Notes On Adult Education Classes - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Simulation Tests Academic Listening Test 10 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–6 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Notes on Adult Education Classes
Tuesday:
1: 6-7.30 pm
— Limited space: no more than 2 participants
Book Club
— Must read 3 books
4 Group
— Learn about local events last century
Wednesday:
Scrabble Club: 2-5
— popular
Thursday:
Chess Night
— serious
6
— For special occasions
Questions 7–10 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Adult Learners' Week
No cost but must make 7
— September 1–8
Techno Expo
— Learn how to use 8
— Learn about online security issues and online entertainment
— Monday, 1–4.30 pm
9
— Consider values
— Learn how to attain harmony
— Wednesday, 1–4.30 pm
Venue: 10
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Writing Workshop | ESTELLE: Okay on Tuesdays we have a Writing Workshop for those people who've always longed to write but are hesitant about putting pen to paper. WOMAN: Hmm ESTELLE: It's an evening class and runs from six to seven thirty but there is a restriction on numbers |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30, there is a class called the Writing Workshop. Answer Explanation: The answer means a class or group called "Writing Workshop" where people practice writing. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Writing Workshop" because Estelle mentions that on Tuesdays they offer a "Writing Workshop" which takes place in the evening from six to seven thirty (6-7.30 pm). |
| Q2 | 10 / ten | The tutor has advised us to restrict participants to a maximum of ten per session so, I'll have to check and let you know if there is room for you |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the instructor wants to limit each class to at most ten students. Answer Explanation: The answer means the number 10 (or ten). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 10 (or ten) because the speaker explains that there is a limit on the number of people who can join the Writing Workshop session. The teacher asked to keep the class to a maximum of ten people. In the notes, the phrase "no more than" has the same meaning as "a maximum of". |
| Q3 | prescribed / set | ESTELLE: Not really but you'd have to be able to read the prescribed book each week. WOMAN: Mmm, you have to read set books, do you | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that participants in the Book Club are required to read the specific "prescribed" or "set" book chosen for each week. Answer Explanation: The answer "prescribed/set" means chosen, assigned, or specified books that members are required to read. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "prescribed" or "set" because Estelle states that members must read the "prescribed book" each week, and the woman clarifies this by asking if they have to read "set books," which Estelle confirms. Therefore, both "prescribed" and "set" describe the kind of books participants must read. |
| Q4 | History | There's a History Group on Tuesdays as well run by a researcher and historian who provides a fascinating glimpse for you into the lives and society around this area a hundred years ago |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that on Tuesdays there is a group called the History Group where people can learn about life and society in the local area one hundred years ago. Answer Explanation: The answer is the subject name "History", referring to a club or class that studies the past. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "History" because Estelle describes another Tuesday activity called the "History Group". In this group, members learn about the local area, lives, and society from "a hundred years ago" (which matches the note's phrase "last century"). |
| Q5 | 3.30 pm / 3:30 pm / 3.30 p.m. / 3:30 p.m. | ESTELLE: Well, what about Scrabble Club on Wednesday—it's extremely popular, you know. WOMAN: Sounds good. What time? ESTELLE: Two to three thirty in the afternoon | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the Scrabble Club on Wednesday meets between 2:00 and 3:30 in the afternoon. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the Scrabble Club takes place from 2:00 to 3:30 in the afternoon. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "2-3.30 pm" because the woman asks what time the Wednesday Scrabble Club is held, and Estelle answers that it meets from "Two to three thirty in the afternoon". Keywords to look for are "Scrabble Club" and "What time?". |
| Q6 | Cake Decorating | ESTELLE: Would you be interested in Cake Decorating? WOMAN: Well, I do enjoy baking from time to time ESTELLE: Have you thought about decorated cakes though? You know they make a wonderful focal point of any special celebration |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Estelle asking if the woman wants to try "Cake Decorating", explaining that decorated cakes are great for any "special celebration" (special occasion). Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the class where people learn how to decorate cakes, which are often made for special celebrations. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Cake Decorating" because Estelle suggests this class right after mentioning the Thursday Chess Night. She adds that decorated cakes make "a wonderful focal point of any special celebration", which matches the note "For special occasions". |
| Q7 | booking | All the events are free but booking is essential | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that there is no charge to attend any of the events, but reserving a spot in advance is strictly required. Answer Explanation: The answer "booking" means reserving a place or making an advance reservation for an event. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "booking" because Estelle explains that during Adult Learners' Week, "all the events are free" (meaning there is no cost), "but booking is essential" (meaning participants must make a booking or reserve their spot). |
| Q8 | social networking tools | The Techno Expo will help you work with social networking tools and you can learn more about online privacy and security and online entertainment | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the Techno Expo event teaches people how to use social networking tools, as well as topics related to online security and entertainment. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to websites, apps, and online platforms (like social media) that allow people to communicate and share information with each other. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "social networking tools" because the notes ask what attendees will learn how to use during the "Techno Expo". In the audio, Estelle explains that the event "will help you work with social networking tools". The phrase "work with" means the same thing as "use". |
| Q9 | Work Life Balance | Well, on Wednesday, there's Work/Life Balance—understanding how to assess what you really value, the importance of balance and harmony in your life and how to achieve it | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the event on Wednesday afternoon is called "Work/Life Balance", and it covers understanding values and achieving harmony in daily life. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the name of the workshop or session titled "Work/Life Balance". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Work/Life Balance" because the speaker lists it as the Wednesday afternoon session that teaches participants about valuing what matters ("assess what you really value" corresponds to "Consider values") and achieving harmony in life ("balance and harmony in your life and how to achieve it" corresponds to "Learn how to attain harmony"). |
| Q10 | Central Library | WOMAN: One more thing—can you tell me where all the events are being held? ESTELLE: Yes—all the workshops are at the Central Library | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman asking about the place where the events happen, and Estelle answering that they are at the Central Library. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the Central Library, which is the location where all the events and workshops take place. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Central Library" because the woman asks where the events will be held (which means the "Venue"), and Estelle answers that all the workshops will be located at the Central Library. |
Transcript
ESTELLE: Good afternoon. Estelle speaking... What can I do for you?
WOMAN: I was told that the school holds...umm, adult education classes?
ESTELLE: Yes, it does. We run seven a week: three on Tuesdays and Thursdays and one on Wednesdays.
WOMAN: Are they all evening classes?
ESTELLE: No, because of the number of people who work shifts these days we've found there's quite a demand for day classes as well.
WOMAN: Well, I don't work and I really want to get out and meet people so daytime or evening would suit me.
ESTELLE: What is it you're particularly interested in?
WOMAN: Oh, anything, really.
ESTELLE: Okay...on Tuesdays we have a Writing Workshop for those people who've always longed to write but are hesitant about putting pen to paper.
WOMAN: Hmm...
ESTELLE: It's an evening class and runs from six to seven thirty but there is a restriction on numbers.
WOMAN: Oh?
ESTELLE: Yes. The tutor has advised us to restrict participants to a maximum of ten per session...so, I'll have to check and let you know if there is room for you.
WOMAN: Thank you.
ESTELLE: Also on Tuesdays there is a Book Club designed for older adults looking to be inspired, to learn, and share insights with one another.
WOMAN: Are there any restrictions on that?
ESTELLE: Not really but you'd have to be able to read the prescribed book each week.
WOMAN: Mmm, you have to read set books, do you?
ESTELLE: Yes, and keep up with the others by finishing one a week.
WOMAN: I understand. What else do you have?
ESTELLE: There's a History Group on Tuesdays as well...run by a researcher and historian who provides a fascinating glimpse for you into the lives and society around this area a hundred years ago.
WOMAN: Hmm...I don't think so.
ESTELLE: Well, what about Scrabble Club on Wednesday—it's extremely popular, you know.
WOMAN: Sounds good. What time?
ESTELLE: Two to three thirty in the afternoon.
WOMAN: Yes. I think I could manage that.
ESTELLE: Well, if you like scrabble you might like to join the Chess Night...on Thursday evenings—it's more for serious players though.
WOMAN: Unfortunately I don't play chess...
ESTELLE: Would you be interested in Cake Decorating?
WOMAN: Well, I do enjoy baking from time to time...
ESTELLE: Have you thought about decorated cakes though? You know they make a wonderful focal point of any special celebration.
WOMAN: Maybe not.
ESTELLE: Look, I don't know if you'd be interested but next month there's going to be an Adult Learners' Week and it's a great opportunity to learn something new and meet a lot of people. All the events are free but booking is essential.
WOMAN: What are the events?
ESTELLE: I'll give you a brief run-down and if you decide there's something in it for you, I can send you all the details.
WOMAN: Great! When is it?
ESTELLE: The first week in September, from the first to the eighth.
WOMAN: Oh, are they all daytime events?
ESTELLE: Yes, but some are half-day and some are whole-day sessions.
WOMAN: Can you just quickly tell me about the half-day ones, please?
ESTELLE: Okay. The Techno Expo will help you work with social networking tools and you can learn more about online privacy and security and online entertainment. That's Monday the first.
WOMAN: In the morning?
ESTELLE: Actually it's after lunch, from one to 4.30.
WOMAN: What else is there in the afternoon?
ESTELLE: Well, on Wednesday, there's Work/Life Balance—understanding how to assess what you really value, the importance of balance and harmony in your life and how to achieve it.
WOMAN: That's another one I'd like to go to—are there any more?
ESTELLE: No, no more half days in the afternoon. Wait a minute...there is a poetry event.
WOMAN: What does that entail?
ESTELLE: Writing some inspirational poems and sharing them with the class.
WOMAN: No, thank you—I'm not going to read my poems to other people!
ESTELLE: I know what you mean.
WOMAN: One more thing—can you tell me where all the events are being held?
ESTELLE: Yes—all the workshops are at the Central Library.
WOMAN: Oh, good. That's handy.