Belluci’s Restaurant - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Succeed in IELTS Academic Listening Test 8 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–3 One Choice
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
Questions 4–10 Form Completion
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Belluci's Restaurant
Sam's suggestions
Would go best with the Lasagna:
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Other side dishes that Sam mentions:
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CUSTOMER DETAILS
Booking made on: 5th August
Date when customers will be at the restaurant: 8
Time: 7:00 pm
Number of people: 9
Email address: 10 @ .com
Customer phone number: 01445 333 6451
Customer willing to have emails sent to them: Yes
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | B | For every three bottles of house red or white wine ordered, you will get a bottle free | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly states that if you order three bottles of wine, the restaurant will give you one bottle for free. Answer Explanation: The answer means that a customer must order three bottles of wine to receive an additional one at no cost. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Sam states that customers receive one free bottle for every three bottles of wine they order. In the conversation, David asks about drink discounts, and Sam explains: "For every three bottles of house red or white wine ordered, you will get a bottle free." The words "ordered" and "buy" have the same meaning here. |
| Q2 | B | I think most of my friends will want to drink Italian wine | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David saying directly that he thinks his friends would like to drink wine from Italy. Answer Explanation: The answer corresponds to choice B, which means David's friends prefer Italian wine. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because David explicitly states that he believes most of his friends will want to drink Italian wine. Although he mentions French and Spanish wine as common choices in other places, his friends' preference is Italian. |
| Q3 | A | Well, you are in luck because the Champagne used to cost £25 per bottle but now it's only £20 per bottle so you'll save £5 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that one bottle of champagne previously cost £25, but customers now only have to pay £20. Answer Explanation: The answer A means that a bottle of champagne costs £20. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Sam explains the current cost of the champagne. While it used to cost £25 in the past, the price right now is £20 per bottle. Therefore, £20 is the correct current price. |
| Q4 | Mixed Salad | we have a selection of salads such as a mixed salad and a Greek salad. They would be the best option with that main course | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the restaurant offers salads, including a mixed salad and a Greek salad, and points out that these are the best choices to eat with the main dish. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to "Mixed Salad", which is a fresh dish made of different mixed vegetables served alongside a main meal. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed because David asks about side dishes to eat with the lasagna. Sam recommends a selection of salads, explicitly naming a "mixed salad" and a "Greek salad", stating they "would be the best option with that main course". Therefore, "Mixed Salad" fits the note for food that would go best with the lasagna. |
| Q5 | Greek Salad | we have a selection of salads such as a mixed salad and a Greek salad. They would be the best option with that main course | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that a mixed salad and a Greek salad are the best choices to eat together with the main dish (lasagna). Answer Explanation: The answer means a fresh salad made in the Greek style, which usually includes vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed by Sam when David asks what side dishes go well with the lasagna. Sam recommends a selection of salads, specifically naming a "mixed salad" and a "Greek salad", stating they "would be the best option with that main course". |
| Q6 | bread with herbs / bread herbs | Some other side dishes that are popular are tomato bread with herbs and Italian cheese with peppers | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that other popular side dish choices include bread made with tomato and herbs, along with cheese and peppers. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to tomato bread served with herbs as a side dish option. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by Sam mentioning popular side dishes to David. Sam lists "tomato bread with herbs" and "Italian cheese with peppers" as options after discussing salads. |
| Q7 | cheese with peppers | Some other side dishes that are popular are tomato bread with herbs and Italian cheese with peppers | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Sam listing the other well-liked side dishes available at the restaurant, which include tomato bread with herbs and cheese accompanied by peppers. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to a side dish made of cheese served together with peppers. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by Sam's explanation of popular side dishes. When David asks about side dishes to go with the lasagna, Sam mentions salads as the best option, and then adds other popular items, specifically naming 'tomato bread with herbs' and 'Italian cheese with peppers'. |
| Q8 | 27th August / 27 August / August 27 / August 27th | Sam: I'm afraid we are all booked up on that date but we can reserve a table for you for the week after on the 27th of August. Is that OK? David: Yes, that will be fine | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Sam offers to book a table for the 27th of August instead, and David agrees to this date. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the customer will visit the restaurant on the date of August 27th. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed by Sam and David's conversation about reserving a table. David asks about the 20th of August, but Sam mentions that the restaurant is fully booked on that day. Sam then suggests reserving a table for the following week on the "27th of August," and David accepts by saying "that will be fine." Therefore, the customer will come on the 27th August. |
| Q9 | 15 fifteen / 15 | Sam: How many people will there be? David: Fifteen | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the restaurant worker asking how many people are coming, and the customer answering that there will be 15 people. Answer Explanation: The answer means that 15 guests will attend the party at the restaurant. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 15 (or fifteen) because Sam asks about the group size by saying, "How many people will there be?" and David immediately replies with "Fifteen." |
| Q10 | david.hamill@worthing | David: Sure, it's david.hamill@worthing.com, d a v i d (dot) h a m i l l @ w o r t h i n g (dot) com | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David clearly stating and spelling out his email address as david.hamill@worthing.com. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the first part and domain name of David's email address, which is written as david.hamill@worthing. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when Sam asks David for his email address to send updates and offers. David responds by giving and spelling out his full email address: 'david.hamill@worthing.com'. Because the form already includes '@ .com' around the blank, the missing text to complete the email address is 'david.hamill@worthing'. |
Transcript
Sam: Hello. Belluci's Restaurant, Sam speaking. How may I help you?
David: Hi, my name's David Marsden, and I'm calling to ask about the offers I saw on the website for your restaurant. I am thinking about organising a party for a friend's birthday.
Sam: Yes, Mr Marsden, what information would you like to know?
David: You can call me David.
Sam: OK, great. So, David, what can I help you with?
David: Well, first of all, I wanted to know if the 50% offer that you have on for certain dishes is valid for week nights as well as on the weekend. The party may take place during the week, you see.
Sam: Well, there are many dishes that are 50% off on weekends and only a small number of dishes are 50% off during the week. For example, the Spaghetti Bolognaise is 50% off on whatever day you come in during this month, and Lasagna and steaks are 50% off on our most busy days, which are Saturday and Sunday.
David: Would you be able to do a discount on the Lasagna if there was a large group of people coming in during the week?
Sam: We can only do a 25% discount, but we can do a 50% discount for large groups on any dessert you have with the Lasagna.
David: Well, that sounds like a good deal.
Sam: There are many other offers that we have on, at the moment, as well.
David: What about drinks? Are there any discounts on drinks?
Sam: Yes, of course. For every three bottles of house red or white wine ordered, you will get a bottle free. So that is four bottles of wine for only about £25. If you order two bottles of champagne you will get half a bottle free of charge as well.
David: That sounds like a really good offer. Which house wine do you stock? Most restaurants have French house wine and sometimes Spanish but I think most of my friends will want to drink Italian wine.
Sam: We normally serve French as the house wine but we will be able to find a nice Italian one instead, if you prefer.
David: That would be great. What about Champagne? We will probably order at least two really good bottles. How much would a good bottle cost?
Sam: Well, you are in luck because the Champagne used to cost £25 per bottle but now it's only £20 per bottle so you'll save £5.
David: That sounds like a good price based on my experience. Now, what side dishes are on the menu that could be ordered with the Lasagna?
Sam: Well, we have a range of side dishes, some go better with the Lasagna than others but of course it's your choice. The chef's special side dish is a chicken and cheese dish. This may be too heavy to have with Lasagna but we have a selection of salads such as a mixed salad and a Greek salad. They would be the best option with that main course. Some other side dishes that are popular are tomato bread with herbs and Italian cheese with peppers.
David: That all sounds very tasty and I'm sure all the people who are coming to the party will like these types of dishes. I might come in during the week to try out some of your food before the party.
Sam: So, would you like to reserve the table then for your party?
David: Yes. I was wondering if you have any tables free for the 20th of August?
Sam: I'm afraid we are all booked up on that date but we can reserve a table for you for the week after on the 27th of August. Is that OK?
David: Yes, that will be fine.
Sam: How many people will there be?
David: Fifteen. Can we have the table for 7:00 o'clock on that evening?
Sam: Yes, that can be arranged. Please, can I take your phone number for the booking?
David: Yes, it's 01445 333 6451
Sam: OK, that's great. Can I also take your email address to send you information about the restaurant and update you about offers and evening entertainment?
David: Sure, it's david.hamill@worthing.com, d a v i d (dot) h a m i l l @ w o r t h i n g (dot) com
Sam: Great! Well, I think that's all I need for the moment. We will be in touch closer to the date when you'll be coming to the restaurant. If you want to ask anything or order anything special we can cater for most requests.
David: Yes, that would be good as I'm sure I'll think of something.
Sam: Bye Bye David. Speak soon.