Transport Survey - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–10 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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Transport Survey |
| Example
Travelled to town today: by ……….bus………. |
| Name: Luisa 1
Address: 2 White Stone Rd Area: Bradfield Postcode: 3 Occupation: 4 Reason for visit to town: to go to the 5 Suggestions for improvement:
Things that would encourage cycling to work:
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Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Hardie | Hardie. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript is mentioning the word 'Hardie'. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'Hardie'. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the word mentioned in the given excerpt, indicating that 'Hardie' is the missing name to be filled in the notes. |
| Q2 | 19 | It’s 19, White Stone Road. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript indicates that the address mentioned is '19, White Stone Road.' Answer Explanation: The answer '19' refers to the house number in the address mentioned. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is '19' because it accurately corresponds to the number part of the address as stated in the excerpt, providing a specific detail from the information given. |
| Q3 | GT8 2LC / GT82LC | It’s actually G-T-8, 2-L-C. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions a code composed of letters and numbers: GT8 2LC. Answer Explanation: The answer GT8 2LC refers to a specific postcode. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the format provided in the task, which asks for a postcode. The provided answer is a postcode structure with letters and numbers, fitting the context of the task. |
| Q4 | hairdresser | I’ve actually just finished my training. I’m a hairdresser. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript indicates that the person has completed their training and is now working as a professional who styles people's hair. Answer Explanation: The answer 'hairdresser' refers to a person who styles and cuts hair professionally. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'hairdresser' because the excerpt mentions that the person has completed training and works in a profession related to hair styling, which aligns with the role of a hairdresser who styles hair professionally. |
| Q5 | dentist / dentist’s | Actually it’s not for shopping today, which would be my normal reason, but to see the dentist. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript talks about going to the dentist, not for shopping as usual. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the dentist's place or the dentist's office. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer 'dentist' is appropriate because the excerpt mentions visiting the dentist. 'Dentist’s' is also correct as it means belonging to the dentist, like the dentist's office or the dentist's name. |
| Q6 | lighting | Well, something I’ve thought about for some time is that when I do walk and I’m doing a later shift, I think the lighting should be better. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript suggests that the speaker believes that lighting should be improved, especially when they walk during later shifts. Answer Explanation: The answer 'lighting' refers to improving the brightness of the lights in a particular area. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'lighting' because it directly relates to the speaker's suggestion of needing better lighting for when they walk during later shifts. The word 'lighting' specifically addresses the need for improved brightness in the environment, which matches the context of the excerpt. |
| Q7 | trains | And, I don’t think there are enough trains. That’s why I don’t use them – you have to wait so long. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript suggests that the person doesn't use trains because there are not enough of them available, and the waiting time is long. Answer Explanation: The answer 'trains' relates to the mode of transport mentioned in the excerpt, which is train transportation. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'trains' because the person's statement in the excerpt directly refers to the lack of trains and the inconvenience of waiting due to infrequent train services. |
| Q8 | safe | Yep. Well, I have thought about it and where I work there are no safe places to leave your bikes. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that the person has considered cycling to work but there are no safe places for leaving bikes at their workplace. Answer Explanation: The answer 'safe' refers to the need for secure and protected parking places for bicycles at the person's workplace. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'safe' because it directly addresses the lack of safe places for bikes mentioned in the excerpt. The person wants secure locations where they can park their bicycles without fear of theft or damage, which is essential for encouraging cycling to work. |
| Q9 | shower | And also, I’d have to cycle uphill and on a hot day I’d arrive at work pretty sweaty so I think I’d need a shower somewhere at work. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that the person would have to cycle uphill and would get sweaty on a hot day while cycling to work. Therefore, they believe having access to a shower at work is necessary. Answer Explanation: The answer 'shower' refers to the need for a place to clean up and freshen up after cycling to work, especially on hot days when the person may sweat. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'shower' because it directly addresses the concern of arriving at work sweaty after cycling uphill on a hot day. The person in the excerpt mentions the need for a shower facility at work to address this issue. |
| Q10 | training | And I suppose the last thing is that I wouldn’t be all that confident about cycling on such busy roads. I think I’d like to see you offering training for that, you know. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the speaker is not very confident about cycling on busy roads. They mention that they would like to receive training for cycling in such conditions. Answer Explanation: The answer 'training' refers to the idea of receiving guidance or instruction on how to cycle safely on busy roads. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'training' because it directly addresses the speaker's concern of lacking confidence in cycling on busy roads and their expressed desire for assistance or guidance in the form of training to overcome this issue. |
Transcript
INTERVIEWER: Excuse me.
LUISA: Yes?
INTERVIEWER: I wonder if you could spare a few minutes to do a survey on transport. It won’t take long.
LUISA: No, that’s fine.
INTERVIEWER: Lovely. The survey is on behalf of the local council. They’d like to know about what transport you use any suggestions for improvement. Can I start by asking you how you travelled to town today?
LUISA: Sure. I came on the bus.
INTERVIEWER: Great. Now can I get a few details about yourself?
LUISA: OK.
INTERVIEWER: What’s your name?
LUISA: It’s Luisa …
INTERVIEWER: Yes.
LUISA: Hardie.
INTERVIEWER: Can you spell that, please?
LUISA: Yes, it’s H-A-R-D-I-E.
INTERVIEWER: Great. Thanks. And can I have your address?
LUISA: It’s 19, White Stone Road.
INTERVIEWER: Oh, right. I know that area. It’s Bradfield, isn’t it?
LUISA: That’s right.
INTERVIEWER: Is the postcode GT7?
LUISA: It’s actually G-T-8, 2-L-C.
INTERVIEWER: Great. And could I ask what your job is? Are you a student?
LUISA: I’ve actually just finished my training. I’m a hairdresser.
INTERVIEWER: Oh, right. And one more question in this section. What is the reason for you coming into town today?
LUISA: Actually it’s not for shopping today, which would be my normal reason, but to see the dentist.
INTERVIEWER: Right. Thanks.
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INTERVIEWER: Now in this last section I’d like you to give us some ideas about the facilities and arrangements in the city for getting to and from work, er, any suggestions you have for improvements.
LUISA: Well, something I’ve thought about for some time is that when I do walk and I’m doing a later shift, I think the lighting should be better.
INTERVIEWER: Yes, good point.
LUISA: And of course, I think it’s a real shame they’ve been cutting down on the number of footpaths. They should have more of those. Then people would walk more.
INTERVIEWER: Yes, right.
LUISA: And, I don’t think there are enough trains. That’s why I don’t use them – you have to wait so long.
INTERVIEWER: Thanks. And finally I’d like to ask your opinion on cycling. As you may know, there’s a drive in the city to get more people to cycle to work.
LUISA: Right.
INTERVIEWER: But we realise that there are things which the council, but also employers, might do to help encourage workers to cycle to work.
LUISA: Yep. Well, I have thought about it and where I work there are no safe places to leave your bikes.
INTERVIEWER: OK.
LUISA: And also, I’d have to cycle uphill and on a hot day I’d arrive at work pretty sweaty so I think I’d need a shower somewhere at work.
INTERVIEWER: Right.
LUISA: And I suppose the last thing is that I wouldn’t be all that confident about cycling on such busy roads. I think I’d like to see you offering training for that, you know. I’d feel a lot better about starting if that was the case.
INTERVIEWER: Well, that’s very helpful. Thank you very much for your time.
LUISA: No problem. Bye.