Transport From Bayswater - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Road to IELTS Academic Listening Test 1 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions
Questions 1–5 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Transport from Bayswater
| Example | Answer |
| Destination | Harbour City |
- Express train leaves at 1
- Nearest station is 2
- Number 706 bus goes to 3
- Number 4 bus goes to station
- Earlier bus leaves at 5
Questions 6–10 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Transport | Cash fare | Card fare |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | $ 6 | $1.50 |
| Train (peak) | $10 | $10 |
| Train (off-peak)
– before 5pm or after 7 pm) |
$10 | $ 8 |
| 9 ferry | $4.50 | $3.55 |
| Tourist ferry (10) | $35 | – |
| Tourist ferry (whole day) | $65 | – |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 9.30 am / 9.30 / 9:30 am / 9:30 | Well, if you catch a railway express, that’ll get you there in under an hour Let’s see – yes, if you can make the 9.30am express, I’d recommend you do that |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman recommending a specific fast train (express) that departs at 9:30 am to help the man reach his destination quickly. Answer Explanation: The answer is the specific time in the morning when the fast train (the express train) departs for its destination. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 9.30 (am) because the woman at the travel desk suggests the man take a 'railway express' train. When checking the schedule, she mentions that there is a 9.30am express train that would be a good choice for his trip. The words 'railway express' match the note's 'Express train', and '9.30am' is the time it leaves. |
| Q2 | Helendale | WOMAN: Helendale is the nearest train station to you. MAN: Did you say Helensvale? WOMAN: No, Helendale – that’s H-E-L-E-N-D-A-L-E | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman telling the man which train station is closest to him. When he asks for clarification on the name, she spells out 'Helendale' for him to avoid any mistakes. Answer Explanation: The answer Helendale is the name of the train station that is closest to where the man lives. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Helendale because the woman says it is the nearest train station to the man. When the man thinks she said 'Helensvale', she corrects him and spells out the name letter by letter to make it very clear. In English, 'nearest' means 'the closest' or 'at the shortest distance away'. |
| Q3 | Central Street / Central St | Option one would be to take the 706 bus from the Bayswater Shopping Centre to Central Street | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the worker explaining that the 706 bus goes from the shopping center to a place named Central Street. Answer Explanation: The answer is Central Street, which is the specific location where the 706 bus travels to. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Central Street because the transport clerk explains the first travel option to the man. She states that the 706 bus travels from the Bayswater Shopping Centre directly to Central Street. In this context, 'goes to' indicates the destination or the next stop of that specific bus route. |
| Q4 | 792 | WOMAN: The 792 will take you to the station | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman explicitly identifying bus number 792 as the one that goes to the train station. Answer Explanation: The answer is the number 792, which is the specific number of the bus that travels to the train station. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 792 because, in the conversation, the man asks which bus goes to the station. The woman directly answers that the 792 is the one that will take him there. You should listen for the word 'bus' followed by a number to find this information. |
| Q5 | 8.55 am / 8.55 / 8:55 am / 8:55 | The 8.55 is probably safer than the 9.05 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that there are two bus times, and the speaker suggests that taking the 8.55 bus is a better choice than the later 9.05 bus. Answer Explanation: The answer is the time for the first bus option, which leaves at 8:55 in the morning. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 8.55 (am) because the woman at the transport office mentions two buses that go to the station: one at 8.55 and one at 9.05. She advises the man to take the 'earlier' one to make sure he does not miss his train in case of a traffic jam. In this context, 'earlier' refers to 8.55 because it occurs before 9.05. |
| Q6 | 1.80 | WOMAN: Well, you can get a ticket on the bus for $1.80 cash and you’ll need $10 each way for the train | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the woman explicitly stating that the price for a bus ticket is $1.80 when using cash. Answer Explanation: The answer 1.80 is the amount of money in dollars ($) for a bus trip when paying with cash. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is identified when the woman explains the different ticket prices. She mentions that a ticket on the bus costs $1.80 if you pay in cash. The word 'cash' in the audio matches the 'Cash fare' column in the table, confirming this is the correct price for that category. |
| Q7 | 7.30 / 7:30 | Well, if you could start your return journey before 5pm or later than half past 7 in the evening | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the clerk explaining that travel is cheaper if the passenger starts their trip before 5pm or after half past 7. Answer Explanation: The answer is the specific time in the evening (7:30) after which train travel becomes cheaper. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 7.30 because the clerk describes the 'off-peak' hours (times when it is cheaper to travel) for the train. She says that starting a return journey 'later than half past 7 in the evening' will save money. In English, 'half past 7' is a way to say 7:30. |
| Q8 | 7.15 / 7:15 | Good – that would mean that your return train journey would only cost you $7.15 with your card | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the clerk telling the man that by using his travel card for the return trip, the price will be reduced to exactly $7.15. Answer Explanation: The answer 7.15 is the price in dollars ($7.15) for a train ticket when using a travel card during 'off-peak' (not busy) hours. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 7.15 because the woman explains that the man can save money if he travels back home during off-peak times using his Travel Link Card. She specifically states that the cost for this train journey would be $7.15. |
| Q9 | commuter | If you’re thinking of the Harbour City ferries that go back and forth between the north and south bank, those are the commuter ferries, then yes. A one-way trip costs $4.50 but with your card you’d make a 20% saving and only pay $3.55 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the ferries that go across the river are named "commuter ferries" and specifically lists the prices of $4.50 and $3.55. Answer Explanation: The answer "commuter" refers to the specific type of ferry used for regular travel, like going from home to work. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "commuter" because the transport clerk describes the ferry that runs between the north and south banks as the "commuter ferry." She mentions that its cash price is $4.50 and the card price is $3.55, which matches the figures shown in the table for that row. |
| Q10 | Afternoon | We decided on the afternoon tour and that was $35 each but I understand that you can do the whole day for $65 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that there are different prices for tourist boat trips: a trip during the afternoon costs 35 dollars, and a full-day trip costs 65 dollars. Answer Explanation: The answer "Afternoon" describes the specific time of day for a tourist boat trip that costs 35 dollars. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Afternoon because the clerk explains the prices for the tourist ferries. She mentions that she recently went on a trip herself and chose the "afternoon tour," which cost exactly 35 dollars. This matches the table's requirement to identify the type or time of the 35-dollar tourist ferry trip. |
Transcript
NARRATOR:
Test 1
You will hear a number of different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4 sections. At the end of the test you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet. Now turn to section 1.
Section 1
You will hear a conversation between a clerk at the enquiries desk of a transport company and a man who is asking for travel information. First you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5.
[20 seconds]
You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only the conversation relating to this will be played first.
WOMAN: Good morning, Travel Link. How can I help you?
MAN: Good morning. I live in Bayswater and I’d like to get to Harbour City tomorrow before 11am.
WOMAN: Well, to get to Bayswater …
MAN: No, no. I live in Bayswater – my destination is Harbour City.
WOMAN: Sorry. Right; so that’s Bayswater to Harbour City. Are you planning to travel by bus or train?
The man wants to go to Harbour City, so Harbour City has been written in the space. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.
WOMAN: Good morning, Travel Link. How can I help you?
MAN: Good morning. I live in Bayswater and I’d like to get to Harbour City tomorrow before 11am.
WOMAN: Well, to get to Bayswater …
MAN: No, no. I live in Bayswater – my destination is Harbour City.
WOMAN: Sorry. Right; so that’s Bayswater to Harbour City. Are you planning to travel by bus or train?
MAN: I don’t mind really, whichever option is faster, I suppose.
WOMAN: Well, if you catch a railway express, that’ll get you there in under an hour … Let’s see – yes, if you can make the 9.30am express, I’d recommend you do that.
MAN: Great. Which station does that leave from?
WOMAN: Helendale is the nearest train station to you.
MAN: Did you say Helensvale?
WOMAN: No, Helendale – that’s H-E-L-E-N-D-A-L-E
MAN: What’s the best way to get to the Helendale station then?
WOMAN: Well, hang on a minute while I look into that … Now, it seems to me that you have two options. Option one would be to take the 706 bus from the Bayswater Shopping Centre to Central Street. When you get there, you transfer to another bus which will take you to the station. Or, the second option, if you don’t mind walking a couple of kilometres, is to go directly to Central Street and get straight on the bus going to the train station.
MAN: Okay. Which bus is that?
WOMAN: The 792 will take you to the station.
MAN: I guess the walk will be good for me so that might be the better option. What time do I catch the 792?
WOMAN: There are two buses that should get you to the station on time: one just before nine o’clock and one just after. But look, at that time of the morning it might be better to take the earlier one just in case there’s a traffic jam or something. The 8.55 is probably safer than the 9.05.
MAN: Yeah, I don’t want to the miss the train, so I’ll be sure to get on the five- to-nine bus.
Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
[20 seconds]
Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
MAN: By the way, how much will I have to pay in fares?
WOMAN: Well, you can get a ticket on the bus for $1.80 cash and you’ll need $10 each way for the train. Wait, do you have a Travel Link Card?
MAN: No, but I can get one before tomorrow.
WOMAN: Okay, well that’ll make it considerably cheaper then. The bus will cost $1.50 each way, and the train will be – the train to Harbour City will … still cost $10.00 because you’ll be travelling during peak hours in the morning, so no savings there, I’m afraid. However, if you could come back at an off-peak time …
MAN: What does that mean?
WOMAN: Well, if you could start your return journey before 5pm or later than half past 7 in the evening …
MAN: Actually, I wasn’t planning on coming back till at least 8 o’clock anyway.
WOMAN: In that case, you can make quite a saving if you use your Travel Link Card. You did say you were planning to purchase one, didn’t you?
MAN: Yes, I’ll pick one up later today.
WOMAN: Good – that would mean that your return train journey would only cost you $7.15 with your card.
MAN: Thank you.
WOMAN: Is there anything else I can help you with?
MAN: Actually, there is. Do you know if I can use the Travel Link Card on ferries?
WOMAN: If you’re thinking of the Harbour City ferries that go back and forth between the north and south bank, those are the commuter ferries, then yes. A one-way trip costs $4.50 but with your card you’d make a 20% saving and only pay $3.55.
MAN: So, $3.55 for the commuter ferry …What about the tour boats?
WOMAN: You mean the tourist ferries that go upriver on sightseeing tours? No – they only take cash or credit card. They’re not part of the Travel Link Company.
MAN: Oh, I see. I don’t suppose you know the cost of a tour?
WOMAN: In actual fact, I do, because I took a friend on the trip upriver just last week. We decided on the afternoon tour and that was $35 each but I understand that you can do the whole day for $65.
MAN: Thank you. You’ve been a great help.
WOMAN: My pleasure. Enjoy your day out.
Narrator:
That is the end of section 1. You now have half a minute to check your answers.
[30 seconds]
Now turn to section 2.