Kingstown Tourist Information - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Trainer 2 Academic Listening Test 6 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Table Completion
Complete the table below
Write ONE WORD ONLY AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Name of tour | Price | Main activities | Other information |
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| Cave Explorers | Example
$93 |
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| Silver Fjord | $220 |
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| High Country | $105 |
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| Zipline | $75 |
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Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
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| Q1 | train | No, it’s the little train that runs along the shore of the lake | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that instead of a boat, people ride a small train that goes next to the lake to reach the tour destination. Answer Explanation: The answer is the type of vehicle visitors use to go across the lake to reach the caves. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'train' because when the woman asks if they travel by boat to see the glow worms, David explains that they use a 'little train' that travels along the edge of the lake to get to the other side. |
| Q2 | 5 / five | It’s just that children must be 5 or older to go in the caves | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that for children to be allowed inside the caves, they have to be at least five years old. Answer Explanation: The answer is the number five, which represents the minimum age a child must be to participate in the cave exploration part of the tour. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 5 because David explicitly states that children must be 5 or older to enter the caves. He mentions this rule to ensure children are old enough not to be frightened by the darkness inside the caves. In the table, the requirement for 'minimum age' directly matches the limit David provides. |
| Q3 | coach / bus | On this tour you go in a coach. It’s about a 2-hour drive, through fantastic scenery | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly says that people go on this tour using a coach, which takes about two hours to drive there. Answer Explanation: The answer 'coach / bus' refers to the large vehicle used to take people from one place to another during their holiday. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found when David explains how people get to Silver Fjord. After the woman asks if they fly there, David explains that flying is too expensive and that they use a coach instead. A 'coach' is a common word in British English for a 'bus' used for tourism or long trips. |
| Q4 | walk | Woman: That’s to take a walk, is it? David: Yes, there’s a nice path by the river. You stop in Easten for half an hour, so there’s plenty of time | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman asking if the purpose of the stop at Easten is for a 'walk', and David confirms this by saying 'Yes' and mentioning a path that tourists can use for thirty minutes. Answer Explanation: The answer 'walk' refers to a short journey on foot for pleasure that people take during a break in the trip. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'walk' because during the Silver Fjord tour, the bus stops at a place called Easten. David confirms that there is a 'path by the river' where tourists can go for a walk during their 30-minute break. The keywords to listen for are 'stop', 'Easten', and 'path', which all suggest walking as the activity. |
| Q5 | waterfall | And you also cruise past a huge waterfall, which is another highlight of the day | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that on the boat ride, you will go past a very large waterfall, and this is a special part of the trip. Answer Explanation: The answer "waterfall" is a place where water from a river falls down from a very high place. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "waterfall" because when David describes the Silver Fjord tour, he mentions that the boat travels past a "huge" waterfall. In the table, the word "large" is used, which means the same thing as "huge." This is one of the main things tourists see during the cruise. |
| Q6 | whales | David: Yes, you’ll definitely see seals.Woman: Dolphins?David: No, not in that part of the country. But if you’re lucky there will be whales as well | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David telling the woman that tourists will surely see seals during the boat trip. When she asks about dolphins, he says they won't see them, but they might see whales. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of a large animal that lives in the ocean, which people on the tour might see. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is whales because the travel guide (David) mentions two types of sea animals guests can see on the Silver Fjord tour. He confirms that visitors will see seals and then adds that there is a chance to see whales too. He specifically says that dolphins are not found in that area. |
| Q7 | garden | No, at this time of year it’ll be the garden, which is really pretty | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David explaining that the location for lunch is the garden, specifically mentioning it is a beautiful outdoor spot during that season. Answer Explanation: The answer 'garden' refers to an outdoor area with plants and flowers where the tour group eats their midday meal. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'garden' because when the woman asks if lunch is served inside the historic home during the High Country tour, David clarifies that during that time of year, the meal takes place outside in the garden. |
| Q8 | farm | And what about in the afternoon?David: You go up and have a look around the farm – it’s just close to the house | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman asking what happens later in the day, and David says that tourists get to explore the farm nearby to see what local life is like. Answer Explanation: The answer is "farm", which is a piece of land used for growing food or keeping animals. This is the place tourists visit during the second half of the High Country tour. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "farm" because, in the transcript, David explains the schedule for the High Country tour. After mentioning lunch in the garden, the woman asks about the afternoon activities. David responds that visitors go to see the farm, which is located close to the historic home. This directly fills in the table requirement for what tourists visit in the afternoon. |
| Q9 | forest | Woman: My friend said that below you, you’ve got this amazing, ancient forest | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman describing the beautiful area with many old trees that a person can see while they are high up on the zipline. Answer Explanation: The answer "forest" is a large area of ground covered with many trees. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "forest" because the transcript mentions that people on the zipline will be above an "ancient forest." In the task table, the word "old" is used, which is a synonym for "ancient." This means they both describe something that has existed for a long time. |
| Q10 | 43 | David: Er, oh yes, it’s here, in miles per hour it’s about 43 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David checking his notes and saying the speed is 43 miles per hour. Answer Explanation: The answer 43 is the number that shows how fast someone travels on the zipline in miles per hour. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 43 because the woman asks for the speed in miles instead of kilometers. David looks at his information and tells her that the speed in miles per hour is about 43. This matches the table's requirement for the speed in 'miles per hour'. |
Transcript
David: Morning. Kingstown tourist information. This is David speaking. How can I help you?
Woman: Oh, hi. Look, I’m coming to Kingstown on holiday and wondered if you could give me some information about tours’
David: Yes, of course. Is there anything particular you’re interested in?
Woman: Well, I heard there was a glow worm tour.
David: Yes indeed. It’s $93 and lasts for 3 hours.
Woman: And what are the main activities?
David: Well, the first thing is travelling to the other side of the lake.
Woman: You mean by boat?
David: No, it’s the little train that runs along the shore of the lake. It’s very popular.
Woman: Oh, my children will love that.
David: And that’s how you get round to the caves. This is where the glow worms live. So you spend some time exploring the caves and looking at the remarkable lights and patterns given off by the worms in the dark.
Woman: That does sound interesting. And, any other information?
David: Oh, just one thing. How old are your children?
Woman: Er, 7 and 10. Why?
David: No, that’s OK. It’s just that children must be 5 or older to go in the caves. Otherwise they might get scared in the dark. But yours will be fine.
Woman: OK, well that’s one to think about. And what about Silver Fjord – that’s so famous, we’d like to go there,
David: Well, a day trip costs $220.
Woman: And how do we travel down to the fjord – fly?
David: That’s a lot more expensive I’m afraid. On this tour you go in a coach. It’s about a 2-hour drive, through fantastic scenery.
Woman: Do we get a break? I think my children might get a bit bored.
David: Yes, you stop at Easten.
Woman: That’s to take a walk, is it?
David: Yes, there’s a nice path by the river. You stop in Easten for half an hour, so there’s plenty of time.
Woman: That sounds nice.
David: So, then you get down to Silver Fjord. And you really spend most of the day going for a cruise on the fjord. It’s spectacular mountain scenery. And you also cruise past a huge waterfall, which is another highlight of the day.
Woman: Well, that does sound amazing. And should we bring our own food, or is lunch provided?
David: No, lunch is included. It’s a barbecue on the boat.
Woman: And what about marine life?
David: Yes, you’ll definitely see seals.
Woman: Dolphins?
David: No, not in that part of the country. But if you’re lucky there will be whales as well.
Woman: Oh, well, my kids would absolutely love that.
David: Then another popular option is the High Country tour. That’s $105
Woman: Oh, I heard about this. You visit a historic home, don’t you?
David: Yes, that’s right. And they serve you lunch.
Woman: Is that actually inside the house?
David: No, at this time of year it’ll be the garden, which is really pretty.
Woman: Oh, I like the sound of that.
David: Yes, it’s a really great meal apparently.
Woman: And what about in the afternoon?
David: You go up and have a look around the farm – it’s just close to the house. So if you’re from the city, it’s a chance to really see what life is like here. The High Country tour gets excellent reviews from visitors.
Woman: Great. So then what about the zipline? My children really want to do that. How much is it?
David: The zipline is $75.
Woman: And is it safe?
David: Absolutely. You are suspended from the wire in a special harness. And then you just glide down the wire.
Woman: My friend said that below you, you’ve got this amazing, ancient forest.
David: That’s right. And it’s really special to see it from above. Not something we do very often, if you think about it.
Woman: No, I suppose that’s true. And, I mean, how fast do you go?
David: Hang on, I’ve got the information here – 68 kilometres an hour.
Woman: That doesn’t mean much to me. What’s that in miles?
David: Er, oh yes, it’s here, in miles per hour it’s about 43.
Woman: Wow, my kids will definitely want to do that. OK, well, look, I’ll just talk it over with my husband and…