A Conversation about Health Centres - IELTS Listening Sample Answer

IELTS Listening section tests the candidate’s ability to carefully listen to audio recordings and understand a wide range of questions. This topic - A conversation about health centers is IELTS listening section three. Candidates need to answer the following IELTS listening question types:

• Table completion
• Multiple-choice questions

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Audio Transcript:

You will hear a conversation about health centres.

Woman: Good morning.

Man: Good morning. Come in please. How can I help you?

Woman: I want to know some information about your health centre.

Man: Yes. Sit down please. There are two health centres. One is East Centre and the other is West Centre.

Woman: Where are they located?

Man: East Centre is about 10 minutes to City Hall very close, and West Centre is out of town.

Woman: How about the appointment system of the two health centres?

Man: We have proper appointment system. But because East Centre has many patients I have to say its appointment system 19 not bad.

Woman: How about the West Centre?

Man: It is more efficient than the East Centre. Just 48 hours’ drive in advance.

Woman: Fine. How about their facilities?

Man: What do you mean?

Woman: How about the difference of medical facilities between the two centres?

Man: The East Centre has modern facilities, especially for some patients who need an operation.

Woman: Yes. How about facilities at the West Centre?

Man: It also has standard facilities but it is not better than East Centre.

Woman: Yes. I’d like to know some information about doctors in both health centres.

Man: There are about twelve doctors at East Centre.

Woman: I heard somebody say that there is a really nice doctor who is good with children.

Man: Yes. He is Dr. Sam.

Woman: I’m worried about my son’s leg.

Man: How old is your son?

Woman: 7 years old.

Man: Oh, I think the West Centre is a good choice for you.

Woman: What do you mean?

Man: There are eight doctors at West Centre. Dr. Jerry is one of the most famous doctors in both health centres.

Woman: Yes. It is said that Dr. Jerry is very good with leg trouble.

Man: Yes. I will think about it. If you want a doctor to visit you at home, you can reserve a home visit.

Woman: Really?

Man: Yes. But we have a fixed home visit time.

Woman: Could you tell me the time arrangements?

Man: Consulting hour for doctors at East Centre is from 9 o’clock in t.hp morning to 5_o’clock in the afternoon.

Woman: And West Centre?

Man: The time is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Woman: How about emergencies?

Man: If it’s an emergency, you can phone at any time, night or day. It might not be your doctor that comes through, though.

Woman: Yes. How about the charge?

Man: You mean emergency?

Woman: Yes.

Man: If you are a member we will charge you eight pounds at East Centre.

Woman: Is it the same fee with West Centre?

Man: No. Because of the distance the charge will be nine pounds and 50 pence.

Woman: Sure. How about medication?

Man: When the doctor sees you, you will get a prescription. You can take the medication you need at our health centre or go to a drugstore. Sure.

Woman: Sure

Man: If it’s for a child under the age of 10, you don’t have to pay for medication.

Woman: Really? That sounds good.

Man: The same thing applies if you are a patient who is retired or pregnant.

Woman: Right. May I apply for your health centre’s membership now?

Man: Of course. You should fill in the form first.

Woman: Fine.

Section 3

Questions 21-30
Questions 21-28

Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Question 21:

Answer: city hall

Explanation: According to the conversation, the East Center is 10 minutes away from the City Hall and West Center is out of the town.

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Question 22:

Answer: efficient

Explanation: The West Center is more efficient than the East Center as evident from the conversation.

Question 23:

Answer: medical facilities

Explanation: The East Center has modern facilities and is also suitable for patients who need an operation.

Question 24:

Answer: standard

Explanation: The West Center also has good facilities but it is not better than the East Center.

Question 25:

Answer: 12

Explanation: In the East Center people will find 12 doctors available.

Question 26:

Answer: leg trouble

Explanation: Dr. Jerry is a famous doctor in both the centers and is a specialist in leg trouble.

Question 27:

Answer: 9am to 5pm

Explanation: The consulting time of the East Center is from 9 am to 5 pm.

Question 28:

Answer: 9.50 pound

Explanation: The fee for the West Center is 9.50 pounds because of the faraway distance.

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Write answers next to 29-30 on your answer sheet.
Which TWO groups of Patients get free medication from the Health Centre?

1. children under 10
2. U.K. residents
3. overseas students
4. pregnant or retired patients
5. people over 70 years old

Questions 29 and 30:

Answer: A and D (in any order)

Explanation: If the child falls under the age of 10, people don’t have to pay for medication. This is similar to the case of pregnant or retired people.