House Rental - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 3 Academic Listening Test 6 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
HOUSE RENTAL
| Example | Answer |
| • Name: | Mary Collins |
| • Facility available: | 1 |
| • General layout: | upstairs: living room
bedrooms downstairs: 2 |
| • Car park: | availability of a large 3 |
| • Shopping: | at the 4 |
| • Place for children playing: | 5 |
| • Education resources: | a 6 in the community |
| • Rent: | $980 a month
(including the maintenance fees of the 7) |
| • Date of house available: | 8 |
| • Viewing arrangement (time): | meet at 9 |
| • Postcode: | GA58ER |
| • Address: | 10 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | swimming pool | No, the house doesn't have a gym, however the house has a large swimming pool, which will be great for exercise and really refreshing during summer | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the agent telling Mary that the house has a big pool. She can use it to exercise or cool down in the summer heat. Answer Explanation: The answer is a place filled with water where you can swim. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is swimming pool because the agent mentions it as the main exercise facility available at the house. When the caller asks about a gym, the agent explains that there isn't one, but offers the pool as an alternative for exercise and cooling off. |
| Q2 | dining room | This house is rather unusual as the living room is located upstairs with the bedrooms, and downstairs at ground floor is the dining room, which has a lovely view out over the swimming pool | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the agent explaining that the house's layout is different than usual; while the living and sleeping areas are upstairs, the room for eating is located downstairs. Answer Explanation: The answer "dining room" describes the specific room used for eating meals, which is found on the lower level of the house. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "dining room" because when the agent explains how the house is set up, they mention that the downstairs level contains this specific room. The agent highlights that the house has a unique layout where the bedrooms and living room are on the top floor, but the dining room is on the ground floor. |
| Q3 | garage | The house comes with a big garage where you can park your cars and there's also a lot of room for storage | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the property has a large indoor space called a garage where the tenant can keep their cars. Answer Explanation: The answer is the specific part of the house meant for parking a vehicle. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'garage' because the agent mentions that the house includes a big garage instead of on-street parking. In the context of the notes, 'large' is used as a synonym for 'big'. |
| Q4 | local supermarket | You actually don't even need to take your car to do the shopping as the local supermarket is just down the street | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that because there is a food store very close to the house, the person can easily walk there to buy things instead of driving. Answer Explanation: The answer means there is a store nearby where the client can buy food and other household items. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'local supermarket' because the agent explains that this shop is located just down the street from the house, meaning the client can do their daily shopping conveniently without needing a car. |
| Q5 | park | Unfortunately there aren't any playgrounds nearby, but there is a park near the supermarket that would be great for taking your children for a walk | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the worker explaining that even though there is no specific play area with equipment (a playground), there is a park close to the store where the mother can take her children. Answer Explanation: The answer "park" refers to a public outdoor area with grass and trees where the woman can take her kids. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "park" because when the caller asks for a place where her children can play, the agent clarifies that there are no playgrounds nearby. However, the agent suggests a "park" as the best available alternative in the area for the children to visit. The keywords "playgrounds" and "park" show that this is the location intended for the children's outdoor activities. |
| Q6 | primary school | The community has its own primary school and there is a secondary school in the neighbouring community, so there are plenty of resources nearby for your children's education | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the area where the house is located has a school for young children (primary school) and a school for older children nearby, which means there are good places for learning nearby. Answer Explanation: The answer is a school for young children, typically aged between 5 and 11. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'primary school' because the agent confirms that the local area, or 'community', has its own school for young kids. This is mentioned when discussing education resources for the client's children. |
| Q7 | garden | The bills are not included in that figure, but it does include any maintenance fees for the garden | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that while the renter has to pay for their own utilities like electricity or water, the cost of keeping the garden neat and healthy is already paid for as part of the rent. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'garden', which refers to the outdoor area of a property where grass and plants grow. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'garden' because the rental agent explains that the $980 rent covers the cost of taking care of this area. The agent uses the term 'maintenance fees' specifically in relation to the garden to clarify what is included in the monthly price. |
| Q8 | 23rd April / 23 April | This would make the house officially available on the 23rd April | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the home will be ready for someone to live in starting on April 23rd. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the date when a new person can officially move into the house. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is derived from the agent's explanation that while the current residents leave earlier, time is needed for cleaning. The agent specifically uses the phrase "officially available" to confirm that the house is ready for a new tenant on the 23rd of April. |
| Q9 | 10.15 / 10:15 | AGENT: I'm afraid that I have a meeting at 12.30, so I won't be able to make that time. I have available appointments at 10.15 and 3. CLIENT: OK, in that case can we schedule the appointment for 10.15? AGENT: No problem, I'll book it into my schedule | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the agent cannot meet at 1 o'clock. Instead, the agent has free times at 10.15 and 3. The client picks 10.15, and the agent agrees to put it in their calendar. Answer Explanation: The answer is the time the caller chooses to visit and look at the house. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 10.15 because when the agent says they are busy at 1 o'clock, they offer two other times: 10.15 or 3. The client chooses 10.15, and the agent confirms that the appointment is booked for that time. |
| Q10 | Spring Street | The postcode is GA58ER and the house is number 8 on Spring Street. It's the second right off of Bath Street | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the agent giving the exact location of the property to the client, specifically identifying it as number 8 on a road named Spring Street. Answer Explanation: The answer 'Spring Street' is the name of the road where the house for rent is located. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Spring Street' because the client asks for the address of the property, and the agent responds with the house number and the name of the street. In an address, the name of the road follows the house number. |
Transcript
AGENT: Hello, thank you for calling Iris Rentals. How can I help you?
CLIENT: Yes, hello there. I'm ringing just to make enquiries about renting a new property and I came across a listing on your website that I'm interested in.
AGENT: Oh yes.
CLIENT: I'd like to find out a few more details, if I may.
AGENT: Yes, of course. Can I take your name?
CLIENT: It's Mary Collins.
AGENT: Okay, Mary. I'm just searching our system for the property details. Is there any information in particular that you were wanting?
CLIENT: Does the house have a gym?
AGENT: No, the house doesn't have a gym, however the house has a large swimming pool, which will be great for exercise and really refreshing during summer.
CLIENT: Oh wow, that sounds lovely. What is the general layout of the house?
AGENT: This house is rather unusual as the living room is located upstairs with the bedrooms, and downstairs at ground floor is the dining room, which has a lovely view out over the swimming pool.
CLIENT: Does the house come with a car parking space on the street?
AGENT: Oh, there's no need for that. The house comes with a big garage where you can park your cars and there's also a lot of room for storage. It's attached to the house through a door in the kitchen.
CLIENT: Oh, that's perfect, it'll make it far easier to carry my food shopping into the house.
AGENT: Oh yes, absolutely. You actually don't even need to take your car to do the shopping as the local supermarket is just down the street. You can walk the distance easily.
CLIENT: Really? How convenient! Is there anywhere near to the house where I can take my children to play?
AGENT: Unfortunately there aren't any playgrounds nearby, but there is a park near the supermarket that would be great for taking your children for a walk. It would also be a great place for you to meet your neighbours.
CLIENT: Yes, that's true, I love taking long walks in the park. I'm sure there will be a playground at the local school anyway.
AGENT: Yes, absolutely. The community has its own primary school and there is a secondary school in the neighbouring community, so there are plenty of resources nearby for your children's education.
CLIENT: OK, great. What are the rental costs for the property?
AGENT: The monthly rent is $980, which is very reasonable considering the size of the house and the amenities that it has to offer.
CLIENT: Does that figure include maintenance fees and bills?
AGENT: The bills are not included in that figure, but it does include any maintenance fees for the garden.
CLIENT: That sounds like a very reasonable price. We were hoping to move in on the 20th of April. Will the house be vacant for that date?
AGENT: The current tenants of the property are due to leave on the 20th, but the cleaners will need a few days to make sure that the house is clean and tidy. This would make the house officially available on the 23rd April.
CLIENT: Well everything about the house sounds perfect...exactly what I'm looking for. What date would it be possible to view the property?
AGENT: I have arranged for the tenant to leave the property on Friday so I can show the house to prospective renters. Would you be able to make that day?
CLIENT: Yes, I'm sure I could come on my lunch break. Would 1 o'clock be OK?
AGENT: I'm afraid that I have a meeting at 12.30, so I won't be able to make that time. I have available appointments at 10.15 and 3.
CLIENT: OK, in that case can we schedule the appointment for 10.15?
AGENT: No problem, I'll book it into my schedule. If you wouldn't mind arriving 5 minutes early that would be great, just so we can get started on time.
CLIENT: Sure. What is the address?
AGENT: The postcode is GA58ER and the house is number 8 on Spring Street. It's the second right off of Bath Street.
CLIENT: OK, that's great.
AGENT: Do you have any more questions?
CLIENT: Nope...thank you for your help.
AGENT: No problem. See you on Friday. Bye!