Family Excursions - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 1 · 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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FAMILY EXCURSIONS Cruise on a lake |
Example
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Farm visit
Cycling trips
– Bikes can be hired from 7 (near the Cruise Ship Terminal)
– a repair kit – food and drink – a 8 (can be hired)
Cost
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Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
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| Q1 | mountains | And don’t forget to take pictures of the mountains. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions not to forget to take pictures of the mountains, which means capturing images of the tall, rocky landforms. Answer Explanation: The answer 'mountains' refers to large landforms that are typically covered by rocks and may have snow on top. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'mountains' because it fits the context of capturing images of tall landforms, as mentioned in the excerpt. |
| Q2 | horse | Well, there’s also a 40-minute trek round the farm on a house, if he wants. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions a 40-minute trek around the farm on a horse if someone wants to participate. Answer Explanation: The answer 'horse' refers to an animal that can be ridden for the mentioned trek around the farm. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'horse' because it fits the context of riding an animal for a short tour around the farm, as described in the excerpt. |
| Q3 | garden / gardens | There are some very beautiful gardens along the side of the lake which also belong to the farm | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that there are beautiful areas with plants and flowers next to the lake that are also part of the farm. Answer Explanation: The answer 'garden' or 'gardens' refers to the outdoor areas with plants and flowers that are likely well-maintained and scenic. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the description in the excerpt where it talks about beautiful gardens along the side of the lake, indicating that the farm includes visually appealing outdoor spaces with plants and flowers. |
| Q4 | lunch | And can we get lunch there? | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript suggests that the person is asking if they can have a meal at the farm during their visit. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates that lunch is available, which means that the person can indeed have a meal at the farm. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer aligns with the question asked in the excerpt, which directly inquires about the availability of lunch at the farm. It provides a clear and direct response to the query. |
| Q5 | map | They’ll give you a map when you get your ticket for the cruise – there’s no extra charge. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript is saying that when you go on the cruise, they will give you a map without asking for any extra money. Answer Explanation: The answer suggests that the map is needed for something on the cruise. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'map' because the excerpt mentions that a map will be provided when you get the ticket for the cruise, indicating its importance for navigating during the excursion. |
| Q6 | experience | It needs someone who’s got a bit more experience. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that the activity requires someone with more knowledge or practice in that particular field. Answer Explanation: The answer 'experience' refers to the knowledge and skills gained from doing something multiple times or being exposed to it regularly. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'experience' because the excerpt indicates that the task needs someone with a certain level of understanding or practice, which aligns with the meaning of 'experience'. In this context, it suggests that the activity requires someone with previous knowledge or skill in that area, in this case, for a specific task or job. |
| Q7 | Ratchesons | It’s called Ratchesons. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentioned a specific name, 'Ratchesons.' Answer Explanation: The answer 'Ratchesons' refers to a specific place or service provider. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Ratchesons' because it matches the specific name mentioned in the excerpt, indicating that it could be a rental service or a point of interest related to the activities described in the notes. |
| Q8 | helmet | And I assume I can rent a helmet from the bike place? | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript is asking if it's possible to borrow or get a helmet from the bike rental place. Answer Explanation: The answer is referring to a 'helmet,' which is a protective headgear worn while cycling. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the item needed for cyclists to wear for safety as implied in the excerpt where the person is inquiring about renting a helmet while renting a bike. |
| Q9 | shops | It’s a great ride, but you want to be well prepared because it’s very remote – you won’t see any shops round there, or anywhere to stay | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript is mentioning that the cycling area is very remote, and there are no shops or places to stay nearby. Answer Explanation: The answer 'shops' refers to places where you can buy things. In this context, it means there are no stores or shops around for buying supplies or necessities. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'shops' because it fits the context provided in the excerpt, which mentions the lack of shops or stores in the remote cycling area. This shows that visitors need to ensure they have all necessary supplies with them beforehand. |
| Q10 | 267 | Then I’m afraid it’s $267 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript indicates that the total cost for the whole family for the cruise and farm visit is $267. Answer Explanation: The answer given is the total cost for the family's excursion, which is $267. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the cost provided in the excerpt, confirming that it is the total amount needed for the family excursion. |
Transcript
TC EMPLOYEE: Hi. Can I help you?
VISITOR: I’d like to find out if you have any excursions suitable for families.
TC EMPLOYEE: Sure. How about taking your family for a cruise? We have a steamship that takes passengers out several times a day – it’s over 100 years old.
VISITOR: That sounds interesting. How long is the trip?
TC EMPLOYEE: About an hour and a half. And don’t forget to take pictures of the mountains. They’re all around you when you’re on the boat and they look fantastic.
VISITOR: OK. And I assume there’s a café or something on board?
TC EMPLOYEE: Sure. How old are your children?
VISITOR: Er, my daughter’s fifteen and my son’s seven.
TC EMPLOYEE: Right. Well there are various things you can do once you’ve crossed the lake, to make a day of it. One thing that’s very popular is a visit to the Country Farm. You’re met off the boat by the farmer and he’ll take you to the holding pens, where the sheep are kept. Children love feeling them!
VISITOR: My son would love that. He really likes animals.
TC EMPLOYEE: Well, there’s also a 40-minute trek round the farm on a house, if he wants.
VISITOR: Do you think he’d manage it? He hasn’t done that before.
TC EMPLOYEE: Sure. It’s suitable for complete beginners.
VISITOR: Ah, good.
TC EMPLOYEE: And again, visitors are welcome to explore the farm on their own, as long as they take care to close gates and so on. There are some very beautiful gardens along the side of the lake which also belong to the farm – they’ll be just at their best now. You could easily spend an hour or two there.
VISITOR: OK. Well that all sounds good. And can we get lunch there?
TC EMPLOYEE: You can, and it’s very good, though it’s not included in the basic cost. You pay when you get there.
VISITOR: Right.
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VISITOR: So is there anything else to do over on that side of the lake?
TC EMPLOYEE: Well, what you can do is take a bike over on the ship and then go on a cycling trip. There’s a trail there called the Back Road – you could easily spend three or four hours exploring it, and the scenery’s wonderful. They’ll give you a map when you get your ticket for the cruise – there’s no extra charge.
VISITOR: What’s the trail like in terms of difficulty?
TC EMPLOYEE: Quite challenging in places. It wouldn’t be suitable for your seven-year-old. It needs someone who’s got a bit more experience.
VISITOR: Hmm. Well, my daughter loves cycling and so do I, so maybe the two of us could go, and my wife and son could stay on the farm. That might work out quite well. But we don’t have bikes here… is there somewhere we could rent them?
TC EMPLOYEE: Yes, there’s a place here in the city. It’s called Ratchesons.
VISITOR: I’ll just make a note of that – er, how do you spell it?
TC EMPLOYEE: R-A-T-C-H-E-S-O-N-S. It’s just be the cruise ship terminal.
VISITOR: OK.
TC EMPLOYEE: You’d also need to pick up a repair kit for the bike from there to take along with you, and you’d need to take along a snack and some water – it’d be best to get those in the city.
VISITOR: Fine. That shouldn’t be a problem. And I assume I can rent a helmet from the bike place?
TC EMPLOYEE: Sure, you should definitely get that. It’s a great ride, but you want to be well prepared because it’s very remote – you won’t see any shops round there, or anywhere to stay, so you need to get back in time for the last boat.
VISITOR: Yeah. So what sort of prices are we looking at here?
TC EMPLOYEE: Let’s see, that’d be one adult and one child for the cruise with farm tour, that’s $117, and an adult and a child for the cruise only so that’s $214 dollars altogether. Oh, wait a minute, how old did you say your daughter was?
VISITOR: Fifteen.
TC EMPLOYEE: Then I’m afraid it’s $267 because she has to pay the adult fare, which is $75 instead of the child fare which is $22 – sorry about that.
VISITOR: That’s OK. Er, so how do …