Plans For Evening - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Collins Practice Tests For IELTS 1 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–3 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 4–7 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
YOUR HOST FAMILY DETAILS
Your host family are Mr and Mrs Andrews.
| Address | 4 Mayweather Road, Coldfield |
| Bus service | Number 5 |
| Local landmarks | The house is opposite the 6 |
| Telephone number | 01764 7 |
Questions 8–8 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 9–10 Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
- Seb is looking for a 9.
- They both have a voucher for the 10 in the city library.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | B | Some of the people in my class went out last night and had a great time | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lydia saying that some students from her class already spent time out in the evening yesterday and had fun. Answer Explanation: The answer means that several students in Lydia's French class went to the city center before now. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Lydia tells Seb that some people in her class went out the previous night and enjoyed themselves. The phrase "went out last night" confirms that they have already visited the area they are talking about (the town or city center). |
| Q2 | B | My host family are cooking so I don't think I'll be hungry for a meal or anything like that | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that because Seb's host family is making him dinner, he does not expect to have an appetite for a meal later in the evening. Answer Explanation: The answer means Seb believes he will not want to purchase or eat food while he and Lydia are out in the city. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Seb explains that his host family is preparing a meal for him. Because he plans to eat with them before meeting Lydia, he says he won't be hungry for more food when they go out. This matches the idea that he does not want to 'eat in town' (at a restaurant or cafe). |
| Q3 | C | My teacher told me it's late night shopping so there should be lots to do | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lydia explaining that her teacher informed her about the city's stores being open late that night. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Lydia's teacher gave her information that local stores will stay open until late at night. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is choice C because Lydia explicitly mentions that her teacher told her about 'late night shopping.' In English, 'late night shopping' means that stores or shops stay open later than they normally do. This piece of information from her teacher helps Lydia and Seb plan their evening activity in the city centre. |
| Q4 | 60 | the address, it's 60 Mayweather Road | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lydia telling Seb the exact location of her home, which begins with the number 60. Answer Explanation: The answer is the house number for Lydia's address. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 60 because Lydia reads the address from a card she was given. She says the specific number and street name where her host family lives. In English, when someone gives an address, they usually say the house number first followed by the name of the road. |
| Q5 | 14 | My house is on the 14 bus route | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript confirms that the bus service connecting to Lydia's house is number 14. Answer Explanation: The answer 14 is the specific number assigned to the bus line that passes by Lydia's home. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 14 because Lydia describes her host family's location and mentions that her house is on the 14 bus route. This information helps Seb find her house using local transportation. |
| Q6 | police station | It's easy to find; it's just across the road from the police station | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lydia explaining that her house is very easy to locate because it is positioned right on the other side of the street from the building for the police. Answer Explanation: The answer "police station" refers to the building where police officers work to keep people safe and help catch people who break the law. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "police station" because the notes ask for a local landmark near Lydia's house. In the conversation, Lydia provides directions and mentions that her home is located directly across the street from this specific building. Using the phrase "across the road from" shows that the police station is the landmark meant for the blank. |
| Q7 | 38864 | If you get lost, here's the telephone number 01764 38864 |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lydia saying the whole telephone number out loud to make sure Seb can reach her if he cannot find her address. Answer Explanation: The answer means the last five digits of the telephone number for Lydia's host family are 38864. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 38864 because Lydia provides the full phone number for her host family's home so Seb can call her if he gets lost. Since the number in the notes already includes the first part (01764), you only need to write the second part, which is 38864. Looking for the keyword 'telephone number' helps identify this part of the conversation. |
| Q8 | A | I'd like to find somewhere that sells paper and pens if possible | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Lydia wants to find a store where she can buy paper and pens. Answer Explanation: The answer means Lydia is looking for a shop called a stationer's, which sells things for writing. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Lydia says she wants to find a place that sells paper and pens. In English, a shop that sells paper, pens, and other office or school supplies is called a stationer's. The other options, grocer's (food shop) and chemist's (medicine shop), do not match what she is looking for. |
| Q9 | bookshop | I'm sure you'll find somewhere. I'm hoping there's a bookshop. The teacher has recommended a good grammar practice book for the course | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Seb is wishing to find a bookshop because he needs to get a book that his teacher told him to use for his class. Answer Explanation: The answer is a store where you can buy books. Seb wants to find this store to buy a book for his studies. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because Seb explicitly mentions he wants to find a bookshop. He explains that his teacher suggested a specific book for learning grammar, and he needs a place to buy it. |
| Q10 | library cafe / cafe | If we've got time I could use this voucher the school gave us for a free coffee in the library café. Seb: Oh yes, I've got one of them too. Good idea | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Lydia saying she has a voucher (a paper ticket for something free) for the library café and Seb confirming that he also has one. Answer Explanation: The answer is the (library) café, which is the specific place where Lydia and Seb can use their vouchers to get a drink without paying. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is derived from the conversation between Lydia and Seb. Lydia mentions having a voucher for a 'free coffee' at the 'library café.' Seb replies that he has 'one of them too,' which confirms they both possess the same voucher for that location. |
Transcript
Seb: Hi Lydia. How was your French class?
Lydia: I enjoyed it. Françoise, the teacher, she's really nice and friendly. What about you? You're in the exam class, aren't you?
Seb: Yes. It was good. There's a lot of work but I think I'm going to enjoy it. Anyway, we were going to meet up later, weren't we? To see what the city centre's like. Do you still want to go?
Lydia: Definitely, yes. Some of the people in my class went out last night and had a great time. Where would you like to go? What would you like to do?
Seb: I'm not that bothered really. We could walk around for a while, do some window shopping, see some local sights. I wouldn't mind seeing a film later in the evening if you'd like to. My host family are cooking so I don't think I'll be hungry for a meal or anything like that. I don't really want to stay out too late, no clubs or anything. What about you?
Lydia: Let's just see how we feel when we get there, shall we? My teacher told me it's late night shopping so there should be lots to do. Shall I meet you after school?
Seb: Well, I need to go back to my host family first. As I said, they're cooking me a meal and it'll be a chance to meet all their family. Shall I come to your house when I've finished. You're with a host family as well, aren't you?
Lydia: Yes. I haven't memorised the address yet ... Wait a minute ... Where's that card they gave me earlier? ... Here it is. Have you got a pen?
Seb: Hang on .... Right ... yes, what is it?
Lydia: Okay, it's Mr and Mrs Andrews ... You don't need that, do you? Here we are ... the address, it's 60 Mayweather Road. It's in Coldfield, not far from the city centre actually. My house is on the 14 bus route. It's easy to find; it's just across the road from the police station. If you get lost, here's the telephone number ... 01764 38864. Shall we say about 6.00?
Seb: Okay, that'll give me time to get ready.
Lydia: I'd like to find somewhere that sells paper and pens if possible.
Seb: I'm sure you'll find somewhere. I'm hoping there's a bookshop. The teacher has recommended a good grammar practice book for the course.
Lydia: If we've got time I could use this voucher the school gave us for a free coffee in the library café.
Seb: Oh yes, I've got one of them too. Good idea.