Nature Club Events - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Road to IELTS Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–15 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
Questions 16–20 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Activity | Leader | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bush walk | Glenn Ford | 16 | Springvale | 17–1pm |
| Bird watching | Joy Black, club
18 |
10 September | Camford | 4.30–6.30pm |
| Sand dunes | Rex Rose | 26 November | 19 | 8.30–10.30am |
| Bush tucker | Jim Kerr, ranger | 3 December | Carson Hills | 10am–20 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | B | Last year, we invited children aged 8 and over if they came with a parent, but the track has been washed out in a few places since then and it can be quite rough, so this year we considered restricting it to adults only however, on reconsideration, the committee has now decided to recommend it for all bushwalkers who are over the age of 12 |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that because the path is in bad condition, the group changed who can go. They thought about allowing only adults, but finally chose to allow all people ('bushwalkers') who are older than 12 years. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the activity is suitable for teenagers who are older than 12 years old, as well as for grown-ups. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the committee decided on a new rule for this year. They initially thought about limiting the walk to 'adults only' because the path is currently 'rough' (not easy to walk on). However, after thinking about it again ('reconsideration'), they 'decided' that anyone who is 'over the age of 12' can join. This rule replaces last year's rule which allowed younger children aged 8 with a parent. |
| Q12 | A | you can expect to get your feet uncomfortably wet and muddy if you don’t wear rubber boots – these are a must | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that because the path will be wet and dirty, it is necessary to wear rubber boots to stay dry. Answer Explanation: The answer means you should wear shoes like rubber boots that keep water out. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the speaker explains that the area for the walk is wet and full of mud. She says that wearing 'rubber boots' is 'a must,' which means it is a very strong recommendation or requirement for the trip. The speaker also mentions that the leader will have binoculars (so you do not need your own) and that books can be bought at a later time, making the waterproof shoes the most important thing to bring. |
| Q13 | A | It could get very hot and you’ll need water – plenty of it – but a local business owner is willing to provide bottled water free of charge | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that participants will need a lot of water because of the heat, and a local person who owns a business will give them free bottles of water. Answer Explanation: The answer is water because a local business will give it to the group for free. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the transcript says a local business owner will provide bottled water 'free of charge'. In English, when someone provides something 'free of charge', it means they are giving it away without asking for money, which is the same as a donation. While tools are also 'provided', the transcript specifically mentions a business owner (a company) as the person donating the water. |
| Q14 | B | We had originally thought 7 dollars would cover the basics – sausages and bread followed by tea and coffee, but then we thought a few different cuts of meat and salad would be nice and that brought the price up to 12 dollars a head. At one stage we even contemplated including seafood, but that would have been a bit too expensive – around 15 dollars – so meat and salad it is | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that while $7 and $15 were mentioned, the committee chose to settle on $12 per person for the meat and salad meal. Note that 'a head' is a common English idiom that means 'per person'. Answer Explanation: The answer is $12 for each person to go on the trip. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker explains how the price changed. At first, they thought $7 would be enough for a simple meal. Then, they decided to offer a better meal with meat and salad, which changed the cost to $12. They also thought about $15 for seafood but decided it was too much money. Therefore, they stayed with the $12 price. |
| Q15 | C | Please let us know your intentions by the 10th of November | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that listeners must share their plans (their 'intentions') about joining the trip by the 10th of November. Answer Explanation: The answer means that anyone who wants to go on the trip must sign up or register by November 10. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 10 November because the speaker says the club needs to know who is coming beforehand to plan the food. They use the phrase 'let us know your intentions' to mean 'register' or 'sign up.' Other dates like November 15 (for paying) and November 25 (for getting money back if you cancel) are mentioned, but November 10 is the deadline for the initial sign-up. |
| Q16 | 2 July / 2nd July / July 2nd / July 2 | The bush walk, led by Glenn Ford, is first up in July – on the second of the month | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the walk in the woods led by a person named Glenn Ford will happen on the second day of July. Answer Explanation: The answer is the date for the bush walk, which is July 2nd. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is derived from the speaker's description of the events for the second half of the year. When talking about the 'bush walk' led by 'Glenn Ford', the speaker mentions it happens in 'July' on the 'second of the month'. Combining these gives you the date 2nd July. |
| Q17 | 9.15 am / 9.15 a.m. / 9:15 am / 9:15 a.m. / nine fifteen am / nine fifteen a.m. | It’ll start from Springvale as usual but this year we’ll be setting off in the morning, at nine fifteen, and we’ll get back at one in the afternoon | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the group will begin their walk from a place called Springvale at 9:15 AM and return home at 1:00 PM. Answer Explanation: The answer 9.15/nine fifteen am/a.m. is the time the bush walk begins in the morning. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found by listening for the start time of the bush walk. The speaker uses the phrase 'setting off,' which is a common way to say starting a trip or journey. He clearly states that they will be doing this at 'nine fifteen' in the morning. |
| Q18 | president | The bird watching expedition is on the tenth of September at Camford and the leader is the president of the Nature Club, our very own Joy Black | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that Joy Black, who is leading the bird watching trip, is the president of the Nature Club. Answer Explanation: The answer 'president' is the job title or role of the person leading the bird watching group. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'president' because the speaker names Joy Black as the leader of the bird watching trip and explains that she is the club's president. In the table, the space follows 'Joy Black, club', so it needs her specific role within the club. |
| Q19 | observation hut | Next up is the trip to the sand dunes on 26 November with Rex Rose. A bit of an early start – especially for those of you with a fair way to travel – but we’ll meet at the observation hut at half past eight. That’s the observation hut, 8.30 till 10.30, and even at that time of the morning it’ll be very hot, so come prepared | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that for the sand dunes trip on November 26th, the group will gather at a location called the observation hut at 8:30 am. Answer Explanation: The answer is the specific building or place where the group will meet for the activity at the sand dunes. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified when the speaker details the trip to the sand dunes on 26 November. The speaker explicitly states that the group will meet at the observation hut. The word 'venue' in the table refers to the location or meeting point, and the speaker confirms this by saying 'we’ll meet at' followed by the name of the place. |
| Q20 | 2 pm / 2 p.m. / two pm / two p.m. | I expect we’ll wind up at two and you can head for home at that time | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the speaker believes the event will finish at two o'clock, and the people can go home then. Answer Explanation: The answer is the time (2:00 in the afternoon) when the group finishes the last trip of the year. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the speaker's description of the 'bush tucker excursion' schedule. While the initial presentation starts at 10:00 am and ends at 11:30 am, there is a lunch starting at 12:00. The speaker uses the phrase 'wind up' (which means to finish or end a session) to state that the entire event concludes at two. |
Transcript
Section 2
You will hear a committee member giving a talk to a Nature Club about coming events. First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 15.
[20 seconds]
Listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 15.
SPEAKER:
Hi everyone. It’s good to see such a big turnout at our Nature Club session for June. Just before we start this evening’s workshop, I’d like to draw your attention to what we have in store for you in the second half of the year.
First of all, the guided bushwalk – this is always a favourite – starting out on the Springvale plateau and continuing down into a section of the state conservation area. Last year, we invited children aged 8 and over if they came with a parent, but the track has been washed out in a few places since then and it can be quite rough, so this year we considered restricting it to adults only … however, on reconsideration, the committee has now decided to recommend it for all bushwalkers who are over the age of 12.
Another very popular option is the bird observation walk. We’ll be searching for both migratory and native birds as we walk through tidal marshlands and mangroves and you can expect to get your feet uncomfortably wet and muddy if you don’t wear rubber boots – these are a must. The leader will have a strong pair of binoculars, so we’ll rely on her to name the species for us … and we’ve ordered some bird identification books that you may wish to purchase at a later date.
From the bush to the swamp, and now to the sand dunes … Our leader will help us identify plants native to the local area as well as some invasive weed species. We’ll be asking for volunteers to help pull out the weeds where possible, so a pair of sturdy gardening gloves is essential. Spades and other tools will be provided. It could get very hot and you’ll need water – plenty of it – but a local business owner is willing to provide bottled water free of charge.
The next outing, bush tucker, is a new one – have you ever wondered what life in this country would have been like two hundred to two thousand years ago? Well, come on this trip and you’ll find out how the indigenous inhabitants used local plants as food and medicine.
Because lunch is included in this trip, there will be a small charge per person. We had originally thought 7 dollars would cover the basics – sausages and bread followed by tea and coffee, but then we thought a few different cuts of meat and salad would be nice and that brought the price up to 12 dollars a head. At one stage we even contemplated including seafood, but that would have been a bit too expensive – around 15 dollars – so meat and salad it is. We expect this to be a popular event, so we’ll need advance bookings to organise the catering. Please let us know your intentions by the 10th of November, and be aware that we’ll require pre-payment by the 15th of November. You can still change your mind and get a refund up to the 25th of November but after that date, if you pull out, you’ll forfeit the money paid.
Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 16 to 20.
[20 seconds]
Now listen and answer questions 16 to 20.
Well, now … if you can give me a few more minutes of your time, I’ll fill in a few details for you. The bush walk, led by Glenn Ford, is first up in July – on the second of the month. It’ll start from Springvale as usual but this year we’ll be setting off in the morning, at nine fifteen, and we’ll get back at one in the afternoon.
The bird watching expedition is on the tenth of September at Camford and the leader is the president of the Nature Club, our very own Joy Black. If you have any questions at all about bird life, Joy is the person to ask. This is a twilight outing from 4.30 to 6.30.
Next up is the trip to the sand dunes on 26 November with Rex Rose. A bit of an early start – especially for those of you with a fair way to travel – but we’ll meet at the observation hut at half past eight. That’s the observation hut, 8.30 till 10.30, and even at that time of the morning it’ll be very hot, so come prepared!
The last trip on the programme is the bush tucker excursion on the third of December with ranger Jim Kerr. This will be at Carson Hills and the presentation and demonstration will take place from 10 am till 11.30 but be prepared to stay on for the barbecue and bush tucker lunch at 12 o’clock. I expect we’ll wind up at two and you can head for home at that time.
Well, that’s all I have to tell you. A booklet will be mailed out to you later with those events, dates and times – but don’t wait, put them on your calendar now.
Narrator:
That is the end of section 2. You now have half a minute to check your answers.
[30 seconds]
Now turn to section 3.