New Apartment - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Trainer 2 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–5 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
| New Apartment | |
| Example
Landlady’s Name: |
Answer
Mary Jones |
| General |
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| Kitchen |
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| Lounge |
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| Bedroom |
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| Bathroom |
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Questions 6–10 Form Completion
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Tenancy Form
Tenant details
- Full name: Andrew 6
- Best contact: andrew171@7.com
- Driver’s licence: 8
Tenancy details
- Moving-in date: 9
- Rent per week: $315
- Bond paid: $10
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | pets | Mary: And also, please, pets are not permitted in the apartment | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Mary telling Andrew that he cannot bring animals to live in the home. Answer Explanation: The answer "pets" refers to animals that people keep at home, like dogs, cats, or birds. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "pets" because the landlady, Mary, clearly states that animals are not allowed in the apartment. In the transcript, she uses the phrase "not permitted," which is a formal way of saying "not allowed" or "forbidden." |
| Q2 | fridge | And I’ve just replaced the fridge, so that’s never been used | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Mary telling Andrew that the kitchen has a fridge that she recently swapped for a different one, which is why it is new and hasn't been used yet. Answer Explanation: The answer is the kitchen machine used for keeping food cold that the owner recently bought. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'fridge' because Mary mentions that she has just replaced it. In this context, 'replaced' means she got a new one to take the place of the old one, and she confirms it is new by saying it has 'never been used.' This matches the note description of a 'new' item in the kitchen. |
| Q3 | shelves | Well, as a matter of fact, I’ve just arranged for a builder to come and put up a set of shelves on that wall there | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Mary telling Andrew that she has already asked a worker to come and install bookshelves on the wall in the living room. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the flat boards fixed to a wall used for holding books or other objects. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because Mary informs Andrew that she has already hired a builder to install bookshelves in the lounge area. In the transcript, she uses the phrase 'put up,' which is a synonym for 'built' in this context, especially when referring to furniture or fixtures like shelves. |
| Q4 | lamp | Andrew: But if I wanted a lamp beside my bed, I guess I’d need to provide that myself? Mary: Yes, you would | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Andrew asking if he must get his own light (lamp) for the bedroom, and Mary says he must do that. Answer Explanation: The answer "lamp" means a small light that you put next to your bed so you can see at night. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "lamp" because in the bedroom section of the conversation, Andrew asks if he needs to bring (provide) his own light for the side of his bed. Mary confirms that he does. The note asks what he needs to "bring," which matches his question about what he needs to "provide" himself. |
| Q5 | gas | Andrew: And the water heating, that looks like it’s gas, right? Mary: Yes, electricity is more expensive in my view | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Andrew asking a question about the water heating system. He guesses that it uses gas, and Mary confirms his guess is correct. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the energy used to make the water hot in the apartment is gas. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is gas because, while looking at the bathroom, Andrew notices the system used to make the water hot and asks if it uses gas. Mary agrees, saying she prefers it because using electricity costs more money. In this context, 'water heating' is the process of making water hot for things like showers. |
| Q6 | Connaught | What’s your full name Andrew? Andrew: It’s Andrew Connaught. That’s spelt: C-O-N-N-A-U-G-H-T | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Mary asking Andrew for his complete name. Andrew answers with his full name and gives the spelling for his last name. Answer Explanation: The answer "Connaught" is the last name (family name) of the man who is going to rent the apartment. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Connaught" because when Mary asks for Andrew's full name, he says "Andrew Connaught" and then spells out the last name letter by letter to help her write it correctly on the rental form. |
| Q7 | interglobe | Well my email is andrew171 at interglobe.com – spelt: I-N-T-E-R-G-L-O-B-E | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Andrew saying his full email address and then spelling 'interglobe' out loud to Mary. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'interglobe'. This is the second part of Andrew's email address. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'interglobe' because Andrew gives this word as part of his email address when Mary asks how to contact him. To help her write it correctly, he spells it out letter by letter. The form already has the first part (andrew171@) and the last part (.com), so you only need to fill in the middle part he mentioned. |
| Q8 | E 738 2991 TP | Andrew: Oh right, I’ve got that, hang on. It’s: E 738 2991 TP | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Andrew providing the exact letters and numbers of his driver's license so Mary can fill out the identification part of the tenancy form. Answer Explanation: The answer is the specific set of letters and numbers from Andrew's driver's license, which he uses as his identification. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified in the conversation when Mary needs an identification number for the form. Andrew explains he does not have his passport, so he offers his driver's license number instead. He then reads out the specific code 'E 738 2991 TP' for Mary to write down. |
| Q9 | 7 April / 7th April | Mary: Right, well like I mentioned, there’s a builder coming, that’s on the 4th of April. So, really, any time after that’s fine.Andrew: The 4th is a Friday, isn’t it? And that weekend I’m going away. So how about the 7th of April?Mary: Yes, that works well | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that while the apartment is ready from the 4th of April, Andrew cannot move in immediately because he is away for the weekend. Instead, he asks to move in on the 7th of April, and Mary confirms that works. Answer Explanation: The answer 7/7th April means the day Andrew starts living in the apartment is April 7. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because Mary says the apartment is ready for a new person to move in after April 4th. Andrew says he is traveling over that weekend, so he asks to move in on the 7th of April. Mary agrees that this date is okay. |
| Q10 | 450 | Well, I try to be reasonable. A typical bond for a 1-bedroom in this part of the city is $500. But I only ask for $450 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Mary stating the specific amount she wants for the bond, which is 450 dollars, after comparing it to the usual price of 500 dollars. Answer Explanation: The answer is 450, which is the amount of money in dollars that the tenant must pay as a deposit (called a 'bond') before moving in. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 450 because when Andrew asks about the cost of the bond, Mary explains that while $500 is common for this type of apartment, she only requires $450. Andrew agrees to this amount. In this conversation, a 'bond' is another word for a security deposit that is returned when the rental period ends. |
Transcript
Mary: Hello, Andrew, isn’t it?
Andrew: Hi, yes that’s right. And you must be Mrs. Jones.
Mary: Yes I am, but please call me Mary. Come in and I’ll show you the apartment.
Andrew: Great, thanks. I’ll just make a few notes as we go around, if you don’t mind?
Mary: That’s fine. So first, a few general points, Andrew. You probably saw in the advert that the apartment is partly furnished.
Andrew: That’s OK – I’ve got a bit of furniture myself.
Mary: And also, please, pets are not permitted in the apartment.
Andrew: No problem – I don’t have any.
Mary: Well, shall we start in the kitchen, it’s through here.
Andrew: Oh, it’s nice and big, isn’t it?
Mary: Yes, a good size for a one-bedroom apartment. It’s got everything you’ll need. The dishwasher is quite old now but it’s very reliable. And I’ve just replaced the fridge, so that’s never been used.
Andrew: Great. It all looks really good.
Mary: Well, follow me through into the lounge, Andrew. Here we are.
Andrew: I like the wooden floorboards. But I might want to put down a rug on the floor as well, if that’s OK.
Mary: Oh yes, of course.
Andrew: I’ve also got lots of books.
Mary: Well, as a matter of fact, I’ve just arranged for a builder to come and put up a set of shelves on that wall there. So that’ll be convenient for your books.
Andrew: That’ll be great. Then, is that the bedroom through there?
Mary: Yes, that’s right. Come through.
Andrew: There’s a nice big wardrobe, and a chest of drawers.
Mary: Yes, plenty of storage.
Andrew: But if I wanted a lamp beside my bed, I guess I’d need to provide that myself?
Mary: Yes, you would.
Andrew: That’s no problem, I’ve got one that’d do.
Mary: And then this is the bathroom. It’s only a small space, so there’s no bath, just a shower.
Andrew: And the water heating, that looks like it’s gas, right?
Mary: Yes, electricity is more expensive in my view.
Andrew: You’re probably right.
Andrew: Well, I really like the apartment, Mary, and I’d like to take it if that’s OK with you?
Mary: Yes, absolutely Andrew, I’d be delighted. So why don’t we have a look at the tenancy form. We’re supposed to fill that in together.
Andrew: Yeah, sure.
Mary: Now, I’ve got a form here. So first of all, I need some of your details. What’s your full name Andrew?
Andrew: It’s Andrew Connaught. That’s spelt: C-O-N-N-A-U-G-H-T.
Mary: Great, got that. And what’s the best way to contact you Andrew?
Andrew: Well, you’ve got my mobile number.
Mary: Yes, I know. But an email address would be good as well, in case I need to send you documents.
Andrew: Oh right, I see. Well my email is andrew171 at interglobe.com – spelt: I-N-T-E-R-G-L-O-B-E
Mary: Great, OK thanks. Then, I really need an identification number of some sort.
Andrew: Oh, dear. I haven’t got my passport with me.
Mary: A driver’s licence number will do
Andrew: Oh right, I’ve got that, hang on. It’s: E 738 2991 TP
Mary: Right, good. So, now just a few tenancy details. When would you like to move in?
Andrew: Well, as soon as possible, really.
Mary: Right, well like I mentioned, there’s a builder coming, that’s on the 4th of April. So, really, any time after that’s fine.
Andrew: The 4th is a Friday, isn’t it? And that weekend I’m going away. So how about the 7th of April?
Mary: Yes, that works well. Now, you’ll have seen from the advertisement that the rent is $315 per week.
Andrew: Yes, that’s OK.
Mary: And there’s also a bond to pay before you move it. It’s like a deposit – and you’ll get it back at the end of your tenancy.
Andrew: How much is that?
Mary: Well, I try to be reasonable. A typical bond for a 1-bedroom in this part of the city is $500. But I only ask for $450.
Andrew: OK, that should be fine.
Mary: Now what I’ll do Andrew is email you my bank account details and you can…