HOLIDAY TRIP PLAN - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert on Cambridge IELTS 08 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–3 Note Completion
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
HOLIDAY TRIP PLAN
David and Cherry have 1 holiday
Their departure date: 2
Transportation: 3
Questions 4–7 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
| RESORTS | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|
| 4 | China Town
15 Century's 5 BBC |
| London | The Tower of London
6 and Big Ben Barbican Foyer |
| Brighton | Art Gallery and 7 |
Questions 8–10 Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
- David and Cherry will live in 8.
- David and Cherry should pay 9 as the deposit of rent.
- The number of Cherry's credit card is 10.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 3 weeks' | Cherry: We have three weeks' holiday | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript directly states the amount of vacation time David and Cherry have before school starts again. Answer Explanation: The answer means that David and Cherry have a vacation that lasts for 21 days (three weeks). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "3 weeks'" because David asks how much time they have before returning to campus for the next term, and Cherry clearly answers that they have "three weeks' holiday." |
| Q2 | 18th July / 18 July / July 18 / July 18th | David: OK, so when shall we depart? Cherry: What's your suggestion? David: Tomorrow? Cherry: Oh, no. David: Just a joking. How about next Monday? Cherry: That's my father's birthday. David: Oh, sorry. Cherry: Next Tuesday? David: Really? It is the eighteenth of July? Cherry: Yes. David: Fine | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David asking when they should leave. After saying no to tomorrow and next Monday, Cherry suggests next Tuesday, which is the 18th of July, and both agree on this date. Answer Explanation: The answer means the day they will leave for their trip is the eighteenth of July (18th July). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "18th July" because David asks when they should "depart" (leave). Cherry suggests "Next Tuesday", which David confirms is "the eighteenth of July". Cherry agrees by saying "Yes", and David agrees with "Fine". Therefore, their departure date is 18th July. |
| Q3 | private car | Cherry: What kind of transport do you prefer? Train or coach? David: Why don't we drive our private car? Cherry: Good idea. We both have driving licences | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Cherry asking how they should travel, and David suggests taking their private car, which Cherry agrees is a good idea. Answer Explanation: The answer means a personal automobile that they own and can drive themselves. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when Cherry asks David what type of transportation he prefers for their trip. David suggests driving their "private car," and Cherry immediately agrees that it is a good idea because they both have driving licences. |
| Q4 | Manchester | Cherry: The first place which is nearest to our position is Manchester | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Cherry stating that Manchester is the first city they are going to visit on their trip. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the English city named Manchester. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Manchester" because when Cherry and David plan their route, Cherry names Manchester as their first destination. They then list activities they want to do there, such as going to China Town, visiting a 15th-century cathedral, and seeing the BBC building. |
| Q5 | famous cathedral | Cherry: Do you know there is a famous cathedral of 15th Century | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Cherry asking David if he knows about a very well-known church built during the 15th century in Manchester. Answer Explanation: The answer means a very well-known and important large church that was built in the 15th century. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "famous cathedral" because David asks about places to visit in Manchester, and Cherry suggests visiting a "famous cathedral of 15th Century". Therefore, to complete the prompt "15 Century's [input]", the correct term is "famous cathedral". |
| Q6 | London Eye | David: Yes. And London Eye. Cherry: Of course. It is said that we can see a beautiful view of Thames River. David: And Big Ben which is opposite to it | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David suggesting the London Eye, and Cherry agrees before David adds that Big Ben is right across from it. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the London Eye, a famous giant Ferris wheel observation wheel located in London. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "London Eye" because while discussing places to visit in London, David mentions the "London Eye" right before talking about "Big Ben which is opposite to it". This matches the table entry paired with Big Ben. |
| Q7 | beach | Cherry: We can visit its local art gallery and famous beach | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Cherry stating that when they are in Brighton, they can go see the local art gallery and the famous beach. Answer Explanation: The answer is "beach", which is a sandy area of land next to the sea or ocean. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "beach" because the table asks for activities to do in Brighton alongside visiting the "Art Gallery". In the conversation, Cherry suggests visiting Brighton's "local art gallery and famous beach", which directly matches the table prompt. |
| Q8 | B&B | David: Oh, where do our live? Hotel? Cherry: That's so expensive. I have searched a list of B&B which has lots of chains. David: You mean we can stay in the same chain B&B in different cities. Cherry: Right | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David asking about accommodation. Cherry thinks hotels cost too much, so she found a chain of B&Bs for them to stay in, and David agrees. Answer Explanation: The answer means a Bed and Breakfast, which is a small place where people can stay and get breakfast. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed because David asks where they will stay and wonders if they should stay at a hotel. Cherry replies that hotels are too expensive and says she found a list of B&B chains. David then confirms that they can stay in this chain of B&Bs across different cities, and Cherry agrees. |
| Q9 | £85 | Cherry: Let me check the cheapest rent of one room is 55 pounds per day, and the deposit is about 80 pounds, oh, no, it is 85 pounds at least |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the deposit for the room is 85 pounds. Answer Explanation: The answer means an amount of money equal to 85 British pounds. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is £85 because David asks about the cost of the rent and the deposit. Cherry checks the details and mentions that while she first thought the deposit was 80 pounds, it is actually at least 85 pounds ("85 pounds at least"). |
| Q10 | 7653 8129 3345 9706 | David: OK. Do you need my number? Cherry: Yes. David: 7653 8129 3345 9706 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David offering his card number for the online reservation and then reading out "7653 8129 3345 9706". Answer Explanation: The answer provides the 16-digit credit card number needed to complete the booking. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "7653 8129 3345 9706" because David asks Cherry if she needs his card number to pay for the rooms online. When she confirms with "Yes", David reads out his card number digit by digit: "7653 8129 3345 9706". |
Transcript
David: Hello, Cherry. What are you doing?
Cherry: I'm checking some information.
David: Don't tell me that you are still working for the next term's essay.
Cherry: Of course not. Our holiday is coming.
David: Yes.
Cherry: So I'm checking some tour information.
David: Great. Let's talk about our holiday plan.
Cherry: Are you excited?
David: Of course.
David: Hello, Cherry. What are you doing?
Cherry: I'm checking some information.
David: Don't tell me that you are still working for the next term's essay.
Cherry: Of course not. Our holiday is coming up.
David: Yes.
Cherry: So I'm checking some tour information.
David: Great. Let's talk about our holiday plan.
Cherry: Are you excited?
David: Of course. How long will we have before we have to be back here on campus for the next term?
Cherry: We have three weeks' holiday.
David: OK, so when shall we depart?
Cherry: What's your suggestion?
David: Tomorrow?
Cherry: Oh, no.
David: Just a joking. How about next Monday?
Cherry: That's my father's birthday.
David: Oh, sorry.
Cherry: Next Tuesday?
David: Really? It is the eighteenth of July?
Cherry: Yes.
David: Fine.
Cherry: What kind of transport do you prefer? Train or coach?
David: Why don't we drive our private car?
Cherry: Good idea. We both have driving licences.
David: Maybe we will have to spend much money on petrol fee.
Cherry: Come on, David.
David: OK. Let's talk about our routine.
Cherry: The first place which is nearest to our position is Manchester.
David: Fine. I prefer to China Town to enjoy Chinese food, OK?
Cherry: Why not? I like it too. And we can buy some cooking materials there to cook by ourselves after holiday.
David: Are you sure you can?
Cherry: Maybe or maybe not.
David: (Laugh)...
David: How about other resorts in Manchester?
Cherry: Do you know there is a famous cathedral of 15th Century?
David: No. Is it a historic building?
Cherry: Yes. I hope to visit it.
David: Fine. Anything else?
Cherry: The football pitch of the Manchester United.
David: So great. And how about BBC?
Cherry: You mean the building?
David: Yes.
Cherry: Why not?
David: And then we will drive to south?
Cherry: Yes. The next place I prefer to is London.
David: Oh, you are so nice. I am looking forward to there. The Thames River.
Cherry: Yes. We will visit the Tower of London.
David: It's better in the afternoon, sundown.
Cherry: Romantic.
David: Yes. And London Eye.
Cherry: Of course. It is said that we can see a beautiful view of Thames River.
David: And Big Ben which is opposite to it.
Cherry: Right. How about night?
David: We can go to centre area or to Barbican Foyer to appreciate an opera.
Cherry: I also like to visit the British Museum.
David: OK, me too.
Cherry: And the last stop... how about Brighton?
David: That's the best choice.
Cherry: We can visit its local art gallery and famous beach.
David: And seafood.
Cherry: Yes.
David: Oh, where do our live? Hotel?
Cherry: That's so expensive. I have searched a list of B&B which has lots of chains.
David: You mean we can stay in the same chain B&B in different cities.
Cherry: Right. But we need to reserve in advance.
David: Fine. How about the rent and deposit?
Cherry: Let me check... the cheapest rent of one room is 55 pounds per day, and the deposit is about... 80 pounds, oh, no, it is 85 pounds at least.
David: And how about the payment?
Cherry: Because I book the rooms on the Internet we have to use credit card.
David: OK. Do you need my number?
Cherry: Yes.
David: 7653 8129 3345 9706.
Cherry: I got it.
David: What should I prepare for our tour?
Cherry: Your video camera and good emotion.
David: Fine.