Geography Assessment - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 5 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–25 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 26–30 Matching
Which statement can best fit to each of the following situation?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 26-30.
A. make a short movie.
B. lack his / her own points.
C. ignore the positive sides.
D. watch some documentaries.
E. prepare beforehand.
F. identify the differences between them.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | B | I don't think that it would be hard for us to pass the assessment. As long as we don't copy the answers from anyone else's exam paper, I think we'll be sure to pass | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Jenny saying that passing the test should be easy, provided they do not use another student's answers instead of their own. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that students could fail their test if they take answers from another person's paper. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is derived from Jenny's statement about passing the test. She explains that they will definitely pass if they do not copy answers from anyone else. This implies that copying others—which is 'copying other people's work'—is the main thing that could cause them to fail. Phrases like 'as long as we don't copy' show that avoiding this behavior is the key to passing. |
| Q22 | A | I think I should exclude some of the pictures in the presentation, since many people were killed and some of them can be quite disturbing | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tim's reason for wanting to remove some photos. He uses the word "disturbing" to describe them because they show people who died. This explains why they are considered "not attractive" or not suitable for a general audience. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the pictures should be left out because they are not pleasing or nice for people to look at. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Tim explicitly mentions that some photos of Pompeii (the first volcano mentioned) are "disturbing" because they show that many people were killed. In this context, "disturbing" means the photos are unpleasant or not appealing, which matches the phrase "not attractive." The other options are incorrect because Tim says they have enough time to work, and Pompeii is described as the most famous volcano, not an unknown one. |
| Q23 | A | It's not that reasonable to list two unrelated locations for one volcano, but since no one has been capable of figuring out which is the correct one, there has been no choice left for us yet | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tim expressing his opinion that naming two different places for one volcano does not make sense (is not reasonable), even though they currently have to do it because the real location is still a mystery. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Tim believes it is not logical or correct to include conflicting or wrong information in their presentation. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Tim explicitly states that listing two different, unconnected locations for a single volcano is 'not that reasonable.' In this context, 'not reasonable' means it does not make sense or is not logical to show inaccurate or confusing data. Although he admits they have no other choice because the true location is unknown, his opinion is that providing two locations for one volcano is not a good way to present information. |
| Q24 | C | I suggest we'd better surf some information online about Mount Etna in Sicily, which is well known for the stunning panoramas that one can appreciate from its peak | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Jenny suggests looking at Mount Etna because it is well known for 'stunning panoramas,' which is a way to say it has very beautiful and amazing views. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Jenny wants to talk about Mount Etna because people can see beautiful scenes from the top of it. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because Jenny mentions that Mount Etna is famous for its 'stunning panoramas.' In English, 'stunning' means very beautiful or amazing, and 'panoramas' means wide views of a place. Since these views can be seen from its 'peak' (the top), it matches the idea of having amazing views. |
| Q25 | B | Well, then I think we can just ignore it, since it's a man-made volcano and not that closely linked to our syllabus and probably won't be tested in the exam questions | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tim suggesting they skip Mount Herton because it is not naturally made and does not follow the plan for their class lessons. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the two students decided not to include Mount Herton in their work because it is not related to the specific subject they are studying. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Tim explains that they should ignore Mount Herton because it does not fit with their school course. He mentions that it is a "man-made" volcano and is "not that closely linked" to what they are supposed to learn (the syllabus). In English, if something is not linked to your topic, it means it is irrelevant. |
| Q26 | B | He was impressed by the amount of research that I had carried out before I started, but he criticized that I was just mostly writing a summary of the facts instead of giving my own opinion | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the teacher's main problem with Jenny's work was that she only listed facts and failed to provide her own perspective or arguments. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the woman did not include her own ideas or opinions in her presentation. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Jenny (the woman) mentions that her teacher (tutor) was not happy with her work. While the teacher liked her research, he felt the presentation was just a summary of things that already existed. He pointed out that she did not give her own opinion. In English learning, 'giving my own opinion' is a synonym for 'own points.' |
| Q27 | A | He suggested me that next time I should present my work as a short documentary film, which he thinks will help me to strengthen my arguments | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the teacher gave Jenny a tip for her future presentation. He suggested she make a short film (documentary) to help make her points better. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Jenny's teacher told her to create a small film for her next project instead of just writing. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Jenny talks about the advice her teacher gave her. Although he liked her research, he felt she needed to share more of her own ideas. To help with this, he recommended that she use a short documentary film for her next talk. In this context, a 'documentary film' is a synonym for a 'short movie'. |
| Q28 | C | I opt to discuss about the lack of knowledge that most people have about volcanoes and the awareness that they look at them in such a negative way. During documentaries and lectures, the scientific experts often neglect to mention the positive features that volcanoes possess | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tim explaining that his topic was about how people don't know much about volcanoes and look at them badly because experts don't talk about their good points. Answer Explanation: The answer is option C, which means people do not pay attention to the good things about volcanoes. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because Tim mentions that his presentation was about the lack of knowledge people have regarding volcanoes. He explains that they see volcanoes in a negative way because experts 'neglect' (ignore) to mention their 'positive features' (positive sides). |
| Q29 | E | Also, I felt very under-prepared, since I didn't fulfil the presentation until the night before and therefore there had been no time for rehearsal | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Tim felt he was not ready because he completed his project very late. Because he finished so late, he did not have any time to practice his speech before he had to give it. Answer Explanation: The answer means Tim was nervous because he did not get ready for his presentation early enough. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because Tim says he felt 'under-prepared.' This means he did not do what was needed to get ready in advance. He didn't finish his work until the night before the presentation, so he had no time for a 'rehearsal,' which is another way to say practicing or preparing beforehand. |
| Q30 | F | Yes, I think it's important that we list all of the differences between active and extinct volcanoes as there will definitely be a question on this topic | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Tim saying they should write down the differences between active and extinct volcanoes because he is sure there will be a question about it on the exam. Answer Explanation: The answer means they want to find out the ways active volcanoes and extinct (dead) volcanoes are different. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is F because Tim suggests that they should write down all the 'differences' between active and extinct volcanoes. He believes this is necessary because there will be a specific question about these differences on their test. This matches choice F perfectly. |
Transcript
Tim: Morning, Jenny.
Jenny: Hi Tim, how's everything going on?
Tim: Not bad, but I'm really nervous about our geography assessment next week. Have you done any work on it yet?
Jenny: I've just gone over some of the slides where there are a few difficult terms, but I think it would be helpful if someone else can discuss it together. Would you like to talk about it with me?
Tim: It sounds great! Have you got any information about the requirements for the assessment?
Jenny: For our test last semester, all of us tried our best to collect raw data to meet the requirements so as to achieve a pass. But according to what the tutor has said, this term there won't be any need for us to do so.
Tim: I read through the notes and they said that we are all going to be given a set of instructions that we can choose to follow if we wish, but it's not mandatory and we can complete the exam as we wish.
Jenny: I don't think that it would be hard for us to pass the assessment. As long as we don't copy the answers from anyone else's exam paper, I think we'll be sure to pass.
Tim: Definitely, I agree. Shall we put on a slide show presentation with information of all kinds of volcanoes? I think it will really help us to revise the recognition.
Jenny: Ok, great. First, let's look at Pompeii, which is regarded as the most famous one among all the volcanoes; therefore we might find much easier to search a large amount of information about it on the Net.
Tim: I think I should exclude some of the pictures in the presentation, since many people were killed and some of them can be quite disturbing. It is so lucky that there is going to be a double free break today, so we will have a couple of time to modify this together.
Jenny: Well, the next one to mention is Mount Fago. This is an ancient, mythical volcano, whose site is still ambiguous. In Mexico as well as the USA, there are mountainous regions, both of which are rumoured to be the location of this volcano.
Tim: It's not that reasonable to list two unrelated locations for one volcano, but since no one has been capable of figuring out which is the correct one, there has been no choice left for us yet. It's amazing that we cannot find any other example of a volcano in existence today that is haunted by so much mystery.
Jenny: Definitely yes. I suggest we'd better surf some information online about Mount Etna in Sicily, which is well known for the stunning panoramas that one can appreciate from its peak. According to Google, it's a relatively new volcano compared to others in the nearby region. That's the reason why it has very few of the features found in older volcanoes.
Tim: Oh, interesting.
Jenny: Might we present any information on Mount Herton? Because I don't think that any of the other students have carried out much survey into it, even though it has several unique traits.
Tim: Well, then I think we can just ignore it, since it's a man-made volcano and not that closely linked to our syllabus and probably won't be tested in the exam questions.
Tim: Have you gotten feedback from your tutor on your presentation last week?
Jenny: Yes, but I don't think he was satisfied with the work. He was impressed by the amount of research that I had carried out before I started, but he criticized that I was just mostly writing a summary of the facts instead of giving my own opinion.
Tim: Oh, that's a pity.
Jenny: It was depressing that my work is not appreciated, but in the end I learned a lot from my tutor's feedback. He suggested me that next time I should present my work as a short documentary film, which he thinks will help me to strengthen my arguments. What topic was your presentation based on?
Tim: I opt to discuss about the lack of knowledge that most people have about volcanoes and the awareness that they look at them in such a negative way. During documentaries and lectures, the scientific experts often neglect to mention the positive features that volcanoes possess.
Jenny: That sounds really interesting. Well done!
Tim: I think everyone had a really good time, but I was really nervous about speaking in front of the audience. Also, I felt very under-prepared, since I didn't fulfil the presentation until the night before and therefore there had been no time for rehearsal.
Jenny: I'm sure it was great! Is there any other information that you think we should include in our slide show for revision?
Tim: Yes, I think it's important that we list all of the differences between active and extinct volcanoes as there will definitely be a question on this topic. There are no documentaries on the subject, but there's a very informative website that discusses the geological structure of each volcano type.
Jenny: Ok, well I'll continue collecting images and you can carry on with the online research...