Stanthorpe Twinning Association - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Listening Test 1 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions
Questions 11–15 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Stanthorpe Twinning Association
Questions 16–20 Map Labeling
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A–H, next to Questions.
Farley House
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | B | but we all had a great time on the final boat trip down the river-that was the real highlight. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that everyone really enjoyed the final boat trip down the river. This means that the boat trip was the best part of their visit. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that members enjoyed experiencing a trip on the river. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the excerpt highlights that the boat trip down the river was the real highlight, which matches the choice of experiencing a river trip. |
| Q12 | A | we’ve decided to plant a poplar tree in the museum gardens. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that we will plant a poplar tree in the museum gardens. This means a tree will be added to the garden to celebrate. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'A', which means a tree will be planted. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'A' because the transcript clearly states that a poplar tree will be planted in the museum gardens for the anniversary. |
| Q13 | B | Our pancake evening was well attended and made record profits. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the pancake evening had a lot of people come and it made a lot of money. Answer Explanation: The answer says 'B' which means the pancake evening is the event that raised the most funds. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'B' because the transcript tells us that the pancake evening had record profits, meaning it made more money than the other events. |
| Q14 | C | Don’t try to do too much that first evening as they’ll be tired, so have dinner in the house or garden rather than eating out. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that the visitors will be tired on their first evening, so it's better to have dinner at home or in the garden instead of going out to eat. Answer Explanation: The answer 'C' means to have a meal at home. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'C' because the excerpt suggests that since the visitors will be tired, families should not go out but stay at home for dinner. |
| Q15 | A | we’ll have Toby Sharp and his band performing English and Scottish country songs. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript talks about a performance by Toby Sharp and his band. They will play songs from England and Scotland, which means people can enjoy music. Answer Explanation: The answer A means that on Saturday evening, people will listen to a concert. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the excerpt says there will be music, which is a concert, not a match or a competition. |
| Q16 | G | There’s an excellent farm shop in the grounds where our visitors can buy local produce – it’s in the old stables, which is the first building you come to | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says there is a good farm shop where visitors can buy local food. This shop is in the old stables, and it is the first building you see when you arrive. Answer Explanation: The answer 'G' shows where the farm shop is located on the map. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'G' because the transcript describes the farm shop as being in the old stables, which is the first building you come to, and 'G' marks that location on the map. |
| Q17 | C | I know that one or two of our visitors may not be all that mobile. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the speaker is thinking about visitors who may have trouble walking or moving around. Answer Explanation: The answer 'C' likely represents a place for disabled entry at Farley House, making it easier for those who cannot move well. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer 'C' is about making sure that people who have difficulty walking can enter Farley House easily. |
| Q18 | B | Children will probably be most interested in the adventure playground. That’s at the northern end of the larger lake, in a bend on the path that leads to the lake. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells us that children will like the adventure playground. It is located at the northern end of the bigger lake and is on a path that goes to the lake. Answer Explanation: The answer 'B' means that the adventure playground is marked by the letter B on the map. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the transcript says the adventure playground is at the northern end of the larger lake, which matches where the letter B is placed on the map. |
| Q19 | D | The kitchen gardens are rectangular and surrounded by a wall. They’re to the north-east of the house, quite near the smaller lake. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells us that the kitchen gardens are in a rectangular shape and have a wall around them. They are located to the north-east of Farley House and are very close to the smaller lake. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'D', which means that the kitchen gardens correspond to the letter D on the map. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'D' because the information from the transcript confirms that the kitchen gardens are found in the location marked with the letter D on the map. |
| Q20 | A | Then when the path forks, take the right-hand path. Go up there with the woods on your left and the temple is right at the end. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says to go when the path splits. You should choose the right path. Then, walk with the woods on your left, and the temple will be at the end. Answer Explanation: The answer 'A' means that 'The Temple of the Four Winds' is labeled as 'A' on the map. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'A' because the directions tell you to take the right-hand path and walk until you find the temple. Since 'A' is where the temple is located on the map, it matches the instructions given. |
Transcript
It’s great to see so many members of the Twinning Association here tonight. Since the twinning link between our two towns, Stanthorpe here in England and Malatte in France, was established, the relationship between the towns has gone from strength to strength.
Last month, 25 members of the association from Stanthorpe spent a weekend in Malatte. Our hosts had arranged a great programme. We learned how cheese is produced in the region and had the chance to taste the products. The theme park trip had to be cancelled, but we all had a great time on the final boat trip down the river-that was the real highlight.
This is a special year for the Association because it’s 25 years since we were founded. In Malatte, they’re planning to mark this by building a footbridge in the municipal park. We’ve been discussing what to do here and we’ve decided to plant a poplar tree in the museum gardens. We considered buying a garden seat to put there, but the authorities weren’t happy with that idea.
In terms of fundraising to support our activities, we’ve done very well. Our pancake evening was well attended and made record profits. And everyone enjoyed the demonstration of French cookery, which was nearly as successful. Numbers for our film show were limited because of the venue so we’re looking for somewhere bigger next year.
We’re looking forward to welcoming our French visitors here next week, and I know that many of you here will be hosting individuals or families. The coach from France will arrive at 5 pm on Friday. Don’t try to do too much that first evening as they’ll be tired, so have dinner in the house or garden rather than eating out. The weather looks as if it’ll be OK so you might like to plan a barbecue. Then the next morning’s market day in town, and that’s always a good place to stroll round.
On Saturday evening, we’ll all meet up at the football club, where once again we’ll have Toby Sharp and his band performing English and Scottish country songs. Toby will already be well known to many of you as last year he organized our special quiz night and presented the prizes.
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Now on Sunday, we’ll be taking our visitors to Farley House. You may not all be familiar with it, so here’s a map to help you. You can see the car park at the bottom of the map. There’s an excellent farm shop in the grounds where our visitors can buy local produce – it’s in the old stables, which is the first building you come to. They’re built round a courtyard, and the shop’s in the far corner on the left. There’s also a small café on the right as you go in.
I know that one or two of our visitors may not be all that mobile. The main entrance to the house has a lot of steps so you might want to use the disabled entry. This is on the far side of the house from the car park.
Children will probably be most interested in the adventure playground. That’s at the northern end of the larger lake, in a bend on the path that leads to the lake. There’s lots for children to do there.
There are a number of lovely gardens near the house. The kitchen gardens are rectangular and surrounded by a wall. They’re to the north-east of the house, quite near the smaller lake. They’re still in use and have a great collection of fruit and vegetables.
The Temple of the Four Winds is a bit more of a walk – but it’s worth it. Take the path from the car park and go past the western sides of the stables and the house. Then when the path forks, take the right-hand path. Go up there with the woods on your left and the temple is right at the end. There are great views over the whole area.
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