MINTONS CAR MART - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 05 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Form Completion
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Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
MINTONS CAR MART
Customer Enquiry
Example Answer
Make: Lida
| Engine size: | 1 |
| Model: | Max |
| Type of gears: | 2 |
| Preferred colour: | 3 blue |
| FINANCE | |
| Customer wishes to arrange | 4 |
| Part exchange? | yes |
| PERSONAL DETAILS | |
| Name: | Wendy 5 |
| Title: | 6 |
| Address: | 20, Green Banks
7 Hampshire |
| Postcode: | GU8 9EW |
| Contact number: | (for 8 only) 0798 257643 |
| CURRENT CAR | |
| Make: | Conti |
| Model: | Name: 9
Year: 1994 |
| Mileage: | maximum 70,000 |
| Colour: | metallic grey |
| Condition: | 10 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 1.4 litres / 1.4 liters | The one I've got at the moment's a 1.2 litre engine but I find it a bit slow on long journeys. I'd like a bit more power this time a 1.4 should do |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman comparing different engine sizes. She says her old car (1.2) is slow and decides that a 1.4 engine will give her the power she needs for her new car. Answer Explanation: The answer 1.4 litres / 1.4 liters is the size of the engine the woman chooses for her new car. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found when the woman discusses the engine size she wants. She explains that her current 1.2 litre car is too slow for long trips. To get more speed and power, she decides that a 1.4 engine would be the right choice for her next car. |
| Q2 | automatic | What kind of gear change do you want? I presume you'd want a manual?WOMAN: I'd want automatic - I've never driven a car with manual gears | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the salesman asking about the type of gears the woman wants. She clearly states she wants 'automatic' because she has never used manual gears. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the car will change gears by itself without the driver needing to move a lever and press a pedal. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'automatic' because when the man asks if she wants a car where she has to change the gears herself, the woman says she wants a car that changes gears automatically. She explains that she has never driven a car with manual gears before. Keywords to look for are 'gear change' and 'automatic'. |
| Q3 | light / sky | WOMAN: But actually, I think I prefer this lighter shade here - 'Sky'.MAN: Yes, that's popular too.WOMAN: I think I'll go for that | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman looking at different colors. She says she likes the 'lighter shade' of blue called 'Sky' and decides to buy that one. Answer Explanation: The answer means the woman wants the car to be light blue or sky blue. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'light' or 'sky' because when looking at color options for the car, the woman selects a specific type of blue. She mentions wanting a 'lighter shade' and specifically names the color 'Sky'. Both words describe the version of blue she prefers. |
| Q4 | credit | WOMAN: I'd like credit provided the terms are reasonable | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman directly stating that she prefers the 'credit' option for paying for the car. Answer Explanation: The answer 'credit' means the woman wants to borrow money from the car shop to buy the car and pay it back in small amounts over time, rather than paying everything at once in cash. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'credit' because the man asks the woman how she would like to pay for the car. He gives her two choices: 'cash' (paying the full price immediately) or 'credit' (borrowing money to pay). The woman explicitly chooses credit, saying she would like it if the conditions or 'terms' are acceptable. |
| Q5 | Harries | MAN: Could I have your full name?WOMAN: Wendy Harries, that's H-A-double R-I-E-S | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the salesman asking the woman for her whole name. She replies that her name is Wendy Harries and spells out the last part letter by letter. Answer Explanation: The answer is the last name (surname) of the woman buying the car. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Harries' because when the salesman asks the woman for her full name, she says 'Wendy Harries'. She also spells her last name out loud to make sure the salesman writes it down correctly. |
| Q6 | Dr / Doctor | MAN: And is that Mrs Miss Ms ?WOMAN: It's Doctor, actually |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man asking which common title to use for the woman, and the woman clarifies that her title is 'Doctor'. Answer Explanation: The answer is Dr or Doctor, which is the professional title that Wendy Harries uses before her name. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Dr / Doctor because Wendy specifies this as her title during the conversation. When the man asks if he should use 'Mrs', 'Miss', or 'Ms', she corrects him by saying 'It's Doctor, actually.' This shows her professional title should be used for the personal details section of the form. |
| Q7 | Alton | WOMAN: 20 Green Banks.MAN: Is that 'Green' spelled as in the colour?WOMAN: Yes, that's right.MAN: OK.WOMAN: Alton.MAN: Is that O-L-T-O-N?WOMAN: Not quite, it begins with an A, not an O.MAN: Oh yes, that's in Hampshire isn't it?WOMAN: That's right | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman giving her address step-by-step. She first says her house number and street, followed by 'Alton'. The dialogue confirms that Alton is the town and that it is part of Hampshire. Answer Explanation: The answer 'Alton' is the name of the town in the woman's address. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified when the woman provides her address to the man. After giving her street name, '20 Green Banks', she states 'Alton' as her town. The man then confirms that Alton is located in Hampshire, which matches the order of information needed for the address section on the form. |
| Q8 | messages | I can give you a number just for messages, and then I'll get back to you when I can | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman offering a telephone number specifically to be used for leaving short notes (messages) because she is busy at her job. Answer Explanation: The answer means short notes left for someone when they cannot answer a phone call. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'messages' because the woman explains that it is hard to talk to her while she is working at the hospital. She offers a phone number specifically for the man to leave a note or a recording that she can listen to later. In the conversation, she says she will give a number 'just for messages' so she can call him back when she is free. |
| Q9 | Lion | MAN: Do you know the year or the model name?WOMAN: I think it's 1996, and it's called a Lion – like the animal | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man asking for the car model name, and the woman replies that her car is called a Lion. Answer Explanation: The answer is Lion, which is the specific name of the model of the car that the woman owns right now. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Lion because when the man asks for the name of the car model she is currently driving, the woman says it is called a Lion. She also mentions it is named after the animal to be clearly understood. |
| Q10 | reasonable | MAN: Right, and one last thing – what sort of condition would you say it's in? WOMAN: I'd probably describe it as reasonable | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man asking about the car's state (condition), and the woman answering that it is 'reasonable'. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the car is in an okay state—it is not perfect, but it is not bad either. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the woman's description of her current car. When the man asks about the 'condition' of the car, she uses the word 'reasonable' to describe how well it has been kept. This fits the 'Condition' section of the 'CURRENT CAR' part of the form. |
Transcript
MAN: Good morning, please take a seat. How can I help you?
WOMAN: Well, I'm thinking of buying a new car and I'd like some advice.
MAN: Sure, yes. Had you got any particular make in mind?
WOMAN: I'm interested in a Lida - I've had one before and liked it. But I haven't really made up my mind.
MAN: Sure. We've got various models. Umm, right. What about the engine size? Any ideas?
WOMAN: The one I've got at the moment's a 1.2 litre engine but I find it a bit slow on long journeys. I'd like a bit more power this time ... a 1.4 should do. I don't think I need a 1.6 or anything.
MAN: Right. Well I think the model you're looking at is the Max. Here's a picture.
WOMAN: Oh, yes ... have you got one in?
MAN: Yes. I'll take you to have a look at it in a minute. I'll just get a few more details. Er... Is there anything else to do with the engine? What kind of gear change do you want? I presume you'd want a manual?
WOMAN: I'd want automatic - I've never driven a car with manual gears.
MAN: Right. Well now, here's the colour chart for the Max. Have you given that any thought? This blue's very popular at the moment.
WOMAN: Yes, it is nice, I like blue. What's it called? 'Royal'?
MAN: Yes.
WOMAN: But actually, I think I prefer this lighter shade here - 'Sky'.
MAN: Yes, that's popular too.
WOMAN: I think I'll go for that.
MAN: You might have to wait a week or so for that colour, but I assume that'd be OK?
WOMAN: Oh yes, fine.
MAN: Well, we can go outside and you can have a good look at one, and perhaps take it out. But first, can I just ask you about finance? The cash price is going to be somewhere in the region of seven and a half thousand. How would you like to pay? Are you in a position to pay cash, or would you need credit?
WOMAN: I'd like credit provided the terms are reasonable.
MAN: Well you can discuss that with my colleague in a moment; we have various arrangements. And would you be interested in us taking your present car as part exchange?
WOMAN: Yes.
MAN: OK, fine. So I'll just need some details from you and then we can do a valuation ... Is that OK?
WOMAN: Fine, yes.
MAN: Could I have your full name?
WOMAN: Wendy Harries, that's H-A-double R-I-E-S.
MAN: And is that Mrs ... Miss ... Ms ... ?
WOMAN: It's Doctor, actually.
MAN: Oh, right. And your address?
WOMAN: 20 Green Banks.
MAN: Is that 'Green' spelled as in the colour?
WOMAN: Yes, that's right.
MAN: OK.
WOMAN: Alton.
MAN: Is that O-L-T-O-N?
WOMAN: Not quite, it begins with an A, not an O.
MAN: Oh yes, that's in Hampshire isn't it?
WOMAN: That's right.
MAN: And do you know your postcode?
WOMAN: Yes. It's GU8 9EW.
MAN: Do you have a daytime phone number?
WOMAN: Well, I work at the hospital but it's a bit difficult to get hold of me. I can give you a number just for messages, and then I'll get back to you when I can. Is that OK?
MAN: That's fine.
WOMAN: It's 0-7-9-8-2-5-7-6-4-3.
MAN: Fine. And about the car you have now, what make is it?
WOMAN: It's a Conti.
MAN: Do you know the year or the model name?
WOMAN: I think it's 1996, and it's called a Lion – like the animal.
MAN: Then it must be 1994, because they brought out the Fox after that.
WOMAN: Oh right, yes.
MAN: Mileage? Roughly?
WOMAN: I'm not sure. I know it's less than seventy thousand.
MAN: OK. What colour is it?
WOMAN: It's grey, metallic grey.
MAN: Right, and one last thing – what sort of condition would you say it's in?
WOMAN: I'd probably describe it as reasonable. Do you need to see it? It's parked outside.
MAN: Not at the moment, no. Perhaps you could call in one day next week ...