Artist’s Exhibition - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Practice Test Plus 1 Academic Listening Test 5 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–20 Note Completion
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Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or A NUMBER for each answer.
Artist's Exhibition
General details:
Place: 11 No. 1 12
Dates: 6th October – 13
Display details:
- jewellery
- furniture
- ceramics
- 14
- sculpture
Expect to see:
crockery in the shape of 15
silver jewellery, e.g. large rings containing 16
a shoe sculpture made out of 17
Go to demonstrations called: '18'
Artist's Conservatory
Courses include:
Chinese brush painting
19
silk painting
Fees include:
Studio use
Access to the shop
Supply of 20
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | Royal Museum | It's being held at the Royal Museum which – for those of you who are unfamiliar with the area – is located opposite the library in West Street, right on the corner the actual address is number 1, Queen's Park Road – it isn't difficult to find |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the event is at the Royal Museum and gives the exact address as number 1, Queen's Park Road. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the Royal Museum as the location where the art show is happening. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because the narrator explicitly mentions that the exhibition is occurring at the Royal Museum. They follow this by providing the specific address, which includes 'number 1, Queen's Park Road'. The phrase 'held at' acts as a keyword signal that the name of the venue is about to be mentioned. |
| Q12 | Queen's Park Road / Queen's Park Rd / Queens Park Road / Queens Park Rd | the actual address is number 1, Queen's Park Road – it isn't difficult to find | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly states that the location for the art show is 1 Queen's Park Road. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of the street where the art exhibition (the show) will take place. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Queen's Park Road because when the announcer talks about the place of the exhibition, they provide the exact street address. After mentioning the museum, they say the address is number 1 on this specific street, which helps people find the building. |
| Q13 | 10th December / 10th Dec | The exhibition will run for 9 weeks and will begin on the 6th of October and continue until the 10th December | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says the art show lasts for nine weeks, starting in early October and ending on December 10th. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the final day of the art show, which is December 10th. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the speaker's statement regarding the duration of the show. To find the end date, we look for when it will 'continue until,' which indicates the closing date. The speaker mentions that the event starts on the 6th of October and ends on the 10th of December. |
| Q14 | metal work | Well, amongst the items on display will be some exciting pieces of modern jewellery, furniture, ceramics, metal work and sculpture | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript lists five specific categories of art objects that visitors will see at the show: jewellery, furniture, ceramics, metal work, and sculpture. Answer Explanation: The answer is metal work, which refers to art objects made from metals. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is determined by looking at the list of items the announcer says will be at the exhibition. The transcript lists modern jewellery, furniture, ceramics, metal work, and sculpture as the types of things on display. Since the other items are already listed in the notes, 'metal work' is the missing piece. |
| Q15 | garden vegetables / vegetables | Local artist Kate Maine will be there to discuss her collection of pots and bowls that she has made to resemble garden vegetables | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says Kate Maine makes a collection of bowls and pots that looks exactly like vegetables you find in a garden. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the dishes, like bowls and pots, are made to look like food grown in a garden. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'garden vegetables' because the transcript mentions an artist named Kate Maine who creates 'pots and bowls' (which are types of crockery). It specifically says she made them to 'resemble' (meaning to look like or be in the shape of) 'garden vegetables'. To support this, the speaker gives examples like bowls shaped like cabbages and teapots shaped like tomatoes. |
| Q16 | coloured stones / colored stones / stones | Some of her rings are quite extraordinary and have beautiful coloured stones in them | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that some of the rings in the exhibition have beautiful stones with different colours inside them. Answer Explanation: The answer is coloured stones, which are bright and pretty rocks used to decorate objects like rings. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is ‘coloured stones’ because the speaker talks about silver jewellery made by Cynthia Course. The speaker mentions that her rings are special and contain beautiful coloured stones. |
| Q17 | white paper / paper | Take, for example, Susan Cup's sculpture of 25 pairs of white paper shoes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript talks about an artist named Susan Cup who made a sculpture. This sculpture consists of 25 pairs of shoes created using white paper. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the artwork featuring shoes is created from paper that is white in color. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "(white) paper" because when the announcer describes the sculptures on display, she specifically mentions a piece by Susan Cup. She describes this piece as a sculpture made of "white paper shoes." Consequently, paper is the material used to make the sculpture. |
| Q18 | Face to Face / Face-to-Face | As part of the exhibition, there will be a series of demonstrations called 'Face to Face' which will take place every Sunday afternoon during the exhibition and these will provide an opportunity for you to meet the artists | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that during the art show, there is a set of events called 'Face to Face'. In these events, people can meet the artists who made the work. Answer Explanation: The answer 'Face to Face' is the specific name of a series of events where visitors can meet the artists and watch them work. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer identifies the title of the 'demonstrations' mentioned in the notes. The transcript explicitly states that as part of the exhibition, there is a series of presentations titled 'Face to Face'. This program allows the public to meet the artists in person on Sunday afternoons. |
| Q19 | pencil drawing | The courses cover all media and include subjects such as Chinese brush painting, pencil drawing and silk painting | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the art classes include three specific types: Chinese brush painting, pencil drawing, and silk painting. Answer Explanation: The answer "pencil drawing" is one of the specific art subjects you can learn in the classes. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "pencil drawing" because the speaker lists it as one of the three examples of courses available at the Artist's Conservatory, alongside Chinese brush painting and silk painting. This matches the list format in the notes. Key phrases like "subjects such as" signal that a list of course types will follow. |
| Q20 | all materials | Fees are very reasonable and include the use of an excellent studio and access to the art shop which you will find sells everything from paper to CDs and they also include the provision of all materials | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the cost of the art classes pays for using the studio, visiting the art shop, and also provides you with all the items you need to make your art. Answer Explanation: The answer "all materials" refers to the items needed to create art, such as paper, paint, or tools. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is located in the section discussing the Artist's Conservatory classes and their costs. The notes ask what the fees cover. The transcript uses the phrase "provision of all materials," where "provision" is a synonym for "supply." This matches the note that states "Supply of all materials." |
Transcript
Announcer: And now for some information on local events and activities. A couple of announcements for art-lovers and budding artists alike. First, a new collection of artwork is going on show to the public next month in the form of an artists' exhibition. The exhibition will include many different types of art ... over 100 different pieces, by 58 artists from the local area. It's being held at the Royal Museum which – for those of you who are unfamiliar with the area – is located opposite the library in West Street, right on the corner ... the actual address is number 1, Queen's Park Road – it isn't difficult to find. The exhibition will run for 9 weeks and will begin on the 6th of October and continue until the 10th December. So there's plenty of time for you to go along and have a look and I'm sure that will be worth doing.
What will you see there? Well, amongst the items on display will be some exciting pieces of modern jewellery, furniture, ceramics, metal work and sculpture. To give you some examples ... Local artist Kate Maine will be there to discuss her collection of pots and bowls that she has made to resemble garden vegetables. They're the sort of thing that would brighten up any dining table, and range from things like yellow cabbage-shaped bowls to round tomato-shaped teapots. Prize-winner Cynthia Course, will also be there to talk about her silver jewellery, all of which she produced using ideas from the rural setting of her country home. Some of her rings are quite extraordinary and have beautiful coloured stones in them. Or if you prefer sculpture, there's plenty of that too. Take, for example, Susan Cup's sculpture of 25 pairs of white paper shoes. It sounds easy, but believe me it looks incredible! All of these items along with many others will be on sale throughout the exhibition period.
As part of the exhibition, there will be a series of demonstrations called 'Face to Face' which will take place every Sunday afternoon during the exhibition and these will provide an opportunity for you to meet the artists.
The second set of activities are for those who would prefer to indulge in some artwork themselves ... the Artist's Conservatory are holding a series of courses over the autumn period. The courses cover all media and include subjects such as Chinese brush painting, pencil drawing and silk painting. All the tutors are experienced artists, course sizes are kept to a minimum of 15 and there will be plenty of individual assistance.
All the sessions offer excellent value for money and the opportunity to relax in a delightful rural setting. Fees are very reasonable and include the use of an excellent studio and access to the art shop which you will find sells everything from paper to CDs and they also include the provision of all materials. For more information on dates, cost and availability you should get in touch with the programme co-ordinator on 4592 839584 or go direct to the website ...