Pine Garden - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 5 Academic Listening Test 6 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–12 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Questions 13–14 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Questions 15–20 Matching
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 15-20.
A. varieties of desert
B. edible plants
C. lawns and lawn alternatives
D. native plants
E. storing water
F. plants attracting wildlife
G. unified design
H. soil nutrients
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | — | — | |
| Q12 | B / C | If you are interested and want to get involved and try by yourself, you can join one of our bush timbering lessons for free, where you will have the opportunity to make your own key ring with the help of a skilled craftsman Also, the insect section that is not far from the aviary might arouse your interest. There you will find a number of interesting insects, such as butterflies, pocket ladybugs, dragonflies and so on, and no extra fee for it will be paid |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the lessons for working with wood are free for everyone. It also states that visitors can visit the insect area, which has ladybugs, without paying any extra money. Answer Explanation: The answer mentions two things that are included with the price of your ticket: seeing ladybugs and taking lessons on how to work with wood. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B and C because the speaker specifically says these items have no additional cost. He states that the bush timbering lessons (woodwork) are "for free" and that visitors do not have to pay an "extra fee" to see the insects, which include ladybugs. In contrast, the speaker mentions that visitors are expected to buy their own garden gloves and must pay extra to see the hummingbirds. |
| Q13 | — | — | |
| Q14 | A / D | if you do feel like purchasing a gift, why not buy that special potted bush or orchid from our plant care centre Actually, our model town has already opened in advance, and that is such great interest to the public |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the plant care centre is open for people to buy gifts like bushes or orchids. It also states that the model town has already opened for the public to visit ahead of the original plan. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies the plant care centre and the model town as the two places in Pine Garden that are open for visitors today. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A and D because the speaker mentions that while several areas are closed or unavailable, these two are open. The gift shop is closed for another month, the cafe is still being built, and the tourist office is not available because the worker is sick. However, the speaker tells visitors they can buy gifts at the plant care centre and explicitly states that the model town has already opened for everyone to see. Keywords like 'buy... from our plant care centre' and 'already opened' confirm these facilities are accessible right now. |
| Q15 | D | Mrs. Mary is one of our specialists, who is personally in charge of our awesome displays that can all be found in the local wild nature | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Mrs. Mary is an expert in charge of displays featuring plants that grow naturally in the nearby environment. Answer Explanation: The answer is D, which refers to native plants. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because the transcript says Mrs. Mary is responsible for plant displays that come from the "local wild nature." In gardening and science, plants found naturally in the local area are called "native plants." |
| Q16 | A | Mr. Berson is responsible for looking after some varieties of plants that grow in much drier and hotter climates than ours with difficult tasks, which means there is no need to conserve much water for it on site. If you go into the glass house, there are a large number of plants that he has managed to grow without any need for raining or irrigation | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Mr. Berson takes care of plants that survive in weather that is much hotter and has very little water. These plants are kept in a special glass building and do not need any rain or extra watering to stay alive. Answer Explanation: The answer is choice A, which refers to many different types of plants that normally live in a desert. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the transcript mentions that Mr. Berson is in charge of plants that come from "drier and hotter climates." These are descriptions of a desert environment. He grows these plants in a glass house without needing rain or extra water (irrigation), which matches the characteristics of desert varieties. |
| Q17 | B | Mr. Smith is in charge of keeping all the visitors fed at our restaurant, which contains some of the varieties that grow under the ground and those that on trees and bushes | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Mr. Smith's job is at the restaurant. He uses plants grown there to feed the people who come to visit. Answer Explanation: The answer means Mr. Smith is the person who works with plants that people can eat. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the transcript says Mr. Smith works at the restaurant and makes sure visitors have food to eat. He uses different kinds of plants, like those that grow in the ground or on trees, to provide this food. In English, plants that you can eat are called 'edible' plants. |
| Q18 | C | Now, Mr. Nunee here is our specialist on the most universally growing plant in the world: grass! You may have noticed how beautifully green and lush our grounds are thanks to his specialist knowledge | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Mr. Nunee is an expert on grass. It says the ground at the garden looks very green and healthy because of what he knows. Answer Explanation: The answer C means Mr. Nunee is the person who takes care of the grass and lawn areas in the garden. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the guide mentions that Mr. Nunee is a specialist in 'grass.' This type of plant is used to create 'lawns,' which are the flat, green areas of ground in a garden. The speaker also notes how the ground looks 'green and lush' because of his work. |
| Q19 | H | Mr. Acanlan guarantees our soil is compiled with nutrients; all the specialists' habitat is hence supported and encouraged | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that Mr. Acanlan's job is to make sure the ground is filled with the right food for plants to stay healthy. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the substances in the earth that help plants grow well. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is H because the speaker explains that Mr. Acanlan is the person who makes sure the dirt (soil) is full of the good things (nutrients) that plants need to live. The transcript uses the exact word 'nutrients' to describe his work. |
| Q20 | G | At last, I'd like to invite you all to meet Dr. Mandelson, the manager of our landscaping team, who works closely with all other experts to make sure everybody works together to create a landscape that is pretty as well as sustainable | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Dr. Mandelson is the boss of the garden planners. His job is to help all the experts collaborate so the entire garden is beautiful and long-lasting. Answer Explanation: The answer G means that Mandelson is in charge of a plan where all the parts of the garden look good and work well together as one team project. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is G because Dr. Mandelson is the manager of the group. He works with all the other experts to make sure everyone works together. When people work together on a team to make a landscape, they create a 'unified design' where everything fits together perfectly. |
Transcript
Hello, welcome you all to Pine Garden. My name is Manuel. Before you wander off and begin your exploration of the garden, I am going to keep all of you informed of several things about this building. I know you are eager to start your wandering and exploring, so I will try to keep this as short as possible.
At the very first, I think I should explain to you something that you can do with your ticket. If you would like to be much more into nature, the optimal section is our planting area, where all the visitors can plant small flowers and bulbs on their own. These plants will gradually grow and then become part of our garden. The activities of planting are totally free. However, if your hands are sensitive, we strongly recommend you to buy a pair of garden gloves in order to protect your skin.
Also, here at Pine Garden, we use wooden materials from the trees that have been felled in our very own pine forest to make carved goods! If you are interested and want to get involved and try by yourself, you can join one of our bush timbering lessons for free, where you will have the opportunity to make your own key ring with the help of a skilled craftsman.
Our aviary is the most popular attraction, where you can see a whole range of bird species. More surprisingly, it is free to enter this section, yet you should pay a small amount of supplement for the entry to the hummingbird section. Also, the insect section that is not far from the aviary might arouse your interest. There you will find a number of interesting insects, such as butterflies, pocket ladybugs, dragonflies and so on, and no extra fee for it will be paid.
Unfortunately, some areas are now temporarily limited to visitors today. For example, the gift shop that has been closed earlier this year will remain out of boundary for another month or so. As I have said before, the restaurant still offers free food and snacks for you, and if you do feel like purchasing a gift, why not buy that special potted bush or orchid from our plant care centre? What's more, our new treetop cafe is now in the process of construction; it will be very compelling when it's finished. Actually, our model town has already opened in advance, and that is such great interest to the public. Also, our tourist office is ordinarily available to give tourists many aids. But the officer is sick at home. Please do not be disappointed by this, since our opening visiting areas also provide quite an experience!
I'd also like to introduce our plant experts responsible for the wonderful plant exhibitions here at Pine Garden. Mrs. Mary is one of our specialists, who is personally in charge of our awesome displays that can all be found in the local wild nature. Mr. Berson is responsible for looking after some varieties of plants that grow in much drier and hotter climates than ours with difficult tasks, which means there is no need to conserve much water for it on site. If you go into the glass house, there are a large number of plants that he has managed to grow without any need for raining or irrigation. Mr. Smith is in charge of keeping all the visitors fed at our restaurant, which contains some of the varieties that grow under the ground and those that on trees and bushes. Now, Mr. Nunee here is our specialist on the most universally growing plant in the world: grass! You may have noticed how beautifully green and lush our grounds are thanks to his specialist knowledge. Mr. Acanlan guarantees our soil is compiled with nutrients; all the specialists' habitat is hence supported and encouraged. He succeeded in doing this by fertilizing the earth with his special formula that originally constructed by himself. At last, I'd like to invite you all to meet Dr. Mandelson, the manager of our landscaping team, who works closely with all other experts to make sure everybody works together to create a landscape that is pretty as well as sustainable.
Well, that just about rounds it up. Now, if anyone has any questions...