The Bridge Hotel - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Official IELTS Practice Materials Academic Listening Test 1 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
Audio
Questions
Questions 11–13 One Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 14–15 Two Choices
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Questions 16–20 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Short Break Packages | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length of stay | Cost (per person
per night) |
Special features |
| 2 days | £ 16 | Full cooked breakfast
Entertainment in the 17 |
| 3 days | £60 | As above, plus:
– a 18 |
| 5 days | £ 19 | As above, plus:
– free beauty therapy on two of the days – full-day membership of a 20 |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | C | Set in a quiet residential area on the attractive outskirts of Belford, about three miles from the city centre, the Bridge Hotel is a popular choice for conferences | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the hotel is built in a quiet neighborhood on the outer edge (outskirts) of Belford, three miles away from the main city area. Answer Explanation: The answer choice C means that the hotel is located in the suburbs, which is the outer area of a city where people live. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the speaker describes the hotel as being in a quiet residential area on the 'outskirts' of Belford, three miles away from the city centre. The word 'outskirts' means the outer edge of a town or city, which refers to the 'suburbs'. |
| Q12 | B | There is also a newly opened gym with fitness suite, which is considered one of the best equipped in the area | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the hotel recently opened a new gym with a fitness suite, which means this is its newest sports feature. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that the newest sports area at the hotel is a fitness centre. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the speaker mentions a "newly opened gym with fitness suite." The words "newly opened" tell us it is the newest facility, and "gym with fitness suite" is another way to say a fitness centre. |
| Q13 | C | We have a fully licensed restaurant for residents and non-residents, which provides a wide range of dishes with a particular focus on dishes from around the world | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the hotel restaurant offers many kinds of meals, focusing especially on food from different countries. Answer Explanation: The answer choice C means food from many different countries in the world. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the audio message explains that the restaurant pays special attention to 'dishes from around the world'. The key phrase 'dishes from around the world' has the same meaning as 'international food'. |
| Q14 | — | — | |
| Q15 | A / D | For the discerning business customer, we have designated business rooms with phone links allowing full internet access. Our conference facilities cater for up to 200 delegates and we are able to offer transport to guests to and from Birmingham Airport at a small extra cost | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that business rooms have connections for full internet access, and the hotel provides rides for guests going to or coming from Birmingham Airport. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the two business facilities available at the hotel are internet access (Option A) and airport transport (Option D). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer choices are A and D because the speaker mentions both services for business customers. First, business rooms have phone links that give guests full internet access (Option A). Second, the hotel offers transport to and from Birmingham Airport for guests (Option D). The speaker does not talk about renting mobile phones, audio-visual equipment, or translation services. |
| Q16 | 75 | The 2-day costs £75 per person per night and includes full cooked breakfast and evening entertainment | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the 2-day option costs £75 per person each night and includes breakfast and entertainment. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the price for the 2-day package is 75 pounds for each person every night. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 75 because the speaker clearly mentions that the 2-day short break package costs £75 per person per night. |
| Q17 | evenings / evening | The 2-day costs £75 per person per night and includes full cooked breakfast and evening entertainment | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that guests paying for the two-day stay receive a full cooked breakfast and entertainment during the evening. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the hotel offers show or fun activities during the evening time for guests on the two-day trip. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'evening(s)' because the transcript specifies that the two-day break package includes 'evening entertainment'. In the table, 'Entertainment in the evening' matches this description. |
| Q18 | 4-course dinner / dinner / four-course dinner | The 3-day break costs £60 per person per night and in addition to offers for the 2-day break, includes one 4-course dinner | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that guests who book the 3-day break will receive a 4-course dinner along with everything included in the 2-day package. Answer Explanation: The answer means a meal eaten in the evening that consists of four separate parts or meals. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is **(4-course) dinner** because the speaker clearly states what extra feature comes with the 3-day package. Key words from the text to watch for are **3-day break** and **includes one 4-course dinner**. |
| Q19 | 52 | The 5-day break costs £52 per person per night and, in addition to offers from the 2- and 3-day breaks, includes free beauty therapy on two days and a full-day pass to a golf club | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that staying for 5 days costs £52 for each person for every night. Answer Explanation: The answer means 52 pounds per person for each night. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 52 because the speaker clearly mentions that the cost for a 5-day package is £52 per person per night. Keywords like '5-day break' and 'costs' match the table's row for the 5-day stay. |
| Q20 | golf club | The 5-day break costs £52 per person per night and, in addition to offers from the 2- and 3-day breaks, includes free beauty therapy on two days and a full-day pass to a golf club | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the 5-day package includes extra benefits, such as free beauty treatments and a pass for one whole day to a golf club. Answer Explanation: The answer means a place or sports club where people go to play golf. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is **golf club**. In the transcript, the speaker describes the 5-day break package, noting that it includes 'free beauty therapy on two days and a full-day pass to a **golf club**'. The table uses the phrase 'full-day membership of a', which has the same meaning as a 'full-day pass to a', so the missing words are 'golf club'. |
Transcript
You will hear a recorded message giving information about an English hotel.
Welcome to the Bridge Hotel Information Line. The Bridge Hotel is part of the Compact Group, which is a large association of family-owned hotels offering a warm friendly atmosphere and high quality service at competitive prices. All of them cater for a wide range of people - from business to leisure clients.
Set in a quiet residential area on the attractive outskirts of Belford, about three miles from the city centre, the Bridge Hotel is a popular choice for conferences. After recent refurbishment and expansion, it now has 25 double rooms and 20 singles. All 45 are en suite with TV and coffee- and tea-making facilities.
The Bridge Hotel is set in three and a half hectares of grounds with an open-air swimming pool and four tennis courts. There is also a newly opened gym with fitness suite, which is considered one of the best equipped in the area. Non-resident membership is available.
We have a fully licensed restaurant for residents and non-residents, which provides a wide range of dishes with a particular focus on dishes from around the world.
For the discerning business customer, we have designated business rooms with phone links allowing full internet access. Our conference facilities cater for up to 200 delegates and we are able to offer transport to guests to and from Birmingham Airport at a small extra cost.
There now follows information about short break packages.
Welcome to the Bridge Hotel Short Breaks Information Line. We offer three packages: 2-day, 3-day and 5-day.
The 2-day costs £75 per person per night and includes full cooked breakfast and evening entertainment. Very popular for weekend getaways.
The 3-day break costs £60 per person per night and in addition to offers for the 2-day break, includes one 4-course dinner. This allows guests to enjoy the full range of hotel facilities.
The 5-day break costs £52 per person per night and, in addition to offers from the 2- and 3-day breaks, includes free beauty therapy on two days and a full-day pass to a golf club. This package is particularly popular with couples who want a completely relaxing break.
If you would like more information about these special packages, call extension 3469 to speak to our Customer Service Manager, John Martin.
Thank you for calling the Bridge Hotel Information Line.