A Radio Interview About An Upcoming Fair - IELTS Listening Sample Answer

IELTS Listening section comprises four parts of audios. There are both conversations and monologues in the IELTS listening section. This topic - A radio interview about an upcoming fair is an IELTS listening part 2 topic. The candidate need to answer the following question types:

• Multiple choice questions
• Chart completion

Audio Transcript:

You will hear a radio interview about an upcoming fair. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 14.

As you listen to the first part of the talk, answer questions 11 to 14.

Radio Jockey: Good afternoon, and welcome to city hour, the radio show that brings you all the latest information about events in and around our city. Today we have with us, Cynthia Smith who is heading up this year's city fair. Cynthia, would you start by giving us some of the basic information about the fair? Where will it take place this year?

Cynthia: I'm glad you asked that question because I know most people will be expecting the fair to be at the Fairgrounds as usual. But we've had to change the location this year, due to some construction work. You know, they're building the new high school in their neighborhood and they've been using the Fairgrounds as a place to store construction materials. So we've moved the fair to City Park which I think is a wonderful location.

Radio Jockey: Yes, that will be a great place for the fair. I understand that the fair begins on Friday morning with a special opening event.

Cynthia: Actually it won’t begin until that evening. But you’ve heard about the special event. Traditionally, we began with a prayer but this year the opening event will be a special dance performance. And the most exciting part is that the Mayor will be one of the dancers.

Radio Jockey: The Mayor is a woman of many talents. Cynthia, could you tell our listeners about the price of admission? What will it cost to attend the fair?

Cynthia: We're trying to keep the price down as much as possible. A three-day pass is just $25, or you can buy a Saturday or Sunday only pass $15. The opening event on Friday, the dance performance doesn't cost anything to attend and we're hoping a lot of people will come to watch that.

Before you have the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 15 to 20.

Now listen and answer questions 15 to 20.

Radio Jockey: Could you tell us about some of the events planned for Saturday and Sunday, the main days of the fair?

Cynthia: We have a lot of exciting things planned. There are a number of events, especially for children including a clown show on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday evening, we’ve got an event that can be enjoyed by the whole family, a concert by the lake.

Radio Jockey: I'm sure that will be a popular event. Is there anything special planned for Sunday?

Cynthia: Yes, a really fun event, and we hope a lot of people will participate. There will be a singing contest in the afternoon. It's open to everyone at no charge. It doesn't matter whether you're an experienced singer or not. If you've always dreamed of singing on stage, this is your chance.

Radio Jockey: That sounds like a lot of fun.

Cynthia: I think it will be. I would also like your listeners to know that, besides the special events, I've mentioned, there will be things taking place all weekend. For example, at the food court international food will be served. You'll be able to sample dishes from all around the world. There will also be special games for children at different locations around the fair.

Radio Jockey: Will there be things people can buy? Souvenirs? Anything like that?

Cynthia: We have a large area set aside where they'll be crafts for sale. This will be an opportunity to buy many lovely handmade things and to get to know some of our local artists and craftspeople as well.

Radio Jockey: It sounds like there will be a lot of fun for everyone at this year's fair. Thank you for sharing the information with us, Cynthia.

Cynthia: Thank you for inviting me.

Section 2

Questions 11-20
Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C. Write answers next to 11-14 on our answer sheet.

11. The fair will take place at the

1. Fairgrounds
2. Park
3. School

Answer: B.

Explanation: That year’s city fair was arranged not in the usual Fairgrounds but in the City Park.

Also check:

12. The fair will start in

1. Morning
2. Afternoon
3. Evening

Answer: C

Explanation: Unlike other years when the city fair started in the morning, this year it will start in the evening as stated by Cynthia, the manager.

13. The fair will begin with a

1. Parade
2. Dance performance
3. Speech by the mayor

Answer: B

Explanation: The city fair will start with a dance performance where the mayor of the city will also be performing.

14. There will be free admission on

1. Friday
2. Saturday
3. Sunday

Answer: A

Explanation: The first day, or on Friday, there will be free admission for everyone. For the next two days, or for Saturday and Sunday, people had to pay an entry fee.

Questions 15-20

Complete the chart below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

Question 15:

Answer: clown

Explanation: There will be a range of children's events, and especially a clown show on Saturday afternoon.

Question 16:

Answer: concert

Explanation: On Saturday evening, there is a concert arranged for the whole family by the lake. This event can be enjoyed by family people.

Question 17:

Answer: singing

Explanation: There is a singing contest on Sunday afternoon. Anybody could perform in the singing contest.

Question 18:

Answer: international

Explanation: Different kinds of international food will be available. People will be able to taste the food from all over the world.

Question 19:

Answer: games

Explanation: There will be a special arrangement for the children to play games.

Question 20:

Answer: crafts

Explanation: There will also be crafts and souvenirs available in the city fair.