Launch Of The City’s Arts Festival - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Collins Practice Tests For IELTS 2 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–11 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 12–13 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Questions 14–17 Matching
Which groups of people can do the following activities?
Write the letters A, B, C or D.
A. older people
B. any interested people
C. the unemployed
D. creative people
Questions 18–20 Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
- Sessions must be 18 in advance.
- All workshops are free of charge and 19 will be provided.
- The office is open from 9-5, Monday-Friday, and until 20
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | C | This year we want to encourage more people who would not normally describe themselves as being creative to get involved with some of our many events and workshops | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says the organizers want to invite people who don't think of themselves as artists to join their many activities. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the goal of the festival is to help more people start making art or trying creative activities themselves. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because Ben says the festival wants people who do not usually think they are creative to take part in the workshops. He explains that they do not want people just to watch; they want them to join in and do things themselves. This matches the idea of getting more people into the creative arts. He uses words like 'encourage' and 'get involved' to show this goal. |
| Q12 | — | — | |
| Q13 | B / E | It really took me back to the feelings I had as a youngster when I'd made something Actually, research has shown that the more we allow ourselves to be creative, the happier we feel; and the more positive our frame of mind, the more creative and the more curious we become about the world we live in |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells us that making art reminded Ben of how he felt when he was young. It also explains that being creative leads to feeling happier and wanting to know more about the world around us. Answer Explanation: The answer means that making things or being artistic can make you feel like you did when you were a child, and it can also make you want to learn more about everything around you. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B and E. Choice B is correct because Ben says that drawing a picture made him feel the same way he felt as a youngster, which is another word for a child. Choice E is correct because Ben mentions that being creative makes people more curious about the world. Curious means having a strong desire to learn or know more about something. |
| Q14 | B | And for anyone out there who is looking for the chance to explore their creative side, come along to our printmaking workshops. You'll have the chance to study some fantastic prints by local artists, explore different print processes, and take home a print of your own to hang on a wall | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript invites anyone interested in creativity to join a workshop where they will learn to make prints. At the end, they will have their own art piece to take home and put on their wall. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the activity of making your own art pieces is open to anyone who is interested in trying it. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker, Ben, mentions printmaking workshops and specifically invites "anyone" who wants to "explore their creative side." He explains that participants in these workshops will "take home a print of your own," which is the same as creating your own artwork. This shows that the activity is not limited to a specific group like elderly people or those without jobs. The use of "anyone" matches the choice "any interested people." |
| Q15 | D | So for example, we're inviting people in the creative industries who occasionally suffer from writer's block to join us on one of our creative walks | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the walks are organized for people who work in creative jobs but sometimes find it hard to come up with new thoughts or ideas. Answer Explanation: The answer is D because the walks are meant for those who work in artistic or creative jobs. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because the speaker specifically mentions that 'people in the creative industries' are invited to join the 'creative walks.' This group refers to individuals who are already involved in creative tasks as part of their work. The walks are designed to help these creative people when they have 'writer's block' or difficulty thinking of new ideas. |
| Q16 | A | Then there's our knitting programme. We're working with schools in the area to invite grandparents in to teach kids how to knit | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that as part of a knitting project, schools ask grandparents to come and show children how to knit. Answer Explanation: The answer means that older people are the group chosen for the activity of working with children. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the transcript mentions a knitting program where schools invite 'grandparents' to teach 'kids.' In this context, grandparents are individuals belonging to the 'older people' group, and kids are 'children.' This activity is specifically designed to bring these two different age groups together. |
| Q17 | C | We also aim to inspire and support people without jobs through a series of free courses starting with creative writing workshops. These courses will give them an insight into the basic ingredients of a good short story and help participants get their ideas into shape | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the program wants to help people who are not currently working. They will provide these people with classes on how to write stories well. Answer Explanation: The answer means that people who do not have a job (the unemployed) are the ones who can attend classes to learn how to write stories. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the speaker specifically mentions that 'people without jobs' (another way to say 'the unemployed') will be offered 'creative writing workshops.' These workshops help them learn the 'ingredients of a good short story,' which is what 'the art of story-telling' refers to. |
| Q18 | booked | If anyone is interested in joining one of these sessions, it's important that you contact us first as places need to be booked beforehand | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that if you want to join a session, you must contact the office first because you have to reserve (book) your spot early. Answer Explanation: The answer 'booked' means that people who want to attend the classes must reserve their place before the event begins. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'booked' because Ben explains that anyone joining a session must contact the office first. He says 'places need to be booked beforehand'. The word 'beforehand' is a synonym for 'in advance', which is the phrase used in the question. |
| Q19 | materials | As I said previously, there's no charge for any of the workshops, and materials where appropriate will be provided on the day | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the classes do not cost any money and that the things needed for the work will be handed out during the event. Answer Explanation: The answer "materials" means the items or supplies needed to do the activities in the classes will be given to the people who go. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "materials" because Ben mentions that there is "no charge" (which means free) for the workshops and that "materials" will be "provided" (which means given) to the students. This confirms that these items are supplied by the organizers. |
| Q20 | 12.30 / 12:30 / twelve thirty | The booking office is open Monday to Friday from nine to five, but closes early on a Saturday at 12.30 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the office stays open during normal work hours from Monday to Friday, but it stops working at 12:30 on Saturday. Answer Explanation: The answer is the specific time when the booking office shuts on Saturdays. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because Ben mentions the specific operating hours for the booking office at the end of the talk. He notes that while the office is open until five o'clock on weekdays, it shuts earlier at twelve thirty on Saturdays. |
Transcript
Presenter: Hi again. I'm joined today by Ben Knightly from the Media and Arts Centre. He's here to tell us about the launch of the city's arts festival. Hi Ben. This year has a particular focus, doesn't it?
Ben: It does, yes. This year we want to encourage more people who would not normally describe themselves as being creative to get involved with some of our many events and workshops. Not simply turning up as spectators but to get involved themselves, to get their hands dirty as it were. There's such a wide offering this year that I'm sure we'll have something to suit all tastes.
Presenter: You were telling me earlier how beneficial being creative can be for us.
Ben: Absolutely. I recently attended a drawing workshop, and even if I do say so myself, came away with a very good sketch I'd done. But what was particularly surprising for me was my feeling of pride and joy when I looked at the sketch again and showed it to the family. It really took me back to the feelings I had as a youngster when I'd made something. I realised that even as an adult we can get just as much pleasure and happiness from creative activity. Actually, research has shown that the more we allow ourselves to be creative, the happier we feel; and the more positive our frame of mind, the more creative and the more curious we become about the world we live in.
Presenter: Well, you've certainly persuaded me. So, what kind of events can we look forward to?
Ben: We want to try and include as wide a range of people as possible this year, from people already involved in the creative arts through to elderly people who haven't been creative in years. So for example, we're inviting people in the creative industries who occasionally suffer from writer's block to join us on one of our creative walks. Walking has been proved to aid creative thinking and we're running a series of walks during the spring and summer around some of the many beauty spots in and around the city. Then there's our knitting programme. We're working with schools in the area to invite grandparents in to teach kids how to knit. It's a great opportunity to bridge the generation gap and rekindle that interest in knitting you may have forgotten about. We also aim to inspire and support people without jobs through a series of free courses starting with creative writing workshops. These courses will give them an insight into the basic ingredients of a good short story and help participants get their ideas into shape. And for anyone out there who is looking for the chance to explore their creative side, come along to our printmaking workshops. You'll have the chance to study some fantastic prints by local artists, explore different print processes, and take home a print of your own to hang on a wall.
Presenter: Excellent. So how do we go about getting involved?
Ben: If anyone is interested in joining one of these sessions, it's important that you contact us first as places need to be booked beforehand. We ran similar sessions last year and demand was high. As I said previously, there's no charge for any of the workshops, and materials where appropriate will be provided on the day. You can get further information on our website and if you don't have access to the internet, call us on 514 2261. The booking office is open Monday to Friday from nine to five, but closes early on a Saturday at 12.30.
Presenter: Many thanks, Ben.