SIDNEY STREET COMMUNITY CENTREVENUE BOOKING FORM - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert on Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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SIDNEY STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE
VENUE BOOKING FORM
Example: Name Rachel Wilson
Details of party booking
Number of people: approximately 1
Date of party: 2
Name of room: The 3
Time: 4
Drinks: Licensed only for soft drinks
Contact details
Postcode: 5
Address: Flat 40 6
Telephone
Landline: 22 32 79
Mobile Tel.: 7
Booking fee
Cost of room hire: £115 with 8
Disco system hire: Optional fee £25 with no technician
Deposit: 9
Insurance: £9 for 24 hours. Covers cancellation, 10
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 90 | We're looking to hold a party – a children's birthday party, and we need a room that holds about 90 people with space for a small disco area, games, dancing, and food | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the woman is planning a children's party and needs a space large enough for around 90 guests. Answer Explanation: The answer is the number 90, which represents the approximate number of guests attending the party. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 90 because the woman mentions that she needs a room that can fit about 90 people. In the form, the word 'approximately' means the same thing as 'about'. Therefore, the number of people needed is 90. |
| Q2 | September 21st / 21 September / 21st September / September 21 | Woman: I know it's short notice, but we wanted to hold it Saturday week, that's September 21st | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman telling the man that she wants to host the party on September 21st. Answer Explanation: The answer means the 21st day of the month of September. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "September 21st" because the man asks when the woman wants to have the party, and she explicitly states the date as "September 21st". The note requires the "Date of party". |
| Q3 | Mandela Suite | The Mandela Suite is free then | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man telling the customer that the room named the Mandela Suite is available for her party. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the specific room being booked for the party is called the Mandela Suite. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Mandela Suite" because when the woman asks if a large room is available for September 21st, the man checks the schedule and confirms that the "Mandela Suite" is free to book. |
| Q4 | 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm / 3.30 pm to 9.00 pm | Woman: In the afternoon from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman stating the exact starting and ending hours requested for the room booking. Answer Explanation: The answer means the party will start at half past three in the afternoon and finish at nine o'clock in the evening. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the man asks what time the woman is planning to hold the party. The woman clearly states that it will be held in the afternoon from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm. |
| Q5 | PA57GJ | Can you just give your postcode? Woman: It's PA5 7GJ | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the man asking for the postcode and the woman telling him that it is PA5 7GJ. Answer Explanation: The answer is the woman's postal code, which is PA5 7GJ. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is PA5 7GJ because the man directly asks Rachel for her "postcode," and she clearly replies that it is "PA5 7GJ". |
| Q6 | 38 Beeches Street / Beaches Street | Woman: It's Flat number 40, and the street number is 38 Beeches Street | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman giving her address, confirming that after Flat 40, the street address is 38 Beeches Street. Answer Explanation: The answer is the rest of the woman's home address, which is number 38 on Beeches Street. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "38 Beeches Street" (or "Beaches Street") because the man asks for her flat and street number. The woman states that she lives at Flat number 40 and that the street number and name are 38 Beeches Street. |
| Q7 | 07897293381 | Woman: My landline is 22 32 79 with the code. But I'll give you my mobile number which is 078 97 29 33 81 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman saying her home phone number (landline) first, and then clearly stating her mobile phone number as 078 97 29 33 81. Answer Explanation: The answer is the woman's cell phone number, which is 07897293381. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 07897293381 because the form asks for her "Mobile Tel." (mobile telephone number). In the conversation, after mentioning her landline number, she directly gives her mobile number as 078 97 29 33 81. |
| Q8 | tables and armchairs | It's £115 for the hire of the room, with tables and armchairs | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that paying £115 to rent the room includes the use of tables and armchairs. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to pieces of furniture, specifically tables and comfortable chairs with side supports for arms. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "tables and armchairs" because the form asks what is included with the £115 room hire. In the conversation, the man explains that the room hire costs £115 and comes "with tables and armchairs". |
| Q9 | £30.50 | Okay. I need to take a deposit of £30.50, which is refundable | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the man needs an initial deposit of £30.50 to secure the booking. Answer Explanation: The answer means thirty pounds and fifty pence (£30.50), which is the advance money required to reserve the room. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is £30.50 because the man clearly states the required amount when explaining the booking terms. The note asks for the "Deposit", and in the conversation, the man says, "I need to take a deposit of £30.50". |
| Q10 | damage and injury | It's let me see it's only £9 for the 24-hour period and that covers you for cancellation, damage and injury |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the £9 insurance lasts for 24 hours and protects against three things: cancellation, damage, and injury. Answer Explanation: The answer "damage and injury" refers to harm done to physical property as well as physical harm or hurt done to a person. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "damage and injury" because the form asks what the £9 insurance policy covers in addition to cancellation. In the conversation, the man explains that the insurance costs £9 for 24 hours and "covers you for cancellation, damage and injury." Therefore, the missing details after "cancellation," are "damage and injury". |
Transcript
Man: Hi, good morning. My name's Allen. What can I do for you?
Woman: Hi, my name's Rachel Wilson. I understand you hire out rooms in the community centre as venues for parties.
Man: Yes, we do. We have various sized accommodation; it depends on what you're looking for really.
Woman: We're looking to hold a party – a children's birthday party, and we need a room that holds about 90 people with space for a small disco area, games, dancing, and food.
Man: Well, we have a large room and it would certainly hold at least 100 people comfortably. It is used a lot for parties, things like that.
Woman: That sounds as if it might be suitable. I've tried various venues and they're either booked up or they don't hold enough people.
Man: Can you tell me when you were thinking of holding the party?
Woman: I know it's short notice, but we wanted to hold it Saturday week, that's September 21st.
Man: Let's have a look... Mmm yes. You're in luck. The Mandela Suite is free then.
Woman: I'll just write that down. M-A-N-D-E-L-A.
Man: And the time? When were you thinking of holding it?
Woman: In the afternoon from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Man: Yes, okay. There's no smoking on the premises and we are only licensed to have so drinks.
Woman: That's okay. I think I'm happy to go ahead.
Man: Can you just give your postcode?
Woman: It's PA5 7GJ.
Man: Fine. And the flat and street number?
Woman: It's Flat number 40, and the street number is 38 Beeches Street.
Man: Okay. So...that's Flat 40, 38 Beeches Street.
Woman: Yes, that's right.
Man: And a contact number?
Woman: My landline is 22 32 79 with the code. But I'll give you my mobile number which is 078 97 29 33 81.
Woman: OK... Can you tell me how much it will cost?
Man: It's quite reasonable actually. It's £115 for the hire of the room, with tables and armchairs, but if you want to hire disco equipment we've got a basic system with speakers and other equipment for £25, but there is no technician around in case anything goes wrong. And of course it's optional.
Woman: That would save us carting something from home, but maybe we should have a spare sound system just in case.
Man: We have never had any problem with the system but you might not want to take any chances. What about catering?
Woman: Well, we had thought of getting everyone to bring something.
Man: We have someone who can do catering for £9 a head including the cake if required.
Woman: That's handy, but it's a lot as we have a fairly tight budget.
Man: So you want to go ahead with the booking?
Woman: Yes, certainly.
Man: Okay. I need to take a deposit of £30.50, which is refundable. The balance needs to be paid two days before the event at the latest.
Woman: Fine.
Man: You can cancel up to two days before, but after that you lose the deposit.
Woman: We don't intend to cancel, but is there any insurance we can take out?
Man: Yes. There is a form here somewhere.
Woman: How much?
Man: It's...let me see it's only £9 for the 24-hour period and that covers you for cancellation, damage and injury.
Woman: Well, at least we'd better have a look at it.
Man: How would you like to pay the deposit?
Woman: Cash.
Man: I'll give you a receipt.
Woman: There you are, 10, 20, and 30.
Man: £30. Rachel Wilson.
Woman: Thank you very much. I'm really glad I've found somewhere. We have been trying to book a place for the past two weeks. So thank you again and bye for now.