Fairview Lake Camping Centre - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Succeed in IELTS Academic Listening Test 6 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–8 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Fairview Lake Camping Centre
The three functions of the centre are:
• conference centre
• Example: educational institution
• place for fun-filled weekends
The customer wants to bring children who have 1
SPORTS: Sailing, windsurfing, volleyball, rowing, and a sport most children have never tried which is 2
Accommodation Facilities
• The Birch Unit - sleeps 3
• Greenback Row - sleeps the same number of people
• Cabins 1 - 3: sleep 10 people
• Cabins 4: sleep 12 people each
Mr Bryson's booking arrangements
• The customer would bring 5 students for the course.
• He would like to book the course starting Sunday 6
• The cost for one week would be 7 per child.
• The school's telephone number is 8
Questions 9–10 One Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | failed exams | I was thinking particularly of some of our children who have failed exams, and need to retake them next year | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the customer saying that he wants to bring schoolchildren who did not pass their school tests. Answer Explanation: The answer means students did not pass their school tests. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'failed exams' because the caller explains which students he wants to help. He mentions that he is planning to bring children who have 'failed exams' so they can prepare to take them again next year. |
| Q2 | archery | Most children have never tried archery, so we offer courses in that, too | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the majority of kids have never practiced archery before, so the centre offers classes in this activity. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the sport of shooting arrows with a bow at a target. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "archery" because the notes ask for a sport that most children have never tried before. In the conversation, the receptionist mentions several sports and specifically notes that "most children have never tried archery", matching the prompt directly. |
| Q3 | 8 people | Well, we have the Birch Unit that sleeps 8 people, and Greenback Row which sleeps the same number | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states clearly that the Birch Unit has enough beds for 8 people. Answer Explanation: The answer means that 8 people can sleep in the Birch Unit accommodation. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "8 people" because the customer asks where the children would stay, and the receptionist explicitly states that the Birch Unit "sleeps 8 people". |
| Q4 | 5 / 6 / 5 and 6 | Cabins 5 and 6 sleep twelve people each | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript directly states that Cabin 5 and Cabin 6 can each accommodate twelve people. Answer Explanation: The answer means cabin numbers 5 and 6. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "5, 6" or "5 and 6" because the receptionist explains the sleeping capacity of the different cabins at the camping centre. When describing the cabins that hold twelve people each, the receptionist specifically names "Cabins 5 and 6". |
| Q5 | 22 | How many young people are you thinking of bringing? C: 22. Twelve girls and ten boys | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the receptionist asking for the total number of young people, and the customer answers that he is thinking of bringing 22. Answer Explanation: The answer means there are 22 students that the customer plans to bring to the centre. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 22 because the receptionist asks how many young people the customer is planning to bring, and the customer directly replies with the number "22" (consisting of twelve girls and ten boys). |
| Q6 | June 24th / 24 June / 24th June / June 24 | How about the week starting Sunday, June 24th. The week starting Sunday 30th is pretty much booked up. C: Yes, the 24th would suit us fine | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the receptionist offering the week that starts on Sunday, June 24th, and the customer happily accepting that date. Answer Explanation: The answer means the starting date of the course is June 24th. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "June 24th" because the customer wants to visit at the end of June. The receptionist suggests "the week starting Sunday, June 24th" because the following week is almost fully booked. The customer then agrees that the 24th works well for them. |
| Q7 | £425 | For one week, including lessons, food, accommodation and all sporting activities, the cost would be £425 per child, and £480 per adult | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states clearly that a one-week stay costs £425 for every child. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the price to pay for each child for a one-week visit is 425 British pounds. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is £425 because when the customer asks about the prices, the receptionist explains the weekly fees. The receptionist explicitly says that the cost is "£425 per child" (and £480 for an adult). Therefore, £425 is the exact amount needed to complete the sentence. |
| Q8 | 1304 647864 | R: Could I have your school's telephone number, please, Mr Bryson? C: Yes, certainly. It's 647864. R: 647864. And the code? C: Em, 4304. Sorry, no. 1304 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the receptionist asking for the school's telephone number and code, and the customer providing the number "647864" along with the corrected code "1304". Answer Explanation: The answer "1304 647864" is the area code and local telephone number for Mr Bryson's school. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "1304 647864" because the receptionist asks for the school's telephone number, to which Mr Bryson gives "647864". When the receptionist asks for the area code, Mr Bryson starts to say 4304 but quickly corrects himself by saying "Sorry, no. 1304." Putting the code and the number together gives "1304 647864". |
| Q9 | B | actually we find that mealtimes give you the opportunity to meet people from other groups | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that during meal times, people have the chance to meet people from other groups. Answer Explanation: The answer means that eating together allows people to meet and talk with others. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the receptionist explains that having meals together gives visitors the chance to meet other groups. Being able to meet and interact with other people means it is "more sociable." The receptionist also notes that "There's no difference in price," which rules out option A ("cheaper"). |
| Q10 | A | That all sounds very satisfactory. I know the kids will be enthusiastic, and the prices sound fair enough, so I'll speak to my headmaster and get back to you as soon as possible | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that Mike Bryson will talk to his headmaster (his school leader) and contact the camping centre again soon. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Mike Bryson needs to talk to his boss or person in charge at school before making a final decision. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because at the end of the conversation, Mike Bryson says he will talk to his headmaster before giving an answer. In a school, a "headmaster" is the school principal or leader, which matches the idea of a "higher authority". He also mentions that the prices seem fair and he already knows the children will be excited, ruling out choices B and C. |
Transcript
R = Receptionist C = Customer
R: Good morning, Fairview Lake Camping Centre. Can I help you?
C: Oh yes. I'm interested in bringing a group of schoolchildren to your centre for a week's stay this summer, and I'd like some information. Could you tell me something about your organisation?
R: Certainly, sir. We have three main functions, really. We are a conference centre, an educational institution, and simply a place where you can come and have a fun-filled weekend. Whatever your goal is, our professional staff are on hand to help you.
C: I think we'd like to have an educational visit and some fun at the same time. I was thinking particularly of some of our children who have failed exams, and need to retake them next year.
R: I see. Well, we offer coaching in various subjects at most levels; you know, Maths, Sciences, Geography, languages. We adjust the courses according to the needs of your pupils. As for the recreational side of the centre, we offer sailing, windsurfing, volleyball, rowing, athletics and quite a few other sports. Most children have never tried archery, so we offer courses in that, too. It's very popular.
C: That sounds good. I'll see if there is any interest. And where would the children stay?
R: Well, we have the Birch Unit that sleeps 8 people, and Greenback Row which sleeps the same number. Cabins 1-3 each sleep ten people. Cabins 5 and 6 sleep twelve people each. How many young people are you thinking of bringing?
C: 22. Twelve girls and ten boys.
R: Perfect, then I suggest Cabin 3 for the boys, and Cabin 5 for the girls. How long would you want to stay? Ah, yes, I remember, you said a week, didn't you, Mr...?
C: Bryson, Mike Bryson. Yes, that's right, a week.
R: Good. Groups arrive on a Saturday evening, and leave the following Sunday morning.
C: That would be fine. Now, when are your courses?
R: Tell me the dates that would suit you, and we'll see what we can do.
C: The end of June would be perfect for us.
R: End of June. Let me see... How about the week starting Sunday, June 24th. The week starting Sunday 30th is pretty much booked up.
C: Yes, the 24th would suit us fine. Now, about prices?
R: For one week, including lessons, food, accommodation and all sporting activities, the cost would be £425 per child, and £480 per adult. Could I have your school's telephone number, please, Mr Bryson?
C: Yes, certainly. It's 647864.
R: 647864. And the code?
C: Em, 4304. Sorry, no. 1304. By the way, are you open in the winter? And if so, what do you offer sports-wise?
R: Yes, we certainly are, Mr Bryson, and we offer ice fishing, cross-country skiing and animal tracking. It's actually very popular in the winter.
C: Interesting. Perhaps I'll bring a group then, too. Oh, I almost forgot to ask. What are the eating arrangements?
R: We have an enormous amount of space for dining. We can divide the dining area into several separate rooms, if necessary. If you really want your privacy we can give you a separate room, but actually we find that mealtimes give you the opportunity to meet people from other groups. There's no difference in price, whatever you choose.
C: Right. What if we want to cook our own meals now and again?
R: Yes, that can be arranged. All of the units have their own tiny kitchens, but there are also many outdoor areas where you can cook over an open fire. We try and have several barbecues too, which are very popular.
C: That all sounds very satisfactory. I know the kids will be enthusiastic, and the prices sound fair enough, so I'll speak to my headmaster and get back to you as soon as possible.
R: Good, Mr Bryson. I look forward to hearing from you.