Rainforest Lodge - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 02 Academic Listening Test 4 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–12 One Choice
Circle the correct letters A - C.
Questions 13–15 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| TOUR NAME | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Orchid and Fungi | walking tour |
| Four-Wheel-Dreve | tour to the 13 |
| Fishing | to catch lunch |
| Crocodile Cruise | departs at 14 daily |
| 15 | departs at sundown |
Questions 16–18 Form Completion
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
What THREE items of clothing (in order) does the speaker recommend for the rainforest?
- 16
- 17
- 18
Questions 19–20 Form Completion
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Which TWO things in the rainforest (in order) does the speaker give a warning about?
- 19
- 20
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | B | There are no newspapers or TVs and there's only one phone and that's in the office | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that newspapers and televisions do not exist at the lodge. It also mentions that there is one phone, which is kept in the office. Answer Explanation: The answer means that at the lodge, there are no papers to read the news and no televisions to watch. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is chosen because the speaker clearly says there are 'no newspapers or TVs'. While she also mentions that there is only one phone, it is located in the office, meaning at least one telephone does exist on the property. Therefore, the only pair of items that are completely absent from the lodge are newspapers and TVs. |
| Q12 | C | When the luggage comes, one of the guys will take it across to your cabin for you and make sure you know the way back here to the main centre for dinner in the restaurant. Dinner will be served in about an hour or so | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that staff members will carry the bags to the rooms and that the meal at the restaurant will be ready in approximately one hour. Answer Explanation: The answer means the guests will have to wait about 60 minutes before they can eat their evening meal. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the recreation officer states that 'Dinner will be served in about an hour or so.' This information tells the guests when they can eat. The other choices are incorrect because the officer says 'one of the guys will take' the luggage for them, and they are currently going to their cabins, not straight to the restaurant. |
| Q13 | waterfalls / waterfall / water falls / water fall / water-falls / water-fall | Or, if you'd prefer, there's the Four-Wheel-Drive tour to the waterfalls | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that if guests want to, they can take a trip in a special car to see the waterfalls. Answer Explanation: The answer is the location where the Four-Wheel-Drive vehicle takes guests during that specific tour. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'waterfalls' because the speaker lists several activities for the guests, and she specifically mentions that the Four-Wheel-Drive tour goes to the waterfalls. In English, a 'Four-Wheel-Drive' is a type of powerful car that can drive on rough ground. |
| Q14 | eleven am / eleven / 11.00 am / 11.00 / 11:00 am / 11:00 / 11 am / 11 | and last but not least, the famous Crocodile Cruise that leaves at 11 am each day | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the well-known boat trip to see crocodiles starts at 11 in the morning every day. Answer Explanation: The answer is the specific time in the morning when the boat trip to see crocodiles begins. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is eleven because the speaker explicitly mentions the start time for the Crocodile Cruise. In the transcript, she identifies this activity as leaving at 11 am daily. The word 'departs' used in the question is a synonym for 'leaves' used in the speech. |
| Q15 | Spotlight tour / Spotlight | In the evenings there is the Spotlight Tour, one of my favourites. The Spotlight Tour leaves at sundown and lets you catch a glimpse of some more of the rainforest's wildlife as it comes out at dusk to feed | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says there is a tour called the Spotlight Tour that starts exactly at sundown, which is when the sun goes down and it starts to get dark. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of the trip you can take in the evening when the sun begins to set. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found by looking for the tour that starts at 'sundown.' In the text, the speaker identifies the 'Spotlight Tour' and explains that it 'leaves at sundown.' The phrase 'leaves at sundown' is a direct match for the table's detail 'departs at sundown.' |
| Q16 | walking boots | Things can tend to get a bit slippery, too, so if you didn't bring any walking boots I'd advise you to hire some from the office | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that because the ground is wet and easy to fall on, the speaker recommends getting or renting special boots for walking. Answer Explanation: The answer is a type of strong shoe designed for hiking or walking on difficult, uneven ground. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified because the speaker explains that the ground is damp and can be slippery since it is the end of the wet season. To help the visitors walk safely and stay comfortable, the speaker advises or suggests that they wear walking boots. |
| Q17 | long trousers | You'll also be much better off in long trousers rather than shorts because they will give your legs more protection | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that wearing long pants is a better choice than wearing shorts because the long material helps keep your legs safe. Answer Explanation: The answer 'long trousers' refers to clothes that cover your whole legs down to your feet. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'long trousers' because the speaker gives advice on what to wear to stay safe in the damp rainforest. She specifically suggests these instead of shorts because they give the legs more 'protection'. In this talk, 'protection' means keeping your skin safe from scratches or plants that might hurt your skin. |
| Q18 | socks | socks are a good idea too | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that wearing socks is a smart thing to do or a helpful suggestion for guests at the lodge. Answer Explanation: The answer 'socks' is the third piece of clothing that the speaker suggests visitors should wear to stay comfortable. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is part of a list of clothes that the speaker suggests. Because it is the wet season, she wants guests to be safe. She mentions walking boots first, then long trousers, and finally socks. In the transcript, she says socks are a 'good idea,' which is another way to 'recommend' something. |
| Q19 | venomous snakes / poisonous snakes / snakes | There are some venomous snakes to beware of, but really they're much more frightened of you than you are of them | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that guests should watch out for snakes that carry poison, even if the snakes are usually scared of humans. Answer Explanation: The answer means that visitors should be careful around snakes that have poison (venom). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is one of the things the speaker warns people about. In the transcript, the speaker says to 'beware of' these animals. 'Beware of' is a way to give a warning, telling someone to be careful. The speaker mentions 'venomous snakes' as one of the dangers, even though the snakes are also scared of people. |
| Q20 | certain plants / plants | The other thing is that certain plants can cause irritation if you touch them with bare skin | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that some plants can cause a bad reaction on the skin if they are touched directly. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to specific types of plants found in the rainforest that might be harmful to touch. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found in the section of the talk where the speaker gives safety advice to the visitors. After mentioning the danger of snakes, she warns about the plants. She specifically notes that some plants can cause skin 'irritation'—which means it can make your skin itchy, red, or painful—if you touch them. This warning about physical discomfort from plants is exactly what the question asks for. |
Transcript
RECREATION OFFICER
Great. Well, hi, everyone! My name's Jody and I'm one of the four recreation officers here at Rainforest Lodge. My job is to make sure that you all have a great stay here with us and go away feeling relaxed and refreshed. As you can see, we're literally in the middle of nowhere at the Lodge. There are no newspapers or TVs and there's only one phone and that's in the office. The Lodge is a complete 'getaway from it all' experience: a place to unwind and appreciate the world without a lot of interruptions and distractions.
From your cabin balcony you'll find that you can't see anyone else and the only noise you should hear is the birds. When the luggage comes, one of the guys will take it across to your cabin for you and make sure you know the way back here to the main centre for dinner in the restaurant. Dinner will be served in about an hour or so.
All the times of each day's activities are printed on the blue sheet you should have got in the information guides that were handed out on the coach. Each Explorer trip has a different focus, so it doesn't matter how many you do or on what day, because there's always something new to discover in the rainforest.
Tomorrow I think we've still got places on the Orchid and Fungi Tour. This is on foot and takes you to different parts of the rainforest. Or, if you'd prefer, there's the Four-Wheel-Drive tour to the waterfalls, or the fishing trip where I promise you we'll catch some lunch, and last but not least, the famous Crocodile Cruise that leaves at 11 am each day. (Just in time for the crocodile's lunch!) Plenty to choose from here at Rainforest Lodge or just sit on your balcony, relax and unwind and enjoy the views. In the evenings there is the Spotlight Tour, one of my favourites. The Spotlight Tour leaves at sundown and lets you catch a glimpse of some more of the rainforest's wildlife as it comes out at dusk to feed. That's a great trip and if you can, I'd really try to make sure you do it during your stay.
You've chosen to visit the rainforest in March, which is just at the end of the wet season, so you'll soon notice how well the waterfalls are running and also how damp the ground is. Things can tend to get a bit slippery, too, so if you didn't bring any walking boots I'd advise you to hire some from the office. You'll also be much better off in long trousers rather than shorts because they will give your legs more protection, and socks are a good idea too.
There's no need to be nervous of the rainforest provided that you treat it with respect and common sense. Most of the animals and wildlife are gentle and harmless. There are some venomous snakes to beware of, but really they're much more frightened of you than you are of them. The other thing is that certain plants can cause irritation if you touch them with bare skin.
Well, that's about all for the time being. The guys are here to take you and your luggage to the cabins...