Thomas House Accommodation - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert On Cambridge IELTS 07 Academic Listening Test 3 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–1 One Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 2–3 Two Choices
Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which of the following TWO facilities are NOT in the house?
Questions 4–7 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
| RULE | |
|---|---|
| Bedroom and bathroom | 4 |
| 5 Room | Use before 11 p.m. |
| Lounge | 6 after 11 p.m. |
| Yard | 7 |
Questions 8–10 Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
- 8 is only allowed on weekends.
- The opening time of the front door is 9.
- You can go to Room 101 beside reception to get a 10.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | C | As you know, the building was constructed in the middle of the 18th Century and was used by the family of Thomas | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the building was built long ago in the 18th century and was lived in by the Thomas family. Answer Explanation: The answer C means that the building was first created to be a home for one family. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the advisor explains that the building was built in the 18th century and "was used by the family of Thomas." Since it was built for and used by a single family, it was originally a private house. Keywords to notice are "constructed" (which means built) and "used by the family of Thomas" (which refers to a private family residence). |
| Q2 | — | — | |
| Q3 | C / E | Student: And a garage? Advisor: No, we don't provide parking-lot to students Student: Does it have a computer room? Advisor: No. I mean a leisure room on the second floor and you can find a comfortable lounge with big balcony on the same floor |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student asking if there is a garage and a computer room. In both moments, the advisor clearly replies "No", showing that neither of these places is in the house. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Thomas House does not have a computer room (C) or a garage (E). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C and E because when the student asks the advisor if the house has a "garage" and a "computer room", the advisor directly answers "No" to both questions. In contrast, the advisor confirms that the house does have a garden, balcony, and bathrooms. |
| Q4 | smoking | Firstly, smoking is not allowed in both your bedroom and bathroom | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly states that students must not smoke inside their bedrooms or bathrooms. Answer Explanation: The answer means using cigarettes or producing tobacco smoke. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed because the advisor explains the house rules for the accommodation. When talking about the rules for the bedroom and bathroom, the advisor states that "smoking is not allowed" in either of those rooms. Therefore, "smoking" completes the rule. |
| Q5 | Laundry | Laundry room is located on the right corner of the second floor. Student: Sure. Advisor: But please do not use it after 11 o'clock | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the laundry room is on the second floor and reminds students not to use it after 11 o'clock. Answer Explanation: The answer means the room for washing clothes. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Laundry" because the student asks about a place to wash clothes, and the advisor mentions the "Laundry room" and explains that students must not use it after 11 o'clock (meaning it must be used before 11 p.m.). |
| Q6 | noise | Student: If the lounge has a time restriction? Advisor: Definitely. We ask all students to keep quiet and do not make noise after 11 o'clock | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student asking about the rules and hours for using the lounge, and the advisor replying that everyone must remain quiet and not make any loud sounds after 11:00. Answer Explanation: The answer means sounds that are loud or disruptive. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by the advisor's instructions regarding rules for the lounge. When the student inquires about time limits for the lounge, the advisor confirms that students must be quiet and are forbidden to make loud sounds after 11 o'clock. Therefore, the single word that completes the rule for the lounge after 11 p.m. is "noise". |
| Q7 | parking | No. We do not allow parking in our yard | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that leaving a vehicle in the yard area is strictly forbidden. Answer Explanation: The answer means leaving a car in the yard is not permitted. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "parking" because when the student asks if they can leave their car in the backyard, the advisor clearly replies that they do not permit "parking" in the yard. |
| Q8 | Party | Advisor: We only allow party on weekends | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that having a party is only permitted during the weekend. Answer Explanation: The answer "Party" means a social event where people meet together to have fun, talk, eat, or celebrate. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Party" because the student asks about inviting friends to have a party in the garden or lounge, and the advisor answers that they only allow this activity on weekends. The keywords in the task "only allowed on weekends" directly match the advisor's statement "only allow party on weekends". |
| Q9 | 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. / 6.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m. | The door is locked at 11 p.m. and opened again at 6 a.m. in the next morning | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the door gets locked at 11 at night and opens again at 6 in the morning. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the front door stays open from 6:00 in the morning until 11:00 at night. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed by the advisor's description of the front door hours. The advisor mentions the "opening time" and explains that the door is locked at 11 p.m. and opened again at 6 a.m. the following morning. This means the door is open between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. |
| Q10 | front door key | Student: How could we get the front door key? Advisor: You can go to residence office building and get your key in Room 101 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the student asking how to obtain the front door key, and the advisor answering that students can get it in Room 101. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the specific key used to unlock the front entrance of the building. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "front door key" because the student asks where to collect this specific item, and the advisor explains that they can pick up their key in Room 101 of the residence office building. |
Transcript
Advisor: Good morning, everyone. I'm your accommodation advisor. Well, firstly welcome to Thomas House which is one of the most popular accommodations in our university. I will give you an introduction about the house and answer your questions. As you know, the building was constructed in the middle of the 18th Century and was used by the family of Thomas. That's of course how the house and university got his name. We repaired it and added some new and modern facilities last year.
Student: Excuse me, advisor.
Advisor: Yes?
Student: What kind of facilities are there in Thomas House?
Advisor: There are three floors. A front fall and a dining room are on the ground floor.
Student: Does the house have a garden?
Advisor: Of course.
Student: And a garage?
Advisor: No, we don't provide parking-lot to students.
Student: OK.
Advisor: A small Gym with some new equipment is on the second floor.
Student: Does it have a computer room?
Advisor: No. I mean a leisure room on the second floor and you can find a comfortable lounge with big balcony on the same floor.
Student: How about bedroom and bathroom?
Advisor: They are both on the top.
Student: How many students are there in one flat?
Advisor: Four to six.
Student: I wonder if I have to share a bathroom with others.
Advisor: No. We provide every student a bedroom and bathroom.
Student: Great.
Advisor: There are some rules in Thomas House. Firstly, smoking is not allowed in both your bedroom and bathroom.
Student: Does the house have a smoking section?
Advisor: No. You can smoke on balcony or outside the house.
Student: Advisor, is there a laundry in the house?
Advisor: Of course. Laundry room is located on the right corner of the second floor.
Student: Sure.
Advisor: But please do not use it after 11 o'clock.
Student: Is it free to us?
Advisor: In fact, you don't need to pay any bills which are included in your accommodation fee. But you have to pay laundry fee.
Student: How much?
Advisor: We offer two coin-operated washing machines. The large one is two pounds fifty and the small one is one pound sixty.
Student: If the lounge has a time restriction?
Advisor: Definitely. We ask all students to keep quiet and do not make noise after 11 o'clock.
Student: We know there is a backyard in the house.
Advisor: Yes.
Student: If we can park our car there?
Advisor: No. We do not allow parking in our yard.
Student: OK. Could we invite some friends to hold a party in the garden or lounge?
Advisor: We only allow party on weekends.
Student: Fine.
Advisor: The last rule is to pay attention to the opening time of the Front Hall. The door is locked at 11 p.m. and opened again at 6 a.m. in the next morning. Remember to take the front door key when you go out early or come back late.
Student: How could we get the front door key?
Advisor: You can go to residence office building and get your key in Room 101.
Student: Sure.
Advisor: Well, any questions?