Tour Guide - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Succeed in IELTS Academic Listening Test 9 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–15 Plan Labeling
Label the plan below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Questions 16–20 Matching
What does the tour guide tell her tour group about each of the following places on the day's itinerary?
Write the correct letter, A, B, or C.
NB You may choose any letter more than once.
A. They'll definitely go there.
B. They might go there if time allows.
C. They certainly won't go there.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | Gift Shop | The door on the right of the entrance hall leads into the Gift Shop and Ticket Centre | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that when you are in the entrance hall, going through the door on your right brings you to the Gift Shop and Ticket Centre. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the store where visitors can buy souvenirs, presents, and museum items. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed because the tour guide describes the layout of the museum from the entrance hall. Specifically, the guide states that taking the door on the right side of the entrance hall takes visitors directly into the "Gift Shop and Ticket Centre". |
| Q12 | Art Gallery | Now, once you come back into the entrance hall, the door on the opposite side to the Gift Shop leads into the Art Gallery | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that when you are in the entrance hall, the door across from the Gift Shop takes you into the Art Gallery. Answer Explanation: The answer "Art Gallery" refers to a room or space in a museum where paintings, sculptures, and other artworks are displayed for people to see. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by the tour guide's directions. First, the guide explains that the Gift Shop is on the right of the entrance hall. Then, the guide states that the door on the opposite side of the entrance hall leads directly into the Art Gallery. Therefore, the room opposite the Gift Shop is the Art Gallery. |
| Q13 | Main Exhibition Centre / Main Exhibition center | If you continue on up the entrance hallway, that leads into the Main Exhibition Centre | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that moving forward along the entrance hallway brings you straight to the Main Exhibition Centre. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the Main Exhibition Centre, which is the primary display area inside the museum. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is verified by the tour guide's directions through the museum. The guide explains that walking straight ahead up through the entrance hallway takes visitors directly into the Main Exhibition Centre. |
| Q14 | 3D Theatre / 3D theater | At the back left-hand side there are some toilets. Beside the toilets, you'll find the 3D Theatre | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that there are restrooms located at the back left side of the room, and directly next to those restrooms is the 3D Theatre. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the "3D Theatre", a special cinema room inside the museum where visitors can watch a 3D show. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "3D Theatre" because the tour guide describes the layout of the Main Exhibition Centre. In that area, there are toilets at the back on the left side, and right next to them ("beside the toilets"), visitors can find the 3D Theatre. |
| Q15 | Modern Art Studio | Running along the right-hand side of the Main Exhibition Centre is the Modern Art Studio | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the Modern Art Studio is located on the right side of the Main Exhibition Centre. Answer Explanation: The answer is a place called the "Modern Art Studio". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Modern Art Studio" because the tour guide describes the layout of the Main Exhibition Centre and specifically states that the Modern Art Studio is located along the right-hand side of this area. |
| Q16 | B | Next on the itinerary is the Aquarium. Depending on how long we spend at the museum, we might have to give this one a miss | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the Aquarium is the next planned stop, but they might skip it if their museum visit takes too long. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that the group may visit this place only if they have enough time. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the tour guide explains that visiting the Aquarium depends on how much time they spend at the museum first. The phrase "Depending on how long we spend" means that their visit depends on time, and "we might have to give this one a miss" means they might skip it if they run out of time. |
| Q17 | A | as it's on route to the Solheim Country Club, where we're booked in for lunch at 1 o'clock | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the group has a reservation to eat lunch at the Solheim Country Club at 1:00 PM, meaning they are sure to go there. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the group will definitely visit the Solheim Country Club. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the tour guide states that they are already booked for lunch at the Solheim Country Club at 1 o'clock. Having a confirmed lunch reservation means the visit is definitely planned and will happen, unlike optional stops. |
| Q18 | C | Originally, we had planned to stop off at the Milltown Winery afterwards, but we've had to scrap that plan, otherwise we'd never get to the Zoological Gardens before closing time | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the group had an earlier plan to visit the Milltown Winery, but they canceled it so they would not be late for the zoo. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the group will definitely not visit the Milltown Winery. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the tour guide mentions that they canceled their visit to the winery. She explains that they had to "scrap that plan" in order to reach the Zoological Gardens on time. In English, to "scrap" a plan means to cancel or abandon it completely, which shows that they certainly will not go there. |
| Q19 | A | We have pre-booked the gardens and must be there by 2:30, so no dillydallying please after lunch - straight back onto the bus | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that tickets for the gardens are already booked and everyone has to arrive there by 2:30, which proves they will certainly go there. Answer Explanation: The answer "A" means that the tour group is definitely going to visit the Zoological Gardens. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the tour guide explains that they already bought tickets in advance ("pre-booked") and tells everyone they "must be there by 2:30". In fact, they even cancelled another stop earlier in the day to make sure they reach the gardens on time, confirming that the visit will definitely happen. |
| Q20 | B | Time allowing, we'll stop off at the famous Stout Brewery after that if traffic isn't too heavy and we're in Lincoln before 5 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the group will visit the famous Stout Brewery only if they have extra time and the road traffic is not too busy. Answer Explanation: The answer choice B means that the group will only visit the place if they have enough time to do so. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the guide explicitly uses the phrase "Time allowing" when talking about visiting the Stout Brewery. She clarifies that they will only make this stop if traffic is not too bad and they arrive in the city before 5 o'clock. Therefore, they might go there if time permits. |
Transcript
Tour guide: Well, we certainly have a busy day ahead of us, so let's get started, shall we? You'll find a map of the museum with the itinerary I've just handed out. The museum's our first port of call, so let's have a look at the map now. The door on the right of the entrance hall leads into the Gift Shop and Ticket Centre. Once we pick up our entrance tickets, I'd ask everyone to deposit their bags and coats in the cloakroom which is located towards the back of the Gift Shop and Ticket Centre. If you want to pick up an information leaflet, you can approach the Information Desk situated along the right-hand side.
Now, once you come back into the entrance hall, the door on the opposite side to the Gift Shop leads into the Art Gallery. There is a special exhibition on there at the moment which is not to be missed.
If you continue on up the entrance hallway, that leads into the Main Exhibition Centre. At the back left-hand side there are some toilets. Beside the toilets, you'll find the 3D Theatre. I strongly recommend that you make time for the 30-minute presentation in the theatre. It is well worth a viewing. Running along the right-hand side of the Main Exhibition Centre is the Modern Art Studio. Here, not only can you view some of the most famous works of the 20th century, but you can also sit in on a workshop run by a local artist. So that's the art museum.
Next on the itinerary is the Aquarium. Depending on how long we spend at the museum, we might have to give this one a miss. It's not what I'd call a highlight of the day, but it would be a shame if we didn't get to see it, as it's on route to the Solheim Country Club, where we're booked in for lunch at 1 o'clock. Originally, we had planned to stop off at the Milltown Winery afterwards, but we've had to scrap that plan, otherwise we'd never get to the Zoological Gardens before closing time. We have pre-booked the gardens and must be there by 2:30, so no dillydallying please after lunch - straight back onto the bus. The gardens close at 3:30, so we've an hour there which should give us ample time to look around. Time allowing, we'll stop off at the famous Stout Brewery after that if traffic isn't too heavy and we're in Lincoln before 5. If not, we'll head straight for the National Concert Hall where you're in for a real treat of an evening with a performance from the world-renowned cellist, Andres Borovski. We have to be in our seats by 6:30 sharp. After that, it's back to the hotel for the night where a buffet meal will be waiting for us at half eight - or whenever we get back.