Globetrotters Language School - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Barrons IELTS Practice Exams Academic Listening Test 1 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–4 Note Completion
Complete the schedule below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Globetrotters Language School
Class Schedule
Chinese
Level: Advanced
Days: 1 evenings
Japanese
Level: 2
Days: Tuesday and Thursday mornings
Level: 3
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings
French
Level: Intermediate
Days: Friday 4
Questions 5–8 Table Completion
Complete the information below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE NUMBER for each answer.
Tuition Information
| One week | $ 5 |
| Four weeks | $ 6 |
| Six weeks | $ 7 |
| Twelve weeks | $ 8 |
Questions 9–10 Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
- Students can register for a class by visiting 9.
- 10 is in charge of student registration.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Wednesday and Friday / Friday and Wednesday / Wednesday Friday / Wednesday,Friday | We offer an advanced Chinese class, but it meets on Wednesday and Friday evenings | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly states that the advanced Chinese language class happens on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Answer Explanation: The answer specifies the two days of the week when the advanced Chinese class takes place. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Wednesday and Friday" because the school staff member explains that the advanced Chinese class meets on Wednesday and Friday evenings. This matches the schedule form asking for the days of the advanced Chinese class. |
| Q2 | intermediate | We have beginning Japanese on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, no wait, that’s intermediate Japanese | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman first saying that the Tuesday and Thursday morning Japanese class is for beginners, but then correcting herself to say it is actually the intermediate level. Answer Explanation: The answer means 'intermediate', which is the level of study for a student who is not a complete beginner but not yet advanced. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'intermediate' because when the woman talks about the Japanese class held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, she corrects herself to clarify that it is an intermediate Japanese class. |
| Q3 | beginning | Well then, are you free Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings? That’s when the beginning Japanese classes meet | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman asking if the caller is free on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, and explaining that those are the days and times when the beginning Japanese class takes place. Answer Explanation: The answer means the level of the Japanese class held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings is 'beginning'. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'beginning' because the school representative states that the beginning Japanese classes take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Keywords like 'Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings' match the schedule table directly. |
| Q4 | mornings | We also have intermediate French on Friday mornings | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states clearly that the school offers an intermediate French class on Friday mornings. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the intermediate French class is held during the morning hours on Fridays. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'mornings' because the woman specifically mentions that the intermediate French level class takes place on Friday mornings. The word 'mornings' completes the schedule entry for the days and time of this class. |
| Q5 | 125 | Or, you could pay for one week at a time, at $125 a week | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that if someone chooses to pay for a single week at a time, the price is $125 each week. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the cost for one week of class is 125 dollars. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is $125 because the woman in the recording specifically mentions that paying for one week at a time costs $125 per week. |
| Q6 | 410 | If it’s hard for you to pay that much, you could sign up for just four weeks of class and pay $410 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman stating that enrolling for four weeks of class costs $410. Answer Explanation: The answer is the cost for four weeks of language classes, which is 410 dollars. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 410 because the school staff member explains the different payment options and mentions that a four-week course costs $410. |
| Q7 | 575 | For a six-week course, the cost would be $175 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman stating the tuition cost for taking a six-week course. Answer Explanation: The answer "$575" represents the tuition cost in dollars for the six-week language course. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is $575 because the woman provides the tuition fee for the six-week course when listing the price details for different course lengths. |
| Q8 | 1 050 / 1,050 / 1050 | For example, pay for your beginning and intermediate classes now and you’ll get twelve weeks of class for just $1,050 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that a student who signs up for twelve weeks of classes will pay $1,050. Answer Explanation: The answer shows that the cost for twelve weeks of language classes is $1,050. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is $1,050 because the school representative mentions that signing up for two course levels gives students twelve weeks of classes for a discounted total price of $1,050. |
| Q9 | the school office | What you’ll need to do is visit the school office today or tomorrow | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman telling the man that to register, he needs to go to the school office. Answer Explanation: The answer means the main office of the language school. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "the school office" because when the man asks if he can sign up over the phone, the woman explains that phone registration is not allowed and he must visit the school office in person. |
| Q10 | Mr. Lindsay | When you arrive, ask for Mr. Lindsay. He’s in charge of student registration | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that when the caller comes to the office, he should ask for Mr. Lindsay because he handles student registration. Answer Explanation: The answer means the person responsible for signing up new students is Mr. Lindsay. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Mr. Lindsay because the woman directly states that he is responsible for managing student sign-ups. The phrase 'in charge of' in the transcript matches the wording in the question exactly. |
Transcript
Narrator: You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you will hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only.
The test is in four sections. Write all of your answers on the test pages. At the end of the test you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
Now turn to Section 1 on page 5.
Section 1. You will hear a man asking for information about language classes over the phone.
First you have some time to look at Questions 1 to 4 on page 5.
You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
Woman: Good morning. Globetrotters Language School. How may I help you?
Man: Yes, I was wondering if you could give me some information on language classes.
Narrator: The woman answers the phone, “Globetrotters Language School,” so the word Globetrotters has been written at the top of the form. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 4.
Woman: Good morning. Globetrotters Language School. How may I help you?
Man: Yes, I was wondering if you could give me some information on language classes.
Woman: Certainly. What language are you interested in studying?
Man: Well, that’s the thing. I’m interested in learning Japanese, but I’d also like to improve my Chinese. I don’t know which to study right now.
Woman: Maybe the class schedule will help you decide. Did you want to study in the morning, afternoon, or evening?
Man: I work in the evenings, so mornings or afternoons would be best.
Woman: Then that decides it for you. We offer an advanced Chinese class, but it meets on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Man: I couldn’t do that. When do the Japanese classes meet?
Woman: We have beginning Japanese on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, no wait, that’s intermediate Japanese. Which level do you want? Advanced?
Man: No, beginning. Definitely. I know some Chinese and some French, but I’m a real beginner with Japanese.
Woman: Well then, are you free Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings? That’s when the beginning Japanese classes meet. We also have intermediate French on Friday mornings.
Man: I could do those mornings, but I’d prefer afternoon. Don’t you have anything in the afternoon?
Woman: We have intermediate Japanese class on Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
Man: I really need a beginner class. So I’ll take the morning Japanese class. Could you give me an idea of the cost? What would be the tuition for the Japanese class?
Narrator: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at Questions 5 to 10 on page 5.
Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.
Woman: The beginning-level classes meet three times a week, so they cost a bit more than the other levels. For a six-week course, the cost would be $175.
Man: That’s a bit steep.
Woman: If it’s hard for you to pay that much, you could sign up for just four weeks of class and pay $410. Or, you could pay for one week at a time, at $125 a week.
Man: That comes out to be much more expensive once you add up all the weeks.
Woman: That’s true. You can save money by registering for two levels together. For example, pay for your beginning and intermediate classes now and you’ll get twelve weeks of class for just $1,050.
Man: That’s not a bad deal, but I can’t come up with that much money at once. I’ll just pay for the six-week course.
Woman: Fine. That class begins next week, so you need to register right away.
Man: Can’t I register over the phone?
Woman: No, I’m sorry, we don’t take phone registrations. What you’ll need to do is visit the school office today or tomorrow. Bring a check for the tuition and a photo ID.
Man: Is that all?
Woman: Yes, we’ll give you a registration form to complete, or you can save time by visiting our website and downloading the form there. Complete it and bring it into the office with your check.
Man: Great. I’ll stop by this afternoon.
Woman: Fine. When you arrive, ask for Mr. Lindsay. He’s in charge of student registration.
Man: I’m sorry, Mr. who?
Woman: Mr. Lindsay, spelled L-I-N-D-S-A-Y.
Man: Thank you for your help.
Woman: Thank you. We’ll look forward to seeing you in class.
Narrator: That is the end of Section 1. You now have half a minute to check your answers.