Ways to Handle The Boy’s Personal Stuff - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Recent Actual Test 5 Academic Listening Test 4 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–5 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 6–10 Note Completion
Complete Harry's notes using ONE WORD ONLY.
THINGS TO DO:
post furniture 6
7 or sell kitchen things
get a 8 first from the second-hand shop
give clothes to the 9 shop
fridge and 10 to Andrea
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | B | I've had too many stuff that are unlikely to take back with me, but I have no idea how to deal with them | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Harry has many items he cannot take with him on his trip, and he does not know how to manage or get rid of them. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Harry has many things in Australia, and he is not sure what to do with them before he goes back to England. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Harry is moving to England and has many items like a fridge, books, and clothes. He calls these items 'stuff' and says he does not know how to 'deal with' them. This means he has to make a choice about selling them, throwing them away, or giving them to other people. The word 'possessions' means things someone owns, and 'deal with' is a synonym for managing or deciding what to do with something. |
| Q2 | C | I haven't heard about the Post before, but I should read it now and I will put the advertisement about the fridge, the microwave and the furniture on | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Harry plan to sell his fridge and microwave by putting an ad in a magazine. These two items belong to the category of 'household appliances.' Answer Explanation: The answer is household appliances (like a fridge or a microwave). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is household appliances because Harry specifically mentions that he wants to sell his fridge and microwave. In English, machines used in a home for specific jobs, like cooling food or heating it, are called 'household appliances.' While he also mentions selling furniture, he does not specify 'kitchen furniture' and eventually decides to donate his smaller 'kitchen stuff' (like pots or pans) to charity. He also suggests keeping the sleeping bag because it might be useful. |
| Q3 | C | First of all, you can put up notices around the campus about the books. You know, in the Student Union Building and in the economics department. There're many notice boards | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Andrea giving advice to Harry about where to place his sale advertisements, and she specifically names the economics department as a good location. Answer Explanation: The answer means Harry plans to put signs about his books for sale in the area of the school where students study economics. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because Andrea suggests that Harry put up 'notices' (flyers or small posters) in specific places like the 'economics department.' She explains that students visit these areas to find 'cheap textbooks.' Harry agrees by saying it is a 'good idea,' which shows he intends to follow her suggestion. |
| Q4 | C | But normally students won't be around all summer, so they may have no interest in buying furniture now | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that students are typically not available or present during the summer months, which is why they probably won't want to purchase furniture then. Answer Explanation: The answer means students probably will not buy the furniture because it is the summer break and most of them are not at school. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because Andrea mentions that students are usually away during the summer. Since they are not on campus, they are not looking to buy or use furniture at that time. This matches the idea of a 'summer vacation.' |
| Q5 | A | But usually you can't expect a really rewardable price offer | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Andrea's opinion that people usually do not get a high or satisfying amount of money when selling their things to a second-hand store. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the store might not give you a lot of money for the items you sell to them. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Andrea explains that second-hand shops will look at your items and give you a price, but she warns that the price will probably not be very high. She uses the word "rewardable" to describe the price offer, which suggests that the amount of money you get back might not feel like a good reward or a good deal. |
| Q6 | advertisement | I will put the advertisement about the fridge, the microwave and the furniture on | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that Harry plans to use an advertisement for the furniture he wants to sell. Answer Explanation: The answer is "advertisement," which is a public notice used to tell people about something you want to sell. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by Harry's decision on how to handle his larger items. After Andrea explains that he can pay to put a notice in a paper called the Trading Post, Harry decides that he will put an advertisement for his fridge, microwave, and furniture there to find buyers. |
| Q7 | donate | Well, you can donate the kitchen stuff to charity shop or just sell them | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Andrea giving Harry advice. She says he has a choice: he can 'donate' (give for free) his kitchen tools to a shop that helps people, or he can try to sell them to get money. Answer Explanation: The answer is donate, which means to give something away to help others without asking for money in return. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is donate because Andrea suggests this as one of two options for Harry's kitchen items. She tells him he can either give the items to a charity group for free or sell them for money. Harry eventually agrees that giving these items away to help people is a good idea. In the context of the notes, 'donate' is the specific action mentioned that contrasts with 'sell'. |
| Q8 | quote | The store will send someone here and give you a free quote, then you decide whether you want to make a deal | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the second-hand store will have a worker visit Harry to provide a price offer (a quote). This helps Harry decide if he wants to sell his things to that store. Answer Explanation: The answer 'quote' means a formal offer from a business stating how much money they will pay you for your items. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'quote' because, in the conversation, the characters discuss what to do with things Harry cannot take to England. For the second-hand shop, Andrea explains that they will provide a price estimate (a quote) so that Harry can choose whether or not to sell his items to them. Harry agrees to focus on getting this price information before making a choice. |
| Q9 | charity | A charity shop will take them too | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Andrea suggesting to Harry that a store specifically for helping people—called a charity shop—is a place that will accept his unwanted clothes. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to a special store where people can donate things like old clothes so that they can be used to help others in need. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is correct because Andrea mentions it as a solution for what Harry should do with his clothes. She explains that a charity shop will accept them if they are in good condition, helping people who are in need. This matches the note 'give clothes to the [charity] shop'. Key terms to note are 'charity shop' and 'take them' (referring to the clothes). |
| Q10 | microwave | Andrea: Well, in fact, I'm interested in buying your microwave as well as fridge, depending on your offer, of course | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Andrea telling Harry that she wants to buy his microwave and his fridge for herself if the price is good. Answer Explanation: The answer is microwave, which is a common kitchen machine used to heat food or cook things very quickly. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "microwave" because the final note is about things going to Andrea. At the end of the conversation, Andrea expresses her interest in buying the fridge and the microwave from Harry. Therefore, she is the person who might end up with these two items. |
Transcript
Harry: Hi, Andrea. The exams have been over, how are you feeling?
Andrea: It's fantastic that it eventually ended, isn't it? And every morning, more sleep. What about you?
Harry: Well, I've also been sleeping a lot recently. But I have many things to handle before I leave for England. Perhaps you can help me with it. I've had too many stuff that are unlikely to take back with me, but I have no idea how to deal with them.
Andrea: Well, what kind of stuff they are, and you prefer to selling them or just giving them away? It depends.
Harry: Umm, basically, everything I have: the printer, the fridge and other cooking stuff that I bought from the former renter, but the sleeping bag may be helpful on some occasions. But the new comers have already bought what they need, so they won't be interested in what I have. And giving them away will cost me too much. I'm not sure how to sell it. Oh, I've also got some clothes and books.
Andrea: Why don't you just take those with you?
Harry: The books weigh a lot, so it will easily surpass the airline's baggage allowance, and that will be another huge expense. And my suitcase can't hold that much clothes I have. Unbelievable, how much things I've got during my living here. Anyway, those summer clothes I have here in Australia won't be very useful in England.
Andrea: I understand. Well, there is something you can do. First of all, you can put up notices around the campus about the books. You know, in the Student Union Building and in the economics department. There're many notice boards. And also, any places that second and third-year students will see them. People always want to buy cheap textbooks.
Harry: Good idea, but what should I write on the notices?
Andrea: Just list the titles and authors of the books, and also with the price you want to charge. Also some basic information of you, of course, like your name, phone number, and you can also put on a little tear of a text.
Harry: Sounds great, and what about the furniture?
Andrea: You could try to put on notices about furniture, too. But normally students won't be around all summer, so they may have no interest in buying furniture now. You may also try at a second-hand shop. The store will send someone here and give you a free quote, then you decide whether you want to make a deal. But usually you can't expect a really rewardable price offer.
Andrea: You can also choose to post an advertisement on the Trading Post. Have you heard about that paper? Every week it comes out with advertisements people put about what they want to sell. But you have to pay to have your notice on and then wait for calling. Give as much information as possible and if anyone is interested with your stuff, invite them to come by and check. But making a deal is always difficult.
Harry: I haven't heard about the Post before, but I should read it now and I will put the advertisement about the fridge, the microwave and the furniture on. But I'm not sure whether kitchen stuff is good with this idea.
Andrea: Well, you can donate the kitchen stuff to charity shop or just sell them. Like the Salvation Army or St Vincent de Paul. But maybe you can call a second-hand shop and it can give you a quote first.
Harry: Sure, I will do that, wait for the evaluation result and see whether I should sell them or just give them away. But how about my clothes, still don't know what to do.
Andrea: A charity shop will take them too. So long as the clothes are in good condition and although you don't get paid for them, you know someone who really needs those help will be benefited from your clothes.
Harry: That's very true. I will put the expensive stuff, like the furniture, on advertisements, and donate the clothes and kitchen things. Come on, let's go and buy Trading Post and we can write the offer together.
Andrea: Well, in fact, I'm interested in buying your microwave as well as fridge, depending on your offer, of course.