Art Courses - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 4 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–3 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 4–6 Matching
What reasons are given for not choosing these courses?
Write the correct letter, A-E, next to Questions 4-6.
A. The course is full.
B. The course fee is too expensive.
C. She has another activity at that time.
D. She has another activity that evening.
E. The class is too late.
Questions 7–10 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Information on Music Class
The class teaches children to play instruments and how to 7
Cost of the course: $ 8
Date Emma starts the course: 9
Teacher: Jamal 10
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | B | Emma really is a role model for others, because she has always been an active participant during class | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the teacher calling Emma a 'role model.' This word means she is a person that other students should try to be like because she behaves correctly and joins in the class activities. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the teacher thinks Emma is a great student who shows the rest of the class how to act in a good way. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the teacher specifically calls Emma a 'role model for others.' A role model is a person who is a good example for people to copy. The teacher explains that Emma is a role model because she participates a lot and shares her own creative ideas in class. |
| Q2 | B | As there are too many enrolling for the coming semester, increased class size means that space is limited to house the whole class. Also the new classroom we use is not available during the current timeframe, so I'm afraid we have to change the time for it | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that too many people are signing up (enrolling), which makes the class size bigger. Because the class is too big, they need a new room, but that new room is only free at a different time. Answer Explanation: The answer B means the schedule for the drama class was changed because more students joined, making the group too large for the old space. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the teacher explains that a high number of student sign-ups led to an 'increased class size'. This larger group could no longer fit in the original room. Therefore, they had to find a new, bigger room, which was only available at a different time. The teacher specifically says it is not because the old room was unavailable, but because the group grew too big to be 'housed' (meaning held or put) there. |
| Q3 | C | As you know, the current class begins at three fifteen. But the new time of the drama class would be a quarter to five | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that while the class used to start at three fifteen (3:15), the new starting time is "a quarter to five," which means 4:45 pm. Answer Explanation: The answer is C, which is 4.45 pm. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the teacher's explanation of the new schedule. The teacher mentions that the old class time was 3:15, but then states that the new time will be 'a quarter to five.' In English, 'a quarter to' an hour means 15 minutes before that hour. Therefore, 'a quarter to five' is 4:45. |
| Q4 | A | But unfortunately, it is over-subscribed at the moment. I have to put you on the waiting list | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the class has too many students right now. Because it is full, Emma cannot join immediately and must wait for a spot to open up. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Emma cannot take the dance class because there are too many students signed up for it already, so there is no more space available. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by the teacher's statement that the dance class is 'over-subscribed'. In an educational context, this term means that more people have applied for or joined a class than there are spots available. Because the class is full, she has to put Emma on a 'waiting list' instead of letting her join right away. |
| Q5 | D | Teacher: It is held every Friday evening. Father: That's too bad. Emma already has a swimming class earlier that evening | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the singing class is on Friday evening, but the father says Emma is busy with a swimming class on that same night. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Emma cannot go to the singing class because she has something else to do on that same evening. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is **D** because the singing class is held on Friday evenings, but Emma's father explains that she already has a swimming class earlier that same evening. Since the two activities are on the same evening, she cannot attend both. Look for the synonym 'swimming class' as the 'other activity' and the match for 'evening'. |
| Q6 | B | Teacher: It's 110 dollars. Father: Oh, that's too much, way over our budget. We have to cover the extra cost if we choose it | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the teacher telling the father the price of the class, and the father saying it is too high for them to pay. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that the vocal class costs more money than the father wants to pay. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the father says the price of 110 dollars is 'too much' and 'way over our budget.' When something is 'over your budget,' it means it is too expensive and you do not have enough money for it. |
| Q7 | write music | They can also learn how to write music under professional guidance | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that students in the music class will be taught the skill of composing music through expert instruction. Answer Explanation: The answer 'write music' describes a skill that students learn in the music class, which is creating their own songs or musical pieces. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by the teacher's description of the music class. She mentions that besides playing instruments, students also have the chance to learn the process of composing or 'writing music'. Keywords like 'learn how to' in the task match directly with the information given by the teacher. |
| Q8 | 85 | It was 63 dollars last term. But this term it is 85 dollars, 22 dollars more than the original price | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that although the class used to cost 63 dollars, the price for the current semester is 85 dollars. Answer Explanation: The answer is the number 85, which tells us how many dollars the music class costs for this term. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 85 because the teacher explains that the price changed. While it was cheaper in the past, the new cost (the price for the current term) is 85 dollars. Keywords like 'cost' and 'dollars' help identify the correct number. |
| Q9 | 14th September / September 14th | The course starts on September 7th. Father: Can we start one week later, on September 14th? My daughter will be on a trip to France with her Mom on the 7th. Teacher: No problem | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the teacher mentioning that the official start date for the class is September 7th. However, Emma's father asks if she can start one week later, on September 14th, due to a family trip. The teacher confirms that this is okay. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Emma will begin her new music lessons on the 14th of September. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is September 14th because this is the specific date Emma's father requests for her to start. While the music course officially begins on September 7th, the father explains that Emma will be on a trip that day. He asks if she can start "one week later" on September 14th, and the teacher agrees by saying it is "No problem." |
| Q10 | Curtis | And the teacher for the class is Jamal Curtis. Just contact him if you have any further questions regarding the course | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly states that the person teaching the class is named Jamal Curtis, confirming that Curtis is the required last name for the notes. Answer Explanation: The answer is Curtis, which is the last name of the man who teaches the music class. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Curtis because when the teacher and the father finish talking about the music class, the teacher tells him the name of the instructor. She says the teacher is Jamal Curtis, which provides the missing piece of information for the note. |
Transcript
Teacher: Good afternoon. May I speak to Emma's parent?
Father: Afternoon. I'm her father. Who am I speaking to?
Teacher: This is Emma's teacher Jane Carson calling from the Art Centre. I'm just calling to talk about her drama class at the centre.
Father: Oh, thank you for calling. How's Emma doing in drama class? You know she just transferred here last month, unlike the others in her class who have been taking the course the whole semester since June. So I'm a bit worried that she might not fit in so well.
Teacher: There's no need to worry. She exhibits a strong performance in her drama class.
Father: Is that so?
Teacher: Yes. She didn't adapt to the new environment as quickly as I originally expected, and seemed a bit shy at first. But a few days later, she made a couple of friends and became more talkative and also more involved in class. Emma really is a role model for others, because she has always been an active participant during class. She voices her own ideas and is very creative.
Father: I didn't expect that. But I can tell that she really enjoys the course, because she's been talking about it at home frequently these past few weeks.
Teacher: That's great to hear. Interest is always the best teacher. I also have to inform you that there's been an adjustment in the timetable of the drama class next term.
Father: Why is that?
Teacher: It's not that the music room that we currently use isn't available. As there are too many enrolling for the coming semester, increased class size means that space is limited to house the whole class. Also the new classroom we use is not available during the current timeframe, so I'm afraid we have to change the time for it.
Father: I see. So when would it be?
Teacher: As you know, the current class begins at three fifteen. But the new time of the drama class would be a quarter to five.
Father: I'm afraid I have errands to run during that time.
Teacher: On the other campus the class still begins at three fifteen, but for the campus Emma goes to, it is the only time available for drama class.
Father: Oh, I see. I have to make adjustments to my chore schedule then. No problem.
Father: Miss Carson, I'm thinking about signing Emma up for another art course. I'm thinking about dance class.
Teacher: Dance class is a popular course here, a great choice for a child to shape up and have fun. But unfortunately, it is over-subscribed at the moment. I have to put you on the waiting list.
Father: That's too bad. What else can I choose from then? Could you give me some advice?
Teacher: Sure. Emma could take singing class as well. This would improve her musicality.
Father: Sounds good. When is that?
Teacher: It is held every Friday evening.
Father: That's too bad. Emma already has a swimming class earlier that evening. It will be too late for her to come home if she takes this course.
Teacher: There is also a vocal course available. Emma's got a great voice, I'm sure she'll stand out in the class.
Father: Tell me about it.
Teacher: The vocal course starts at 4.30 pm every Tuesday. It isn't fully booked yet. Great teacher, experienced and beloved by students. The price is a bit higher though.
Father: How much is it?
Teacher: It's 110 dollars.
Father: Oh, that's too much, way over our budget. We have to cover the extra cost if we choose it.
Teacher: Or maybe Emma could take music class.
Father: What is it about? Learning about songs and musicals?
Teacher: Well, the students have the opportunity to play different instruments like the piano, drum and so on. They can also learn how to write music under professional guidance.
Father: That's exactly what Emma is eager to learn. How much would it cost?
Teacher: It was 63 dollars last term. But this term it is 85 dollars, 22 dollars more than the original price.
Father: We can afford that. When does the course begin?
Teacher: The course starts on September 7th.
Father: Can we start one week later, on September 14th? My daughter will be on a trip to France with her Mom on the 7th.
Teacher: No problem. And the teacher for the class is Jamal Curtis. Just contact him if you have any further questions regarding the course.
Father: Jamal Curtis? How do you spell Curtis?
Teacher: Oh, it's C-U-R-T-I-S.
Father: Thank you.