Maritime Museum - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 01 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 2 · Questions 13–23
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Questions 13–23 Table Completion
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Date the museum was opened | 13 |
| The museum consists of a building and | 14 |
| Handicapped toilet door shows | Example: a wheelchair |
| The Education Centre is signposted by | 15 |
| If you lose your friends, meet at the | 16 |
| Warning about The Vampire | 17 |
| How often are the tours of The Vampire? | 18 |
| Person featured in today’s video | 19 |
| The Leisure Gallery shows how Australian culture is influenced by | 20 |
| The Picture Gallery contains pictures by | 21 |
| Cost of family membership of the museum | $22 |
| “Passengers and the Sea” includes a collection of | 23 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q13 | November 1991 | it was in fact opened by the Prime Minister of Australia in November 1991 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that a high-ranking Australian official officially started the museum at this specific time. Answer Explanation: The answer is the month and year when the museum was first opened to the public. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is determined by the guide's speech, where they explicitly state that the museum was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Australia in November 1991. Key terms to notice are 'opened' and 'November 1991', which directly indicate the date when the building's operation began. |
| Q14 | historic ships / ships | But the museum isn’t only housed in this building, there are a number of historic ships docked outside in the harbour which form part of the museum and which you are also free to visit, and we’ll be coming to them shortly | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the museum is not just in one building. It says there are many old ships tied up in the water outside that are part of the museum. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the museum is made of both the main building and special boats from the past. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found when the guide explains that the museum is more than just the modern building. The guide points out that there are several old boats nearby in the water that are also a piece of the museum that visitors can see. Key words include 'historic' (meaning old and important in history) and 'ships' (large boats). |
| Q15 | little green arrows / green arrows | Follow the signs to the Education Centre — you’ll see a lot of little green arrows on the wall. The green arrows will take you there | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that to find the Education Centre, visitors should follow the signs. These signs are described as many small green arrows located on the wall. Answer Explanation: The answer green arrows refers to the signs on the walls that show people how to find the Education Centre. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is green arrows because the guide explains that the Education Centre is on the top floor and tells visitors which signs to follow to get there. She mentions that they will see many small green arrows on the wall that lead to the center. Paying attention to synonyms like 'signposted' and keywords like 'signs' helps identify that 'green arrows' is the specific instruction given. |
| Q16 | information desk | The information desk, marked with the small letter i on your plan is located right here in the foyer, so if you get separated from your friends, I suggest you make your way back to the information desk because we’ll be returning to this spot at the end of the tour | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the information desk is in the main entrance area (the foyer). The guide suggests that anyone who loses their group (gets separated) should go there because the whole tour will end at that same spot. Answer Explanation: The answer is the information desk, which is a place in the museum where people can go to ask questions or get help. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because the tour guide tells the guests exactly where to go if they get lost. He says that if you get 'separated' (which means you lose your friends or group), you should go back to the information desk. This is also the place where the group will meet again when the tour finishes. |
| Q17 | stairs to climb / lots of stairs | However a word of warning! I don't recommend it for the grandmas and grandpas because there are lots of stairs to climb | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the guide gives a warning about the tour. The guide explains that older people should be careful because visiting the ship requires walking up and down many stairs. Answer Explanation: The answer "stairs to climb" or "lots of stairs" explains why the tour of the ship called the Vampire might be difficult for some people. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the guide's specific warning about the ship tour. The guide mentions that there are a lot of steps to walk up, making it hard for older people like grandmas and grandpas. Keywords to look for are "warning" and "stairs to climb." |
| Q18 | every hour | Now, tours of the Vampire run on the hour every hour | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the tours for the ship called the Vampire start at the beginning of every single hour. Answer Explanation: The answer "every hour" means that a new tour for the ship named the Vampire happens once every sixty minutes. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "every hour" because the guide explicitly mentions the schedule for the tours of the Vampire. She uses this phrase to tell people how often they can join a tour. A key word in the transcript to listen for is 'times'. |
| Q19 | Captain Cook | There’s a continuous video showing today about the voyages of Captain Cook, so come back here later on if you want to learn more about Captain Cook | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that there is a video playing all day today about the trips made by Captain Cook. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of the person that the movie at the museum is about today. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Captain Cook because the guide explains that the theatre is showing a video about his life and travels. The words 'video showing today' in the transcript point directly to the person being asked about. |
| Q20 | the sea | This is one of our permanent exhibitions and here we try to give you an idea of the many different ways in which Australians have enjoyed their time by the sea: surfing, swimming, lifesaving clubs, that’s all very much a part of Australian culture | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that in the Leisure Gallery, museum visitors can see how Australians like to spend time at the ocean. It explains that these beach activities are an important part of the way Australians live. Answer Explanation: The answer 'the sea' means the ocean. It shows that the ocean is a big part of how people in Australia live and have fun. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because the guide talks about the 'Leisure Gallery.' In this area, they show how Australians have 'enjoyed their time by the sea' using examples like surfing and swimming. The guide then says that these activities are a big part of 'Australian culture.' This shows that the way Australians live is influenced by the ocean. Key words to look for are 'Leisure Gallery,' 'by the sea,' and 'culture.' |
| Q21 | Australian artists | At the end of this section we’ll come to the Picture Gallery where we’ve got a marvellous collection of paintings all by Australian artists | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that once visitors reach the Picture Gallery, they will see a wonderful group of paintings, and every single one of those paintings was made by an artist from Australia. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the paintings shown in the gallery were made by people from Australia. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Australian artists' because the guide explicitly mentions that the Picture Gallery houses a collection of paintings all created by Australian artists. In this context, 'paintings' and 'pictures' are synonyms. |
| Q22 | 70 | Membership costs $50 a year or $70 for all the family | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the price for a family to become members of the museum is 70 dollars. Answer Explanation: The answer is 70 dollars. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 70 dollars because the guide mentions two different prices for joining the museum. He says that membership for one person is 50 dollars, but membership for a whole family is 70 dollars. To find this, you should listen for the words 'membership', 'costs', and 'family'. |
| Q23 | souvenirs | And down at the far end of this floor, you’ll find the section which we’ve called Passengers and the Sea. In this part of the museum we’ve gathered together a wonderful collection of souvenirs from the old days when people travelled by ship | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that at the end of the floor, there is a section about passengers. In that area, the museum has put together a collection of souvenirs from the time when people traveled by boat. Answer Explanation: The answer is souvenirs, which are objects that people keep to remember a special place or time they visited. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is souvenirs because the guide explains that the section called 'Passengers and the Sea' contains a great group of items from the past. Specifically, the guide mentions they have a 'wonderful collection of souvenirs' from when people used ships to travel long ago. This matches the note saying the section includes a collection of something. |
Transcript
Guide:
Good morning everyone, and welcome to the Maritime Museum.
Now before we commence our tour I’d just like to tell you a little bit about the history of the museum As you can see, it’s a very modern building built in the post modern style and it was in fact opened by the Prime Minister of Australia in November 1991. It’s been designed with a nautical flavour in mind to remind us of our links with the sea. But the museum isn’t only housed in this building, there are a number of historic ships docked outside in the harbour which form part of the museum and which you are also free to visit, and we’ll be coming to them shortly.
I’d just like to point out one or two things of general interest while we’re here. Handicapped toilets are located on this floor and the door shows a wheelchair. The cloakroom where you can hang your coat or leave your bags is just behind us here. The education centre is on the top floor and there’s a good little library in there which you might like to use. Follow the signs to the Education Centre — you’ll see a lot of little green arrows on the wall. The green arrows will take you there. The information desk, marked with the small letter i on your plan is located right here in the foyer, so if you get separated from your friends, I suggest you make your way back to the information desk because we’ll be returning to this spot at the end of the tour. All right?
Now if you look out this window you should be able to see where the museum's ships are docked. If you want to go on a tour of the old ship, the Vampire, she's docked over there and you should meet outside on the quay. However a word of warning! I don't recommend it for the grandmas and grandpas because there are lots of stairs to climb. Right, now, let's move on. Oh, I almost forgot to give you the times for that tour. Now, tours of the Vampire run on the hour every hour. All right?
Let’s take a walk round the museum now. The first room we’re coming to is the theatre. This room is used to screen videos of special interest and we also use it for lectures. There’s a continuous video showing today about the voyages of Captain Cook, so come back here later on if you want to learn more about Captain Cook.
Now, we’re moving along the gallery known as the Leisure Gallery. This is one of our permanent exhibitions and here we try to give you an idea of the many different ways in which Australians have enjoyed their time by the sea: surfing, swimming, lifesaving clubs, that’s all very much a part of Australian culture. At the end of this section we’ll come to the Picture Gallery where we’ve got a marvellous collection of paintings all by Australian artists. I think you can buy reproductions of some of these paintings in the museum shop. Well worth a good look.
Now we’re coming to the Members’ Lounge. As a member of the museum you would be entitled to use the members’ lounge for refreshments. Membership costs $50 a year or $70 for all the family. So it’s quite good value because entry to the museum is then free.
And down at the far end of this floor, you’ll find the section which we’ve called Passengers and the Sea. In this part of the museum we’ve gathered together a wonderful collection of souvenirs from the old days when people travelled by ship. You’ll find all sorts of things there: old suitcases, ships’ crockery, first class cabins decorated in the fashion of the day. Just imagine what it must have been like to travel first class.
Now I’m going to leave you to walk round the museum on your own for a while and we’ll all meet back again at the information desk in three quarters of an hour’s time. I hope you enjoy your time with us at the museum today. Thank you.