Traffic Changes In Granford - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 1 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–13 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Traffic Changes in Granford
Questions 14–20 Map Labeling
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions
Proposed traffic changes in Granford
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | B | But it’s the overall rise in the volume of traffic of all kinds that’s concerning us. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells us that the overall amount of different vehicles on the roads in Granford has increased, and this is a matter of concern. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates that changes are needed in Granford's traffic systems because there is more traffic on the roads. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'B' because the excerpt directly mentions 'the overall rise in the volume of traffic of all kinds,' which aligns with the answer choice describing an increase in the amount of traffic on the roads. |
| Q12 | C | People were very concerned about the lack of visibility on some roads due to cars parked along the sides of the roads. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript talks about people being very worried because they couldn't see well on some roads because cars were parked on the sides of the roads. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to local residents getting upset about inconvenience from parked cars. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is about inconvenience from parked cars because the excerpt mentions the concern of visibility issues on roads caused by cars parked along the sides. This aligns perfectly with the complaint of inconvenience due to parked cars. |
| Q13 | B | But, of course, it’s no good introducing new regulations if we don’t have a way of making sure that everyone obeys them | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that it is not useful to create new rules if we cannot ensure that everyone follows them. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates that one problem with the new regulations is figuring out how to make sure people adhere to them. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'B' because the excerpt highlights the importance of ensuring compliance with the new rules, implying a challenge in getting people to follow them. |
| Q14 | E | we already have a set of traffic lights in the High Street at the junction with Station Road, but we’re planning to have another set at the other end, at the School Road junction | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript talks about plans to add new traffic lights in Granford, specifically at the School Road junction. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates that the correct letter to label the new traffic lights on the map is 'E'. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'E' because in the provided excerpt, it mentions the plan to have another set of traffic lights at the School Road junction, which corresponds to the 'E' location on the map representing new traffic lights. |
| Q15 | D | we decided to locate it on the High Street, crossing the road in front of the supermarket. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that the pedestrian crossing is located on the High Street, crossing the road in front of the supermarket. Answer Explanation: The answer 'D' corresponds to the pedestrian crossing. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'D' because the pedestrian crossing was specifically mentioned in the excerpt as being on the High Street in front of the supermarket. |
| Q16 | B | At present, parking isn’t allowed on the High Street outside the library, but we’re going to change that, and allow parking there | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript talks about a current rule where people can't park in a specific location outside the library on High Street. It mentions that this rule is going to change, and parking will be allowed there. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates that parking will be allowed based on the proposed traffic changes in Granford. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'B' because the excerpt clearly states that parking, which was previously not allowed outside the library on High Street, will be permitted as part of the proposed traffic changes. |
| Q17 | G | There’ll be a new ‘No Parking’ sign on School Road, just by the entrance to the school | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that a new 'No Parking' sign will be placed on School Road near the school entrance. Answer Explanation: The answer 'G' corresponds to the location of the new 'No Parking' sign on the map. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'G' because the 'No Parking' sign mentioned in the excerpt is located by the school entrance, which matches the 'G' location on the map labeled as 'School Entrance.' |
| Q18 | C | we’ve got two new disabled parking spaces on the side road up towards the bank. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that there are two new parking spaces specifically designated for disabled people on the side road that leads towards the bank. Answer Explanation: The answer choice C corresponds to the new disabled parking spaces indicated on the map. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because it aligns with the specific information provided in the excerpt about the introduction of new disabled parking spaces on the side road near the bank. |
| Q19 | H | We also plan to widen the pavement on School Road. We think we can manage to get an extra half-metre on the bend just before you get to the school, on the same side of the road. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript talks about a plan to make the pavement wider on School Road in Granford. Specifically, they aim to add more space, about half a meter, on a curved part of the road close to the school. Answer Explanation: The answer 'H' corresponds to the proposal of widening the pavement on School Road. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is H because the excerpt clearly mentions the intention to widen the pavement, which aligns with the description provided in the answer choice H. |
| Q20 | I | we’ve introduced new restrictions on loading and unloading for the supermarket, so lorries will only be allowed to stop there before 8 am. That’s the supermarket on School Road | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript is saying that there are new rules for when lorries can load and unload at the supermarket. The lorries can only stop to load and unload before 8 in the morning. The supermarket is located on School Road. Answer Explanation: The answer I is the label that corresponds to the lorry loading and unloading restrictions. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer I is correct because it matches the new rules mentioned in the transcript about lorry restrictions at the supermarket on School Road. |
Transcript
Good evening everyone. My name’s Phil Sutton, and I’m chairman of the Highways Committee. We’ve called this meeting to inform members of the public about the new regulations for traffic and parking we’re proposing for Granford. I’ll start by summarising these changes before we open the meeting to questions.
So, why do we need to make these changes to traffic systems in Granford? Well, we’re very aware that traffic is becoming an increasing problem. It’s been especially noticeable with the increase in heavy traffic while they’ve been building the new hospital. But it’s the overall rise in the volume of traffic of all kinds that’s concerning us. To date there’s not been any increase in traffic accidents, but that’s not something we want to see happen, obviously.
We recently carried out a survey of local residents, and their responses were interesting. People were very concerned about the lack of visibility on some roads due to cars parked along the sides of the roads. We’d expected complaints about the congestion near the school when parents are dropping off their children or picking them up, but this wasn’t top of the list, and nor were noise and fumes from trucks and lorries, though they were mentioned by some people.
We think these new traffic regulations would make a lot of difference. But we still have a long way to go. We’ve managed to keep our proposals within budget, just, so they can be covered by the Council. But, of course, it’s no good introducing new regulations if we don’t have a way of making sure that everyone obeys them, and that’s an area we’re still working on with the help of representatives from the police force.
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OK, so this slide shows a map of the central area of Granford, with the High Street in the middle and School Road on the right. Now, we already have a set of traffic lights in the High Street at the junction with Station Road, but we’re planning to have another set at the other end, at the School Road junction, to regulate the flow or traffic along the High Street.
We’re decided we definitely need a pedestrian crossing. We considered putting this on School Road, just outside the school, but in the end we decided that could lead to a lot of traffic congestion so we decided to locate it on the High Street, crossing the road in front of the supermarket. That’s a very busy area, so it should help things there.
We’re proposing some changes to parking. At present, parking isn’t allowed on the High Street outside the library, but we’re going to change that, and allow parking there, but not at the other end of the High Street near School Road.
There’ll be a new ‘No Parking’ sign on School Road, just by the entrance to the school, forbidding parking for 25 metres. This should improve visibility for drivers and pedestrians, especially on the bend just to the north of the school.
As far as disabled drivers are concerned, at present they have parking outside the supermarket, but lorries also use those spaces, so we’ve got two new disabled parking spaces on the side road up towards the bank. It’s not ideal, but probably better than the present arrangement.
We also plan to widen the pavement on School Road. We think we can manage to get an extra half-metre on the bend just before you get to the school, on the same side of the road.
Finally, we’ve introduced new restrictions on loading and unloading for the supermarket, so lorries will only be allowed to stop there before 8 am. That’s the supermarket on School Road – we kept to the existing arrangements with the High Street supermarket.
OK. So that’s about it. Now, would anyone …