A Conversation between a Man and a Woman about Travel- IELTS Listening Sample Answer

Nov 3, 2021

In the IELTS Listening test, candidates are required to listen to a few audio recordings played by the examiner and answer the questions given below. These audio recordings will be in the form of monologues or conversations between two or more people. The duration of the IELTS Listening test is 30 minutes.

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This topic is section Three of IELTS listening and contains the following question type:

No more than three words/ a number

Audio Transcript

Topic: A Conversation between a Man and a Woman about Travel

SECTION 1

(M=Man; W=Woman)

M: Good afternoon. The Australia Travel agency, how can I help you?

W: Good afternoon. I’d like to know some information about trips to different resorts.

M: OK. Can you tell me some of your details first?

W: Of course.

M: What’s your occupation?

W: I’m a first year student.

M: Are you an Australian?

W: No. I’m from New York.

M: So you are American?

W: Yes.

M: What’s your full name?

W: My name is Ariel Lee.

M: Tell me your contact number please?

W: It is 46283095. And my address?

M: No. We just need your contact number.

W: OK. Can you introduce me some attractions?

M: Obviously it varies, but always places of famous main resorts, such as Sydney, Melbourne or some places like that.

W: Just tour resorts? I mean does that include other activities?

M: Yes. Besides main resorts we will arrange for you to enjoy some local refreshments and some special activities.

W: So, how much does it cost?

M: Usually, it varies between $20 dollars and $35 dollars per head, depending on the place.

W: And what is the departure date and time?

M: It depends on various tours. But try to keep the departure time fixed.

W: When?

M: 7 o’clock in the morning.

W: And how about the transport?

M: We have a minibus or coach depending on the number of tourists.

W: May I need a reservation?

M: Yes. You know summer holidays are coming. So I suggest that tourists reserve a seat in advance.

W: Is there a discount for that?

M: I’m sorry. We do not have any discounts during peak season.

W: Could you tell me some details of the trips?

M: Yes, the first place is Sydney. That’s on the 12th of January. We’ll have twenty-five people in a minibus.

W: Fine. Going to which attraction?

M: We will visit one of the most famous theatres in the world.

W: The Sydney Opera House?

M: Right. You can appreciate to watch an opera there.

W: Really? What’s the name of the opera?

M: I’m not sure. Let me check the House’s arrangements. And then you can visit the National Museum to know about the history and customs of Australia.

W: Great.

M: In the evening you can enjoy some local snacks if you like.

W: Fine.

M: We’re going to the Blue Mountains on the 25th of January.

W: Blue Mountains? Is it a blue mountain?

M: The mountain got its name for blue fog. It is usually covered by a blue fog.

W: That’s so interesting.

M: Yes. It is a popular place for young men because they are so cool and you can enjoy lots of sports there, such as rock climbing, bush-walking, and bird watching.

W: How many people will go there together?

M: You will take a coach that has about 30 seats.

W: Fine.

M: And the next place is Melbourne on the tenth of February with about twenty people in a minibus.

W: What’s the resort? You could appreciate the famous Melbourne Church and maybe you might have a chance to attend a local exhibition if they hold it as usual.

W: Fine. Do you have some tours to the beach?

M: Yes. One of the most famous coral reefs in the world is the Great Barrier Reef and we arrange that on the 23rd of February.

W: I’m looking forward to visiting there.

M: Yes. Many people like there. There are some interesting water sports, such as diving and swimming in the water or just taking a photo of coral.

W: Great. I guess there will be many people.

M: Yes. But our coach is only for thirty people all together.

W: That’s so great. Can you book a seat for me now?

M: Yes. And I will confirm your reference number later by telephone, OK?

W: Right. Thank you very much.

M: You’re welcome. I hope you will enjoy the trip.

Questions 1-10
Questions 1-4

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

SUMMER TOUR RESERVATION

Example	Answer
Nationality:	American
-	-
Name:	Ariel Lee
Contact number:	1________________
Trips have:	main resorts
-	2_________________, special activities
Fee:	$20 – $35 per person
Leave time:	7:00 a.m.
Transport:	minibus or 3_________________
At peak season:	tourists have to 4_________________

Answer 1: 4628 3095

Explanation: The woman gave her contact number to the Man saying It is 46283095.

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Answer 2: local refreshments

Explanation: The man said Besides main resorts we will arrange for you to enjoy some local refreshments and some special activities.

Answer 3: coach

Explanation: The man said We have a minibus or coach depending on the number of tourists.

Answer 4: reserve a seat

Explanation: The man suggested that tourists reserve a seat in advance.

Questions 5-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Place	Date	Number of seats	Main Resort
Sydney	12th January	25	5______________ National Museum
6______________	25th January	7_____________	Birds-watching Bush-walking
Melbourne	8_____________	20	Melbourne Church Melbourne Exhibition Melbourne Exhibition
9______________	23rd February	30	Diving and swimming Taking photo of 10 Taking photo of 10______________

Answer 5: Sydney Opera House

Explanation: The woman wanted to visit one of the most famous theatres in the world and asked about The Sydney Opera House.

Answer 6: Blue Mountains

Explanation: The man said that they’re going to the Blue Mountains on the 25th of January.

Answer 7: thirty/30

Explanation: The man said that they will take a coach that has about 30 seats.

Answer 8: 10th February

Explanation: The man said that the next place is Melbourne on the tenth of February with about twenty people in a minibus.

Answer 9: Great Barrier Reef

Explanation: The man said that one of the most famous coral reefs in the world is the Great Barrier Reef and we arrange that for the 23rd of February.

Answer 10: coral

Explanation: The man said that there are some interesting water sports, such as diving and swimming in the water or just taking a photo of coral.

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