Booking an Airport Shuttle to Cambridge - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert On Cambridge IELTS 07 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–4 One Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C
Questions 5–10 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
SHUTTLE RESERVATION
Name: Echo Grey
Age: 21
Nationality: 5
Flight No.: 6
Arrival time: 3:05 p.m.
Heathrow airport, terminal: 7
Seat reservation:
To: Cambridge
Ticket: single and 8
Departure time: 16: 10
Fare: £18 including 9
Payment: American Express
Credit card number: 10
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | A | Man: How about taking a taxi? It is the quickest and most comfortable way | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man asking the woman how she feels about taking a taxi, which is his first recommendation for her journey. Answer Explanation: The answer "A" means that a taxi is the very first type of transportation that the man suggests to the woman. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because after the woman asks for travel advice to get to Cambridge, the man immediately suggests taking a taxi as his first idea. Important keywords include "suggestions" and the man's suggestion "How about taking a taxi?", which appears before any other travel options mentioned in the conversation. |
| Q2 | B | Woman: I lost my driving license the day before yesterday | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman directly stating that she lost her driving license two days ago, which is why she cannot hire a car. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the woman cannot rent a car because she does not have her driver's license anymore. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because when the man suggests renting a car, the woman asks if she needs a driving license. She then explains that she cannot drive because she lost her license two days ago. Keywords to note are "driving license" and "lost". |
| Q3 | B | Usually, the minimum fare is about fourteen pounds | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the lowest ticket price to ride the coach is around fourteen pounds. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the lowest price for a coach ticket is 14 pounds (£14). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the man clearly states the cost when the woman asks about taking a coach. He says that the minimum fare is about fourteen pounds. The word "minimum" means the lowest amount, and fourteen pounds corresponds to £14. |
| Q4 | C | Woman: How long would I get to Cambridge by a coach? Man: I think it is about three hours. Woman: Really? That's too slow. Why does it need such a long time | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman asking how long the coach takes. When the man says it takes three hours, she complains that it is too slow and takes a very long time. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the coach takes a very long time to reach the destination. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because when the woman asks how long the journey by coach takes, the man tells her it is around three hours. The woman immediately responds that this is "too slow" and asks why it takes "such a long time." Therefore, taking too long is the disadvantage. |
| Q5 | American | Clerk: What's your nationality? Woman: I come from New York. Clerk: OK. American. Woman: Yes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the worker asking the passenger about her nationality. After she says she is from New York, the worker clarifies that she is American, which she confirms. Answer Explanation: The answer "American" means the woman is a citizen of the United States of America. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "American" because when the clerk asks for her nationality, the woman mentions that she comes from New York. The clerk confirms by asking if she is American, and she answers "Yes". |
| Q6 | BA188 | Clerk: And your flight number? Woman: It is BA188 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the clerk asking the woman for her flight number, and she responds that it is BA188. Answer Explanation: The answer means the code for the woman's airplane trip is BA188. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed because the airport clerk asks the woman for her flight number, and she directly states that it is BA188. Keywords to listen for are "flight number" and "BA188". |
| Q7 | 5 | Clerk: Sure. Which terminal? Woman: It is let me think Clerk: Is it terminal five? Woman: Oh, yes |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the clerk asking if she is arriving at terminal five, and the woman confirms that terminal five is correct. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the woman will arrive at airport terminal number 5. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "5" because when the clerk asks about the specific airport terminal ("Which terminal?"), he asks if it is "terminal five". The woman confirms this by saying, "Oh, yes." |
| Q8 | super save | Clerk: A single ticket of super save is 18 pounds and includes coffee | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the ticket the woman is buying is a single "super save" ticket that costs 18 pounds. Answer Explanation: The answer "super save" means a special, cheaper type of travel ticket. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "super save" because the woman asks for a single ticket with a discount, and the clerk informs her about a "super save ticket" available at 16:10. Later, the clerk confirms that her booking is for "a single ticket of super save". Therefore, the ticket is a single and "super save" ticket. |
| Q9 | coffee | Clerk: A single ticket of super save is 18 pounds and includes coffee | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the airport clerk stating that the ticket price is 18 pounds and that coffee comes with it. Answer Explanation: The answer "coffee" refers to a popular warm drink that is included for free with the shuttle ticket. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the woman asks about the cost of the trip ("How much is the fare?"). The clerk answers that the special ticket costs 18 pounds and "includes coffee". Therefore, "coffee" is the correct item to complete the note "Fare: £18 including...". |
| Q10 | 3339 5183 7799 6047 | Clerk: Of course. Please tell me your number? Woman: It is 3339 5183 7799 6047 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the clerk requesting the card number and the woman stating the digits: 3339 5183 7799 6047. Answer Explanation: The answer gives the 16-digit credit card number that the woman provides to pay for her ticket. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 3339 5183 7799 6047 because the clerk asks for her card number after she chooses to pay with American Express, and she clearly reads out this exact sequence of numbers. |
Transcript
Man: Hello, how are things going?
Woman: Not bad. But...
Man: What's the trouble?
Woman: I'm worried about my trip.
Man: Yeah. I remember you will go to Cambridge next week. Is that right?
Woman: Yes. But, I'm not sure about the choice of transportation when I get off the flight.
Man: Don't you remember I'm from London?
Woman: Oh, right. Could you give me some suggestions?
Man: Of course.
Woman: I will arrive at London Heathrow Airport and then go to Cambridge.
Man: How about taking a taxi? It is the quickest and most comfortable way.
Woman: Sure. I know. But it's too expensive.
Man: Right.
Woman: What do you think of the underground?
Man: Darling, there is no underground to your destination from London, OK?
Woman: OK.
Man: Why don't you rent a private car?
Woman: You mean hire a car at the airport?
Man: Yes.
Woman: Is it very expensive?
Man: The cost depends on the type of the car.
Woman: Maybe it is a good choice. Oh, do I need my driving license?
Man: Of course. Don't you have a license?
Woman: I lost my driving license the day before yesterday.
Man: I'm so sorry.
Woman: And I do not really want to drive myself after a long flight.
Man: Well. How about taking a coach from the airport?
Woman: A coach?
Man: Yes.
Woman: Do you know how much that costs?
Man: Usually, the minimum fare is about fourteen pounds.
Woman: Single or return?
Man: Of course it is one-way ticket.
Woman: That's quite cheap.
Man: Yes.
Woman: How about the number of passengers in a coach?
Man: Let me see. It is around 20 to 30.
Woman: How long would I get to Cambridge by a coach?
Man: I think it is about three hours.
Woman: Really? That's too slow. Why does it need such a long time?
Man: Hmmm, because it has many stops during the route.
Woman: Oh no.
Man: And the last choice is the airport shuttle.
Woman: Yes. Tell me some more information about it.
Man: I'm not very sure about it. It is better for you to get the information from airport clerks.
Woman: Sure. Do you know the telephone number?
Man: Let me check... I think I save it in my mobile phone... yes, here it is.
Woman: OK. I call it now.
Clerk: Good morning. This is the Transport Information at London Heathrow Airport. How can I help you?
Woman: Good morning. I'd like to reserve a seat on the airport shuttle.
Clerk: OK. I just have to fill out this form out for you. What's your name?
Woman: My name is Echo Grey.
Clerk: And your age?
Woman: I'm 21 years old.
Clerk: What's your nationality?
Woman: I come from New York.
Clerk: OK. American.
Woman: Yes.
Clerk: And your flight number?
Woman: It is BA188.
Clerk: What date will you arrive?
Woman: 26th August.
Clerk: Do you know the arrival time?
Woman: You mean Heathrow Airport?
Clerk: Yes.
Woman: It is five past three in the afternoon.
Clerk: Sure. Which terminal?
Woman: It is... let me think...
Clerk: Is it terminal five?
Woman: Oh, yes.
Clerk: So that's the Heathrow Airport to Cambridge on the 26th August.
Woman: Yes.
Clerk: Single ticket or return?
Woman: Just single. Does that have some discount? I mean some special tickets?
Clerk: There will be a super save ticket after 4 o'clock in the afternoon on the 26th August.
Woman: That's so great. So what's the departure time?
Clerk: 16:10.
Woman: That will give me plenty of time to collect my baggage.
Clerk: Sure.
Woman: How much is the fare?
Clerk: A single ticket of super save is 18 pounds and includes coffee.
Woman: That sounds good. Oh, how long will I take to get to Cambridge?
Clerk: Up to two hours.
Woman: Great.
Clerk: The last thing, how will you pay your shuttle fare?
Woman: Do you accept American Express?
Clerk: Of course. Please tell me your number?
Woman: It is 3339 5183 7799 6047.
Clerk: OK. Thank you for choosing Heathrow Airport shuttle. You can get your shuttle ticket from our reception when you arrive at Heathrow.
Woman: Thanks for your help.
Clerk: You are welcome. Goodbye.
Woman: Goodbye.