Notice of Traffic Re-routing - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Collins Practice Tests For IELTS 3 Academic Listening Test 1 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–15 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Notice of Traffic Re-routing
The re-routing plans are an attempt to reduce traffic during 11
Stage 1 will commence on 12
Please send us your views of the project by 13
In order to keep traffic moving, access to the High Street will be 14
15 will not be allowed on the High Street.
Questions 16–17 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Questions 18–20 Multiple Choice (Three Answers)
Choose THREE letters, A-G.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | rush hour | The aim of the project is to tackle traffic congestion along the High Street, which, as we all know, can be terrible during rush hour | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says the project wants to fix the problem of stuck traffic on the High Street, which is very bad during the busiest travel times of the day. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the busy time of day when many people are traveling to or from work, which causes a lot of traffic. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is rush hour because the transcript states that the goal (aim) of the project is to solve (tackle) the problem of having too many cars (traffic congestion) during that specific busy time. |
| Q12 | 1st June / 1 June / June 1st / June 1 / 1st of June | The first stage will run from the 1st of June through to the 31st of July, with the second stage continuing on through to the 30th of September | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the first part of the project starts on June 1st and lasts until July 31st. Answer Explanation: The answer is the date when the first part of the traffic project begins. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 1st June because the presenter mentions that the first part (Stage 1) of the project is scheduled to begin on this specific day. The word 'commence' used in the question is a synonym for 'run from' or 'start'. |
| Q13 | The council are inviting you the public to email them with your feedback | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the council (the local government) wants people to send their opinions (feedback) to them using email. Answer Explanation: The answer 'email' indicates that people should use electronic messages to tell the council what they think about the new traffic plans. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'email' because the local council is looking for public feedback and is specifically asking people to send that information through email. They also mention that there is no phone number to call, so email is the primary way to share 'views' or opinions. |
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| Q14 | limited | There's a view that the traffic problem is partly caused by vehicles entering the High Street from side roads and that if access to the High Street was limited, there would be a lot less interference with the flow of traffic | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that some people believe traffic jams happen because cars come onto the High Street from smaller side roads. To help traffic move better, they want to limit or restrict how many cars can enter the High Street. Answer Explanation: The answer 'limited' means that there will be rules to stop or reduce the number of vehicles entering the main road. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'limited' because the speaker explains that reducing the amount of traffic entering from side roads will make the traffic flow more smoothly. In the transcript, the speaker mentions that if the entry to the High Street was restricted or reduced (limited), there would be fewer interruptions for the cars already driving on it. This matches the note about keeping traffic moving. |
| Q15 | Parking | In order to maintain the flow of traffic, parking will be banned along the High Street | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that to keep traffic moving without stopping, the act of leaving cars (parking) will be stopped or forbidden on the main road. Answer Explanation: The answer 'Parking' refers to the act of stopping a vehicle and leaving it in a spot for a period of time. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Parking' because the speaker explains that vehicles stopping on the road causes traffic jams (congestion). To help the traffic move smoothly (maintain the flow), the council decided that leaving vehicles on the road will be 'banned,' which is a synonym for 'not allowed.' |
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| Q17 | A / E | drivers will be able to join the High Street from Malvern Road, which will remain unchanged, with two-way traffic. Lincoln Road will be made one-way and be open only to emergency services, which require access to the hospital. Motorists will no longer be able to use Hazelhurst Road, which will be pedestrianised, though delivery drivers will be given access to the cafes and restaurants. Elmdon Avenue, which is currently two-way, will be made one-way, and vehicles will be able to use it to join the High Street. There was talk of closing Botteville Road completely and making it for pedestrians only but this idea has been shelved until feedback has been received | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Malvern Road will stay exactly as it is now with cars going both ways. It also mentions that although there was a plan to stop cars from using Botteville Road, that plan has been put on hold (shelved) until the council hears more from the public. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies Malvern Road and Botteville Road as the two streets that will not have any immediate changes to their traffic rules. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A and E because the transcript explicitly states that Malvern Road will "remain unchanged." Additionally, it explains that the plan to change Botteville Road into a pedestrian-only area has been "shelved," which means the idea has been set aside or postponed for now. Other roads mentioned, like Lincoln Road, Hazelhurst Road, and Elmdon Avenue, are all scheduled for specific changes such as becoming one-way or pedestrianised. |
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| Q20 | B / C / F | Cyclists, on the other hand, are concerned that cycle lanes don't appear on any of the new plans and are worried that those lanes that currently exist will be scrapped However, local shopkeepers along the High Street are far from happy about the changes In fact, there seems to be a feeling amongst local residents that there's been far too little Consultation about these changes |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that cyclists are worried about losing bike lanes, shopkeepers are clearly unhappy about the new rules, and residents feel they were not listened to enough before the changes were made. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the three groups who are not happy with the traffic plan: local residents (people who live there), shopkeepers (people who own stores), and cyclists (people who ride bikes). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B, C, and F because the speaker directly mentions their negative feelings or worries. Shopkeepers on the High Street are "far from happy" because they worry about getting their deliveries. Cyclists are "concerned" and "worried" because the new plans do not include bike lanes. Finally, local residents feel that they were not asked for their opinion enough, which is called "consultation." |
Transcript
Presenter: So, now on to local news, and first up, something that's been causing quite a stir ever since it was announced. Yes, I'm talking about the planned re-routing of traffic around the shopping centre on the High Street. Judging by some of the emails we've received, there seems to be a great deal of confusion as well as controversy about what's actually going to happen so let me start with an explanation.
The aim of the project is to tackle traffic congestion along the High Street, which, as we all know, can be terrible during rush hour. The project will run over two stages. To begin with, there'll be a trial period, a pilot project, if you like. If the changes prove to be successful, stage two will be rolled out, and this will probably involve making any necessary adjustments and ironing out any problems. The first stage will run from the 1st of June through to the 31st of July, with the second stage continuing on through to the 30th of September. This will allow two months for the council to reflect on feedback from local residents and shopkeepers before stage two begins. The council are inviting you the public to email them with your feedback. I had a look at the council's website before the show and there doesn't seem to be a dedicated telephone number for those of you without internet access, but we'll keep you posted if this changes.
There's a view that the traffic problem is partly caused by vehicles entering the High Street from side roads and that if access to the High Street was limited, there would be a lot less interference with the flow of traffic. This is going to mean making some roads one-way only, and one or two other roads will be restricted to pedestrians so cars and lorries will no longer be able to use them. Another major cause of congestion, according to the council, is the parking of cars and delivery vehicles outside shops. In order to maintain the flow of traffic, parking will be banned along the High Street.
This all means that access to the High Street from certain side roads will be blocked. At the north end by the railway station, drivers will be able to join the High Street from Malvern Road, which will remain unchanged, with two-way traffic. Lincoln Road will be made one-way and be open only to emergency services, which require access to the hospital. Motorists will no longer be able to use Hazelhurst Road, which will be pedestrianised, though delivery drivers will be given access to the cafes and restaurants. Elmdon Avenue, which is currently two-way, will be made one-way, and vehicles will be able to use it to join the High Street. There was talk of closing Botteville Road completely and making it for pedestrians only but this idea has been shelved until feedback has been received.
As I mentioned earlier, the plan to re-route traffic hasn't gone down well with all members of the community. Parents have been concerned about cars speeding along back streets for some time and welcome the idea of keeping vehicles on the High Street and off the side roads. Cyclists, on the other hand, are concerned that cycle lanes don't appear on any of the new plans and are worried that those lanes that currently exist will be scrapped. There have also been questions raised by the emergency services as to whether their vehicles would be affected by these changes but they're generally very supportive of the proposals. However, local shopkeepers along the High Street are far from happy about the changes. As we've discussed on previous programmes, those on streets planned for pedestrianisation are looking forward to the changes. Those on the High Street are wondering how they'll get supplies and goods delivered if delivery vehicles can't park outside their premises. In fact, there seems to be a feeling amongst local residents that there's been far too little consultation about these changes. Hopefully, your feedback will inform the plans for stage two.