Trebirch Train Services - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 06 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–14 Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
- Local services depart from 11 railway station.
- National services depart from the 12 railway station.
- Trains for London depart every 13 each day during the week.
- The price of a first class ticket includes 14 .
Questions 15–17 Table Completion
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Type of ticket | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard open | no restrictions |
| Supersave | travel after 8.45 |
| Special | travel after 15 and at weekends |
| 16 | buy at least six days ahead
limited numbers 17 essential |
Questions 18–20 Three Choices
Choose THREE letters, A-G.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | King Street | King Street is for local commuter lines and regional services | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly identifies King Street as the station designated for local and regional train travel. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'King Street,' which is the specific name of one of the train stations in the town. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is King Street because the rail worker explains that the town has two main stations and specifies that King Street is used for 'local commuter lines.' In this context, 'local commuter lines' is a synonym for 'local services,' meaning trains that travel to nearby areas rather than across the whole country. |
| Q12 | central | Then you need to go to Central Station - that's for all the national services | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that if you want to travel to other parts of the country (national services), you must go to Central Station. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of the train station called Central Station. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is central because the railway worker explains that there are two main stations. One is King Street for local trips, but the other, Central Station, is the place for national trips (trips that go to different parts of the whole country). |
| Q13 | half hour / 30 minutes | They leave Trebirch every half hour on weekdays and every hour at weekends | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that trains depart for London every 30 minutes on workdays (weekdays) and every 60 minutes on Saturday and Sunday. Answer Explanation: The answer means that a train to London leaves the station every 30 minutes from Monday to Friday. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "half hour/30 minutes" because the railway worker states that trains to London leave the town every half hour on weekdays. In English, "weekdays" refers to each day during the week, from Monday to Friday. |
| Q14 | refreshments | You've got a choice of first and second class and there's a buffet car - though refreshments are included in the cost of a first class ticket | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that passengers can choose first or second class. It mentions a place to buy food (buffet car) and states that food and drinks (refreshments) are part of the price of a first-class ticket. Answer Explanation: The answer means that food and drinks are provided for free when you buy a first-class ticket. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'refreshments' because the railperson explains that while the train has a buffet car where people can buy things, the cost of food and drinks is already part of the price for a first-class ticket. In this context, 'refreshments' is a synonym for light food and drinks, and being 'included' means they are provided without extra charge. |
| Q15 | 10.15 / 10:15 | Then there is the Special ticket, which is valid for travel after 10.15. The Special tickets are also valid for travel at weekends | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the railperson telling the customer that the Special ticket can be used starting from 10:15 in the morning and also on Saturdays and Sundays. Answer Explanation: The answer 10.15 is the time in the morning when travelers are allowed to start using a Special ticket. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 10.15 because the railperson explains the specific rules for the 'Special' ticket. In the conversation, the worker says this ticket type is valid for travel after that specific time. Keywords to notice are 'Special ticket', 'valid' (meaning okay to use), and 'after'. |
| Q16 | Advance | The cheapest tickets are called Advance and you have to buy them at least six days ahead. Only a certain number are available and you have to make seat reservations for these | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the low-cost tickets are named "Advance." It also explains that you must purchase them six days before your trip and you must book a seat to use them. Answer Explanation: The answer "Advance" is the name of a specific train ticket that is the cheapest option but has strict rules for buying it. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Advance" because the railperson explains this is the name of the cheapest ticket type. The transcript says these tickets must be bought at least "six days ahead" and that they have "limited numbers," which matches the details provided in the table. Keywords like "Advance" and "six days ahead" help identify this specific ticket category. |
| Q17 | seat reservations / reservations | The cheapest tickets are called Advance and you have to buy them at least six days ahead. Only a certain number are available and you have to make seat reservations for these | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that for the cheapest "Advance" tickets, you must buy them six days earlier, only a small number are sold, and you must book your seat. Answer Explanation: The answer means you must book a specific seat on the train before your trip. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "(seat) reservations" because the railway worker says that for "Advance" tickets, travelers "have to make seat reservations." In the table, the word "essential" means something that must be done, which matches the worker's instruction. |
| Q18 | — | — | |
| Q19 | — | — | |
| Q20 | C / D / G | Um there's the Merthyr Mining Museum, which is only half an hour from Trebirch by train Mainline trains also offer direct services to Bristol, where you can visit the docks or spend a great day out with the children in the zoo Er, alternatively, you can be in Birmingham in only an hour and a half, where there's lots to see and do including the new and internationally-acclaimed climbing wall |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that travelers can take the train to visit the mining museum, the zoo in Bristol, and the climbing wall in Birmingham. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies three places you can currently visit by train: a climbing wall (C), a mining museum (D), and a zoo (G). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is derived from the railperson's description of current travel options. They mention the Merthyr Mining Museum is a quick train ride away. They also note that direct trains go to Bristol, where a zoo is located. Lastly, they mention a climbing wall in Birmingham as an available destination. Other options are incorrect because the science museum isn't open until next year, the aquarium was replaced by the climbing wall, and the theme park and castle are only used as comparisons or historical context. |
Transcript
CUSTOMER: Hello. Um my family and I are staying here in Trebirch for a week or two and we wanted to know about the train services. We're hoping to do a few local trips.
RAILPERSON: OK. Well, I can give you lots of details about all the trains going from Trebirch in the South West. This leaflet will be very helpful but I can tell you some of the main things. We've got two main train stations in the town. King Street is for local commuter lines and regional services.
CUSTOMER: What about trains to London? I'll need to go there on business for one day.
RAILPERSON: Then you need to go to Central Station - that's for all the national services. There are regular trains to London. They leave Trebirch every half hour on weekdays and every hour at weekends. It takes about two hours, a bit longer on Sundays. You've got a choice of first and second class and there's a buffet car - though refreshments are included in the cost of a first class ticket.
CUSTOMER: Ah right. Um, and have you got any information on different ticket types?
RAILPERSON: Yes. There's a range of ticket prices depending on when you travel and when you buy your ticket. There's a standard open ticket which doesn't have any restrictions. This can be bought in advance or on the day. You can also get various discounted tickets. A popular one is called the Supersave and, er, this is OK for travel after 8.45. Then there is the Special ticket, which is valid for travel after 10.15. The Special tickets are also valid for travel at weekends. The cheapest tickets are called Advance and you have to buy them at least six days ahead. Only a certain number are available and you have to make seat reservations for these.
CUSTOMER: Thanks. And are there lots of places to go to around here?
RAILPERSON: Oh yes. You can enjoy many days out. Um there's the Merthyr Mining Museum, which is only half an hour from Trebirch by train. Your children will find it just as fascinating as any theme park and they can ride in the original miners' lifts and on the coal trains. There are special excursion tickets which include entrance fees. Mainline trains also offer direct services to Bristol, where you can visit the docks or spend a great day out with the children in the zoo, which is set in the parkland that used to surround the old castle. Er, special family awayday fares are available for this service now during the school holidays. Er, alternatively, you can be in Birmingham in only an hour and a half, where there's lots to see and do including the new and internationally-acclaimed climbing wall built on the site of the old aquarium. We will also be running a special service to Newport when the new science museum opens next year, as we anticipate a lot of visitors in the opening weeks. I'd advise you to call early to book your tickets. Is that OK?
CUSTOMER: Yes, thanks.