Junior Cycle Camp - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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JUNIOR CYCLE CAMP |
| The course focuses on skills and safety |
Instructors
Classes
What to bring
Day 1
Cost
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Answers & Explanations Summary
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| Q1 | park | They start off practising on the site here, and we aim to get them riding on the road, but first they’re taken to ride in the park, away from the traffic. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript describes how children first practice riding in a safe area away from traffic before eventually riding on the road. Answer Explanation: The answer 'park' refers to a safe area where children can practice riding without the presence of traffic. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'park' because it fits the context of the excerpt where it mentions that children are taken to ride in the park for practice before they venture onto the road. |
| Q2 | blue | Then the instructors themselves are in blue shirts, and one of these is responsible for each class. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that instructors wear a specific color of shirts and one instructor is responsible for each class. Answer Explanation: The answer is a color of shirts that instructors wear. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'blue' because the excerpt specifically states that instructors are in blue shirts, which matches the answer provided. |
| Q3 | reference | In order to be accepted, all our instructors have to submit a reference from someone who’s seen them work with children | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that for someone to become an instructor, they need to provide a letter from a person who has observed them working with children. Answer Explanation: The answer 'reference' refers to a letter or statement from another person recommending someone for a job or position. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the concept of requiring a letter of recommendation, as indicated in the excerpt, which is commonly known as a 'reference.' This aligns with the context provided in the given text. |
| Q4 | story | They’re out riding most of the time but they have quiet times too, where their instructor might tell them a story that’s got something to do with cycling, or get them to play a game together. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that during quiet times at the camp, the instructor might either tell a story related to cycling or engage the children in playing a game. Answer Explanation: The answer 'story' means that the instructor might share a story with the children during these quiet times. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'story' because it matches with the activity mentioned in the excerpt where the instructor tells a story related to cycling to engage the children during downtime at the camp. |
| Q5 | rain | Now, what happens if there’s rain? Do the classes still run? | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript is asking if the classes will still happen when it's raining. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'rain'. It's saying that the classes will still happen even if it's raining. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'rain' because in the transcript, it says 'Classes are held even if there is rain.' This means that the classes will still happen even if it's raining outside. |
| Q6 | snack | And a snack for break time. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript is saying that it is necessary to bring a certain thing to the camp. Answer Explanation: The answer 'snack' means a small amount of food eaten between meals. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'snack' because the transcript mentions bringing 'a snack for break time', which means a small amount of food to be eaten during the break. |
| Q7 | medication | And just at present Charlie has to take medication every few hours, so I’ll make sure he has that. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells us that Charlie needs to take some type of medicine every few hours. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to medicine or drugs that are used to treat illnesses. In this case, it means the medication that Charlie needs to take. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer fits the context because it matches the need for Charlie to have his medication for his health condition, as mentioned in the excerpt. |
| Q8 | helmet | The most important is that we have a very careful check to make sure that every child’s helmet fits properly. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that it is very important to check that each child's helmet fits properly before beginning the activities. This means that the helmet must be safe and suitable for each child. Answer Explanation: The answer 'helmet' refers to the safety gear that children need to wear during the course to protect their heads. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'helmet' because the transcript explains that checking the fit of the helmet is crucial for safety, which aligns with what Charlie needs to bring for the camp. |
| Q9 | tent | Then after that, all the instructors will be waiting to meet their classes, and they’ll meet up in the tent | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that after meeting instructors, the classes will gather together in a specific place. Answer Explanation: The answer 'tent' refers to a temporary shelter made of canvas or other material. In this context, it is the place mentioned in the transcript where the classes will convene. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'tent' because it is implied in the excerpt that the classes will meet in a specific location, which is a tent. This matches the context provided in the transcript. |
| Q10 | 199 | One hundred ninety-nine dollars | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that the course costs $199 per week, which means the price of attending the camp. Answer Explanation: The answer '199' refers to the cost in dollars for attending the camp for a week. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the information provided in the excerpt where it explicitly states that the cost of the course is $199 per week. |
Transcript
JAKE: Hello, Junior Cycle camp, Jake speaking.
WOMAN: Hi. I’m calling for some information about the cycle camp – I’m thinking of sending my son.
JAKE: Great. Well, it’s held every weekday morning over the summer vacation and we focus on basic cycling skills and safety. We have eight levels for children from three years upwards. How old’s your son?
WOMAN: Charlie? He’s seven. He can ride a bike, but he needs a little more training before he’s safe to go on the road.
JAKE: He’d probably be best in Level 5. They start off practising on the site here, and we aim to get them riding on the road, but first they’re taken to ride in the park, away from the traffic.
WOMAN: Right. And can you tell me a bit about the instructors?
JAKE: Well, all our staff wear different coloured shirts. So, we have three supervisors, and they have red shirts. They support the instructors, and they also stand in for me if I’m not around. Then the instructors themselves are in blue shirts, and one of these is responsible for each class.
WOMAN: OK.
JAKE: In order to be accepted, all our instructors have to submit a reference from someone who’s seen them work with children – like if they’ve worked as a babysitter, for example. Then they have to complete our training course, including how to do lesson plans, and generally care for the well-being of the kids in their class. They do a great job, I have to say.
WOMAN: Right. And tell me a bit about the classes. What size will Charlie’s class be?
JAKE: We have a limit of eight children in each class, so their instructor really gets to know them well. They’re out riding most of the time but they have quiet times too, where their instructor might tell them a story that’s got something to do with cycling, or get them to play a game together. It’s a lot of fun.
WOMAN: It must be. Now, what happens if there’s rain? Do the classes still run?
JAKE: Oh yes. We don’t let that put us off – we just put on our waterproofs and keep cycling.
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WOMAN: And is there anything special Charlie should bring along with him?
JAKE: Well, maybe some spare clothes, especially if the weather’s not so good. And a snack for break time.
WOMAN: How about a drink?
JAKE: No, we’ll provide that. And make sure he has shoes, not sandals.
WOMAN: Sure. And just at present Charlie has to take medication every few hours, so I’ll make sure he has that.
JAKE: Absolutely. Just give us details of when he has to take it and we’ll make sure he does.
WOMAN: Thanks.
JAKE: Now, there are a few things you should know about Day 1 of the camp. The classes normally start at 9.30 every morning, but on Day 1 you should aim to get Charlie here by 9.20. The finishing time will be 12.30 as usual. We need the additional time because there are a few extra things to do. The most important is that we have a very careful check to make sure that every child’s helmet fits properly. If it doesn’t fit, we’ll try to adjust it, or we’ll find him another one – but he must wear it all the time he’s on the bike.
WOMAN: Of course.
JAKE: Then after that, all the instructors will be waiting to meet their classes, and they’ll meet up in the tent – you can’t miss it. And each instructor will take their class away and get started.
WOMAN: OK. Well that all sounds good. Now can you tell me how much the camp costs a week?
JAKE: One hundred ninety-nine dollars. We’ve managed to keep the price more or less the same as last year – it was one hundred ninety then. But the places are filling up quite quickly.
WOMAN: Right. OK, well I’d like to book for …