Plainfield Community Center - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Barrons IELTS Practice Exams Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–5 Table Completion
Complete the chart below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
| Days | Class/Activity | Age Group |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Saturday | 1 | children, teens |
| 2 | Tennis | 3 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 4 | children, teens, adults |
| Friday | Book club | 5 |
Questions 6–10 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Membership fees $6 (individual)
$7 (family)
Located at 107 8 Street
Parking is located 9
The Center is closed on 10
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | tutoring sessions | Right now, during the school year, we have tutoring sessions for children and teens, in all subjects. That would be good. He needs help with algebra. We can certainly help with that. Just have him come by any Wednesday or Saturday afternoon. That's when the tutoring sessions are scheduled | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the center offers tutoring sessions for children and teens on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates that tutoring sessions take place on Wednesday and Saturday for children and teens. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'tutoring sessions' because the staff member explicitly states that tutoring sessions for children and teenagers are held on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. |
| Q2 | Sunday | We have tennis lessons on Sunday mornings for teens and Sunday afternoons for adults | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that tennis lessons are offered on Sunday mornings for teens and Sunday afternoons for adults. Answer Explanation: The answer is the day of the week when tennis lessons take place. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Sunday'. In the conversation, the staff member mentions that tennis lessons are held on Sunday mornings for teenagers and Sunday afternoons for adults. Therefore, 'Sunday' completes the chart for the tennis activity. |
| Q3 | teens adults / teens,adults | We have tennis lessons on Sunday mornings for teens and Sunday afternoons for adults | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that tennis lessons are available for teenagers on Sunday mornings and for adults on Sunday afternoons. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the tennis lessons are suitable for teenagers and grown-ups. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "teens, adults" because the speaker from the Community Center mentions that tennis lessons take place on Sundays for two specific age groups: teenagers in the morning and adults in the afternoon. |
| Q4 | Yoga | Our yoga classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We divide it up into several groups, so there's one class for younger children, one for teens, and one for adults | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that yoga happens on Tuesday and Thursday nights and is split into groups for children, teenagers, and adults. Answer Explanation: The answer is Yoga, which is a mind and body exercise class. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Yoga because the speaker mentions that yoga classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for children, teens, and adults. This matches the days and age groups listed in that row of the chart. |
| Q5 | adults | Well, actually, that book club is for adults only | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states clearly that the book club is for adults only, meaning teenagers and children cannot attend. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the book club is designed only for grown-up people (adults). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "adults" because the staff member explicitly states that the Friday book club is strictly for grown-ups. The phrase "for adults only" directly identifies the specific age group allowed to join this activity. |
| Q6 | 75 | The yearly fee is $75 for individuals and $225 for families | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the price for one person (an individual) to become a member for a year is $75. Answer Explanation: The answer is 75, which is the dollar amount required for one person to buy a yearly membership. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 75 because the staff member explains that the annual cost for an individual membership is $75. |
| Q7 | 225 | The yearly fee is $75 for individuals and $225 for families | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that one person pays 75 dollars a year, and a whole family pays 225 dollars a year. Answer Explanation: The answer means that a family membership costs 225 dollars per year. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 225 because the staff member explicitly mentions that the annual cost for a family membership is $225. Key words to notice are 'yearly fee' and 'families'. |
| Q8 | Eliot | It's at 107 Eliot Street | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the community center is on Eliot Street at number 107. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of the street where the center is located. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Eliot because the worker says the center address is 107 Eliot Street. The worker also spells out Eliot with one 'L' so the listener knows the exact name of the street. |
| Q9 | across the street / in a garage | Yes. You can park just across the street. There's a garage there | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that parking is available directly across the street in a garage. Answer Explanation: The answer means that people can park their cars on the other side of the street or inside a parking garage. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'across the street' or 'in a garage' because when the woman asks if there is free parking, the worker answers that visitors can park 'across the street' in a 'garage'. |
| Q10 | Monday | That would be fine, but don't come on Monday because we're closed that day | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the center is closed on Monday, so people should not come on that day. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Monday is the day when the center is closed. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Monday because the staff member clearly tells the caller not to visit on Monday because the center is closed then. Important keywords to notice are 'closed' and 'Monday'. |
Transcript
Good afternoon. Plainfield Community Center.
Yes, hi. I'm new in town, and I was curious about the services the Community Center has to offer.
We offer a variety of recreational activities. What were you interested in, in particular?
Well, everything, I guess. OK, let's start with kids. I have a teenage son. What activities do you have for teens?
Right now, during the school year, we have tutoring sessions for children and teens, in all subjects.
That would be good. He needs help with algebra.
We can certainly help with that. Just have him come by any Wednesday or Saturday afternoon. That's when the tutoring sessions are scheduled.
Fantastic. What about sports? Do you have sports activities for teens?
We have tennis lessons on Sunday mornings for teens and Sunday afternoons for adults.
Hmmm, I don't think my son would like that, but my husband might. For myself, I'd be more interested in yoga. Do you offer yoga classes?
We do. Our yoga classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We divide it up into several groups, so there's one class for younger children, one for teens, and one for adults.
Really? I doubt my husband and son would be interested, but I'd like to sign up for yoga. I also like reading. Do you have any book clubs?
We have one just about to start. The first meeting will be next Friday morning. It will focus on early twentieth-century novels.
Too bad it's Friday morning. I think my son would enjoy it, but of course he's in school at that time.
Well, actually, that book club is for adults only. We may start one up for teens next summer, but we have nothing for that age group right now.
Oh, well. I suppose he has enough to keep him busy for now. Now, what about fees? Do these classes and activities cost anything?
There's a small charge for non-members for each class. However, they're all free to members. Would you be interested in becoming a member?
How much does the membership cost?
Not much at all. The yearly fee is $75 for individuals and $225 for families.
What do I get with the membership?
You get free access to all classes and activities, and you can use our facilities, like the tennis court, the exercise room, and the meeting room.
It's not a bad deal, really. Could you tell me exactly where the center is located?
It's at 107 Eliot Street.
Is that Eliot with two Ls or one L?
One L. E-L-I-O-T. It's right downtown.
I think I know where it is. Do you have free parking?
Yes. You can park just across the street. There's a garage there.
That sounds easy enough. Maybe I'll come in one day next week and sign up for some classes.
That would be fine, but don't come on Monday because we're closed that day. We're open Tuesday through Sunday.
Oh. Thanks for telling me. Maybe I'll stop in on Tuesday then. Can I pay for the classes with a personal check?
We accept checks and credit cards.
OK. Thank you very much. You've been very helpful.