First Aid Advice - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Collins Practice Tests For IELTS 2 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–13 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 14–15 Note Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
FIRST AID ADVICE
Place a(n) 14 over the bite to relieve the pain.
Do not place a(n) 15 over the bite as this can cause further pain.
Questions 16–18 Multiple Choice (Three Answers)
Choose THREE letters, A-E.
Questions 19–20 Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.
- Following treatment, symptoms can sometimes take a few 19 to clear up.
- Amanda flew home 20 later.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | B | Anyway, not being an expert, I presumed the worst, that I'd been bitten by something that was going to kill me and I completely lost control | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Amanda was very scared. Even though she didn't know much about spiders, she believed that the bite could cause her death, which made her panic. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that when the spider bit Amanda, she thought she was in a very dangerous situation. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is choice B because Amanda describes her reaction to the bite as being extremely afraid. She says she 'presumed the worst' and thought the spider was going to 'kill' her. This shows she believed her life was in danger. Choice A is incorrect because she said the bite was 'pretty painless' and felt like a 'tiny sting' at first, not a sharp pain. Choice C is incorrect because she only 'shook' her foot to get the shoe off, rather than her whole body shaking with fear. |
| Q12 | C | We'd been told beforehand to always check our shoes before putting them on as it's a common way to get bitten, so I suppose it was my own fault, really | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Amanda knew about the danger of spiders in shoes because people had told her about this common problem before it actually happened to her. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Amanda knew people often get bitten by spiders because they hide in shoes. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because Amanda mentions that she was already warned about spiders in shoes. People told her and her husband earlier that it is a common way for someone to get bitten. This shows she had the knowledge or awareness before the incident happened. Choice A is incorrect because she forgot to check her shoes that day. Choice B is incorrect because 'fault' in the transcript refers to her personal mistake, not a problem with the shoe's construction. |
| Q13 | C | He picked up a jar and found the creature in the corner, where the shoe had hit the floor. 'It's a redback,' he said, and he gently placed the jar over the spider | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Tony took a jar and put it on top of the spider so that the animal was trapped inside the jar and the jar was on the floor. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Tony put a glass jar over the spider to catch it. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the text describes how Tony handled the spider after finding it. Instead of touching it with his hands or hitting it, he used a 'jar' (which is a type of glass container) to cover it and keep it safe. Keywords to look for are 'jar' and 'placed over', which correspond to 'covered' and 'glass container' in the choice. |
| Q14 | ice pack | Gwen — Tony's wife — brought an ice pack and Tony held it against the bite to make it less painful | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Gwen brought a cold pack, and Tony placed it on the bite so that it would not hurt as much. Answer Explanation: The answer "ice pack" is a cold bag used to help stop pain or swelling from an injury. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by the part of the story where Amanda explains what happened right after the spider bite. Her friend Tony used a cold item to help her feel better. In the text, to "make it less painful" means the same thing as the phrase "to relieve the pain" used in the question. |
| Q15 | bandage | Gwen - Tony's wife - brought an ice pack and Tony held it against the bite to make it less painful. Apparently, you're not supposed to put a bandage on the area as this can make it hurt even more | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Gwen used a cold ice pack to help stop the pain from the bite. However, it specifically says that people should not use a bandage (a cloth wrap) because a bandage makes the pain stronger. Answer Explanation: The answer "bandage" refers to a strip of soft cloth or material used to wrap around a body part that is hurt or injured. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "bandage" because the speaker discusses first aid instructions for a spider bite. While an ice pack is used to help the pain feel better, the speaker notes that putting a bandage on the bite is a mistake because it can actually cause more pain or make the situation worse. The word "bandage" directly completes the instruction on what to avoid. |
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| Q18 | A / D / E | As time went on, the pain became very intense, from my foot right up to my knee. My husband was on the internet and was reading out the possible symptoms. I wasn't feeling sick and I hadn't yet developed a fever but I had a terrible headache and my foot was beginning to swell up | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript lists the feelings and changes Amanda's body went through after the bite: intense pain from her foot to her knee (the lower leg), a terrible headache, and a foot that was starting to swell. It also says she was not feeling sick and did not have a fever. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies that Amanda experienced a painful lower leg, a headache, and swelling before she went to the hospital. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A, D, and E because the speaker describes these specific problems while waiting at her friend's house. She mentions that the pain traveled from her foot up to her knee (lower leg) and that it was very strong. She then lists two other issues: a bad headache and her foot getting larger, which is known as swelling. She also explicitly states that she did not feel sick and did not have a fever, which makes those choices incorrect. |
| Q19 | days | Unfortunately, he also explained that it wouldn't have an immediate effect and the symptoms might last for several days | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the doctor telling Amanda that her treatment would not work right away and that she might feel sick for a few more days. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the sickness or pain from the spider bite might not disappear for some 24-hour periods after getting medicine. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'days' because the doctor at the hospital explained to Amanda that the medicine (anti-venom) she received would not work instantly. He warned her that the effects of the bite, or the symptoms, could continue for 'several' days. In English, 'several' is often used as a synonym for 'a few', which matches the phrasing in the sentence to be completed. |
| Q20 | a week / one week / 1 week | My husband managed to book us onto another plane one week later | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Amanda's husband successfully reserved seats for them on a different flight that left seven days after the original one. Answer Explanation: The answer "a / one / 1 week" means that Amanda returned home seven days after her originally scheduled flight. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on Amanda's description of her travel arrangements after being bitten by the spider. While they were meant to leave sooner, her husband had to arrange a new flight. She states that they were able to get on a different plane seven days (one week) after their first planned departure. The synonyms "a", "one", and "1" are all accepted ways to describe this single seven-day period. |
Transcript
Presenter: Today we're continuing our travellers' tales. On the line we have Amanda Toddington, who had quite a nasty experience in Australia last year. Isn't that right, Amanda?
Amanda: Yes. My husband and I were on holiday and we were staying at a friend's house on the coast near Brisbane. It was towards the end of the holiday and I was about to go into the garden and enjoy my breakfast. I walked out into the kitchen, slid my left foot into my shoe and felt a tiny sting. It was pretty painless but I shook the shoe off my foot and saw this tiny spider running out as the shoe hit the wall. Anyway, not being an expert, I presumed the worst, that I'd been bitten by something that was going to kill me and I completely lost control. I don't think I've ever screamed so much in all my life. We'd been told beforehand to always check our shoes before putting them on as it's a common way to get bitten, so I suppose it was my own fault, really.
Presenter: So, what was it that had bitten you?
Amanda: Tony - that's our Australian friend - he immediately asked me if I knew what had bitten me, and I pointed to the corner of the room where I'd last seen the spider. He picked up a jar and found the creature in the corner, where the shoe had hit the floor. 'It's a redback,' he said, and he gently placed the jar over the spider. The funny thing was we'd been talking about some of the creatures we needed to be careful of a few days previously, and as he said the name 'redback', the conversation came flooding back to me ... In particular, the fact that the bite can be extremely painful. I've found out since that the redback is from the same family as the black widow spider, and it's the female that does the damage - which it turned out was what I'd been bitten by.
Presenter: You must have been absolutely petrified.
Amanda: You can say that again! I remember feeling quite confused. I wasn't in a great deal of pain to begin with, and yet I could see from our friends' faces that they were concerned. Tony explained that the venom, or poison, of the bite spreads quite slowly, so the pain doesn't feel too bad at first. Gwen - Tony's wife - brought an ice pack and Tony held it against the bite to make it less painful. Apparently, you're not supposed to put a bandage on the area as this can make it hurt even more. Tony tried to put my mind at rest by explaining that this was quite a common bite, that the hospital would have an anti-venom and that everything would be OK. But I was beginning to panic. We were flying back to the UK the next day and I really didn't know what to do.
Presenter: So what did you do?
Amanda: Well, Tony phoned the doctor, who told him to check my symptoms for the next hour or two. As time went on, the pain became very intense, from my foot right up to my knee. My husband was on the internet and was reading out the possible symptoms. I wasn't feeling sick and I hadn't yet developed a fever but I had a terrible headache and my foot was beginning to swell up. At this point, Tony decided to take me to the local hospital to be on the safe side. I really didn't want to go as I had visions of being kept in for days and all our plans being spoilt. But Tony and my husband insisted. When we got to the hospital, I was relieved to see how casual everyone was when Tony explained I'd been bitten by a redback spider. They told me to take a seat and got on with their work.
Presenter: And did you receive any treatment?
Amanda: By the time I got to see a doctor, the pain was very intense indeed and I was getting quite upset. The doctor decided to give me a dose of an anti-venom, which he assured me would eventually deal with the problem. Unfortunately, he also explained that it wouldn't have an immediate effect and the symptoms might last for several days. But the story has a happy ending. My husband managed to book us onto another plane one week later. And even better news was that the symptoms of the bite finally cleared up after about 24 hours. Within a couple of days, I was back to normal again. So thanks to the spider, we managed to extend our holiday by a week.