LAPTOP FOR SALE - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert on Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Note Completion
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LAPTOP FOR SALE
Condition: Almost new
Weight: 1
Make: Allegro
Memory: 2 GB
Screen: 3
Touch pad but cordless mouse
Number of ports: Two
Battery lasts: 4
Latest programs: Not 5
Extras
Web cam
Printer with 6
Smart case
Price: 7
Contact details
Name: David 8
E-mail address: DIB-7791@hotmail.com
Mobile number: 9
Advert placed: 10
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 3.5kg / kilograms / kilogrammes | Union Rep: I see. What weight is the one you are selling? David: It's 3.5 kilograms | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman asking how much the laptop weighs, and David answering that it weighs 3.5 kilograms. Answer Explanation: The answer is 3.5 kilograms (or 3.5 kg), which is how heavy the laptop is. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the Union Representative asks David about the weight of the laptop he wants to sell. David clearly replies that it weighs "3.5 kilograms". |
| Q2 | only 0.5 / 0.5 | Union Rep: Okay. What about the memory? David: The memory is only 0.5 gigabytes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the Union representative asking how much memory the computer has, and David replying that it is only 0.5 gigabytes. Answer Explanation: The answer means the laptop has 0.5 (or only 0.5) gigabytes of memory. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "(only) 0.5" because the form asks for the laptop's "Memory" followed by the unit "GB" (gigabytes). In the conversation, the Union representative asks about the memory, and David clearly answers, "The memory is only 0.5 gigabytes." Therefore, "0.5" or "only 0.5" completes the note accurately. |
| Q3 | 37.5cm / centimeters / centimetres | Union Rep: And what about the screen size and the other features? David: Well, mmm the screen is let's see, it's mmm 37.5cm with a standard size keyboard and a touch pad |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Debbie asking about the size of the screen, and David answering that the screen is 37.5cm. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the laptop screen measures 37.5 centimetres across. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the Union Representative asks David about the laptop's screen size. David checks and directly states that the screen is "37.5cm". Therefore, 37.5cm (or 37.5 centimeters) correctly fills in the "Screen" note. |
| Q4 | 2.5 hours | The battery lasts for 2.5 hours, which is okay but not enough for train journeys | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript directly states that the laptop battery works for 2.5 hours. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the laptop's battery can run for two and a half hours before needing to be charged. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "2.5 hours" because David specifically states that the battery lasts for that amount of time when listing the laptop's features. Keywords to look for in the notes are "Battery lasts", which match David's exact words "The battery lasts for 2.5 hours". |
| Q5 | wireless | But one thing is that it's not wireless. Union Rep: Right. Okay, not wireless | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David stating that the laptop cannot connect wirelessly, and the union representative confirms this detail for the advertisement. Answer Explanation: The answer means connecting to the internet or other devices without cables or wires. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'wireless' because David specifically notes that the laptop does not have wireless capability, saying 'it's not wireless'. The form already contains the word 'Not', so only 'wireless' is required. |
| Q6 | scanner and headphones | I can throw in a printer, a scanner and headphones, which I got with it in a special deal | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that David can give a printer together with a scanner and headphones as extra items for the buyer. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to two extra items: a scanner (a machine to copy documents or pictures into a computer) and headphones (devices you wear over your ears to listen to sound). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "scanner and headphones" because in the "Extras" section of the notes, the prompt mentions "Printer with [input]". David explains that along with the printer, he will include ("throw in") a scanner and headphones that he got together in a special deal. |
| Q7 | 300 | Shall we say £300? David: Okay, put that | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Debbie suggesting a price of 300 pounds for the advertisement, and David accepts and tells her to write that down. Answer Explanation: The answer is 300, which is the amount of money in pounds (£300) set as the selling price for the laptop. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 300 because when discussing how much money to ask for the laptop, the Union Rep suggests "Shall we say £300?" and David agrees by replying "Okay, put that." Keywords to listen for include "How much do you want for it?", "£300", and "put that", indicating the agreed listing price. |
| Q8 | Bristow | Union Rep: Can I take some contact details for the advert? David: The name's David Bristow. Union Rep: B-R-I-S-T-O-W | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Debbie asking for David's contact information, and David stating his full name as David Bristow, while Debbie spells out his last name to confirm it. Answer Explanation: The answer "Bristow" is the family name (surname) of the seller, David. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Bristow" because the representative asks for contact details for the advertisement, and David introduces himself as "David Bristow". She then confirms the spelling letter by letter: "B-R-I-S-T-O-W". Since the form already has the first name "David", only the last name "Bristow" is required. |
| Q9 | 098 75 42 33 87 | David: Yes, that's it, and a mobile or email? Union Rep: Both if you want. David: That's 098 75 42 33 87 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows David offering his mobile phone number and then clearly reading out the digits 098 75 42 33 87. Answer Explanation: The answer is David's mobile phone number, which is 098 75 42 33 87. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "098 75 42 33 87" because David asks whether to provide his mobile number or email address, and the Union Representative tells him he can give both. David then states his mobile phone number as "098 75 42 33 87". |
| Q10 | 22nd October / 22 October / October 22 / October 22nd | Right, I'll type in here: Advert placed: the 22nd October | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Debbie entering the information into the form, stating clearly that the date the advert is placed is the 22nd of October. Answer Explanation: The answer means the advert was put up on the twenty-second day of October. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "22nd October" because the Union Representative tells David what she is typing into the system under the section for when the advert is placed. She specifically says, "Advert placed: the 22nd October." |
Transcript
Union Rep: Hi. I'm Debbie. How can I help?
David: Hi, my name's David. I'm just looking to place an advertisement on the main Union notice-board to sell a laptop and a few accessories, if that's possible.
Union Rep: Sure, that's not a problem. I take it you are a member of the Students' Union?
David: Yes, I am.
Union Rep: Right then. I'll just get a form up and as there is no one around and it looks as if it's going to be quiet for a while, I'll just type the details straight into the computer for you
David: Thanks very much.
Union Rep: No problem. Shall we just title it Laptop for Sale?
David: Yeah, OK.
Union Rep: Can you describe it generally?
David: Well, it's in very good condition; in fact it's hardly been used.
Union Rep: Why are you selling it, if I may ask?
David: Well, I've got another one which is much lighter and I don't really need two.
Union Rep: I see. What weight is the one you are selling?
David: It's 3.5 kilograms.
Union Rep: That is heavy these days. Can you give more details about the one you want to sell?
David: Right, mmm... well, it's an Allegro and it's got all the latest programmes.
Union Rep: Okay. What about the memory?
David: The memory is only 0.5 gigabytes.
Union Rep: And what about the screen size and the other features?
David: Well, mmm... the screen is... let's see, it's...mmm... 37.5cm with a standard size keyboard and a touch pad, but I've got a cordless mouse that I can put in with it if necessary. Some people don't like using a touch pad.
Union Rep: What about ports or holes for attaching things to the laptop?
David: It's got two ports.
Union Rep: Mmm. More modern laptops have more than two ports for all the extra attachments.
David: They do. Let's see what else is important? Oh, yeah. The battery lasts for 2.5 hours, which is okay but not enough for train journeys. But one thing is that it's not wireless.
Union Rep: Right. Okay, not wireless.
Union Rep: Anything else I can put on the advertisement?
David: There's a webcam built at the top of the screen and I can throw in a printer, a scanner and headphones, which I got with it in a special deal. It also comes with its own case for carrying it around. Actually the case is quite smart. I'm hoping these things will help it sell.
Union Rep: They should do. Right. I think I've got all that. How much do you want for it?
David: That I'm not sure about. It's worth about £900-£1,000 new.
Union Rep: Yeah, but you won't get that much if it's used and even if it's in good condition.
David: What about £500?
Union Rep: I doubt if you'd get as much as that. More like £200 or £300. If you look at the notice board there is one on there which is comparable to yours and it's not more than about £250, I think.
David: As little as that?
Union Rep: I'm afraid so. Shall we say £300?
David: Okay, put that.
Union Rep: Can I take some contact details for the advert?
David: The name's David Bristow.
Union Rep: B-R-I-S-T-O-W.
David: Yes, that's it, and a mobile or email?
Union Rep: Both if you want.
David: That's 098 75 42 33 87.
Union Rep: That's it. If you send the picture, I'll add it and print it out and stick it up for you.
David: Okay, I can get that to you today.
Union Rep: Right, I'll type in here: Advert placed: the 22nd October. Fine, and good luck with the sale.
David: Thanks.