North Residency Questionnaire - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 4 Academic Listening Test 6 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Form Completion
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
North Residency Questionnaire
| Example
Age of the interviewee: |
19 |
| Current occupation: | 1 |
| Length of living in the North: | 2 years |
| Exact living area: | 3 |
| Type of accommodation: | a shared 4 |
| Private transport: | on foot and by bike |
| Public transport: | take the 5 or a taxi |
| Frequency of eating out: | 6 |
| Places for entertainment: | the places people usually go to, such as some great 7 |
| Other free time activity: | go to the 8 |
| Preferred exercises: | • go swimming
• go to the gym • go 9 |
| Part-time course: | 10 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | salesman | Actually, I'm going to continue my study in Business Management next month, but at the moment, I'm a salesman by profession | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Lee identifies his current job as a salesman, even though he will begin studying Business Management soon. Answer Explanation: The answer is the person's current job. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the interviewee's response to the question about his job. Although he plans to become a student next month, he notes that 'at the moment' (meaning right now or currently) his 'profession' (meaning his job or occupation) is a salesman. |
| Q2 | 9 / nine | Now I am 19, so I have spent about 9 years living here till now | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lee saying his current age and then confirming that he has lived in his current home in the North for about nine years. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies that Lee has been a resident of the northern area for nine years. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is derived from Lee's own statement about his time living in the current city. Although he mentions living elsewhere in the past, he calculates and directly states the total duration he has spent in his current location as nine years. Keywords to notice are 'spent' (passed time) and 'living here till now' (residing in this place up to the present). |
| Q3 | Spring Park | I live in Spring Park | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lee clearly telling the interviewer the name of the place where he has his home. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'Spring Park,' which is the name of the specific place where Lee lives. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Spring Park' because Lee says this name when the interviewer asks which part of the northern area he lives in. The interviewer is looking for his specific location, and he identifies it as Spring Park. |
| Q4 | apartment | I used to live with my family in a big house. And now I'm living in an apartment with two of my friends, who are my colleagues as well | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lee's current living situation, where he specifies that he is living in an apartment with other people. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the kind of home Lee lives in, which is an apartment. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found when the interviewer asks Lee about his accommodation. Lee explains that while he lived in a house in the past, his current home is an apartment that he shares with two friends. Using the word 'apartment' fits logically with the phrase 'a shared' in the form. |
| Q5 | train | If there is a long way to go, I take the train or sometimes a cab | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that when Lee has to travel a far distance, he chooses to use either a train or a taxi. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'train', which is the vehicle Lee uses to travel long distances. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'train' because when Lee talks about his travel habits, he mentions two modes of transport for long trips: the 'train' and a 'cab'. In English, 'taxi' and 'cab' mean the same thing. Since the questionnaire already lists 'taxi', the missing word is 'train'. |
| Q6 | once a month | I don't often go out for dinner, maybe once a month | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lee's answer about how many times he goes out to eat. He says it is about one time each month. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Lee goes to a restaurant to eat one time in a four-week period. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer comes from Lee's response when asked how often he eats at a restaurant. He states that he does not go out very often and specifically uses the phrase 'once a month' to describe his habit. |
| Q7 | clubs | I often go to places that other people go to. I sometimes go clubbing after work. You know there are some fantastic clubs nearby | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lee explaining that he goes to the same places as other people. He says he enjoys going to "clubs" after he finishes his job. Answer Explanation: The answer is "clubs," which are places where people go to listen to music, dance, and meet friends for fun. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "clubs" because Lee mentions them when the interviewer asks where he usually goes for "recreation" (which means having fun or entertainment). Lee says he goes to places other people go and specifically talks about "fantastic clubs" nearby. The word "recreation" in the question matches Lee's description of what he does after work for fun. |
| Q8 | cinema | I prefer to go to the cinema to see some of the latest movies | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Lee likes to visit the cinema to watch the most recent films. Answer Explanation: The answer is the place where Lee likes to go to watch movies during his free time. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'cinema' because Lee says he prefers going there over the theatre. He explains that the theatre is too expensive, so he chooses to go to the cinema to see the newest movies instead. |
| Q9 | sailing | I like swimming, and I go to the gym occasionally, but I spend most of my spare time sailing | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lee talking about his favorite physical activities. He explains that while he likes swimming and visiting the gym, he spends the most time on his main hobby, which is sailing. Answer Explanation: The answer is the word 'sailing', which is a sport where you travel across water in a boat that is moved by the wind. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'sailing' because the interviewer asks Lee about his preferred exercise and sports. Lee lists three activities: swimming, going to the gym, and sailing. Since the form already includes swimming and the gym, 'sailing' is the missing activity that completes his list of preferred exercises. |
| Q10 | Japanese | Yes. Because I'm really keen on cartoons, I'm doing a Japanese course during the weekends | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lee talking about his hobby of cartoons and his decision to study Japanese as his part-time course. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Lee is currently learning the Japanese language in a weekend class. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Japanese because when the interviewer asks Lee about taking part-time courses, he explains that he is attending a Japanese course. He chooses this specific course because he is very interested in cartoons. |
Transcript
Interviewer: Excuse me.
Lee: Yes?
Interviewer: I was wondering if you could spare a few minutes to do a questionnaire on your residency here in the North. It won't take long.
Lee: No, that's fine.
Interviewer: Lovely. First of all, may I get some information about yourself?
Lee: OK.
Interviewer: May I know your name and your age?
Lee: My name's Lee, and I'm 19 years old now.
Interviewer: Great. And could I ask what your job is? Are you a student?
Lee: Actually, I'm going to continue my study in Business Management next month, but at the moment, I'm a salesman by profession.
Interviewer: Oh, right. And how long have you been living here, in the North?
Lee: Well, I have been in this city since I was 3 years old, but my family and I had lived in the east for 7 years at first. Now I am 19, so I have spent about 9 years living here till now.
Interviewer: Great. Which part of the northern area do you live in?
Lee: I live in Spring Park. Have you heard of it?
Interviewer: Yes, of course. So what about your accommodation? Do you live in a house or a flat or something similar?
Lee: I used to live with my family in a big house. And now I'm living in an apartment with two of my friends, who are my colleagues as well.
Interviewer: Oh, right. And one more question. What means of transport will you take when you need to go somewhere?
Lee: Um, if it's not too far away I'd prefer to go on foot or by bicycle. If there is a long way to go, I take the train or sometimes a cab. I rarely take buses, because I think the most important things to keep in mind are time and comfort.
Interviewer: Great. Thanks.
Interviewer: Now, let's go to the second part of my questionnaire. I'd like you to tell me, how often do you dine out? Is it once a week or several times a year?
Lee: I'm afraid neither of those options agree with me. I don't often go out for dinner, maybe once a month. Every week seems too often for me.
Interviewer: OK. Then, where do you usually go for recreation?
Lee: I often go to places that other people go to. I sometimes go clubbing after work. You know there are some fantastic clubs nearby.
Interviewer: And if you do not have to work during the day, will you go for a show or something?
Lee: You know, there is a newly-built theatre that opened last month in Spring Park, but I rarely go there because it's too expensive. I prefer to go to the cinema to see some of the latest movies.
Interviewer: Do you like doing sports? And what is your main form of exercise?
Lee: I like swimming, and I go to the gym occasionally, but I spend most of my spare time sailing.
Interviewer: Oh, right. Last question. Have you taken any part-time courses?
Lee: Yes. Because I'm really keen on cartoons, I'm doing a Japanese course during the weekends. But I'm still a beginner.
Interviewer: Wow, what a special language! Most people I know would like to learn Spanish or Latin. You must be brilliant! Well, thank you very much for your time.
Lee: No problem. Bye.