Island Transport - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Trainer 2 Academic Listening Test 4 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Table Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Island Transport
| Vehicle | Cost | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Example
Motor scooter |
$ 1 per day |
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| Economy car | $87.80 per day |
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| E-Bike | $ 6 per day |
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Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 49.99 | Daily, it’s $49.99 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that paying for the vehicle every day costs this specific amount of money. Answer Explanation: The answer is the price of renting a motor scooter for one whole day. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 49.99 because Brian, the staff member at the transport company, explains the pricing options for the motor scooter. While an hourly rate exists, he explicitly states that the daily cost to hire it is $49.99. |
| Q2 | gloves | We can also let you have gloves as well – it’s not a bad idea | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the company can provide 'gloves' to customers, which is suggested as a helpful and smart item to wear while riding. Answer Explanation: The answer 'gloves' refers to coverings for the hands that the transport company gives to people who rent motor scooters. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'gloves' because Brian mentions that the company provides these along with helmets to everyone who rents a motor scooter. After Jenny asks about helmets, Brian confirms they have them and adds that they can also provide gloves for the rider's safety. |
| Q3 | Battenburg | The only thing is with the scooters, you have to keep to sealed roads. That means you can’t ride on Battenburg Road – so you can’t visit the far end of the island. Jenny: Sorry, I didn’t catch the name of the road. Could you spell it? Brian: Sure, it’s spelt: B-A-T-T-E-N-B-U-R-G | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Brian telling Jenny that scooters are restricted to certain types of roads and specifically names Battenburg Road as a place they are not allowed to go. He then provides the exact spelling of the road name. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of a road where visitors are not allowed to ride the motor scooters. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Battenburg because the manager, Brian, explains that motor scooters can only be used on 'sealed' (paved) roads. He specifically says that visitors cannot ride on Battenburg Road. Because the name might be unusual, he spells it out letter by letter (B-A-T-T-E-N-B-U-G) to ensure it is understood correctly. |
| Q4 | green Bay | And if you’d like to go for a swim, you can drive right down to Green Bay, which visitors love | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that if a person wants to go swimming, they can use the car to travel to a place called Green Bay. Answer Explanation: The answer "green Bay" is the name of a place where people can go to swim. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Green Bay because Brian tells Jenny that driving a car is a great way to reach this spot for a swim. He mentions that cars can travel on all roads, which makes it easy to go to this specific area that many visitors like. The word 'swim' in the notes matches the activity Brian mentions when talking about this location. |
| Q5 | air conditioning | Only thing is, it’s pretty hot at this time of year. Does the car have air conditioning?Brian: Not that model, no. You’d need one of our bigger cars if you want that | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Jenny asking about a cooling system for the car. Brian explains that the specific model they are talking about (the economy car) does not have it. Answer Explanation: The answer "air conditioning" is an electric system in a car that keeps the air inside cool and comfortable. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "air conditioning" because the woman, Jenny, wants to know if the cheap car stays cool in the heat. Brian says that the economy car dose not have this feature, so it matches the note saying there is "no" air conditioning in the car. Keywords like "hot" and "only thing is" help identify that she is looking for a specific feature. |
| Q6 | 52.20 | Normally they’re $59 per day, but I can offer you a discounted rate at the moment of $52.20 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the current price for hiring an E-Bike is fifty-two dollars and twenty cents. Answer Explanation: The answer is the price in dollars to rent an electric bicycle for one day. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 52.20 because Brian, the person from the transport company, explains that although the usual price is $59, he is offering a special lower price, or a 'discounted rate', of $52.20 at this time. |
| Q7 | heavy | On some E-Bikes, the battery is really heavy, but on these bikes it’s nice and light | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Brian explaining that his rental E-Bikes have batteries that do not weigh a lot, unlike other models that are very heavy. Answer Explanation: The answer 'heavy' is used to describe the weight of the battery on the E-Bikes being offered for hire. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'heavy' because the speaker, Brian, specifically compares the batteries on his rental E-Bikes to those on other models. He mentions that while some E-Bikes have a weight problem, his bikes have batteries that are 'light'. In English, if something is 'light', it means it is 'not very heavy'. Therefore, the note 'battery is not very heavy' accurately reflects Brian's statement that the battery is 'nice and light'. |
| Q8 | brakes | Well made with high quality brakes both front and back, so you won’t have any problems | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the E-Bikes are built very well and have excellent parts for stopping at the front and the back, ensuring there are no safety issues. Answer Explanation: The answer "brakes" refers to the parts on a vehicle, like a bicycle or car, used to slow it down or make it stop completely. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "brakes" because Brian describes the E-Bikes as being made of high-quality materials. He specifically mentions that they have "high quality brakes" located on both the front and back of the bike, which fits the note describing a "quality bike with two good" features. |
| Q9 | lock | Jenny: Well, that does sound like a lot of fun. Do they come with GPS? Brian: No, but we can provide you with a map. Jenny: What about a lock? Brian: Yup, one of those as well, with each bike, so you can leave it securely if you want to | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Jenny asking about extra tools for the E-Bike. Brian says they give customers a map and a lock so the bike is safe when parked. Answer Explanation: The answer "lock" refers to a security device used to tie a bicycle to something so that it cannot be stolen. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "lock" because, during the discussion about E-Bikes, Jenny asks if they come with a GPS. Brian explains they do not have GPS but says they provide a "map." Jenny then asks about a "lock," and Brian confirms they provide one of those with each bike to keep it secure. Therefore, the map and the lock are the two items provided. |
| Q10 | licence | And another big advantage is that you don’t have to have a licence for this type of vehicle | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that you do not need to show a driving permit or special document to use this kind of electric bike. Answer Explanation: The answer "licence" refers to an official card or document that gives you legal permission to drive a vehicle. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "licence" because the man, Brian, explains that a key benefit of the E-Bike is that riders do not need to have a legal driving permit to use it. This matches the note which says "no licence is needed." The phrase "don’t have to have" in the conversation means the same thing as "no [item] is needed" in the notes. |
Transcript
You will hear a man who runs a transport hire company talking to a woman who wants to hire a vehicle.
Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.
Brian: Good morning. Island Transport company, this is Brian speaking.
Jenny: Morning. This is Jenny Cartwright here. I’m visiting the island next week and I want to hire some form of transport.
Brian: No problem, Jenny. Island Transport can offer a range of different vehicles to hire. So, um, the first option is a motor scooter – they’re very popular.
Jenny: Oh right. And how much do they cost to hire?
Brian: Well, you can hire them by the hour or by the day. Per hour, it’s $15.50.
Jenny: And what about for a day?
Brian: Daily, it’s $49.99. That includes a full tank of petrol, but you need to fill it up before you bring it back.
Jenny: Is a scooter a good way to get around the island?
Brian: Oh yes, it’s a lot of fun. Visitors really enjoy it.
Jenny: Do you provide helmets?
Brian: Yes of course, all sizes. We can also let you have gloves as well – it’s not a bad idea.
Jenny: Oh yes, I hadn’t thought of that.
Brian: The only thing is with the scooters, you have to keep to sealed roads. That means you can’t ride on Battenburg Road – so you can’t visit the far end of the island.
Jenny: Sorry, I didn’t catch the name of the road. Could you spell it?
Brian: Sure, it’s spelt: B-A-T-T-E-N-B-U-R-G. But there are still plenty of other places you can explore on a scooter.
Jenny: OK. And what about a car?
Brian: Yes, we’ve got a range of cars.
Jenny: Well, there’s four of us. But if we do go for the car option, we’d be happy with a very small, basic one.
Brian: An ‘economy car’ would be $87.80 per day. That’s for a four-door car, it can take five passengers.
Jenny: Right, OK.
Brian: And a car is the best way to see the whole island. You can drive on all the roads. And if you’d like to go for a swim, you can drive right down to Green Bay, which visitors love.
Jenny: Well, a car is definitely something to consider. It’s certainly a good price, if we split it between the four of us.
Brian: Exactly.
Jenny: Only thing is, it’s pretty hot at this time of year. Does the car have air conditioning?
Brian: Not that model, no. You’d need one of our bigger cars if you want that.
Jenny: Well, maybe it doesn’t matter.
Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
Brian: The other option to consider is an E-Bike. These are very popular – like a normal bicycle, but with electric power to help you along.
Jenny: How much are they?
Brian: Normally they’re $59 per day, but I can offer you a discounted rate at the moment of $52.20.
Jenny: Oh, OK.
Brian: To be honest, a lot of our customers these days prefer E-Bikes to motor scooters, because they’re so quiet and peaceful. On some E-Bikes, the battery is really heavy, but on these bikes it’s nice and light.
Jenny: I’ve never ridden an E-Bike before. How difficult is it?
Brian: Not difficult at all. You’ll find they are very easy to handle. Like I say, just like a normal pedal bike really, but you don’t have to do too much work. Which is a good thing because the island is quite hilly. These are good quality bikes too. Well made with high quality brakes both front and back, so you won’t have any problems.
Jenny: Well, that does sound like a lot of fun. Do they come with GPS?
Brian: No, but we can provide you with a map.
Jenny: What about a lock?
Brian: Yup, one of those as well, with each bike, so you can leave it securely if you want to.
Jenny: I think my friends will like the idea of an E-Bike. A good compromise.
Brian: Like I say, they’re very popular these days. And another big advantage is that you don’t have to have a licence for this type of vehicle.
Jenny: Well, let me discuss it with my friends and I’ll get back to you.
Brian: No problem. Thanks for your…