Events during Kenton Festival - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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Events during Kenton Festival |
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Start date: ……….16th………. May |
Opening ceremony (first day)
The mayor will make a speech A 2 will perform Performance of a 3 About Helen Tungate (a 4) Evening fireworks display situated across the 5 Other events
Venue: 7 House
Venue: the 9 market in the town centre Time: 2 and 5 pm every day except 1st day of festival
Venue: library Time: 6.30 pm on the 18th Tickets available online from festival box office and from shops which have the festival 10 in their windows |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
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| Q1 | 2.45 | the events will start at 2.45 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that the events will begin at 2:45. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates the specific time of 2:45. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the time mentioned in the excerpt, showing that the events will start at 2:45. |
| Q2 | band | Then there’ll be a performance by a band. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that there will be a performance by a group of musicians playing instruments together. Answer Explanation: The answer 'band' refers to a group of musicians who play music together. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'band' because it fits the context of a musical performance involving multiple musicians, which is commonly referred to as a band. |
| Q3 | play | After that, a community group from the town will perform a play they’ve written themselves, just a short one. It’s about Helen Tungate. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript is saying that after the opening ceremony, a community group from the town will perform a short play that they wrote themselves. The play is about Helen Tungate. Answer Explanation: The answer 'play' is a type of performance. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer 'play' is correct because according to the excerpt, the community group will perform a play about Helen Tungate. |
| Q4 | scientist | She was a scientist years ago. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that at a point in the past, 'She' worked in a field called science. Answer Explanation: The answer 'scientist' refers to a person who studies or works in the field of science. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'scientist' because the word 'scientist' matches the description of someone involved in the field of science, which aligns with the information provided in the excerpt where 'She' is mentioned to have been a scientist. |
| Q5 | river | later, as the sun sets, there’ll be a firework display. You should go to the park to watch, as you’ll get the best view from there, and the display takes place on the opposite side of the river. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that a fireworks display will happen at a park, and it will be best seen from the park because the display is on the other side of a river. Answer Explanation: The answer means the fireworks are across the water. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'river' because the fireworks are being displayed across the river. The phrase 'the opposite side of the river' tells us the fireworks are across the river from the park. |
| Q6 | grandparents | For example, the students of the art college have produced a number of videos, all connected with relationships between children and their grandparents. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript talks about students from an art college making videos. These videos are about the relationships that children have with their grandparents. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'grandparents'. This word means the parents of a person's mother or father. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'grandparents' because it matches the subject of the videos mentioned in the transcript, which focus on the connections between children and their grandparents. |
| Q7 | Handsworth | the videos are being shown in Handsworth House. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript indicates that the videos are being shown at Handsworth House. Answer Explanation: The answer 'Handsworth' refers to the location where the videos are being shown. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the location mentioned in the excerpt, confirming that the videos are indeed being shown at Handsworth House during the festival. |
| Q8 | traditional | there’ll be a demonstration of traditional dances from all round the country. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says there will be a presentation of dances from many different places in the country. Answer Explanation: The answer 'traditional' means dances that have been performed for a long time and are part of a culture. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer 'traditional' is right because the excerpt mentions dances from all over the country, which likely means dances that have been part of those areas for a long time. |
| Q9 | outdoor | It’s in the market in the town centre – the outdoor one, not the covered market. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says the market is in the town center and it's not covered. Answer Explanation: The answer 'outdoor' means 'not covered'. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer 'outdoor' means 'not covered' and is the correct answer because the excerpt says the market is not covered. |
| Q10 | logo | Yes, you can book online, or you can buy them when you arrive in Kenton, either at the festival box office, or from any shops displaying our logo in the windows. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that people can buy festival tickets online or in person in Kenton at the festival box office or at shops that have a special sign. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'logo', which means a special symbol or picture that represents a company or organization. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'logo' because the excerpt mentions that people can buy tickets at shops that have the festival 'logo' in their windows. |
Transcript
MAN: Good morning, Kenton Festival box office. How can I help you?
WOMAN: Oh, good morning. I’m coming to Kenton for a few days’ holiday next month, and a friend told me there’s a festival. She gave me this number to find out about it.
MAN: That’s right, the festival begins on the 16th of May and goes on till the 19th.
WOMAN: Oh, that’s great. I’ll be there from the 15th till the 19th. So could you tell me the programme, please?
MAN: Well, on the first day, there’s the opening ceremony, in the town centre. People start gathering around 2 o’clock, to get a good place to see from, and the events will start at 2.45, and finish about 5.30.
WOMAN: OK, thanks. I’ll make sure I get there early to get a good spot.
MAN: The festival will be officially opened by the mayor. He’ll just speak for a few minutes, welcoming everyone to the festival. All the town councillors will be there, and of course lots of other people.
WOMAN: Right.
MAN: Then there’ll be a performance by a band. Most years we have a children’s choir, but this year the local army cadets offered to perform, and they’re very good.
WOMAN: Uhuh.
MAN: After that, a community group from the town will perform a play they’ve written themselves, just a short one. It’s about Helen Tungate. I don’t know if you’ve heard of her?
WOMAN: I certainly have. She was a scientist years ago.
MAN: That’s right. She was born in Kenton exactly 100 years ago, so we’re celebrating her centenary.
WOMAN: I’m a biologist, so I’ve always been interested in her, I didn’t realise she came from Kenton.
MAN: Yes. Well, all that will take place in the afternoon, and later, as the sun sets, there’ll be a firework display. You should go to the park to watch, as you’ll get the best view from there, and the display takes place on the opposite side of the river. It’s always one of the most popular events in the festival.
WOMAN: Sounds great.
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WOMAN: And what’s happening on the other days?
MAN: There are several events that go on the whole time. For example, the students of the art college have produced a number of videos, all connected with relationships between children and their grandparents.
WOMAN: That sounds interesting. It makes a change from children and parents, doesn’t it!
MAN: Exactly. Because the art college is in use for classes, throughout the festival, the videos are being shown in Handsworth House.
WOMAN: How do you spell the name?
MAN: H-A-N-D-S-W-O-R-T-H. Handsworth House. It’s close to the Town Hall.
WOMAN: Right.
MAN: Now let me see, what else can I tell you about?
WOMAN: Are there any displays of ballet dancing? I’m particularly interested in that as I do it as a hobby.
MAN: There isn’t any ballet, I’m afraid, but there’ll be a demonstration of traditional dances from all round the country.
WOMAN: Oh, that’d be nice. Where’s that being held?
MAN: It’s in the market in the town centre – the outdoor one, not the covered market. And it’s on at 2 and 5 every afternoon of the festival, apart from the first day.
WOMAN: Lovely. I’m interested in all kinds of dancing, so I’m sure I’ll enjoy that!
MAN: Mmm. I’m sure you will.
WOMAN: And I’d really like to go to some concerts, if there are any.
MAN: Yes, there are several. Three performed by professionals, and one by local children.
WOMAN: And where is it being held?
MAN: It’s in the library, which is in Part Street. On the 18th, at 6.30 in the evening.
WOMAN: I presume I’ll need tickets for that.
MAN: Yes, you can book online, or you can buy them when you arrive in Kenton, either at the festival box office, or from any shops displaying our logo in the windows.
WOMAN: Well, I think that’ll keep me busy for the whole of my stay in Kenton. Thank you so much for all your help.
MAN: You’re welcome. I hope you enjoy your stay.
WOMAN: Thank you. Goodbye.