fire before they sold the property. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the land once had a personal home where a family lived. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker explains that the family who owned the land, the De Quincies, built a home right in the middle of the park. Even though they had a business making farm machines and owned separate forests nearby, the specific land that is now the sculpture park was the location of their residence until it was destroyed by fire. The keywords 'built a house' show that it was a site for a private home. |
| Q12 | A | But we're unique in that some of our sculptures were actually created for the sites they occupy here, and we also show sculptures by a wider range of artists than anywhere else in the country | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the park is special because some of the art was made specifically for the spots where they are placed in this park. Answer Explanation: The answer means that some artwork was made specifically for this park and its exact locations. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker states that the park is "unique" — which means it is different from any other park. The reason given is that some sculptures were "created for the sites they occupy here." This phrase matches the idea that artists made the sculptures especially for that park. |
| Q13 | C | These are wood and stone sculptures that he's carved and marked with fire to illustrate the ferocity and intensity of the forces that have shaped our planet over millions of years | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the artist uses fire on his art to show the wild and very strong power (ferocity and intensity) of nature's history. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Joe Tremain's art shows how strong and powerful nature can be. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Choice C because the transcript says the sculptures show the "ferocity and intensity" of the natural forces that created our world. Words like "ferocity" and "intensity" tell us that these natural forces were very strong and powerful, which matches the idea of "violence." |
| Q14 | B | We had to renovate this after the lake overflowed its banks a couple of months ago and flooded the area | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the park staff had to fix the path because it was damaged by water from the lake only two months before. Answer Explanation: The answer is that the walking trail near the bottom lake was fixed a short time ago. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the guide explains that the path had to be renovated (repaired) after a flood happened a few months ago. The word 'renovate' means to fix or restore something to a good condition. The speaker also notes that the path is 'very level underfoot,' which means it is flat and easy to walk on, ruling out choice C. Additionally, the water level is back to normal, suggesting the path is no longer wet, ruling out choice A. |
| Q15 | A | It's not possible to go upstairs at present as builders are working there adding another floor, but the rest's well worth seeing | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the top part of the building is closed because construction workers are currently building an extra floor there. Answer Explanation: The answer means the Visitor Centre is currently being made bigger by adding more space or rooms. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker states that builders are currently busy adding a new floor to the Visitor Centre. The word 'enlarged' means to make something bigger, which is exactly what happens when you add a floor to a building. The speaker uses the phrase 'at present' to show this is happening right now, which matches the choice 'at present' and 'being enlarged.' |
| Q16 | A | If you want to get something to eat when you get back, like a snack or a sandwich, the Terrace Room is currently closed, but you can go to the kiosk and buy something, then sit on one of the chairs overlooking the Lower Lake and enjoy the view as you're eating | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that because the main food room is shut, people can buy things to eat at the kiosk and then sit outside to eat them. Answer Explanation: The answer means that visitors can currently get food at a small booth or stand called a kiosk. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker mentions that the regular eating area, the Terrace Room, is currently closed. Therefore, if visitors want to buy a snack or a sandwich today, they must go to the kiosk instead. There is no mention of a 'Lower Lake Café' in the transcript, only that visitors can sit near the lake after buying food at the kiosk. |
| Q17 | E | You might like to take a look at the Joe Tremain sculptures which are displayed on this side of the Upper Lake, just behind the Education Centre and near the bridge | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the statues by Joe Tremain are found on the near side of the Upper Lake, in the area directly behind the building called the Education Centre, and close to the bridge. Answer Explanation: The answer is E because it is the spot on the map that matches where the Joe Tremain sculptures are located. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because the speaker gives three clues to find the Joe Tremain sculptures: they are on the side of the Upper Lake closest to the Visitor Centre (this side), they are positioned behind the Education Centre, and they are located near the bridge. |
| Q18 | C | One of our most popular exhibitions is the Giorgio Catalucci bird sculptures – they're just across the bridge on the north side of Lower Lake | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells the listeners that the bird sculptures are located on the northern side of a lake called the Lower Lake, specifically after crossing over the bridge. Answer Explanation: The answer C is the spot on the map where the bird sculptures made by Giorgio Catalucci can be found. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the transcript says these sculptures are on the north side of the Lower Lake, after you cross the bridge. The speaker describes them as being spread out in the long grass next to the water, which helps identify their position on the map. To find this location, you need to look for the bridge and the area above (north of) the lake called Lower Lake. |
| Q19 | F | It's on this side of the Upper Lake – from the Visitor Centre you go to the Education Centre, then keep on along the path, and you'll see it on your right | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript gives the path to the gallery: start at the Visitor Centre, walk to the Education Centre, keep going on that same path, and look to the right. Answer Explanation: The answer F represents the location of the Garden Gallery on the map. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is F because the speaker provides specific walking directions to find the Garden Gallery. Starting from the Visitor Centre, you first go to the Education Centre. Then, you continue walking forward on the same path, and the Garden Gallery will be located on your right-hand side. In the context of the map, location F is the spot that matches being past the Education Centre and on the right side of the path. |
| Q20 | A | We also have the Long House – that's quite a walk. From here, you go to the bridge and then turn left on the other side. Soon you'll see a winding pathway going up towards the northern boundary of the park – go up there and you'll find it at the top | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that to reach the Long House, you should cross the bridge, turn left, and walk up a curvy path until you reach the top edge of the park area. Answer Explanation: The answer is the location marked as A on the map. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker gives specific directions from the bridge to the Long House. You must cross the bridge and turn left. Then, you follow a 'winding pathway' (a path that curves and turns) that goes up to the 'northern boundary' (the top edge or border) of the park. The location at the top of this path is the Long House. |
Transcript
Hello everyone and welcome to the Anglia Sculpture Park. Right, well, the idea behind the sculpture park is that it's a place where works of art such as large sculptures and carvings can be displayed out of doors in a natural setting.
As you'll have noticed when you drove here, most of the land around the park is farmland. The park itself belonged to a family called the De Quincies, who had made a lot of money from manufacturing farm machinery, and who also owned substantial stretches of forest land to the north of the park. They built a house in the centre of the park, not far from where we're standing now, but this burnt down in 1980 and the De Quincies then sold the land.
The Anglia Sculpture Park isn't the only one in the country; several of the London parks sometimes display contemporary sculptures, and there are a couple of other permanent sculpture parks in England. But we're unique in that some of our sculptures were actually created for the sites they occupy here, and we also show sculptures by a wider range of artists than anywhere else in the country.
For example, at present we have an exhibition by Joe Tremain, of what he calls 'burnt' sculptures. These are wood and stone sculptures that he's carved and marked with fire to illustrate the ferocity and intensity of the forces that have shaped our planet over millions of years. They look really dramatic in this rural setting.
To see some of the sculptures, you'll need to follow the path alongside the Lower Lake. We had to renovate this after the lake overflowed its banks a couple of months ago and flooded the area. The water level's back to normal now and you shouldn't have any trouble, the path's very level underfoot.
You should be back at the Visitor Centre at about four o'clock. If you have time it's worth taking a look at the Centre itself. It's not possible to go upstairs at present as builders are working there adding another floor, but the rest's well worth seeing. The architect was Guy King. He was actually born in this part of England but he recently designed a museum in Canada that won a prize for innovation in public buildings.
If you want to get something to eat when you get back, like a snack or a sandwich, the Terrace Room is currently closed, but you can go to the kiosk and buy something, then sit on one of the chairs overlooking the Lower Lake and enjoy the view as you're eating.
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Now, let me just tell you a bit about what you can see in the Sculpture Park. If you look at your map, you'll see the Visitor Centre, where we are now, at the bottom, just by the entrance. Since we only have an hour, you might not be able to get right around the park, but you can choose to visit some of the highlights.
You might like to take a look at the Joe Tremain sculptures which are displayed on this side of the Upper Lake, just behind the Education Centre and near the bridge. They're really impressive, but please remember not to let your children climb on them.
One of our most popular exhibitions is the Giorgio Catalucci bird sculptures – they're just across the bridge on the north side of Lower Lake. I love the way they're scattered around in the long grass beside the lake, looking as if they're just about to take to their wings.
You could also go to the Garden Gallery. It's on this side of the Upper Lake – from the Visitor Centre you go to the Education Centre, then keep on along the path, and you'll see it on your right. There's an exhibition of animal carvings there which is well worth a look.
We also have the Long House – that's quite a walk. From here, you go to the bridge and then turn left on the other side. Soon you'll see a winding pathway going up towards the northern boundary of the park – go up there and you'll find it at the top. They have some abstract metal sculptures that are well worth seeing if you have time.
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