Moving to Banford City - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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Moving to Banford City |
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Linda recommends living in suburb of: …..Dalton….. |
Accommodation
Transport
Advantages of living in Banford
Meet Linda
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Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
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| Q1 | 850 | Yeah, you should be able to get something reasonable for 850 pounds per month. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript suggests that it should be possible to find a suitable place to rent for 850 pounds per month. Answer Explanation: The answer represents the amount of money that is mentioned in the conversation, which is 850 pounds. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the information given in the excerpt where the speaker mentions finding something reasonable for 850 pounds per month. |
| Q2 | bike / bicycle | I go by bike. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Linda telling Matt that she travels to work by bike. This means she uses a bicycle to get to her job. Answer Explanation: The answer 'bike' means the same as 'bicycle.' It is a two-wheeled vehicle that people can ride. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'bike' because Linda specifically mentions, 'I go by bike' when describing how she travels to work. This means she uses a bicycle. 'Bike' is a common word for 'bicycle,' so they mean the same thing. |
| Q3 | parking | there’s hardly any parking | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript is saying that there are very few places to leave a car for a period of time. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the need for spaces where one can leave their vehicle. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the context provided in the excerpt which mentions the lack of parking spaces, indicating a limited availability of places to park cars. |
| Q4 | 30 / thirty | There’s a fast train every 30 minutes which only takes 45 minutes. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that there is a fast train that comes every 30 minutes and the trip takes 45 minutes. Answer Explanation: The answer '30' means that the fast train arrives every 30 minutes. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is '30' because it comes directly from the information in the transcript that states there is a fast train every 30 minutes. |
| Q5 | weekend / weekends | It’s weekends that are a problem | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that weekends are causing an issue or difficulty. Answer Explanation: The answer provided, 'weekend' or 'weekends', refers to the specific days of Saturday and Sunday. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer directly matches the context of the text that highlights weekends as a problem. The word 'weekend' fits perfectly in the sentence 'It’s weekends that are a problem.' |
| Q6 | cinema | There are some nice restaurants in the city centre and a brand new cinema which has only been open a couple of months. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions a new place where you can go to watch movies in the city center. Answer Explanation: The answer is a place where you can watch movies. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer 'cinema' fits perfectly as it aligns with the description of a new cinema being recently opened in the city center mentioned in the excerpt. |
| Q7 | hospital | The schools are good and the hospital here is one of the best in the country. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that the schools in the area are of good quality, and it says that the hospital in this city is one of the best in the country. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to a place where people can receive medical treatment and care when they are sick or injured. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'hospital' because the excerpt specifically highlights the high quality and reputation of the hospital in Banford City, emphasizing its excellence within the country. This makes 'hospital' the most fitting and accurate choice to complete the notes. |
| Q8 | dentist | Oh, I can give you the name of my dentist too in Bridge Street | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript suggests that Linda provides the name of her dentist, located on Bridge Street. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to a professional who takes care of people's teeth and mouths. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the context provided in the excerpt where Linda mentions her dentist and its location, which is on Bridge Street. |
| Q9 | Thursday | Either a Tuesday or Thursday is good for me, after 5.30. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that either a Tuesday or a Thursday is suitable for meeting after 5.30 pm. Answer Explanation: The answer provided is 'Thursday'. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches one of the two days mentioned in the transcript ('Thursday'). Since Thursday falls after Tuesday, it fulfills the requirements of the given information in the excerpt. |
| Q10 | café / cafe | I’ll meet you in the cafe outside. You can’t miss it. It’s opposite the station and next to the museum. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript means that the person will meet someone in a small restaurant that serves drinks and light meals located outside, opposite the station, and beside the museum. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to a place where people can get drinks and light meals, and it is often a casual and relaxing spot for meeting others. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'café' because it fits the description of a place opposite the station where people can meet, have drinks, and is often a common meeting spot in many places. |
Transcript
LINDA: Hello, Linda speaking.
MATT: Oh hi, Linda. This is Matt Brooks. Alex White gave me your number. He said you’d be able to give me some advice about moving to Banford.
LINDA: Yes, Alex did mention you. How can I help?
MATT: Well, first of all – which area to live in?
LINDA: Well, I live in Dalton, which is a really nice suburb – not too expensive, and there’s a nice park.
MATT: Sounds good. Do you know how much it would be to rent a two bedroom flat there?
LINDA: Yeah, you should be able to get something reasonable for 850 pounds per month. That’s what people typically pay. You certainly wouldn’t want to pay more than 900 pounds. That doesn’t include bills or anything.
MATT: No. That sound alright. I’ll definitely have a look there. Are the transport links easy from where you live?
LINDA: Well, I’m very lucky. I work in the city centre so I don’t have to use public transport. I go by bike.
MATT: Oh, I wish I could do that. Is it safe to cycle around the city?
LINDA: Yes, it’s fine. And it keeps me fit. Anyway, driving to work in the city centre would be a nightmare because there’s hardly any parking. And the traffic during the rush hour can be bad.
MATT: I’d be working from home but I’d have to go to London one or two days a week.
LINDA: Oh, that’s perfect. Getting to London is no problem. There’s a fast train every 30 minutes which only takes 45 minutes.
MATT: That’s good.
LINDA: Yeah, the train service isn’t bad during the week. And they run quite late at night. It’s weekends that are a problem. They’re always doing engineering work and you have to take a bus to Hadham and pick up the train there, which is really slow. But other than that, Banford’s a great place to live. I’ve never been happier.
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LINDA: There are some nice restaurants in the city centre and a brand new cinema which has only been open a couple of months. There’s a good arts centre too.
MATT: Sounds like Banford’s got it all.
LINDA: Yes! We’re really lucky. There are lots of really good aspects to living here. The schools are good and the hospital here is one of the best in the country. Everyone I know who’s been there’s had a positive experience. Oh, I can give you the name of my dentist too in Bridge Street, if you’re interested. I’ve been going to him for years and I’ve never had any problems.
MATT: Oh, OK. Thanks!
LINDA: I’ll find his number and send it to you.
MATT: Thanks, that would be really helpful.
LINDA: Are you planning to visit Banford soon?
MATT: Yes. My wife and I are both coming next week. We want to make some appointments with estate agents.
LINDA: I could meet you if you like and show you around.
MATT: Are you sure? We’d really appreciate that.
LINDA: Either a Tuesday or Thursday is good for me, after 5.30.
MATT: Thursday’s preferable – Tuesday I need to get home before 6 pm.
LINDA: Okay great. Let me know which train your catching and I’ll meet you in the cafe outside. You can’t miss it. It’s opposite the station and next to the museum.
MATT: Brilliant. I’ll text you next week then. Thanks so much for all the advice.
LINDA: No problem. I’ll see you next week.