CHILDREN’S ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 06 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–5 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
CHILDREN'S ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS
- Adults must accompany children under 1
- Cost: £2.50
- Workshops held in: Winter House, 2 Street
- Security device: must push the 3 to open door
- Should leave car behind the 4
- Book workshops by phoning the 5 (on 200765)
Questions 6–10 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Next two workshops
| Date | Workshop title | Children should bring | Please advise them to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/11 | 'Building 6' | 7 | 8 |
| 23/11 | '9' | (Nothing special) | 10 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 8 / eight | Well, all ages from five upwards are welcome, though we do ask that children below eight years of age are accompanied by an adult | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the rule for children's ages. It says that children who are 5 or older can join, but if a child is not yet 8 years old, a grown-up must stay with them. Answer Explanation: The answer '8' means that children who are younger than eight years old must have an adult with them during the workshop. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 8 because the man at the museum says that children 'below eight years of age' need to be 'accompanied by an adult.' In this sentence, the word 'below' has the same meaning as 'under.' This means if a child is younger than 8, they cannot be left alone at the museum. |
| Q2 | in Tamer / on Tamer / Tamer | MAN: Yes, it's Winter House.WOMAN: Right.MAN: And that's in Tamer Street.WOMAN: Could you spell that please?MAN: Yes, T-A-M-E-R Street | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows a conversation where the man gives the address for the workshops. He says the name of the street is Tamer and then spells it out (T-A-M-E-R) for the woman. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of the street where the children's workshops take place. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified when the museum employee provides the specific location for the workshops. He mentions 'Winter House' as the building and then clarifies that it is located on 'Tamer' Street. To ensure the caller gets it right, he even spells out the name of the street letter by letter. |
| Q3 | green button | And I do need to tell you that there's a security entrance, so you need to press the green button for someone to let you in | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that because there is a security system at the door, visitors must press the button that is green so that a person will allow them to enter. Answer Explanation: The answer "green button" refers to the specific part of the security system that a visitor must push to be allowed inside the building. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "green button" because the museum worker explains that the building has a security entrance. He tells the woman that she needs to use the green button to get inside. He also tells her not to use the red button. In this context, the word "press" in the text has the same meaning as "push" in the question. |
| Q4 | library | Your best bet is to leave your car at the back of the library - on a Saturday morning there are plenty of spaces there | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the best place to park a car is in the area behind the library because there are many empty spaces on Saturday mornings. Answer Explanation: The answer 'library' is the building where the woman should park her car. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'library' because the man suggests parking the car at the back of this building. In the conversation, the woman asks if there is parking because they are driving from another town. The man explains that the best place to 'leave your car' (park) is 'at the back of' the library. The word 'behind' in the notes has the same meaning as 'at the back of' used in the transcript. |
| Q5 | education department | Yes, and I must tell you, you really should book by calling the education department here It's two hundred-seven-six-five |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man explaining that a person should call the museum's section for learning (the education department) to reserve a spot for the classes. He then provides the specific phone number that corresponds to the one mentioned in the task. Answer Explanation: The answer "education department" refers to the specific office or group in the museum that is in charge of teaching and classes. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "education department" because the man tells the woman she should call that specific office to book or sign up for the workshops. He confirms this by giving the direct phone number 200765, which matches the number shown in the notes. To "book" means to reserve a place, and "department" means a specific part of a larger organization like a museum. |
| Q6 | castles | On Saturday the 16th there's Building Castles | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man explaining that on November 16th, the children will be doing an activity called Building Castles. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of the objects children will make in the class on November 16th. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'castles' because the museum worker tells the woman that on Saturday the 16th, the theme of the workshop is 'Building Castles'. Since the table already provides the word 'Building', you only need to write the word 'castles' to complete the title of the activity. |
| Q7 | old clothes | This involves quite a bit of glue, so just make sure the kids are in old clothes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man giving a specific instruction to the woman: because the kids will use glue, they should wear clothes that are old. Answer Explanation: The answer 'old clothes' refers to items of clothing that are worn-out or not special, which are suitable for activities where they might get dirty or stained. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found by listening to the museum staff's advice for the first workshop on the 16th. He explains that the 'Building Castles' activity uses a lot of glue, which can be messy. Therefore, he tells the woman to ensure the children are dressed in 'old clothes' so that getting dirty or 'mucky' is not a problem. |
| Q8 | bottle tops | And if possible, could you bring along bottle tops which the children might be able to use in the models, you know, as decoration | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the museum worker asking the parent to find and bring bottle caps so the children can use them to decorate the things they make. Answer Explanation: The answer "bottle tops" refers to the small caps used to close bottles, which the museum asks parents to provide for a children's activity. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "bottle tops" because, during the discussion about the workshop on November 16th (titled building 'Castles'), the museum staff member specifically asks the woman if she can provide these items. He explains that the children will use them to decorate the models they are building. This fits the requirement for the 'Children should bring' section of the table for that date. |
| Q9 | Undersea Worlds | WOMAN: That'll be the 23rd, won't it?MAN: Yes, that's right. On that day, it's what we call Undersea Worlds. This is where they make scenes with fishes, underground caverns and so on | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman and man agreeing that the date is the 23rd. The man then gives the specific name of the workshop happening on that day, which is 'Undersea Worlds'. Answer Explanation: The answer is the title of the group activity planned for children to attend on November 23rd. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found when the woman asks if the next Saturday is the 23rd, and the man confirms it is. He then explicitly states that the title for the workshop on that day is 'Undersea Worlds'. This is corroborated by his description of children making scenes involving fish and underwater caves. |
| Q10 | silver paper | But if you could search out some silver paper to bring along to use in the sessions, you know, it's shiny - it looks like water, that'd be great | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the museum worker asking the woman to look for and bring silver paper for the children to use because it looks like water. Answer Explanation: The answer is silver paper, which is the item the museum asks visitors to bring for the second workshop. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found in the section about the workshop on the 23rd (Undersea Worlds). The man tells the woman that children do not need special clothes, but he asks her to find some specific material to bring so they can use it to represent water in their art projects. He refers to this material as silver paper because it is shiny. |
Transcript
MAN: Good morning, Synmouth Museum. Can I help you?
WOMAN: Oh yes. Good morning. I'm interested in the children's workshops and I'd like a little more information, please.
MAN: Do you mean the Art and Craft workshops?
WOMAN: Yes. A friend of a friend mentioned them - the children do painting and make models and so forth.
MAN: Yes, of course. Um, where to begin? First of all, as you probably know, they run every Saturday.
WOMAN: Fine. And what about ages?
MAN: Well, all ages from five upwards are welcome, though we do ask that children below eight years of age are accompanied by an adult.
WOMAN: Fine. That wouldn't be a problem. What about cost?
MAN: Well, I think you'll find them very reasonable. It's £2.50 a child, with 80 pence off for two or more children from the same family.
WOMAN: Oh yes, very reasonable. And are they held in the main museum?
MAN: Not exactly. They're nearby.
WOMAN: Could you give me the full address? I don't know the area very well.
MAN: Yes, it's Winter House.
WOMAN: Right.
MAN: And that's in Tamer Street.
WOMAN: Could you spell that please?
MAN: Yes, T-A-M-E-R Street.
WOMAN: Lovely.
MAN: And I do need to tell you that there's a security entrance, so you need to press the green button for someone to let you in. Don't press the red button please, but don't worry, it's all clearly labelled.
WOMAN: OK. And one more question - is parking available nearby? We're driving in from out of town.
MAN: Your best bet is to leave your car at the back of the library - on a Saturday morning there are plenty of spaces there. It's right next door to the museum.
WOMAN: And can I ask about booking places?
MAN: Yes, and I must tell you, you really should book by calling the education department here.
WOMAN: Oh, I'm sorry, should I have rung them instead of the main museum number?
MAN: No, that's fine this time, please don't worry. But for future reference, I'll give you the direct number. It's two hundred-seven-six-five.
WOMAN: Great, I've got that.
MAN: But I'm very happy to give you information about the next two workshops. On Saturday the 16th there's Building Castles.
WOMAN: Oh, sounds great!
MAN: This involves quite a bit of glue, so just make sure the kids are in old clothes.
WOMAN: I know, ones I don't mind getting mucky.
MAN: Exactly. And if possible, could you bring along bottle tops which the children might be able to use in the models, you know, as decoration?
WOMAN: We'll certainly try to find some for you.
MAN: Then the following week ...
WOMAN: That'll be the 23rd, won't it?
MAN: Yes, that's right. On that day, it's what we call Undersea Worlds. This is where they make scenes with fishes, underground caverns and so on.
WOMAN: Is that likely to get very dirty? Lots of paint splashes?
MAN: Not really, so we don't recommend any special clothes for that one. But if you could search out some silver paper to bring along to use in the sessions, you know, it's shiny - it looks like water, that'd be great.
WOMAN: Yes, of course. We'll see what we can come up with. Well, thank you ever so much for all your help. The sessions sound really good and I'll certainly book up for the next two.
MAN: Lovely. Thanks very much for ringing.
WOMAN: Bye.
MAN: Bye-bye.